German for nursing

German for Nurses: Language Preparation for Recognition and Employment in Germany (aligned with Fachsprachprüfung Pflege)

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Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2

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Private classes with a personal teacher Individual classes or private groups.

3 months to complete Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule

Learning portal App + PDF downloads

Course duration: 3 months

Learning portal: 90 hours+

Private classes: 12 x 60 min.

382.80€

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Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2

4.79/5

Quality guarantee

Private classes with a personal teacher Individual classes or private groups.

3 months to complete Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule

Learning portal App + PDF downloads

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Course description

German for Nurses: Language Preparation for Recognition and Employment in Germany (aligned with Fachsprachprüfung Pflege)

What you will learn

Understand the structure of the German healthcare system and the role of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities.
Prepare for language requirements connected to nursing recognition (Anerkennung) with German authorities such as regional recognition offices.
Train for recognised German nursing language exams, including telc Deutsch B1–B2 Pflege and the Fachsprachprüfung Pflege.
Prepare for job interviews and professional communication with German employers.
Use German confidently in everyday nursing situations such as handovers, emergencies, documentation, and teamwork.

Who is this course for?

Nurses trained outside Germany who intend to work in German hospitals, clinics, or care institutions.
Nurses undergoing Anerkennung procedures with German authorities.
EU and non-EU healthcare professionals required to demonstrate German language competence for nursing practice.
Nurses preparing for official language exams such as telc Deutsch B1–B2 Pflege, Fachsprachprüfung Pflege, or Goethe-Zertifikat B2.

This course in short

You gain the language skills required to work as a nurse in Germany.
Learning combines guided self-study, practical assignments, and targeted conversation classes.
Your personal teacher adapts the programme to your recognition pathway and professional goals.
You monitor your progress through our online learning portal.

How do you study?

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1:1 conversation classes

Training and guidance from assigned teacher

Video and audio lessons shown on desktop

Structured online course

Includes learning materials ideal for exam preparation

Download and learn offline

Ebook and PDF downloads of every lesson available.

Full access to the coLanguage App is included with all our courses. Try it for free!

Modules

Communicate confidently in the German nursing workplace.

Introduce your role, education, and workplace
Describe departments, equipment, and hospital orientation
Talk about daily tasks, shifts, teamwork, and planning
Observe patients, measure vital signs, and report changes
Write care reports, participate in handovers and meetings

Use professional language for daily patient care in Germany.

Apply hygiene and safety protocols
Describe skin conditions, wounds, and pressure ulcers
Communicate about chronic illnesses and symptoms
Support daily routines, mobility, and rehabilitation
Report incidents, manage aggression, and respond to emergencies
Discuss end-of-life care with empathy and respect

Support patients’ daily needs and wellbeing.

Explain medication use and dosage
Communicate about nutrition, swallowing, and hydration
Discuss meals, diets, and special needs
Provide toilet assistance and incontinence care
Organize leisure activities and social interaction
Work with families, volunteers, and home care

Handle complex clinical and mental health situations.

Communicate about mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders
Use pain assessment tools and health models
Apply structured clinical communication (SBARR)
Discuss medication groups, injections, and malnutrition
Prepare and support patients before and after surgery

Act professionally within the German healthcare system.

Understand care institutions, referrals, and insurance
Apply new procedures, hygiene materials, and ergonomics
Communicate across cultures and cognitive limitations
Handle ethical dilemmas and follow legal standards

Pricing

Your course includes access to all levels, so your teacher can personalize your course plan.

Course package

Every conversation class includes one full month of learning portal access.

Conversation classes (60 min.)
Learning portal included (45 lessons/level)
Packages are valid 1 year
Flexible class scheduling
1 level = 8-12 conversation classes + 2 months self-study

Recommended package / level: 12.

Price	Conversation classes (60 min.)	Course access
1 × 36.90€	1	1 month
2 × 35.90€ (-3%)	2	2 months
4 × 34.90€ (-5%)	4	4 months
6 × 33.90€ (-8%)	6	6 months
8 × 32.90€ (-11%)	8	8 months
12 × 31.90€ (-14%)	12	12 months
24 × 30.90€ (-16%)	24	24 months
48 × 29.90€ (-19%)	48	48 months

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Our partners

We thank our partners for the support we receive for developing our online school.

We proudly work with Lanzadera, a Spanish accelerator program in Valencia.

The university of Siegen helps us to develop and design our education systems and programs.

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Our IT systems are powered and supported by the Google Cloud team

We collaborate with universities all across the European Union to develop our course materials, thanks to the Erasmus+ Program.