AGewiS

What AGewiS does

AGewiS (Akademie Gesundheitswirtschaft und Senioren) is a publicly owned vocational training academy headquartered in Gummersbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating as an Eigenbetriebsähnliche Einrichtung (quasi-autonomous enterprise) of the Oberbergischer Kreis district. The institution delivers state-recognized vocational qualifications and continuing education across two core tracks: nursing (Pflegeschule), including three-year Pflegefachfrau/mann and one-year Pflegefachassistenz programs, and rescue services (Rettungsfachschule, operating since November 2015), including three-year Notfallsanitäter/in and 520-hour Rettungssanitäter/in programs. A separate seminar catalog adds advanced professional training (Praxisanleitung, Palliative Care, ICW Wundexperte, CRM simulation, Gruppenführer/Zugführer Rettungsdienst), mandatory 30-hour rescue continuing education, and adjacent offerings such as PART® de-escalation, Naturresilienz outdoor seminars, and memotio memory training certification, plus customized inhouse programs and business coaching for healthcare facilities.

The underlying technology stack centers on the Antrago learning management system with participant and instructor portals, supplemented by EU/EFRE.NRW-funded digital infrastructure including mobile video recording, an online library, video conferencing, and laptops to enable distance and blended learning. Revenue is generated through course fees (€10–€3,599 depending on program length and depth), inhouse corporate training contracts, and government-subsidized enrollment via AZAV certification (BA/ARGE), Bildungsscheck 2.0 (50% up to €500), and Meister-BAföG. Distribution combines direct enrollment (website, phone, email), employer and rescue-service-operator referrals (Oberbergischer Kreis, Märkischer Kreis, four city fire departments, Helios, P.NetO member companies), clinical placements across 15+ hospitals, and partnership with professional bodies (dgsim, DBVA, DGGPP, AAA, Gesundheitsregion Köln Bonn). The institution serves individual career entrants, career changers, municipal rescue services, fire departments, stationary and ambulatory care providers, and corporate healthcare organizations in the Oberbergischer Kreis and adjacent regions.

Name

AGewiS

Legal name

AGewiS – Akademie Gesundheitswirtschaft und Senioren (Eigenbetriebsähnliche Einrichtung des Oberbergischen Kreises)

Website

https://agewis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGewiS is a government-owned vocational training academy in Gummersbach, Germany, delivering state-recognized nursing, emergency paramedicine, and rescue-service qualifications, plus continuing education for care facilities and municipal rescue organizations across the Oberbergischer Kreis region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Healthcare and Rescue Service Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Caregiving, Aging-in-Place & Home Safety Education (For seniors & family caregivers) (EDAAAMAL), Caregiver Support, Coaching & Training (HLADALAG), Senior/Third-Age Lifelong Learning Institutes (EDAAAEAJ), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational training
• Nursing education programs
• Emergency medical training
• Continuing professional education
• Rescue service education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gummersbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Primary revenue from course fees charged to participants and organizations for vocational training, continuing education, and professional development programs in healthcare and rescue services. Fees range from 10€ for short seminars to 3,599€ for comprehensive 300-hour qualifications.
2. Government-Funded Training: Revenue from government-supported programs including AZAV-certified courses eligible for BA/ARGE funding, Bildungsscheck NRW (50% subsidy up to 500€), and Meister-BAföG for career advancement training.
3. Corporate/Inhouse Training: Customized training programs delivered at client facilities (care homes, hospitals, rescue services) with pricing negotiated based on scope (single events to annual programs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AGewiS is a state-recognized vocational training academy that delivers multi-year vocational qualifications (Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann, Pflegefachassistenz, Notfallsanitäter/in, Rettungssanitäter/in), continuing professional development for licensed healthcare and rescue personnel (Praxisanleitung, Palliative Care, Wundexperte ICW, CRM simulation, Gruppenführer/Zugführer leadership), and a portfolio of specialized seminars (PART de-escalation, Naturresilienz, memory training, psychiatric care modules, hygiene). Offerings are delivered at the Gummersbach campus, on-site at client facilities (inhouse), and via online/blended learning, with AZAV certification enabling public employment agency funding and Bildungsscheck subsidies for NRW residents.

