FAQs

INGA Pflege is currently being implemented at three pilot facilities in the federal states of Brandenburg, Hamburg and Saxony.

The funding possibilities for INGA Pflege depend on various framework conditions. The DKF is happy to offer advice here.

The use of the concept and the support provided by the DKF and GIM are free of charge for the facilities during the pilot phase, but the individual cost calculation for implementation is the responsibility of the organisation. The DKF will be happy to advise you on the personnel and structural requirements for INGA Pflege

The DKF is happy to help you in acquiring language teachers. However, the responsibility for acquisition always lies with the employers.

The DKF offers support in coordinating and accompany planning meetings, stakeholder management, consultations on the Welcome Culture & Integration Toolbox, through communication with the competent authorities and networking with the research and transfer centre for societal integration and migration (GIM) on methodological-didactic issues.

Responsibility for planning INGA Pflege lies with the employer. The DKF provides employers with advice on implementation planning. For example, it provides support in setting up cooperation with a nursing school and with language teachers or a language school.

Facilities that are suitable for implementing INGA Pflege are hospitals, outpatient and inpatient nursing facilities. The pilot facilities should fulfil the following requirements: - Group recruitment to enable a joint start to the course - Recruitment via agencies that have the ‘Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany’ quality mark - An operational integration management concept exists or

Advantages at a glance: - Appreciation of internationally educated nurses - Adaptation course as a form of recognition of existing expertise of internationallyeducated nurses (alternative to the knowledge test) - Less excessive demands and stress - Consideration of completed training throughout the entire concept (based on GfG sample reports) - Start with B1 CEFR through

The components of the programme are guided practice in the institution, theoretical and practical lessons and integrated language support. The teaching units are carried out in tandem by one specialised teacher and one language teacher (team teaching). Language, communication and care skills are taught, intensified and reflected upon in a job-orientated manner. The focus is

INGA Pflege is a new professionally integrated compensation measure for internationally educated nurses. This concept is an adaptation course that enables internationally educated nurses to have their professional qualification recognised in Germany. It also prepares them for working in Germany. As an adaptation course, INGA Pflege combines efficient professional recognition, effective familiarisation with the host