Health and social care
Here you learn about people’s health and needs. You gain practical experience, with at least 15 weeks of workplace training, and can start working directly or continue studying.
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About the programme
The Health and Social Care Programme is a vocational programme for those who want to work with people. You will learn about health, medicine, ethics, and communication. The education combines theory and practice and prepares you for professions where care and professionalism are essential.
Quick facts
Programme type: Vocational programme
Specialisation: Health and social care
Workplace training (APL): At least 15 weeks
Provides higher education eligibility: Yes
Can be combined with National Sports Training (NIU): Yes, in handball or biathlon
Example professions: Assistant nurse, care assistant, personal assistant
Opportunities after graduation: Direct employment in health and social care, higher vocational education, or university (with eligibility)
Specialisation and courses
The programme has one specialisation: Health and social care.
You will study courses in health, care, and medicine.
The programme leads to a vocational diploma and can also provide higher education eligibility.
Workplace training (APL)
You will complete at least 15 weeks of workplace training in health and social care. This gives you experience, professional skills, and contacts that may lead to employment.
Opportunities after the programme
After graduation, you can work directly as an assistant nurse, care assistant, or personal assistant. You can also study at higher vocational education. If you choose courses that give higher education eligibility, you may continue to university, for example to become a nurse or social worker.
Eligibility and application
To be eligible you need passing grades in Swedish or Swedish as a second language, English, mathematics, and five other subjects from compulsory school. Applications are made through the upper secondary admissions system.
Student life and electives
As a student you receive both practical and theoretical teaching in modern facilities. You can choose extra courses such as languages or sports to broaden your education.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work directly after graduation?
Yes, the programme leads to jobs such as assistant nurse or care assistant.
Can I study to become a nurse?
Yes, if you do not opt out of the courses required for university eligibility.
Is this the right programme if I want to work with people?
Yes, the programme is for those who want to work closely with people and make a difference in their everyday lives.
Summary
The Health and Social Care Programme gives you both practical and theoretical knowledge for direct employment in health care or further studies, for example to become a nurse.
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Contact
Björknäsgymnasiet
E-mail: bjorknas@boden.se
Phone: +46 921 625 00