This specialized vocational language course aims for a B2-level and it is part of the Federal Government’s language support program under Section 45a of the German Residence Act. The course qualifies immigrants who have already completed vocational training in a non-academic healthcare profession in their home country (e.g. nursing, elderly care, midwifery or physiotherapy), have submitted or want to submit an application for professional recognition in Germany, and need to demonstrate B2-level German proficiency for this purpose.

Effective communication is crucial when practicing a healthcare profession because the interaction with patients, relatives, and colleagues is a central part of everyday work. This course focuses on developing the necessary language skills to be able to work in nursing and other healthcare professions. Participants learn to communicate confidently using everyday language but also professional and technical terms. The course comprises 600 teaching units and concludes with the telc B1-B2 Pflege exam.

Requirements

To enroll in this course, you must:

• have immigrated to Germany, or be an EU citizen, or be a German citizen with an immigration background;
• have completed vocational training or a degree in nursing, geriatric care, pediatric nursing, midwifery or physiotherapy in your country of origin;
• have begun (or plan to begin) the recognition process for your professional qualification and require B2-level German for this purpose;  
• intend to work as a registered nurse, midwife or physiotherapist in Germany, or
• already be employed as a nursing assistant or healthcare support worker, or
• currently be taking an adaptation or preparation course for the professional recognition examination in a healthcare profession;
• demonstrate B1-level German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), either by presenting an existing certificate or by taking a placement test.

You can obtain an authorization to participate from the Jobcenter or Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit). If you are currently employed and have already begun the professional recognition process, you can apply directly to BAMF. Further information is available on the BAMF website. If needed, we can provide support with the application process and any related formalities.

Participation is generally free of charge, and you may even be eligible for reimbursement of the transportation costs. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Ekaterina Tasheva. Alternatively, you can bring your authorization to participate, your passport, and the certificate or the results of your most recent German language examination in person and we will be happy to assist you.

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Ekaterina Tasheva
+49 7071 9354-0
ekaterina.georgieva.tasheva@ib.de

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