Curriculum for Health work VG3 / in-service training at a training establishment (HEA3-01)

Health workers perform care, basic nursing and milieu therapy for patients and users of health and social services. Health work shall contribute to covering the need for competent health workers who can meet patients, users and affected family members and friends in a professional manner, and contribute to society's need for health and care services being seen to in the health and social services in municipalities and in specialised health services. The subject shall contribute to educating health workers who can cooperate with other occupational groups, promote enjoyment, physical and mental health and see to user involvement and patient rights.

Learning in the subject shall develop the ability to meet people from numerous cultural backgrounds in different circumstances in life, with different ability levels and opportunities for communication. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall contribute to developing professional workers who are able to show empathy and interact with people who have different needs for assistance. Health workers should learn to observe and use knowledge about different kinds of illnesses, injuries and suffering, and to implement preventive or treatment measures within their own area of responsibility and competence. Through health-promotion work, the health worker shall contribute to prevent isolation and arrange for a more active life. Learning in the subject shall help health workers learn to participate actively in environment, health and safety work and contribute to a good working environment.

The main subject areas amount to a total study program. Learning in the subject shall arrange for varied tasks in different areas of service that can help promote creativity and broad competence applicable to health and social services in municipalities and in specialised health services. Training completed and passed in the subject will lead to a Trade Certificate. The professional title is Health Worker.