Future of care: Helios Education Center starts new further training!

Future of care: Helios Education Center starts new further training!

A new era in nursing training is ushered in at the Helios Training Center Mansfeld-Südharz. The second round of further training on practical instructions starts on August 25, 2025, an important step towards improving the quality of care. Dedicated nursing professionals from the Helios clinics and regional cooperation partners have registered to secure this valuable additional qualification. That reports Helios.

Stephan Drews, the nursing director, and Laura Modl, head of the education center, warmly welcomed the participants. In their speech, they emphasized the central role of practical instructors in successful nursing training. Ultimately, it’s about training the next generation of nursing professionals in the best possible way. The further training was launched last year and has become a cornerstone for skilled workers in the region.

Competencies and perspectives

The aim of the further training is to promote the technical, didactic and communicative skills of the participants. These skills are crucial in order to be able to professionally instruct and accompany trainees. This makes a significant contribution to the quality and future security of care. Loud Excellent care Through further training, you not only gain the official qualification to provide instructions in accordance with the Nursing Professions Act, but also better opportunities for advancement within the team. Practical instructors therefore take on an important bridging function between theory and practice.

The further training follows a structured approach. A minimum duration of 300 hours is planned, and the modules can be completed in various formats such as compact courses or part-time lessons. After successful completion, participants receive a certificate with sponsor recognition. The regularly required training of at least 24 hours per year also ensures that graduates are qualified to give instructions.

Educational opportunities and financing

The requirements for participation are clear: completed three years of nursing training and at least one year of professional experience in nursing are the top priority. An interest in educational work and the ability to reflect are also required. The curriculum includes topics such as pedagogical basics, planning of learning processes and the legal basis of training. The costs for these measures vary between 1,200 and 2,800 euros, although employer sponsorship or government funding such as education vouchers are often available.

For nursing facilities, this means that they are not only legally obliged to provide further training, but also have the opportunity to improve the quality of their own training. Ultimately, qualified practice instructors not only contribute to the personal development of the instructors, but also support the training centers in optimally preparing the next generations of care. Specialists who complete this further training will be able to work in all areas of nursing in the future, be it in clinics or in outpatient services - always under the premise that the principles of modern nursing training are adhered to.

The introduction and continuation of this further training at the Helios Education Center demonstrates a clear commitment to the quality and future of care in the region. As in Nursing education As explained above, structured training plans and clear responsibilities play a central role in the quality of nursing training. Here it is the commitment of the practical instructors that can make the difference.