Healthcare specialist (EFZ) (Region Aargau):
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Training as a healthcare assistant - What are possible alternatives?
Possible alternatives to training as a healthcare assistant are:
- Medical practice assistant (MPA) Federal VET Diploma
- Health and social care assistant (AGS) Federal VET Certificate
- Podiatrist Federal VET Diploma
- Federal VET Diploma care specialist
- Certified nursing specialist CHE
What tasks do you have in care and support after training as a healthcare specialist?
After training as a healthcare specialist, you have the following tasks in care and support in everyday life:
- Supporting people with hygiene and personal care (shower, bath, toilet), helping with dressing and undressing, shaving and combing, promoting the independence of the people cared for and building a relationship of trust.
- Washing laundry and clothes, changing bed linen, carrying out housekeeping tasks such as washing up and cleaning
- help with the intake of meals, ensure a balanced diet and adherence to diets
- assist persons with walking disabilities in using a wheelchair or walking aid, lift and transfer bedridden persons
- Ensure a regular daily routine, encourage activities
- observe and document the state of health and pass on any changes to medical personnel, raise the alarm in an emergency and provide first aid
- Accompanying the dying
What is different in the FaGe training for adults?
The vocational schools offer separate classes in the vocational training for adults, in which learning among adults is encouraged and their needs can be specifically addressed. The content is covered somewhat more quickly than in regular training. VET E students acquire the same skills as VET E students on the regular course. The qualification procedure is also identical. The only difference is that fewer partial grades are awarded for the practical skills assessments.
Why train as a healthcare assistant?
Through your work as a Federal VET Diploma healthcare specialist, you will ensure that sick and elderly people are well cared for and feel comfortable. Training as a healthcare assistant provides you with the necessary knowledge to care for people who need help. You will learn how to support people with everyday tasks and help them with medical tasks.
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