(A1 – B2, 700 guided learning hours)

At the end of the German course, students would have gained a mastery of the language, enabling them to find employment in Germany.

A1 – 140 learning hours
A2 – 140 learning hours
B1 – 280 learning hours
B2 – 140 learning hours

Infection, prevention and control (25 guided learning hours)

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
- explain how infection is caused and spread;
- describe the prevention and control of spreading infection;
- develop knowledge of relevant infection prevention and control legislation;
- recognise the range of occupations, their duties and limitations in relation to the control of infection.

Gerontology and Palliative Nursing (25 guided learning hours)

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
- understand the theory and multidisciplinary perspectives in gerontology;
- analyse research and policies on gerontological issues;
- demonstrate critical awareness of best practices and interventions that facilitate positive aging;
- reflect on global experiences of elder persons and apply them to a local context.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Nursing (25 guided learning hours)

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
- discuss how mental disorders/illnesses are classified;
- describe the signs and symptoms of commonly experienced mental health problems;
- demonstrate knowledge and skills required for assessing people with commonly experienced mental health problems and to undertake a mental status examination;
- describe the process of engaging with people who experience distress.

German medical system and quality assurance (25 guided learning hours)

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
- explain the importance of quality management and to explore how issues of quality are related to the health and social care services;
- introduce concepts of quality management and to apply QM methods and tools;
- enable participants to take active part in implementing quality systems and to make recommendations for improving quality;
- present different methods of assessing quality and their application to health and social care;
- introduce concepts of TQM, business excellence model and sustainable growth.