In August 2024, Diakonova Vocational School will start offering a program for refugees, labor immigrants, and immigrants. Here you will learn about Norwegian elderly care, gain work practice in nursing homes, and language training in health-related Norwegian.
The course begins in August 2024 and runs until December 2024, and will be held in Oslo. This is some of what we offer:
A two-week introductory course is conducted before the start of teaching. This includes extensive language training and education in society and working life.
Teaching in the subject "Health and aging in an age-friendly society".
You will be placed in nursing homes and residential communities for the elderly, where you will also receive guidance from supervisors.
A language teacher from Caritas will be responsible for language training, focusing on health-related Norwegian.
You will also receive proof of documented education. Completing and passing the exam gives 15 study credits.
Relevant education, courses, certificates, or work experience from the health sector, either from your home country or Norway
Interest in elderly and elderly care
Motivation to learn and study
Language requirements at level A-2 with the goal of reaching level B-1 during the course
You can apply from 15.01.2024. We invite you to an information café in the spring of 2024.
Please contact project leader Tove Kittelsrud if you wish to receive the application form or have other questions.
Fagskolen Diakonova is a non-profit vocational school within health and care subjects. The school has a diaconal, value-based, and inclusive profile.
Owned by The Norwegian Diaconal Home, Diakonova Haraldsplass Foundation, and Ferd. The school has campuses in Oslo and Bergen.