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Nursing IG (bol)

Helping and caring for people makes you happy

You enjoy helping others. As a caregiver, you help people who can no longer manage everything themselves. IG stands for individual healthcare.

In caregiving, you'll assist with things like eating, washing, and dressing. You'll also administer medication. You'll develop and implement a care plan. You'll offer both physical and emotional support. You'll listen carefully, empathize, be patient, and respond to the wishes and needs of the people you care for. Because you know them well, you know when something's wrong. In that case, you might contact a general practitioner.

During this training, you'll learn everything you need to know about this profession. You'll also learn how to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Training at Defense

You can also combine this course with the VeVa – Prospective Safety and Professionalism Employee for Healthcare Assistants (BOL) course. You will then complete an internship with the Dutch Defence, and you will also have a chance of getting a job there after the course. For more information, visit the Defence website.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

With the Caregiver IG diploma, you can work in home care, maternity care, care for the intellectually disabled, a nursing home, or a residential care home, for example. If you already have a Level 2 diploma in Care and Welfare, this program offers a great opportunity to continue your education. After obtaining your diploma, you can also pursue the MBO-4 Nursing program or specialize further.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include People with Acquired Brain Injury or Responding to Innovations in Healthcare. During your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Study duration 2 years

It's possible to complete the program in two years. You'll discuss this with your academic advisor and internship supervisor during your internship.

Vaccination

A Hepatitis B vaccination is arranged and covered by the school. Without this vaccination, you cannot do an internship or work at your training company.

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) required

To do an internship, you need a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We advise you to ensure that you can obtain a VOG before you start the program. This is to prevent you from being unable to do an internship and possibly having to discontinue your studies. Read everything about the Certificate of Conduct (VOG) here.

 

Can I contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teacher using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Trainers Sofie van den Heuvel

E-mail
Trainers Sofie van den Heuvel

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

With the Caregiver IG diploma, you can work in home care, maternity care, care for the intellectually disabled, a nursing home, or a residential care home, for example. If you already have a Level 2 diploma in Care and Welfare, this program offers a great opportunity to continue your education. After obtaining your diploma, you can also pursue the MBO-4 Nursing program or specialize further.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include People with Acquired Brain Injury or Responding to Innovations in Healthcare. During your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Study duration 2 years

It's possible to complete the program in two years. You'll discuss this with your academic advisor and internship supervisor during your internship.

Vaccination

A Hepatitis B vaccination is arranged and covered by the school. Without this vaccination, you cannot do an internship or work at your training company.

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) required

To do an internship, you need a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We advise you to ensure that you can obtain a VOG before you start the program. This is to prevent you from being unable to do an internship and possibly having to discontinue your studies. Read everything about the Certificate of Conduct (VOG) here.

 

Can I contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teacher using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Trainers Sofie van den Heuvel

E-mail
Trainers Sofie van den Heuvel

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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