International Nursing Professionals: Path to Recognition

Course overview

The recognition process consists of several sequential steps in practice - from the application to the responsible authority, through the evaluation of training certificates, to the decision between adaptation courses and knowledge tests. Those who understand this sequence and the underlying requirements can approach their own qualification in a structured manner. Therefore, the focus is on procedural knowledge, system understanding, and a reliable professional self-assessment. Course Content 1. Application, Documentation, and Responsible Authorities Process of the recognition procedure according to the Nursing Profession Act Required documents, translations, and certifications Equivalence assessment and interpretation of the deficiency notice Consultation services, deadlines, and forms of documentation Responsible authorities of the states and their different requirements 2. Understanding the Health and Care System in Germany Structure of care from acute hospitals to outpatient services Health and long-term care insurance as well as benefits according to care levels Professional groups in the care team and their responsibilities Quality assessments and expectations for nursing practice Expert standards as binding benchmarks for care 3. Professional Profile, Reserved Tasks, and Ethical Orientation Reserved activities and independent areas of responsibility Patient rights, self-determination, and managing proximity and distance Liability, delegation, and documentation obligations in professional everyday life Intercultural aspects of the care relationship Reflection on one's own professional self-understanding 4. Professional and Linguistic Self-Assessment Before the Path Decision Comparison of one's own competencies with German requirements Nursing process and documentation in the German system Development of nursing technical language for everyday use, handover, and rounds Language proof at level B2 and the requirements of the specialist language examination Comparison of adaptation courses and knowledge tests as options 5. Employment and Language Proof During the Process Working as a nursing assistant until final recognition Employment contract, classification, and task allocation during this phase Collaboration with employers and practical guidance Learning organization alongside employment and utilization of funding pathways Professional Relevance Informed decision about the further recognition path Preparation for employment as a nursing assistant during the process Secure communication with authorities, employers, and teams Orientation in the German care system and its processes Connection to advanced exam preparation

Upcoming dates

• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-02-01T23:00:00.000Z · Virtuelles Klassenzimmer
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-05-12T22:00:00.000Z · Virtuelles Klassenzimmer
• 2026-11-22T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-03-01T23:00:00.000Z · Virtuelles Klassenzimmer