Certified Nursing Assistant


Training as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Switzerland provides a solid foundation for anyone pursuing a career in Swiss healthcare.
In this advanced training, you will learn essential nursing fundamentals and have the opportunity to support nursing professionals, making a valuable contribution to the care of individuals in need.
The course combines theoretical e-learning content with practical exercises, making it ideal for family caregivers, individuals re-entering the workforce, migrants, and job seekers who want to qualify in the healthcare field.

 


Course Structure and Content


The course includes a total of 120 hours of theoretical training,

  • 72 hours of e-learning
  • 48 hours of in-person instruction, divided over 6 days.

The in-person modules can be completed in either Basel (BS) or Langenthal (BE).


Download Factsheet
Care Assistant.pdf (6.89MB)
Download Factsheet
Care Assistant.pdf (6.89MB)


 

Practical Component


An internship of 120 hours (approximately 15 days) is also required for certification. Participants are responsible for organizing their own internship placement. We are happy to assist if needed.


Course Dates and Locations


Course Basel 1/25:


  • Location: Seminar Room "Joggeliblick," Tertianum Residence St. Jakob-Park, St. Jakobs-Strasse 395, 4052 Basel
    Dates:

  • Friday, 07.02.2024
  • Friday, 21.02.2025
  • Friday, 28.02.2025
  • Friday, 07.03.2025
  • Friday, 21.03.2025
  • Friday, 04.04.2025
  • Final Exam: Friday, 11.04.2025 (09:00 – 11:30 AM), followed by a group aperitif



Download Course Dates and Infos
Lehrgang PH Basel 1-25 Datenplan.pdf (301.8KB)
Download Course Dates and Infos
Lehrgang PH Basel 1-25 Datenplan.pdf (301.8KB)



Course Langenthal 2/25:


• Location: Seminar Room Lindenhof, Stiftung Lindenhof Langenthal, Ringstrasse 25, 4900 Langenthal


Dates:


  • Friday, 14.03.2025
  • Friday, 21.03.2025
  • Friday, 28.03.2025
  • Friday, 04.04.2025
  • Friday, 11.04.2025
  • Friday, 09.05.2025
  • Final Exam: Friday, 16.05.2025 (09:00 – 11:30 AM), followed by a group aperitif




Download Course Dates and Infos
Lehrgang PH Langenthal 2-25 Datenplan.pdf (238.88KB)
Download Course Dates and Infos
Lehrgang PH Langenthal 2-25 Datenplan.pdf (238.88KB)



Target Audience


The course is aimed at:

  • Migrants who wish to work in the Swiss healthcare system
  • Family caregivers seeking to professionalize their skills
  • Individuals re-entering the workforce who want to work in healthcare
  • Job seekers looking for a meaningful career
  • Employees of healthcare institutions who wish to further qualify
  • Members of the military medical service and other interested individuals

 


Participation Requirements


  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Good German language skills (Level B1)
  • Empathy and interest in caregiving
  • Laptop, tablet, or smartphone for e-learning modules

 


Registration and Further Information


The course costs CHF 1750.00 (payable in 2 installments).
This price includes course materials, access to e-learning, and the certificate. You can start the e-learning modules even before the in-person sessions begin.
Existing theoretical and/or practical knowledge can be credited toward the course. For more information, please refer to the "Recognition Procedure" information sheet.
You can register via our registration form or by emailing info@21skills.ch. If you have any questions, we are happy to assist.

 


DOWNLOADS


Broschüre (Deutsch)
Pflegehelfer-innen_Kurs.pdf (7.16MB)
Broschüre (Deutsch)
Pflegehelfer-innen_Kurs.pdf (7.16MB)

 


Factsheet (English)
Care Assistant.pdf (6.89MB)
Factsheet (English)
Care Assistant.pdf (6.89MB)

 




Kursdaten und Infos (BASEL)
PH Kursdetails Tertianum Basel 1-25 Datenplan.pdf (301.43KB)
Kursdaten und Infos (BASEL)
PH Kursdetails Tertianum Basel 1-25 Datenplan.pdf (301.43KB)

 


 

Kursdaten und Infos (LANGENTHAL)
PH Kursdetails Langenthal 2-25 Datenplan.pdf (238.4KB)
Kursdaten und Infos (LANGENTHAL)
PH Kursdetails Langenthal 2-25 Datenplan.pdf (238.4KB)

 


Anmeldeformular
Anmeldeformular.docx (48.75KB)
Anmeldeformular
Anmeldeformular.docx (48.75KB)

 

Anerkennungsverfahren
Anerkennungsverfahren.pdf (92.75KB)
Anerkennungsverfahren
Anerkennungsverfahren.pdf (92.75KB)

 


 

 

 
 
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