DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH

What DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH does

DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH is a state-recognized (staatlich anerkannte) vocational education institution headquartered in Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, operating under the German Red Cross (DRK) network. The company delivers initial vocational training and continuing education exclusively within the emergency medical services (Rettungsdienst) vertical, with a portfolio of approximately 14 programs spanning the 3- to 4-year Notfallsanitäter*innen Ausbildung (emergency paramedic), the 520-hour Rettungssanitäter*innen training (split into a 240-hour Grundlehrgang and 40-hour Abschlusslehrgang), Praxisanleiter*in (clinical instructor) certification and mandatory continuing education, and a suite of advanced short courses such as Gruppenführer Rettungsdienst, Organisatorischer Leiter Rettungsdienst, Hygienebeauftragter, MPG Sicherheitsbeauftragter, and Rettungssanitäter*in-Plus. A part-time Notfallsanitäter track, co-funded by ESF+/EFRE, launched in 2026, and a Gemeindenotfallsanitäter community paramedic program is planned for 2027.

The institution operates as a gGmbH (non-profit limited company) subsidiary of the DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen, with operational integration into DRK Cloppenburg including a shared job portal. It employs approximately 8 staff and relies on the DRK network for recruitment and student pipelines. The technology stack supporting operations is not disclosed; no proprietary digital learning platform, API, or app is publicly available, and enrollment is conducted via downloadable PDF forms submitted by email. Marketing is conducted through the official website, an Instagram account (@bildungszentrum_drk), and DRK national social channels (Facebook, YouTube, X/Twitter).

Revenue is generated on a per-course fee basis, with prices ranging from €245 (MPG Sicherheitsbeauftragter) to €4,090 (Praxisanleiter*in Ausbildung). Most programs carry differentiated 2026 and 2027 pricing reflecting material year-over-year increases (e.g., RettSan-Grundlehrgang from €1,629 to €1,895). Customer mix spans individual enrollees (B2C) seeking entry or advancement in emergency services careers, FSJ/BFD volunteers, active rescue professionals requiring mandatory continuing education, and DRK-affiliated and government rescue service providers (Rettungsdienstträger) who depend on the academy for pipeline and certified personnel. No revenue, ARR, or financial disclosures are available in the source material.

Name

DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH

Legal name

DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH

Website

https://bildungszentrum-drk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH is a state-recognized DRK-affiliated vocational institution in Lower Saxony, Germany, delivering emergency medical training — Notfallsanitäter, Rettungssanitäter, and Praxisanleiter programs — to rescue service personnel, career entrants, and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Training and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching (EDAJALAB)

Keywords

• Emergency medical training
• Rescue service education
• Paramedic certification
• Continuing medical education
• Vocational training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ganderkesee, Niedersachsen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and course fees for professional education programs in emergency medical services. Programs include paramedic training, continuing education courses, and specialized certifications. Fee structures vary by program and year, with prices ranging from approximately 245 EUR to 4,090 EUR per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH is a state-recognized (staatlich anerkannte Bildungseinrichtung) vocational training institution that delivers initial qualification programs, continuing education, and specialized certification courses for emergency medical services personnel in the German Red Cross network. Its offerings include the three-year full-time Notfallsanitäter*innen Ausbildung, the 520-hour Rettungssanitäter*innen-ausbildung, the Ausbildung Praxisanleiter*in (clinical instructor training), and advanced courses such as Rettungssanitäter*in-Plus, Gruppenführer Rettungsdienst, Organisatorischer Leiter Rettungsdienst, Hygienebeauftragter, and MPG Sicherheitsbeauftragter.

Product overview

DRK Bildungszentrum Oldenburg gGmbH is a state-recognized educational institution providing a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training and continuing education programs exclusively in the emergency services and rescue sector. The offering is structured as a unified educational platform centered on emergency medicine professions, comprising three primary pillars: initial vocational training programs (Notfallsanitäter*innen Ausbildung and Rettungssanitäter*innen-ausbildung), practice instructor training and continuing education (Praxisanleiter*in programs), and specialized advanced professional development courses (Gruppenführer, OrgL RD, Hygienebeauftragter, MPG Sicherheitsbeauftragter, Rettungssanitäter*in-Plus). The Notfallsanitäter*innen Ausbildung serves as the flagship full-time vocational program (3-4 years), while the Rettungssanitäter*innen-ausbildung provides the foundational entry-level qualification (520 hours). Specialized programs like the planned Gemeindenotfallsanitäter expand the portfolio into community-based care coordination roles. All programs are aligned with German emergency services regulations and designed for both full-time career professionals and volunteers (Ehrenamtliche) in the rescue sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Notfallsanitäter*innen Ausbildung (Vollzeit) (Full-Time Emergency Paramedic Training)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German Red Cross (DRK), the education center operates within one of Germany's largest humanitarian organizations. The DRK network includes federal headquarters in Berlin, 15 state associations (Landesverbände), numerous district associations (Kreisverbände), and sister nursing associations (Schwesternschaften). The organization adheres to DRK's seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
• DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen (DRK State Association of Lower Saxony)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional parent organization overseeing DRK operations in Lower Saxony state, where the education center is located. Coordinates training standards and rescue service operations across district associations in the region.
• DRK CloppenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary operational partner with shared job portal (jobs.drk-cloppenburg.de) used for staff recruitment. The education center and rescue service organization are closely integrated in daily operations.
• European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) / European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE)minorOthersEU funding program co-financing the part-time emergency paramedic training (Notfallsanitäter*innenausbildung Teilzeit) to enable qualification of skilled professionals in emergency medicine. Part of the European regional development funding for workforce development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• mtw. Ausbildung und Technik: German private-sector training provider for EMS and rescue-service personnel with course offerings overlapping Rettungssanitäter and Notfallsanitäter training. Comparable as a for-profit alternative to the DRK network's vocational schools.

Direct peers

• DRK Bildungszentrum Bremen: Sister DRK education center in Bremen offering the same state-recognized Notfallsanitäter and Rettungssanitäter training portfolio in an adjacent German state. Directly comparable in mission, program structure, and regulatory standing.
• Malteser Bildungszentrum: Malteser Hilfsdienst runs EMS training schools across Germany delivering Notfallsanitäter, Rettungssanitäter, and Praxisanleiter programs under similar state-recognized certification frameworks. Closest mission-aligned competitor in the humanitarian-aid EMS training space.
• Johanniter Akademie: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe operates training academies delivering vocational and continuing education for emergency medical personnel, including Rettungssanitäter and Notfallsanitäter programs. Comparable humanitarian-affiliated EMS educator with multi-state footprint.
• ASB Bildungszentrum: Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund runs EMS training centers in multiple German states offering Rettungssanitäter and continuing education courses. Comparable third humanitarian-organization competitor with state-recognized accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• DRK-Landesverband Niedersachsen: State-level DRK parent organization that oversees the subject institution and coordinates training standards across district associations. Comparable as a broader regional EMS training ecosystem stakeholder rather than a single-school competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/roteskreuz_de
• YouTubeyoutube.com/DRKonline
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/roteskreuz
• Instagraminstagram.com/bildungszentrum_drk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bildungszentrum-drk

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