Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg

What Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg does

Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg (NKKHO) is a Norwegian national competence center established in 2014 and physically hosted at Nord universitet, Campus Røstad in Levanger. The center develops and disseminates knowledge about culture-based health interventions, with its flagship methodology being Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB) — a resource-oriented practice in which health and care staff systematically use music, song, and movement to build trust, communication, and meaningful activity. MMB was originally developed within Norwegian dementia care and has since been extended across disciplines (elderly care, mental health, kindergartens, schools, community health choirs).

The center's product portfolio is structured as an educational ladder: a 15-credit higher education course (Videreutdanning i Musikkbasert miljøbehandling, MUB1001), a newer 5-credit practical course (Praktisk musikkbasert miljøbehandling, MUB1003, launched 2027), collection-based courses (samlingsbaserte kurs), single-day Fagdag i MMB seminars, and the nationwide public health campaign ABC for god psykisk helse (based on the Act-Belong-Commit framework). It also convenes events such as the 'Rom for drømmer' seminar and 'Kultur på resept' webinars. Its core technology is the MMB framework itself — a documented, systematic care practice that is journaled alongside other treatment interventions — augmented by a research base linked to HUNT (Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag) at NTNU.

NKKHO operates as a publicly funded, non-profit knowledge institution affiliated with Nord universitet. Revenue is not commercially disclosed; the center is financed through national government grants (notably HK-dir's Treparts bransjeprogram for kompetanseutvikling i helse- og omsorgstjenestene), EEA bilateral cooperation funds, Nord universitet course administration, and paid municipal professional development. End customers are distributed across Norwegian municipalities (Melhus, Levanger, Trondheim, Bergen), the broader Norwegian health and care workforce, higher education institutions, and the general population via ABC. Strategic positioning is anchored in being the sole national competence center dedicated to culture-based health interventions and in bridging research (HUNT/NTNU), higher education (Nord universitet), and municipal practice.

Name

Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg

Legal name

Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg

Website

https://kulturoghelse.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg (NKKHO) is a Norwegian national competence center at Nord universitet in Levanger that develops and disseminates Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB). It serves municipalities, healthcare workers, educators, and the general public via credit-bearing courses, professional development, and the ABC mental health campaign.

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Product category

Cultural Health Professional Education

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Access & Social Care Innovations (Community Health, Telehealth for Underserved) (BPAGALAG), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH), Health Systems Strengthening & Primary Care Development (HLAJAKAJ)

Keywords

• Culture health interventions
• Music-based therapy
• Continuing health education
• Public health campaigns
• Dementia care methods

Headquarters

HQ city

Levanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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

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Core offering

The center develops and disseminates knowledge about culture-based measures and music-based environmental treatment (Musikkbasert miljøbehandling - MMB) in health and care services across Norway. It delivers continuing education programs, collection-based courses, professional seminars, and public health campaigns (including ABC for god psykisk helse) to municipalities, healthcare workers, and educational institutions. Core services bridge research, education, and practice through close collaboration with Nord universitet and other competence environments.

Product overview

Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg operates as a knowledge center offering a portfolio of services centered on Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB), a systematic approach using music, song, and movement in health and care services. The core methodology is delivered through multiple formats: a 15-credit higher education program (Videreutdanning MUB1001), a newer 5-credit practical course (Praktisk musikkbasert miljøbehandling MUB1003), collection-based courses, and single-day professional seminars (Fagdag i MMB). Additionally, the center supports the national public health campaign ABC for god psykisk helse and hosts seminars and webinars such as 'Rom for drømmer' and 'Kultur på resept'. The center collaborates closely with Nord universitet and various municipalities to deliver education and conduct research on culture-based health interventions.

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Brands

• Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB): A resource-oriented method where staff systematically use music, song and movement in health and care services. The goal is to create trust, good communication, meaningful activity and a good working environment.

