Healthcare assistant

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In the diploma-oriented Care Professional course, you learn to offer customized care. Do you like to take care of other people? Can you empathize with the care requester's questions? Are you accurate and observant? Then this training is really something for you.

You can combine the Care Professional course with the general subjects (AAV) to obtain your diploma of secondary education!

Come along to one of our Infosessions!

Do you want to take the Care Assistant program? Then you always start with an Care and Child information session. An appointment is required.

Information session for the start-up in September in Meise 

On Saturday 30 May 2026, you are welcome to drop by between 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon at CVO Semper in Meise, Stationsstraat 35
On Wednesday 3 June 2026, you are welcome to drop by between 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon at CVO Semper in Meise, Stationsstraat 35
On Monday 31 August 2026, you are welcome to drop by between 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon at CVO Semper in Meise, Stationsstraat 35

Make an appointment

During the information session

  • you will be introduced to the program
  • you will receive all the practical information
  • you can register for an intake interview with:
    • the program counselor
    • language and learning support
    • and/or VDAB

Are you a non-Dutch speaker? You will also take a language test at that time.

During the healthcare worker training, you will learn how to help people with care needs with their care and daily activities.

You will not only receive lessons on care, but also on pedagogical skills and collaboration in a healthcare team.
In addition, you will learn how to create a pleasant and safe

An important part of the healthcare training is also learning to reflect on your own attitude and behavior. This way, you will develop into a committed, respectful, and professional caregiver.

View the full program here.

How long does the training take?

The model course lasts 1.5 years and takes place during the day. It can also be tailored to your needs. You are doing an internship.

The lessons take place in

  • Wolvertem (Meise), Stationsstraat 35 - Start in September and February
  • Vilvoorde, Lange Molensstraat 4 Start in September
 
Can I get exemptions for this course?

It is quite possible that you do not have to take all modules, because you have already obtained a certificate or diploma! During the intake we check which exemptions you are entitled to.

 

How much does the training cost?

You pay max. € 1 per lesson hour with a limit of € 200 per semester. Reduction of registration fee is possible. In addition, you pay You pay an operating fee per module.

This training is free for those who have a VDAB contract.

  • Age: To register you must be at least 18 years old. If you turn 18 before 31 December, you can start in September.
  • Language level: Because all subjects are taught in Dutch, you must be proficient in both spoken and written Dutch. As a non-native speaker, you should have obtained a certificate in Dutch, Threshold 4 (B1)
  • ICT (taught in Dutch only): You possess basic ICT skills, and it is helpful if you have access to a computer and an internet connection at home. Please do not hesitate to contact us if this is not the case.
  • Internship: To be admitted to a workplace you are medically fit and up to date with the hepatitis B vaccinations. 

The price is determined according to your programme

Number of class times: 1450 (including evaluation and deliberation)

Am I entitled to a discount or a premium?

Follow a diploma-oriented vocational training and obtain your secondary education diploma at the same time?

Follow the training Supplementary General Education (AAV) on campus or guided independent learning (BZL) and combine it with a diploma-oriented vocational training. Depending on your availability and commitment, you can obtain your secondary education diploma in one year or you can choose to take more time.

You’ll get personal support. We help you when things get tricky and go at your pace.
Need some extra help? No problem.

You can talk to your coach anytime about how things are going.
Together, you can see what might need to change or improve.

More info

More info?

Our programme counsellors are happy to help you!

Contact us

Lessons & locations

Opgelet

Je kan deze module op dit ogenblik niet volgen. Vanaf juni staat het aanbod voor het eerste semester online en vanaf december staat het aanbod voor het tweede semester online.

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Vous ne pouvez pas suivre ce module pour le moment. À partir du mois de juin, l'offre pour le premier semestre sera en ligne et à partir de décembre, l'offre pour le deuxième semestre sera en ligne.

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You are currently unable to take this module. The course offerings for the first semester will be available online from June, and the offerings for the second semester will be available from December.

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