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

The main subject area is concerned with what habits, physical activity and diets mean for preventing illness and promoting physical and mental health. It also deals with professional health assistance work, health care and activities that promote a sense of mastery, good health, enjoyment and quality of life. The main subject area includes basic nursing, practical hygiene measures and preventing transmission of disease and infections. Furthermore, the main subject area deals with the relationship between the body's make-up and functions and learning about illness. Culture as a health-promoting and mobilising measure, and environment, health and safety along with first aid and prevention of repetitive strain injuries are included in the main subject area.

The main subject area deals with interpersonal communicationand how this can promote health and social development. Empathy, respect and tolerance are fundamental values for an individual's self-esteem and integrity. These are central themes in the subject. Furthermore, various communication techniques to handle conflicts are also included. Objective observation, correct ways of responding to patients and relevant rules concerning confidentiality and protection of personal information are included in the main subject area.

The main subject area is concerned with viewing and caring for the human being as a whole person. Planning, doing, documenting and assessing one's own work is included in the main subject area. It also deals with relevant regulations and guidelines for work ethics. The health worker's role and responsibility to cooperate with other occupational groups is a central theme in the subject. Furthermore, the main subject area deals with the superior plans used by the health and social services sector, also documentation and implementing health-realted, care-related and social measures.