De-escalation, self-care and motivational interviewing for practice teams, the German health and social system, and career entry.
Ready for educator & nursing training
A practical online course for school students who are choosing a career — get to know the two training routes, understand entry routes and requirements, and decide on educator or nursing training well prepared. Clearly explained, with a confirmation of participation.
What is it about?
Educator (Erzieher:in) or nurse (Pflegefachkraft) — two professions in high demand that attract many school students but also raise many questions: What do you actually do in these jobs? How do I get in? Am I suited to it? This online course gives clear and honest answers: you get to know the two occupational profiles, understand the entry routes and requirements (PflBG, technical colleges for social pedagogy (Fachschulen), pre-training placements), find out what is really expected in training (theory, practice, requirements, pressures), reflect on what you should bring with you (strengths and stance), and use a concrete plan to get ready for the start.
What you will take away
- understand the occupational profiles of educator and nurse and how they differ
- know the entry routes and requirements of both training paths
- realistically gauge what is expected in training
- reflect on your own strengths and the stance you need
- prepare for the start with a concrete plan
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own orientation only. Your confirmation of participation becomes available once you have marked all modules as done yourself.
Starting your career in social work, childhood education and special needs education 2026: provider organisations, applications, TVöD SuE and TV-L, employment contract, induction.
Self-study course as companion material for your studies, for students of social work, childhood education (Kindheitspädagogik) and special needs education (Heilpädagogik) – including dual or part-time, work-based study – and for career starters in these fields: 8 modules, approx. 8 hours including self-reflections and exercises, at your own pace, with a confirmation of participation after working through all modules. Sources in APA 7 style, as of October 2026.
The modules:
- Fields of work and provider organisations: where social work and education make a difference
- The 2026 labour market, your own profile and a targeted job search
- Application documents: cover letter, CV and supporting documents
- Mastering job interviews and case questions with confidence
- Understanding pay: TVöD SuE, TV-L S and AVR compared
- Employment contract: probationary period, fixed-term contracts, working time and rights
- Role change and induction: your first 100 days in the job
- Supervision, self-care, professional identity and continuing professional development
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own self-check only. Not a course of study and not offered by a university; it does not replace any taught class, any formal academic requirements of your university or any work placement (Praxisphase).
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own orientation only. Your confirmation of participation becomes available once you have marked all modules as done yourself.
The health and social system in Germany: social insurance, care grades (Pflegegrade), Social Code Book IX (SGB IX), basic income support (Grundsicherungsgeld) and duties to advise – as of October 2026.
Online self-study course for professionals in social work, nursing and counselling, managers in social and health-related organisations, and students of social and health-related subjects; no prior knowledge required – 8 modules, approx. 8 hours, at your own pace, with a confirmation of participation after working through all modules. References in APA 7 style, as of October 2026.
The modules:
- The welfare state and the solidarity principle – basic concepts of social security
- The five branches of social insurance – risks, contributions and the logic of benefits
- Benefit providers and responsibilities – finding your way through the multi-branch system
- Statutory health insurance – benefits, contributions and reforms
- Long-term care insurance and care grades – assessment of care needs, benefits, limits
- Rehabilitation and participation – SGB IX and the Federal Participation Act (Bundesteilhabegesetz)
- Securing a livelihood – basic income support (Grundsicherungsgeld) and social assistance (SGB II/XII)
- Access, duties to advise and the navigator role – synthesis and transfer
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own orientation only. Your confirmation of participation becomes available once you have marked all modules as done yourself.
Motivational interviewing for practice teams: understanding ambivalence, applying OARS, strengthening change talk and supporting change.
Online self-study course – 9 modules, approx. 8 hours, at your own pace, with a confirmation of participation after working through all modules. Sources in APA 7 style.
The course is grounded in self-determination theory, the MI spirit of partnership, acceptance, compassion and evocation (broadened to empowerment in the 4th edition), and the stages-of-change model by Prochaska and DiClemente; you practise open questions, affirming, reflecting, summarising and planning together in everyday practice.
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own orientation only. Your confirmation of participation becomes available once you have marked all modules as done yourself.
Self-care and burnout prevention for practice teams: understanding stress, recognising warning signs, setting boundaries and strengthening resources – online course.
Online self-study course – 8 modules, approx. 8 hours, at your own pace, with a confirmation of participation after working through all modules. Sources in APA 7 style.
The course leads from the stresses of everyday practice, via the stress response and burnout warning signs according to the WHO, to resilience, saying no, breaks and sleep, compassion fatigue and self-care as a team culture.
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own orientation only. Your confirmation of participation becomes available once you have marked all modules as done yourself.
De-escalation in the medical practice: recognising escalation early, defusing it verbally and non-verbally, protecting yourself and providing aftercare – online professional development course for medical assistants (MFA).
Online self-study course – 9 modules, approx. 8 hours, at your own pace, with a confirmation of participation after working through all modules. Sources in APA 7 style.
The course explains how escalation develops according to Kaplan and Wheeler’s escalation curve and the three-stage model of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV), how to recognise early warning signs, and how practice teams can act safely using language, body language, clear boundaries, emergency procedures, aftercare and a de-escalation concept.
Self-study without supervision, assignments or assessment of learning progress by instructors; the voluntary self-reflection is for your own orientation only. Your confirmation of participation becomes available once you have marked all modules as done yourself.