Umschulung in Nursing and Healthcare (Pflege)

What is Umschulung in nursing?
Umschulung is an officially recognised training programme that enables you to gain a new professional qualification in nursing—even if you have no previous experience in the field.

Available specialisations in nursing Umschulung
Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann (qualified nurse):
A generalist training covering care for older people, patients, and children.
Leads to a qualification recognised across the EU.

Pflegehelfer/in (nursing assistant):
A shorter programme focused on supporting daily care tasks for patients.
Suitable for newcomers or for those who want to enter the field quickly.

Betreuungskraft nach §§ 43b, 53b SGB XI (additional care assistant):
Focused on supporting people with dementia or special needs.
A short programme with broad employment opportunities.

Duration of Umschulung

• Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann: usually 3 years full-time

• Pflegehelfer/in: around 12 months full-time

• Betreuungskraft: 3 to 6 months, often part-time (PPM Online)

Expected salaries

Salaries vary by federal state, type of institution, and experience.

Basic requirements

• Minimum age: 18

• Educational certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or previous professional experience

• Medical certificate confirming physical and mental fitness for the role

• In some cases: a certificate of good conduct (Führungszeugnis) (de.wikipedia.org)

Funding and support

• Bildungsgutschein: a training voucher that can cover the full cost of the programme (via Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter)

• Unterhaltsgeld: monthly financial support during the training period

• Additional costs: such as transport, study materials, and practical training components

Job opportunities after Umschulung

• Hospitals and clinics

• Nursing homes / elderly care homes

• Home-care nursing services

• Rehabilitation centres

• Day-care care facilities

Demand for nursing staff is high and continues to grow due to demographic change.

How to get started

• Career counselling: book an appointment with Agentur für Arbeit or the Jobcenter

• Choose the right programme: based on your background and interests

• Apply for a Bildungsgutschein: for funding

• Join the programme: start the training and build the required skills

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