Zuster-055 - Onderwijsinstelling zorgsector

What Zuster-055 - Onderwijsinstelling zorgsector does

Zuster-055 (legal name: Zuster-055 Opleidingsinstituut Zorgcursussen) is a privately-held Dutch healthcare education company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Apeldoorn, Gelderland. The company develops and delivers accredited continuing education and training for Dutch healthcare professionals, organized around three delivery channels: (1) physical classroom courses at owned training academies in Apeldoorn, Schiedam, and Almelo, (2) a proprietary self-developed e-learning platform with 365-day course access, embedded knowledge tests, and automated certificate generation, and (3) customized incompany training delivered at client healthcare organizations throughout the Netherlands. The product portfolio spans 97+ courses covering clinical nursing procedures (catheterization, injections, wound care, medication administration), medical conditions (diabetes, dementia, COPD, stroke, oncology), anatomy and pathology modules, pharmacology, and condition-specific care topics, plus two formal qualification programs (Helpende Plus K1296 at €1,027 and the forthcoming MBO Verpleegkunde niveau 4 launching in 2026). All courses are accredited through V&VN (Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland), with certificates valid for two years (one year for BHV), and content is written at B1 Dutch language level by practicing healthcare professionals who also serve as instructors.

The business model is a hybrid of transactional and recurring revenue. Individual physical classroom courses generate one-time fees per learner (€74.97 to €249.97 per course), individual e-learning modules are sold as perpetual licenses (€9.97 to €59.97), and an annual e-learning membership (€149.97/year, launched September 2025) provides unlimited access to the full e-learning catalog plus ODA points, introducing a subscription revenue layer. Revenue is captured across three customer segments: employed healthcare professionals (loondienst) purchasing directly for their own continuing education, self-employed healthcare workers (ZZP'ers) requiring flexible accredited certifications, and healthcare organizations contracting incompany training for staff cohorts. The company operates with a small team of 8 employees and leans on a network of practitioner-instructors and a broad ecosystem of ~20 healthcare organization and supplier partners (Thuasne, V&VN, Urgo Medical, VGZ, Convident, among others) to extend its reach and credibility.

Name

Zuster-055 - Onderwijsinstelling zorgsector

Legal name

Zuster-055 Opleidingsinstituut Zorgcursussen

Website

https://zuster055.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zuster-055 is a Dutch healthcare training institution founded in 2017 that delivers V&VN-accredited courses to Dutch healthcare professionals and ZZP'ers via physical classrooms in Apeldoorn, Schiedam, and Almelo, a proprietary e-learning platform, and nationwide incompany training across 97+ clinical and care topics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Healthcare professional training
• Nursing education
• Accredited zorgcursussen
• E-learning healthcare
• Clinical skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn, Gelderland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Classroom Courses: One-time fee per course for in-person training at physical locations (Apeldoorn, Schiedam, Almelo) or client sites (incompany). Prices range from €74.97 to €249.97 per course.
2. Individual E-Learning Modules: One-time purchase of individual e-learning courses with lifetime access upon purchase. Prices range from €9.97 to €59.97 per module.
3. E-Learning Annual Membership: Annual subscription (€149.97) providing unlimited access to all e-learning modules, certificates, and ODA points for professional development.
4. Healthcare Education Programs: Multi-session qualification programs including Helpende Plus (€1,027) and MBO Verpleegkunde niveau 4 (launching 2026).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zuster-055 develops and delivers accredited healthcare training for Dutch care workers across three formats: in-person classroom courses at owned locations (Apeldoorn, Schiedam, Almelo), a proprietary e-learning platform with 60+ self-paced modules, and customized incompany training at client sites. Course content covers clinical nursing procedures (wound care, injection, catheterization), medical conditions, pharmacology, anatomy/pathology, plus formal qualification programs such as Helpende Plus and MBO Verpleegkunde niveau 4.

