Nursing Assistant Training in Schongau | Heimerer
Training as a Personal Care Assistant in Schongau
Are you looking for a nursing assistant training programme where you’ll be treated as an individual? At our Schongau site, you’ll learn in small classes and receive personalised support from your tutors!
- A friendly, family-like atmosphere thanks to manageable class sizes
- Personalised support from teaching staff throughout the entire training programme
- School building in the heart of the historic town centre, right next to the DB railway station
- Links with numerous care facilities in the region for practical placements
Marienplatz 4
86956 Schongau
08861 2335-0
08861 2335-99
schongau@heimerer.de
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What makes the nursing assistant training programme in Schongau so special?
The Schongau campus is a dedicated nursing college. Here, you’ll study alongside trainee nurses in small classes – this fosters a sense of camaraderie and makes it easier to settle in if you’re new to the profession.
The teaching staff get to know you and provide you with personalised support throughout your training, rather than losing sight of you in a large year group. The personalised support in Schongau enables you to achieve the best possible learning outcomes.
Your nursing college in the historic old town of Schongau
The city centre location makes your day-to-day life easier: you can get to the nursing college quickly and easily, and there’s everything you need for your break in the surrounding area.
- School building in a central location
- Excellent transport links via Schongau railway station
- Cafés and shops in the immediate vicinity for your break
FAQ
You will learn basic care tasks and simple therapeutic care procedures – such as assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition and mobility, as well as recognising and reporting changes in a patient’s state of health. Practical lessons take place, amongst other places, in the school’s own care room, whilst practical placements are carried out at care facilities in the region.
You will need:
- A secondary school leaving certificate, an equivalent qualification or a successfully completed vocational training programme
- German language skills at least at B2 level
- Good health (medical certificate)
- An extended criminal record check as proof of your reliability
- Empathy and emotional resilience.
Yes. You will need:
- Recognition of your qualifications by the Qualifications Recognition Office
- A German language certificate at B2 level or higher
- For non-EU nationals: a valid residence and work permit.
If you have already completed nursing training abroad, you can enter the nursing profession by taking a recognition course.
Starting your career in nursing
Upper Bavaria is facing a persistent shortage of skilled care workers, a situation that is being exacerbated by the rising number of people in need of care. With this nationally recognised qualification, you’ll secure excellent prospects on the job market.
Once you’ve qualified, many paths are open to you:
- Immediate employment in hospitals, care homes or community care services in the region
- Completing the three-year nursing qualification programme afterwards
- The qualification enables you to work anywhere
- Further training opportunities via the Heimerer Academy


