Gain the language tools needed to apply for and excel in jobs within the healthcare sector.
This course builds on Healthcare Danish courses 1 and 2 and is the final step in Studieskolen’s Healthcare Danish series. It is tailored for those ready to take the decisive step towards a healthcare career in Denmark. The course focuses on both job applications and communication in professional and patient-related situations.
You will learn how to write a professional CV and targeted application, as well as how to navigate job interviews with confidence. Additionally, we will enhance your ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, colleagues, and employers.
What will you learn?
The course spans 10 sessions and is divided into the following themes:
- The healthcare CV
Learn how to craft a CV that stands out and highlights your skills professionally.
Focus areas: How to write a Danish CV, genre understanding: What characterises a healthcare CV? and layout and structure: How to make your CV clear and well-organised.
- The job application
Master the art of writing applications that convince employers. We will explore both motivated applications and emails while analysing job postings.
Focus areas: Language use and fixed expressions. how to write an unsolicited application and how to analyse a job posting.
You will learn to write a professional application, craft a motivated email to employers and understand job posting requirements to tailor your application effectively.
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The job interview
Gain confidence in job interviews through role-playing and practising realistic scenarios. We will work on body language, presentation skills and common interview questions.
Focus areas: How to present your professional and personal skills, body language/non-verbal communication and practising typical job interview questions.
- Communication with your patient
Learn how to create reassuring and effective conversations with patients in any situation. We will focus on communication that calms, motivates and builds trust.
Focus areas: How to talk to a patient with dementia, how to calm and motivate patients using Danish and small talk and questions that foster a good dialogue. You will learn to express yourself clearly and empathetically, guide and motivate patients and build trust through relevant questions and small talk.
- Advising and guiding your patient
Become skilled at advising patients about healthy lifestyles and treatments. We incorporate knowledge of the KRAM factors (Diet, Smoking, Alcohol, Exercise) and work with healthcare recommendations.
Focus areas: How to advise on health in Danish and how to convey complex topics simply. You will learn to give clear and practical recommendations and explain health advice in an easy-to-understand way.
Practical information
The course lasts 10 weeks, with one session per week. The lessons are practice-oriented and focus on realistic scenarios from your daily life as a healthcare professional.
Time and place:
Mondays at 12:00-13:30
Borgergade 12, København K
Teacher: Ann-Louise Bang Riisgaard
Starts 9 March - ends 1 June 2026
NB! There are no classes on 30 March, 6 April and 25 May
Our Healthcare Danish courses are now ongoing, and you can no longer sign up.
We are expecting to start new courses after the summer holiday, and you are welcome to join our waiting list here:
Waiting list