Product overview

AGewiS (Akademie Gesundheitswirtschaft und Senioren) is a public educational institution operating as an quasi-internal enterprise of the Oberbergischer Kreis, offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs, advanced professional development courses, and seminar offerings in the healthcare, nursing, and rescue service sectors. The core offerings include dual vocational training programs for nursing (Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann), nursing assistance (Pflegefachassistenz), and paramedicine (Notfallsanitäter/in, Rettungssanitäter/in), supplemented by a diverse catalog of continuing education programs such as Praxisanleitung, Palliative Care, Wundexperte ICW®, CRM Simulation Training, and Gruppenführer/Zugführer certifications. The seminar portfolio encompasses specialized offerings including PART® de-escalation training, Naturresilienz outdoor seminars, memory training (memotio/GGT), hygiene responsibility, psychiatric care modules, and in-house training services. These offerings are delivered through the Rettungsfachschule (Rescue Service School) and Pflegeschule (Nursing School) divisions, supported by digital learning infrastructure and EU-funded equipment for distance learning.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann (Generalist Nursing Training) Three-year state-recognized generalist nursing vocational training program leading to qualification as a nursing professional (Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann), enabling autonomous, process-oriented care for people of all ages across all care settings. Targeted at career entrants and career changers.
• Pflegefachassistenz (Nursing Care Assistant Training) One-year state-recognized vocational training program qualifying graduates as nursing care assistants, distinguishing them from unregulated support staff. Targeted at individuals seeking a one-year entry into professional nursing care.
• Vorbereitungskurs Externenprüfung Pflegefachassistenz 220-hour preparation course (plus 2.5 weeks of practical training) preparing experienced workers with documented practical experience for the external examination leading to the state-recognized Pflegefachassistenz qualification. Targeted at existing care workers seeking formal recognition.
• Notfallsanitäter/in (Emergency Paramedic Training) Three-year vocational training for the highest non-academic qualification in German rescue services, comprising 1,920 hours of theoretical/practical instruction, 720 hours clinical training, and 1,960 hours practical training at an approved rescue station. Targeted at individuals entering the paramedic profession, typically recruited via partner rescue services and fire departments.
• Rettungssanitäter/in (Rescue Paramedic Training) 520-hour rescue paramedic training qualifying graduates for qualified patient transport and emergency rescue service deployment, including 240 hours theory, 80 hours clinical practice, 160 hours rescue station internship, and 40 hours final course with state examination. Targeted at individuals seeking qualification for rescue service deployment.
• Verantwortliche Pflegefachkraft (Responsible Nursing Professional) Part-time advanced training program for qualified nursing professionals from stationary, short-term, and ambulatory care settings, conveying state-level requirements for leadership responsibility in care facilities. Targeted at experienced nurses pursuing facility leadership roles.
• Praxisanleitung in der Pflege (Practical Instruction in Nursing) Part-time advanced training according to the updated practical instruction standard NRW, qualifying participants for structured and competence-oriented supervision of trainees in nursing. Targeted at experienced nurses tasked with supervising nursing trainees.
• Basisseminar Wundexperte ICW® (Chronic Wound Care) Training program qualifying participants for professional chronic wound care including preventive and local therapeutic measures, aligned with the standard of Initiative Chronische Wunden e.V. (ICW). Targeted at nursing staff specializing in wound management.
• Pflegefachkraft für Palliative Care Advanced training program for nursing professionals in Palliative Care, conveying specialized, ethical, and communicative competencies for accompanying seriously ill and dying individuals. Targeted at nursing professionals working in end-of-life care.
• CRM basiertes Simulationstraining (Crew Resource Management) Crew Resource Management training program focused on improving teamwork and patient safety through communication, teamwork, and Human Factors training addressing the most common causes of patient harm in emergencies. Targeted at rescue teams and emergency medical personnel.
• Gruppenführer Rettungsdienst (Rescue Team Leader) 54-hour advanced training program qualifying rescue personnel for leadership at emergency sites, enabling them to maintain overview and make early decisions in complex situations with multiple casualties. Targeted at experienced rescue personnel pursuing frontline leadership roles.
