The German Federal Government is considering a new law to regulate the training of care assistants at a national level for the first time. The law aims to create a separate professional profile for care assistant nursing.
The proposed training duration is typically 18 months, with a requirement of a high school diploma. However, in certain cases, applicants without a diploma may also be considered.
Currently, the guidelines for care assistant training are regulated at the state level. The new federal law aims to increase the attractiveness of the profession in order to attract more individuals to the training.
The law, which is expected to take effect in 2027, includes a provision for 'appropriate training compensation.' According to government data, currently only about half of trainees receive compensation. The German nursing industry is suffering from a general shortage of personnel.
The introduction of this new profession is seen as a strategic step towards professional nursing, and is expected to provide relief for both care providers and recipients of care.
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