Professional education (FP) in Spain experienced significant growth in recent years. According to the latest data provided in September by the Ministry of Education and Skills, the number of students has increased by 29.8% over the past five years, reaching 40.7% in the case of higher education.

Jesur explained that this impulse came accompanied by important legislative changes such as the Law on the Organization and Integration of Vocational Training, which established dual FP model which includes both theoretical training and paid internships in companies. “This has transformed FP into a tool that adapts to the changing demands of the current manufacturing model, with the healthcare industry seeing greater growth in student enrollment,” he noted.

Likewise, according to the Spanish Observatory of Vocational Education, specialized training in the health field accounted for 17.5% of the total number of vocational training students in the 2020-2021 academic year. Professionals in this sector such as Isabel M. Fernandez, who completed her intermediate degree in Nursing Auxiliary (TCAE) in Sesur Malaga, are a testament to the great demand in this sector and the job opportunities that this training entails. “Present time” The healthcare sector is booming especially in the private sector as there are more and more users who require these services. During my FP training at the Auxiliary Nursing Unit in Sesur, I had the opportunity to do an internship at the Vitas Hospital in Malaga, where I was finally hired. I can say that they made it easier for me to enter the world of work,” he says.

At Cesur, TCAE students are part of nursing teams in various hospitals, both public and private, where they play a critical role in the provision of specialized health care. For Isabel, her time at Cesur helped her career, motivating her to learn and practice her profession, “from theoretical classes, classroom practice to actual practice in the hospital, they are an enriching experience.” for my training. In addition, the teachers who participated in my teaching always showed great passion for teaching, which made learning very enjoyable. Without a doubt, I would recommend this vocational training center to anyone seeking quality education and entering the job market,” states a former student.

In addition to TCAE, Cesur teaches Intermediate degree in pharmacy and parapharmacy which is designed in accordance with health problems and changes in self-care habits. The Covid-19 pandemic, for example, has highlighted the importance of pharmacy as a critical resource for society and the need for trained professionals in the field. These degrees are an attractive option for younger audiences due to ease of access and their length (1,400 hours in the case of a nursing assistant and 2,000 hours in a pharmacy).