Product overview

Zuster-055 is a Dutch healthcare training institution offering accredited courses and education for healthcare professionals. The company provides a multi-format training portfolio consisting of: (1) Physical classroom courses covering 22 healthcare topics including BHV, blood withdrawal, dementia care, diabetes, first aid, injection techniques, catheterization, medical calculations, medication administration, palliative care, wound care, and nursing procedures; (2) E-learning platform with over 60 online courses covering medical conditions, anatomy/pathology, pharmacology, and specialized nursing skills, available as individual courses or bundled packages; (3) Formal education programs including Helpende Plus (nursing assistant qualification) and MBO Verpleegkunde niveau 4 (MBO Nursing Level 4); (4) Incompany training services delivering customized training at client organizations. The company operates physical locations in Apeldoorn and Schiedam, with nationwide coverage through incompany and online offerings. All courses are accredited through V&VN and offer certificates valid for 2 years (1 year for BHV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Classroom Healthcare Courses Accredited in-person classroom training for individual Dutch healthcare professionals covering clinical nursing skills, medical conditions, emergency response (BHV/EHBO), and specialized care topics, held at owned training facilities.
• E-learning Platform Self-service online learning platform offering 60+ individual healthcare courses with 365-day access, knowledge assessments, and digital certificates for individual healthcare professionals.
• E-learning Jaarlidmaatschap (Annual E-learning Membership) Annual subscription granting unlimited access to all e-learning modules, certificates, and ODA points for healthcare professionals seeking continuous professional development at a flat annual fee.
• Incompany Training Customized on-site training programs delivered at client healthcare organizations throughout the Netherlands, tailored to specific operational needs and group size.
• Helpende Plus K1296 Formal qualification program for nursing assistants to expand their skills with additional care competencies, resulting in a nationally recognized partial certificate.
• Ondersteuning Thuis C0165 (Home Support) Formal home-support qualification program preparing caregivers for in-home care delivery roles.
• MBO Verpleegkunde niveau 4 (MBO Nursing Level 4) Full MBO-level nursing qualification (Level 4) program to be launched in Apeldoorn in 2026, representing a formal multi-year credential for nursing professionals.
• E-learning Medicatiebundel (Medication Bundle) Bundled e-learning package consolidating multiple medication-related online modules at a discounted unit price.
• E-learning Verpleegtechnische handelingen bundel (Nursing Procedures Bundle) Bundled e-learning package combining core nursing-procedure modules with practical tips at a discounted unit price.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificate validity: 2 years for most courses, 1 year for BHV
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThuasnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical device company. Collaboration on wound care education and compression therapy. Co-presenting workshop 'What if we look incorrectly at compression therapy?' at the Wondzorgcongres 2026.
• V&VN (Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland)coreOthersProfessional nursing association providing course accreditation. Adds V&VN accreditation points to participants' accounts after course completion.
• Nursing (Nursing congressen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare media/conference organization. Zuster-055 participates in and presents at the annual Wondzorgcongres (Wound Care Congress).
• Als-thuisminorOthersCare organization listed as collaboration partner.
• BOATminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• Buro-NexusminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• ConvatexminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• Den-BouwminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• DriestroomminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• EvitalminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• Gelder-ThuiszorgminorOthersHome care organization collaboration partner.
• HerbergierminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• InteraktContourminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner for neurorehabilitation.
• KruidenhoeveminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• NeocuraminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• Talma-BorghminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• Thuiszorg-BeersminorOthersHome care organization collaboration partner.
• Urgo-MedicalminorOthersWound care products supplier and collaboration partner.
• VGZminorOthersHealth insurance company collaboration partner.
• Vila-de-BouwkampminorOthersHealthcare organization collaboration partner.
• Zorg-voor-elkaar-ApeldoornminorOthersRegional care organization collaboration partner in Apeldoorn.
• ZorgmensenminorOthersHealthcare staffing and personnel platform partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NCOI Opleidingsgroep: NCOI is one of the largest private education groups in the Netherlands offering vocational, professional, and HBO programs across many sectors including a substantial healthcare/nursing track. Comparable because it serves the same Dutch healthcare professional audience but with a much broader, more established catalog and recognized MBO/HBO credentials.
• Laerdal Medical: Laerdal is a global leader in medical simulation, resuscitation training, and healthcare education solutions. Comparable as a provider of practical clinical training products and curricula to nursing and emergency care professionals, with a much broader international footprint and stronger simulation technology focus.
• Wolters Kluwer Health: Wolters Kluwer Health provides clinical education, reference, and professional development content for nurses and healthcare professionals, including Lippincott solutions. Comparable as a healthcare professional learning incumbent with global scale, deeper institutional contracts, and more sophisticated digital platforms.
• Elsevier Health Sciences (Relx): Elsevier Health provides textbooks, digital learning platforms, and clinical decision support for nursing and allied health professionals globally. Comparable as an incumbent healthcare education content provider, though at much larger scale and with broader institutional rather than individual learner focus.

Direct peers

• Lecturio: Lecturio is an international e-learning platform offering healthcare and nursing courses with video-based curriculum and certification prep (including NCLEX-style material). Comparable as a digital healthcare education provider, though it operates at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• Zorg voor Leren: Zorg voor Leren is a Dutch e-learning provider specializing in accredited courses for healthcare professionals in the Netherlands. Comparable as a direct digital competitor targeting the same employed and ZZP healthcare audience with similar accreditation-driven value proposition.
• Zorgleren: Zorgleren is a Dutch e-learning platform focused on accredited continuing education for healthcare workers in the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a digital competitor offering nursing and care courses with accreditation points to the same employed/ZZP audience.
• SkillsLab NL: SkillsLab is a Dutch provider of clinical skills training and simulation-based education for healthcare professionals, including nursing skills, injection techniques, and medical procedures. Closely comparable to Zuster-055's clinical skills curriculum (VTH, injecteren, katheteriseren) and target audience.

Others

• Springest: Springest is a Dutch training comparison and marketplace platform where learners can discover and book professional courses. Comparable as an indirect competitor / channel that aggregates healthcare and vocational training offerings, potentially competing for learner attention and SEO traffic against Zuster-055's course pages.

Regional players

• ICZO (InterConfessioneel Centrum voor ZorgOpleidingen): ICZO is a Belgian healthcare training institute offering accredited continuing education for nurses and caregivers across Flemish-speaking Belgium. Comparable as a healthcare CE provider serving a similar Benelux professional audience, but operating in a different national market with its own accreditation regime.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zuster055
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zuster-055
• Instagraminstagram.com/zuster055
• TikToktiktok.com/@zuster_055

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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