German for Care Workers & Nurses
Language skills for care workers – precision with a human touch
Our language course German for Care Workers focuses on the German communication skills needed on the job as a care worker or nurse. Participants will broaden their vocabulary, practise using it in realistic simulations and gain confidence in written communication – in in-patient and out-patient clinics, aged care and other health settings.
- Use specialized language appropriate for the situation
- Communicate clearly & empathically
- Write emails, reports and other documents precisely
hospitals and clinics, aged care,
disability and childcare settings
Online • In-person
(according to the CEF)
Regular: 4 weeks | 2 x 4 units/week
Example course content – German for Care Workers
Languages create a bond. Use your words to show you care.
The language course German for Care Workers delivers the practical language skills needed for everyday patient contact, routine documentation and effective teamwork. The course will be tailored to the specific interests & needs of participants, as well as to their professional backgrounds.
This course is suitable for care and nursing workers who need to improve their German for work in acute settings, long-term care, home nursing services, rehabilitation, palliative care and all other care settings.
Communication on the job as a care worker
- Conduct admissions, provide information to patients and families and deal with complaints with professionalism
- Listen actively to family members and deal with them with understanding and care
- Manage handovers, emergencies and team co-ordination with confidence
Documentation & other written communication
- Write structured medical histories
- Produce professional standard nursing reports, patient histories and accident reports
- Complete daily progress and treatment records efficiently and precisely, take part in shift handovers with confidence
- Write professional and informative emails to colleagues, superiors and doctors
Talk about care and nursing procedures and processes
- Explain the correct administration, dosage, effects and side-effects of medication
- Deal with dementia and those affected by it with sensitivity
- Explain operations and other medical procedures in a clear and accessible way
- Talk clearly about vaccinations, preventative care and other health care plans
- Learn and use key phrases to do with patient self-care, resilience and agency
Health system and intercultural aspects
- Understand the German health system, in particular care and aged care facilities
- Strengthen language and communication skills in multicultural teams
Individual course formats for care workers
German for Care Workers – focused learning which you can use straight away!
Whether in individual training or in small groups, our German for Care Workers language course supports care and nursing professionals in communicating on the job with confidence and respect.
The content, pace, and focus are individually tailored to the specific interests & needs of participants. The course is ideal for foreign care workers and nurses in aged care and hospitals, as well as other care settings.
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German for Care Workers: Your benefits
Language skills on the job
- Ensure patients and their families understand what is being said
- Optimal communication with team members and doctors
- Communicative confidence even in challenging situations
Efficiency and clear communication in everyday tasks
- Fewer misunderstandings and faster work flow
- More precise reports & documentation
- Faster integration of team members in multilingual teams
Optimal for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, in- and out-patient clinics, aged care, disability and child care and social services searching for a practical German Course for Care Workers.
Course details in summary
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4 steps to your German for Care Workers course
It’s this easy to get started with our language course.
Request a consultation
Contact us with no obligation. Tell us your goals, special areas of interest and general requirements.
Individual offer
Based on your needs, we will put together a tailor-made offer, including training format, length and content.
Book course
After you confirm, we will take care of all aspects of course organisation.
Evaluation and course start
Before the course starts, we will assess your language level and set the course learning goals.
You will be given access to the FOKUS course portal and all other information needed for a successful start.
Any other questions about our language course German for Care Workers?
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Our team will support you in choosing the optimal course format to achieve your goals.
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Our German for Care Workers course is also available for English. Other target languages are available on request.
With a tailor-made specialist language course, you will create the ideal conditions for confident communication in an international business environment – relevant, effective and sustainable.
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