국가 간 비교를 통한 요양보호사 교육의 고도화 방안

초록

This study aimed to overview education systems of long-term care workers in six countries(Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark and Korea) and identify strategies for the improvement of the education system in Korea. We examined differences and similarities in initial training, continuing education and career development system of the long-term care workers based on literature review and visit survey to England. The results showed that long-term care workforce in other countries were divided into several levels by work experience and job qualifications. They also featured longer duration and more intensified initial education for long-term care workers than Korea. Also, a variety of education programs and learning opportunities are open to potential care workers. More importantly, long-term care workers could participate in continuing education since career ladder system is well-established in these countries. In order to enrich the quality of education for long-term care workers in Korea, the education system with connectivity from the initial training to the continuing education is needed.

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