Healthcare Introduction
Are you an immigrant nurse, doctor, or other licensed healthcare professional currently outside the job market? Then you are welcome to the Healthcare Introduction course.
Healthcare Introduction is a commissioned education program from Region Sörmland in collaboration with the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).
The course is aimed at individuals with a medical education from a country other than Sweden, who are in the process of seeking Swedish professional licensure.
Purpose of the Course
Healthcare Introduction is not your ”ordinary” Swedish course. It is a profession-oriented introduction aimed at facilitating your path to employment within the healthcare sector, with Region Sörmland as a potential employer.
The goal is to:
- Develop your Swedish language skills with a focus on healthcare terminology.
- Provide you with an introduction to the organization, system, and conditions of Swedish healthcare.
- Support you in increasing your chances of passing the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare’s proficiency test.
Course Content
- Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) C–C1/SVA3 (required by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare)
- Healthcare Swedish
- Swedish healthcare system
- Swedish healthcare culture
- Medical documentation
- Preparation for the proficiency test in your profession
- You will study full-time, 40 hours per week. 20–25 hours will be teacher-led lessons, while the rest of the time will be dedicated to self-study. The course runs for periods of six months.
Admission Requirements
The course is part of the establishment mission aimed at newcomers. Even if you belong to the target group and are seeking employment under the Job and Development Guarantee, you can apply for a spot in the course. Priority is given to participants residing in Sörmland.
To be admitted, you need to have a license issued in another country for any of the following healthcare professions:
- Occupational therapist
- Audiologist
- Midwife
- Biomedical scientist
- Dietitian
- Physiotherapist
- Healthcare counselor
- Speech therapist
- Doctor
- Psychologist
- Psychotherapist
- Radiology nurse
- Nurse
- You must have started the process of having your education reviewed and approved by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. You must also be registered with the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).
- No prior knowledge of Swedish is required.
Costs and Finances
The course is free of charge. You will be compensated through the Swedish Public Employment Service’s establishment program or the Job and Development Guarantee. You are not entitled to student aid from CSN.
How to Apply
Applications and admissions are ongoing based on available spots.
Apply by contacting the course coordinator (see contact information below). You will then be called for an interview where we will discuss your background, needs, goals, and decisions from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. If accepted, you will receive notification within three weeks after the interview.
Course Certificate
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a course certificate. You have the opportunity to obtain a C1 certificate or proficiency in Swedish as a second language 3, which is required to apply for Swedish licensure.
Contact
For more information and to apply, please contact the course coordinator Anna Tunel. Tel: 072–146 14 11. Email: anna.tunel@regionsormland.se