The Social and Health Care College in the city of Naestved, Denmark, is one of the upper secondary education colleges based on VET-programmes (VET = vocational education and training). Our programmes are run as alternation courses where college-based education alternates with practical training periods in municipal or county institutions.

We have three programmes:

1.      The Social and Health Care Helper Programme (nursing aide):

Qualifies for basic care functions in the clients’ own surroundings. The programme is open for all who have completed the compulsory education.

2.      The Social and Health Care Assistant Programme (licensed practical/vocational nurse):

Qualifies students for the independent undertaking and planning of more complex tasks and functions within social and health care.

The Social and Health Care Assistant programme will give direct admission to the registered nursing programme.

3.      The Educator Assistant Programme:

Qualifies students to perform welfare work in institutions and private homes in relation to children, young people and adults with general or special needs.

Furthermore we provide various upgrading and qualification courses.

We participate in nationale and internationale projects.

The social and health care college – Naestved have 40 teachers with various qualifications, nurses, primary school teachers, BA, MA etc.