Products and services

• Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB) A resource-oriented method where staff systematically use music, singing, and movement in health and care services. The goal is to create trust, good communication, meaningful activity, and a good working environment. It is health-promoting, preventive, and can reduce the need for coercion and medication. Originally developed within Norwegian dementia care, the method is now applied across disciplines and target groups by healthcare workers, nurses, and activity coordinators.
• Videreutdanning i Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MUB1001, 15 stp) A 15-credit higher education continuing education program for healthcare professionals, nurses, and care staff teaching the systematic use of music, song, and movement as alternative and supplementary treatment in health and social services. Administered through Nord universitet with applications via Samordna opptak.
• Praktisk musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MUB1003, 5 stp) A 5-credit practical course teaching how to systematically use music, song, and movement to strengthen relationships and promote health. Designed for healthcare workers and requires no prior music knowledge. Can be combined with full-time work.
• Samlingsbaserte kurs Collection-based courses providing practical training in music-based environmental treatment offered across Norway. Delivered directly by the center to municipalities and healthcare staff.
• Fagdag i MMB Single-day professional seminars in music-based environmental treatment providing introductory training for healthcare workers and care staff.
• ABC-opplæring (ABC for god psykisk helse) Research-based national public health campaign promoting mental health through three simple actions: Act (be active), Belong (do something together), and Commit (do something meaningful). Based on the Act-Belong-Commit model developed at Curtin University in Western Australia. Provides guides for use in workplaces, schools, and voluntary organizations.
• Webinarer (Lunsjwebinar) Free online seminar series (Lunsjwebinar) covering topics such as 'Kultur på resept' (Culture on Prescription), providing practical introduction to health-promoting cultural approaches. Free but requires registration.
• Rom for drømmer A seminar organized in collaboration with Bergen kommune, Kode, Verdighetsenteret, Norges musikkmuseum, and Trøndelag fylkeskommune, held at Rockheim national museum for popular music in Trondheim.

Quantifiable outcome

• Systematic use of music and singing can increase quality of life, coping, safety, and dignity for patients, users, and staff
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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• RockheimmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2027Rockheim – the national museum for popular music in Trondheim – is hosting the 'Rom for drømmer' seminar on March 9, 2027. NKKHO is part of the program committee.
• Nord universitetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center is located at Nord universitet Campus Røstad in Levanger. Nord universitet administers the videreutdanning programs in music-based environmental treatment (MMB). The center collaborates closely with the university on research, education, and practice.
• HUNT forskningssenter (NTNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUNT (Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag) is one of Europe's largest population studies. The center collaborates with HUNT researchers on studies showing correlation between cultural participation and mental health, quality of life, and reduced mental health complaints. Researchers include Vegar Rangul and Steinar Krokstad.
• Melhus kommunemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelhus municipality collaborated in developing the new study program 'Praktisk musikkbasert miljøbehandling'. The municipality uses MMB across health services, kindergartens, upper secondary school, health choirs, and cultural school. Albert Verhagen, Kommunalsjef for helse og velferd, is a key contact.
• Levanger kommunemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevanger municipality collaborates on MMB education and implementation. The municipality has implemented ABC for god psykisk helse and various health-promoting activities including health choirs, cooking groups, and organized mountain hikes.
• Trondheim kommunemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrondheim municipality collaborated in developing the new study program 'Praktisk musikkbasert miljøbehandling'. Charlotte Stav from the center also works with Trondheim municipality.
• Towarzystwo Inicjatyw Twórczych "ę" (Polen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish organization that visited the center in June with support from EEA funds (2021-2028). The goal was to learn how art and culture are used in health-promoting work in Norway. Partnership established for continued cooperation. Marit Stranden, daglig leder, was the host.
• VerdighetsenteretmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerdighetsenteret is on the program committee for 'Rom for drømmer' and collaborates on webinars such as 'Kultur på resept'. Marion Rodgers Løseth, leder for frivillighet og kultur at Verdighetsenteret, leads conversations.
• Helse Nord-TrøndelagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health authority shown as partner logo on website.
• Trøndelag fylkeskommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrøndelag county municipality shown as partner logo. Mari Jørgensen Ryen from Trøndelag fylkeskommune is ABC coordinator.
• Norges musikkmuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Rom for drømmer' seminar. Collaborating on music heritage and health initiatives.
• KodeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt museum in Bergen on program committee for 'Rom for drømmer' seminar.
• Bergen kommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergen municipality on program committee for 'Rom for drømmer' seminar. Ann-Kristin Nordal-Seljestokken, seniorrådgiver in Avdeling for kunst og kulturutvikling, participates in webinars.
• Directoratet for høyere utdanning og kompetanse (HK-dir)majorOthersDevelopment and implementation of the new study program 'Praktisk musikkbasert miljøbehandling' is funded through HK-dir's 'Treparts bransjeprogram for kompetanseutvikling i helse- og omsorgstjenestene'. The program aims to stimulate relevant competence development supporting necessary transformation in health and care services.
• European Economic Area (EEA) Financial MechanismminorOthersThe visit from Towarzystwo Inicjatyw Twórczych 'ę' from Poland was funded through the EEA Financial Mechanism 2021-2028 Bilateral Cooperation Fund. The 'Kultur' program is administered by Poland's Ministry of Culture and Equality in dialogue with Norwegian partners.

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