• Praxisanleitung im Rettungsdienst (Practical Instruction in Rescue Services) 300-hour professional qualifying advanced training (6 modules) for practical instructors in rescue services, including video reflection and practical exercises, corresponding to Appendix 6 of the implementation regulations for NotSanAPrV in NRW. Priced at €3,599. Targeted at experienced rescue personnel becoming practical instructors.
• Zugführer Rettungsdienst / Organisatorischer Leiter 80-hour advanced training program for operational leadership in mass casualty incidents and major emergency situations, including background knowledge, strategies, and practical exercises (prerequisite: completed Gruppenführer training). Targeted at senior rescue personnel preparing for command roles.
• 30-Stunden-Fortbildung (Annual Mandatory Rescue Training) Annual 30-hour mandatory training program for non-medical rescue service personnel covering new developments in emergency medicine, special operational situations, hazards at emergency sites, and practical interdisciplinary cases. Offered twice annually for external rescue service personnel and aid organization volunteers. Targeted at licensed rescue staff maintaining credentials.
• Hygienebeauftragte/r (Hygiene Officer) Training seminar teaching fundamental aspects of current hygiene standards for employees from care and support facilities, qualifying them to assume hygiene responsibilities in daily operations. Targeted at care facility staff designated as hygiene officers.
• Zusätzliche Betreuungskräfte (Additional Care Assistants) 240-hour qualification course (plus 60 hours of hospitation) for additional care assistants in stationary care facilities according to § 53 SGB XI guidelines, covering communication, dementia, care basics, first aid, law, nutrition, and activities. AZAV-certified, enabling BA/ARGE funding. Priced at €1,252.
• PART® – Basisseminar (De-escalation Training) 3-day intensive training (24 hours) based on the internationally tested PART® (Professional Assault Response Training) concept, teaching participants to recognize critical situations early, assess them correctly, and act confidently. Targeted at care and healthcare workers facing aggression risks.
• Naturresilienz (Nature Resilience Seminar) Outdoor resilience training seminar held in nature as a 'green seminar room,' strengthening psychological resilience using the seven resilience factors through practical exercises and nature experiences. Priced at €45 per person for the March 2027 session. Targeted at healthcare and care professionals seeking burnout prevention.
• memotio – Ganzheitliches Gedächtnistraining Trainer Basic module of training to become a memory trainer (GGT nach BVGT e.V.), providing a solid introduction to holistic memory training combining established methods with current scientific findings. Targeted at individuals seeking certification as memory trainers for elderly care settings.
• Online-Schulung SIS (Structured Information Collection) Online training on Structured Information Collection (SIS), the nationwide instrument for care planning and documentation since 2015, covering central elements through practical case studies. Delivered as online/virtual training. Targeted at care staff responsible for documentation and care planning.
• Basismodule für Psychiatrische Pflege Five sequential modules covering psychiatric nursing practice: relationship work, concrete interventions, challenging situations, care for people with dementia, and Integrative Validation (ITA). Targeted at nursing professionals specializing in psychiatric and dementia care.
• Pflegeinterventionen im Therapiekonzept nach Bobath Inhouse training program teaching the holistic Bobath nursing and therapy concept for patients with central nervous system damage, emphasizing everyday therapeutic activities within a 24-hour concept. Delivered at client facilities. Targeted at nursing teams caring for neurologically impaired patients.
• Notfalltraining für Pflegende (Inhouse Emergency Training) Inhouse emergency training program conducted in participants' own facilities with qualified trainers bringing equipment, practicing emergency scenarios with up to 8 nursing staff. Targeted at care facility teams needing practical emergency response skills.
• Coaching Business consulting services for healthcare and social service facilities, supporting organizations in defining future business fields, designing strategic business units, and creating business plans and facility concepts. Targeted at operators of healthcare and social service facilities.
• Inhouse-Schulungen (Custom Corporate Training) Customized in-house training programs organized from single events to annual programs, with content and scope flexibly coordinated with the client organization. Delivered at client facilities (care homes, hospitals, rescue services). Targeted at healthcare and rescue service organizations needing tailored employee training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency responders trained with high practical focus since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HeliosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for training collaboration in healthcare sector.
