Updated Recommendations on Nursing Assistant Education and Competencies in Finland

The 2024 recommendation strengthens older adult care services.

Updated Recommendations on Nursing Assistant Education and Competencies in Finland

Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health updated its national recommendation for hoiva‑avustajat (nursing assistants) on May 21, 2024 to address workforce shortages and to modernize the competency and educational framework in older adult care services.

The new guidance clarifies: