Social work in the healthcare sector
Dual study program
The Social Work in Healthcare degree program takes place in the field of social services. Social work in healthcare is required when it comes to providing support in the event of illness or care and the need for care. In addition to the patients, providing assistance to relatives is also an area of responsibility. This requires broad knowledge and the skills to be able to act and advise in different situations.
After graduating, graduates can be employed in social services that offer and provide help in dealing with illness, old age and disability to people who are ill or at risk of illness, people in need of care and relatives.
The theoretical content is taught in cooperation with the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Villingen-Schwenningen.
The course is divided into a three-month alternation between theory and practice. During the theoretical phases, you will study at the DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen, while during the practical phases you will gain valuable experience at our location.
The Social Work in Healthcare course lasts three years (6 semesters) and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The theoretical training takes place at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Villingen-Schwenningen.
The core content of the course includes the general principles of social work (including professional and methodical action), the scientific foundations of social work (education, psychology, sociology), basic skills and course-specific skills (health / illness, care).
During your studies, you will work closely with your supervisor, take on responsibility in the area of counseling and support patients and relatives in planning further steps after their stay in the clinic. You will be in contact with health insurance companies, pension insurance providers, rehabilitation facilities, social care centers and nursing homes.
Prerequisites
A-levels
Start of studies
October 1st
Your application
Would you like to start your studies with us? Applications can usually be submitted between September and the end of October for the start of the coming year.
You are also welcome to send us an unsolicited application outside the application period. Start your online application here.
We look forward to receiving your application!
You are also welcome to contact us personally if you have any questions.
Contact for questions
University Heart Center Campus Bad Krozingen
Social counseling and transition management
Karin Kühl
Phone: 07633 / 402 5883
karin.kuehl@uniklinik-freiburg.de