• DGGPP (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontopsychiatrie und -psychotherapie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional society partnership for geriatric psychiatry knowledge exchange.
• DBVA (Deutscher Berufsverband für Altenpflege eV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional nursing association partnership.
• Arbeitskreis Ausbildungsstätten für Pflege (AAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group of nursing training institutions for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Simulation in der Medizin (dgsim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety for medical simulation training advancement.
• Gesundheitsregion Köln BonnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health cluster partnership for healthcare workforce development.
• P.NetO (Pflege Netzwerk Oberberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore inter-company practice instruction network in Oberberg region. AGewiS collaborates with P.NetO on PIP framework-workshop series for practice instructors across member companies.
• Rettungsdienst Oberbergischer KreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal rescue service as primary partner for Notfallsanitäter and Rettungssanitäter training. AGewiS provides theoretical education while partner provides practical placement and employment.
• Rettungsdienst Märkischer KreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue service training partnership.
• Feuerwehr Bergisch GladbachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire department recruitment and training partnership for emergency responders.
• 15+ Kliniken (Hospitals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical training partnerships for Notfallsanitäter practical education in hospital settings.
• astra Gesundheitskompetenz Rauchfrei in der PflegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth competence program partner for smoking cessation in care settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malteser Bildungszentrum: Malteser runs one of Germany's largest networks of rescue-service schools (Rettungsdienstschulen) and nursing training programs; directly competes with AGewiS in Notfallsanitäter/Rettungssanitäter and Pflegefachkraft vocational training across multiple German regions.
• ASB Bildungswerk: Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund's Bildungswerk delivers Rettungssanitäter/Notfallsanitäter training and Pflege courses across Germany, competing head-to-head with AGewiS for both individual enrollees and municipal contracts.
• Johanniter Akademie: Johanniter-Akademie offers state-recognized vocational training in nursing and rescue services, including Notfallsanitäter and Praxisanleitung programs — directly overlapping AGewiS's Pflegeschule and Rettungsfachschule portfolios.
• maxQ (bfw subsidiary): maxQ is a specialized vocational school group focused on Pflege, Rettung, and Therapie training with AZAV certification and BA-funded programs — overlapping AGewiS's funded-training business model and course portfolio.
• DRK Bildungszentrum: The German Red Cross operates regional Bildungszentren providing Pflegefachmann and Rettungsdienst vocational training under state-recognized frameworks — a direct municipal/regional competitor in nursing and rescue-service education.
• Caritas Bildungswerk: Caritas-affiliated schools provide state-recognized Pflegefachmann and Altenpflege vocational training across NRW and other German states, directly competing with AGewiS for nursing trainees and care-facility inhouse-training contracts.

Broad incumbents

• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: DAA is a national adult-education and vocational-training provider with strong presence in healthcare and social-services qualifications; competes for the same AZAV/BA-funded learners and continuing-education demand as AGewiS.
• DEKRA Akademie: DEKRA Akademie offers a broad portfolio of professional development and vocational training including healthcare-related programs; a broad incumbent with overlapping continuing-education offerings and stronger geographic reach than AGewiS.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: TÜV Rheinland Akademie runs certified professional training and continuing-education programs across Germany, including healthcare, quality, and safety domains — competing with AGewiS's seminar and advanced-training catalog.
• bfw – Unternehmen für Bildung: bfw is one of Germany's largest private vocational training providers with broad coverage in healthcare, rescue, and continuing education; parent of maxQ and a broader incumbent competing with AGewiS for AZAV-funded learners and enterprise contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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