The Health and Social Care Programme at Medlearn gives you competence equivalent to an assistant nurse (undersköterska) and prepares you for work in health care, elderly care and disability support. The programme is a national vocational programme based on the goals set by Skolverket and comprises at least 1500 upper secondary credits. You can choose between classroom teaching, distance or flex studies, with close contact with teachers who practise and examine the practical elements. Assistant nurse is an in-demand profession with good chances of a job directly after graduation.
Duration: 1500 h
Format: Hybrid
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Approx. 60-76 weeks full time depending on location and study pace; flex/distance studies also possible
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About the course.
has taken part in MedLearn's Health and Social Care Programme, which corresponds to assistant nurse competence. The programme is a national vocational programme based on the goals set by Skolverket and comprises at least 1500 upper secondary credits.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You can provide person-centred care and support people in different health and social care settings.
You have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, common diseases and the effects of ageing.
You can carry out basic health care tasks under delegation.
You can document in accordance with applicable laws and procedures in health and social care.
You are qualified to work in elderly care, home care, hospitals and disability support.
You can treat patients and relatives professionally, ethically and with respect.
After the programme you have competence equivalent to the protected professional title of assistant nurse (undersköterska).
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Anatomy and physiology
Basic knowledge of the structure and functions of the body.
Health care
Basic health care tasks and working under delegation.
Nursing care
Person-centred care and practical elements that are practised and examined together with teachers.
Gerontology and geriatrics
Ageing and care of older people.
Social care and functional ability
Support for people with disabilities and social care.
Psychiatry and psychology
Approach and support in cases of mental ill health.
Workplace-based learning (APL)
Work placement under supervision.
Target audience
Who is this for?
For those who want to work in health and social care as an assistant nurse. Aimed at adults (usually from age 20) with basic Swedish skills who want vocational training with a fast route to a job.
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