Summary of how to obtain a caregiver license / Qualifications for taking the exam – Examination schedule – Issuing institution / Salary and lordosis
A caregiver is a job that provides support for people who need physical and mental care. As Korea enters a super-aged society, demand for it is rapidly increasing, and interest in acquiring related certifications is also rapidly increasing.
How to obtain a caregiver license
main job/work
The regulations on the work of caregivers are relatively abstract and comprehensive. However, it can be largely divided into physical activity support, housework activity support, and emotional stability support. 요양보호사 자격증 취득방법
1. Physical activity support tasks 좋은뉴스
bowel movement support
bathing/bathing support
outing support
move support
meal support
medication support
Other physical activity support
2. Housework support work
cooking/cleaning up
living space cleaning
laundry
Shopping for necessities
Simple administrative work support
The work of a caregiver is largely divided into the above. The divided work has the characteristic that the scope of work can vary according to the health condition of the support recipient (the level of physical activity) and the operating policy of the institution to which the caregiver belongs. However, caregivers cannot perform work that corresponds to medical practice.
Caregiver license / how to become
1. Certification policy change
In the past, caregiver licenses were divided into grades 1 and 2. However, after 2023, the qualifications have been integrated into one, and they have been unified into a single level of qualification.
In addition, during the acquisition process, practice hours through online education could be recognized, but as of January 1, 2023, online practice is not recognized and field practice is the principle.
2. Eligibility to take the test-acquisition
any age
regardless of gender
regardless of education
In 2023, there is no limit on the qualifications for the current caregiver license. There are no restrictions on age, male or female gender, as well as educational background. Therefore, it is a certification that anyone can acquire by faithfully fulfilling the prescribed acquisition process.
However, there are reasons for disqualification, and most of them are for those with criminal records or mental disorders.
3. Issuer
The caregiver license is a national qualification administered by the National Examination Institute (Kuksiwon), the Korea Health and Medical Service under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and is equivalent to a national examination. (not private license)
4. Is certification required?
According to the current law, when hiring and working as a caregiver, a caregiver license is not required. However, most of the recruitment agencies (hospitals, nursing homes, protection centers, etc.) are hiring nursing care worker license holders.
Therefore, it is not necessary to obtain a license in terms of law, but in reality it is necessary to obtain a license in order to find a job as a caregiver. However, if you are applying for a family caregiver, you must obtain a nursing caregiver license.
For reference, a family caregiver means a person receiving a salary as a caregiver for one’s own family.
5. Average salary
Currently, the average salary of nursing care workers is set at around 2 to 3 million won per month, including four major insurances, based on an 8-hour work day and 5 days a week. However, when hiring, the salary will differ depending on the type of employment (contract or full-time) and the level of individual experience.
6. Outlook
Currently, the job of a nursing care worker is recognized as low-paying compared to the work done. But the prospects are very bright. First of all, the situation where demand is high continues and this is expected to continue further. For this reason, it has the advantage of being one of the few occupations that can be found at any time.
In addition, it is recognized as an irreplaceable human resource according to individual ability, and the salary is also classified as a vertical rise. This is expected to be especially the case in the future if the business continues in the form of a sole proprietorship.
7. Test Difficulty / Acquisition Difficulty
It appears that the current Yongyang Guardian License acquisition rate is recording an average of about 80 – 90% pass rate. This figure shows a relatively high pass rate compared to other nationally recognized qualifications. Based on this, of course, there will be individual differences, but it can be recognized as a qualification that is not currently very difficult to acquire.
How to obtain a license
training hours completed
Pass the written test
In order to obtain a nursing care worker license, the designated practical training hours must be completed at the designated educational institution by the day before the written test day, and only those who pass the written test after that will be issued with the final pass.
1. Completion of training hours
80 hours of theory
80 hours of practical training
80 hours of practice
240 hours in total
In order to pass the written test, the final disqualification is possible only when the above training hours are completed at an educational institution designated by the provincial governor (National Siwon). If the written test is completed with a pass but the training completion time is not met, the written pass will be cancelled.
2. Training time reduction
1) 30 hours reduction > 50 hours required
Social Worker
nursing assistant
physical therapist
In the case of qualified applicants who have already obtained the above qualifications, 30 hours of compulsory education completion time is reduced, and if only the final 50 hours of education are completed, the qualification can be obtained after passing the written test.
2) 40 hours reduction > 40 hours required
nurse
Those who hold a nursing license are only required to complete 40 hours of education.
3. Training time composition
Nursing care worker practice training hours
4. 2023 Written Exam Schedule
First of all, the nursing care worker written test, which will be held in 2023, consists of a computer-based test and a written test. The computer-based test is a form of checking the test questions through a monitor and inputting the correct answers with a mouse and keyboard, while the paper-and-pencil test uses a pen and paper.
1) Computer Written Test Schedule
2023 Caregiver Written Test Computer Schedule
2) Written test schedule in 2023
Caregiver Written Exam Schedule
3) National test center
Nursing Caregiver License Written Test Center
4) Composition of Written Test Subjects
Nursing care worker written test contents
5) Written test time
Caregiver Written Exam Hours
computer written test
paper test time
6) Acceptance Criteria
60 points or more
If you get 60 points or more in each of the 1 cycle and 2 cycle tests, you will pass the written test.
License Acquisition Cost
In the case of general applicants, about 500,000 to 600,000 won in acquisition costs are incurred. On the other hand, those who have already obtained related certifications paid about half of the cost. However, it is possible to receive part of the acquisition cost through government support (Tomorrow Learning Card), and as a result, it is possible to acquire it for a cost in the early 100,000 won.
Therefore, it is recommended that anyone who wants to acquire a license first check whether support through the government-sponsored education course is possible.