Generalist nursing training

Nursing staff are the first point of contact for people in need of care. Their tasks include the professional implementation of nursing measures, taking vital signs and changing wound dressings. They design the care process, assist with therapy and diagnostics and carry out medically prescribed measures. They advise and guide relatives and are significantly involved in quality assurance processes.

The primary task of nursing care is to maintain, improve and restore the health and well-being of the person being cared for. Another important aspect is the time spent together and personal contact in order to best meet the individual needs of patients.

3-year training to become a nursing specialist

Duration: 3 years
Theoretical training: 2,100 hours
Practical training: 2,500 hours
Practical instruction: by qualified practical instructors in various nursing areas
Areas of application: inpatient nursing, outpatient nursing, hospital, psychiatry, pediatric nursing
Examinations: Intermediate and final examinations in theory and practice

1-year training as a geriatric care assistant

Duration: 1 year
Theoretical training: 700 hours
Practical training: 850 hours
Practical instruction: by qualified practical instructors at the provider of the practical training
Areas of application: inpatient care homes, outpatient care services
Examinations: Written, oral and practical examinations at the end of training

Both are dual vocational training programs. Diakonie Altholstein is responsible for the practical training, while the nursing school is responsible for the theoretical training. We cooperate with all nursing schools. During the practical training, the trainees get to know all areas of application:

- outpatient care
- inpatient short and long-term care
- palliative care
- day care
- gerontopsychiatric care in dementia residential communities

The theoretical part takes place as block teaching. After completing the training, it is possible to change within the care areas at any time. The training is recognized throughout Europe. There are numerous development opportunities in both professions.

Nursing assistant
Education Secondary school leaving certificate (MSA) or an educational qualification recognized as equivalent; alternatively a secondary school leaving certificate or first general school leaving certificate (ESA) with at least 2 years of completed vocational training
Language skills Proof of German language skills at least at level B2 (CEFR)

Nursing assistant for the elderly
Bildung Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent school-leaving qualification (ESA)
Language skills Proof of German language skills at least at level B1 (CEFR)
After completing the 1-year training as a nursing assistant for the elderly, the training period to become a nursing specialist can be shortened by a third

Training allowance (according to KTD)

Pflegefachmann*frau
1. Year 1,359 € gross/month
2. Year 1,421 € gross/month
3. Year 1,523 € gross/month

Senior care assistant
1. Year 1,243 € gross/month

Funding opportunities

Funding from the Federal Employment Agency under the Qualification Opportunities Act as part of employee qualification

Development opportunities

Further training to become a manager: take on management tasks in care facilities
Further training to become a care expert: specialization in areas such as wound management, palliative care or geriatric psychiatry
Internal training and seminars: regular opportunities for professional and personal development at our Altholsteiner Academy

We offer structured practical guidance and support from our training coordinators and look forward to your continued employment with us after you have successfully completed your training.