Questions about INGA Pflege

The professional alignment course INGA Pflege specifically compensates for the significant differences identified in the GfG sample reports. The content therefore builds on the competences already acquired by internationally educated nurses. During the programme, the nurses learn about professional practice in German healthcare and nursing facilities. The practical assignment takes place with practical guidance in

Professional alignment courses are made up of theoretical and practical tuition as well as practical deployments, and finish with a subject-specific interview. INGA Pflege was designed as a professional alignment course.

Internationally educated nurses from third countries have the choice between a knowledge test or a professional alignment course. Since both formats do not exist in every region, this right to choose cannot always be exercised, and the internationally educated nurses must complete the compensation measure that is offered locally. There is currently no overview of

There are two possibilities. One option is the knowledge test that takes place in a practical and oral form. The second option for compensation measures is professional alignment courses, that finishes with a final interview. They need to be coordinated with the responsible recognition authority. For the concept of INGA Pflege, the DKF obtains the

In the case of substantial disparities between the international vocational qualification and the German reference profession, nurses can achieve equivalence through compensation measures.

If the equivalence assessment by the competent authority shows that the training content differs significantly, the competent authority issues a so-called assessment notice (Feststellungsbescheid). This lists the main differences between the education programmes.

To be able to work as a skilled worker in Germany, internationally educated nurses must apply for a so-called professional licence (Berufsausübungserlaubnis). The first step on the path to professional recognition is the equivalence test. The competent authority in the federal state in which the internationally educated nurse wishes to work checks based on the

Team teaching enables subject content and language knowledge to be taught in combination and learning gains to be achieved in both areas. Team teaching throughout the lesson ensures that the subject content is fully understood with the existing knowledge of German. At the same time, it increases the language and communication skills of the specialist

The learning content of this concept is based on the sample reports provided by the Assessment Centre for Healthcare Professions (Gutachtenstelle für Gesundheitsberufe ,GfG). INGA Pflege is therefore suitable as an adaptation course for all training programmes for which a GfG sample report is available.

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