Free course: Health professional for residents of Akershus

Do you live in Akershus and are looking for an education to get a certificate as a health worker?

Then you've come to the right place. Your education as a healthcare professional can start here.

Through this course, you will learn what you need to pass the interdisciplinary exam HEA3103.

You will receive theory instruction and exam training so that you are prepared to pass the theory, and then take the professional exam as a practical candidate, as a certificate on the job candidate or modularly structured professional and vocational training.

On this page we will describe details of the course, and the path to obtaining a certificate as a health professional. If you already want to register, you can do so at the top of this page. You can also contact us here for guidance and help.

How to join

To get the course covered, you must live in Akershus and have more than 7000 hours of work experience. To join this course, you must fill out a registration form ( this form here ), and send certificates to Aftenskolen. You can get the form by sending us an email: [email protected]

The aim of the course

The aim of this course is to prepare you for the theoretical exam related to the health worker professional examination ( HEA3103 ). It is an exam you need before you can take the professional examination, and then receive a certificate as a health worker.

If you pass this exam, you will, with 5 years of relevant professional practice, be able to take the professional exam as a practice candidate – or through a vocational certificate on the job and MFY.

What do you learn in this education?

In this course we follow the curricula for the Health Worker (vg2) and Health Worker (vg3) subjects . We want you to learn what you need to pass the exam, and then take a certificate as a health worker. You will learn about health promotion work, physical and mental health. You will learn about how the body is built, about communication and interaction. You will learn about diet, nutrition and hygiene in addition to the development of children and adolescents.

All our courses are structured as hybrid courses. This means that you will have access to a comprehensive online resource with recorded lectures, interactive tasks and writing assignments. In addition, you will have access to a different number of sessions that you will see in the registration. These sessions can be physical (in the city listed) or online (on Google Meets). All classes will be with experienced teachers who aim to help you pass the exam.

If you would like help setting up your own training plan, just contact us.

Who is health professional education suitable for?

This course is suitable for those who want to obtain a certificate as a health professional.

Regardless of whether you are following the modular vocational training (MFY) , the internship candidate scheme or the on-the-job certificate , you will have to pass HEA3103. This course will therefore suit you regardless of whether you are following one or the other scheme. Here is a brief explanation of the difference between the three schemes:

• Fagbrev på jobb is a scheme for those who are in a permanent job (minimum 50%) and have from one to four years of practice (between 1800 and 7000 hours). It is your workplace that must apply to get you into the scheme, but we can help with all the practicalities. If you fit these criteria, feel free to contact us for more guidance.
• The internship candidate scheme is a scheme for adults with a lot of work experience. If you have more than five years of work experience (8750 hours) and pass HEA3103, you will be able to take the professional exam.
• Modular structured vocational training (MFT) is a new model for training that is better adapted to adults' needs, starting point and life situation, so that it becomes easier to switch between training, work and other obligations. In this model, you have the status of a participant rather than an apprentice as you are under a vocational certificate in the job scheme.

This course is therefore suitable for those who have professional experience working in nursing homes, care, basic nursing or similar and who want a certificate. The course is also suitable for those who do not yet have professional experience, but who want to educate themselves in that direction.

Price of the course

If you are a resident of Akershus, you can apply to have your entire education covered. You must fill out an application form ( this form ) and submit documentation of a minimum of 7,000 hours of relevant practice. If you would like more information about this scheme, please contact us directly.

The structure of the course

In this course you will have access to a comprehensive online resource with lectures and assignments. In addition, you will receive 180 hours of training with a teacher. During the 180 hours we focus on subjects, exam preparation, Norwegian language training (for those who wish) and digital skills.

It is recommended to have a Norwegian language level equivalent to the Norwegian language test B1. If needed, language support in Norwegian will be offered. If you would like to participate in more Norwegian language training, you can check out our Norwegian courses here.

Examination

To take the exam, you must register as a private student and take a private student exam according to the current rules.

You don't have to take an exam at VG1 or VG2 level, but many people choose to do so in order to train for the exam situation, or to have enough subjects to pass upper secondary education at VG1 and/or VG2 level. This may result in a reduction in the practical training requirement, depending on the type of education you already have.

You must remember to register for the exam yourself. The deadline for this is September 15 for the exams in the fall, and February 1 for the exams in the spring. There is also an exam fee that you pay when you register.

How to get a trade certificate

To obtain a certificate as a healthcare professional, you must sign up for the apprenticeship exam. Before you are allowed to do so, you must cover the following:

• Five years of practice in the subject (8750 hours). There are various schemes that can give you a reduction in this requirement.
• Passed a theoretical VG3 exam (HEA3103). It is this exam that this course prepares you for.

If you are following a vocational certificate on the job or modular structured vocational training, you do not need to achieve a fixed number of hours. You will then be able to take the professional exam when you have passed HEA3103 and completed a sufficient number of modules.

There is no specific order for these two requirements. In other words, you can take the theory exam before you have the practical experience you need. For many people, it may be easier to get a position that gives you practice if you already have the theory in place.

Once you have passed the vocational test, you can apply for authorization and receive the title of healthcare professional.

The study association scheme

Aftenskolen is a non-profit foundation and offers adult education through the state-funded study association scheme. We are a member of Akademisk studieforbund and Kompetanseforbundet. Our purpose is based on the Adult Education Act and is to lower the threshold for learning, contribute to motivation and access to knowledge in addition to being a supplement to public education programs for adults.