New technical school in St. Johann: Training nurses of tomorrow!

New technical school in St. Johann: Training nurses of tomorrow!

From the school year 2025/26, a new three -year technical school for social professions with a focus on care introduction will open in the Elisabethinum in St. Johann im Pongau. This innovative educational institution, which acts in cooperation with the Cardinal Schwarzenberg Akademie (KSA), aims to meet the growing need for nurses in the region. According to the forecast of Health Austria GmbH, around 75,700 additional nursing staff will need the urgency of this educational program by 2030, says Kathpress. From the age of 17, students can complete a six -month internship, which will largely take place in the Cardinal Schwarzenberg Clinic in Schwarzach.

a springboard in the nursing career

The technical school will record up to 30 students a year, which are trained directly for the nursing assistant. Health and educational councilor Daniela Gutschi emphasizes that graduates not only acquire a school leaving certificate, but also a completed vocational training, which opens doors for further training in nursing, including nursing assistant or bachelor's degree. KSA director Agnes Wimmer emphasizes that the theoretical and practical training of prospective nurses is guaranteed by experienced educators of the academy, with joy and anticipation for the new training offer, Service.salzburg.gv.at.

The Elisabethinum, as Catholic private school, pursues the goal of not only conveying knowledge, but also promoting the personal development of the students. This extensive training offer is intended to strengthen the skills and skills of the prospective nursing staff, which is time -saving compared to other forms of training. The combination of theory and practice ensures that the new specialists are optimally prepared for their important tasks. Registrations are already possible and interest in this new way of education is growing, said Christina Röck, director of the Elisabethinum. The school sees itself as a safe space for the development of young people in a flexible phase of life, which is underpinned by the extensive support in the learning process.