Nursing Assistant Training Institute: Qualifying Training

Professional training to work as a nursing assistant


Every year, from September to July, the Nursing Assistant Training Institute (IFAS) welcomes 38 students to prepare for the State Nursing Assistant Diploma. Its goal is to train future professionals who will ensure the quality of personal care, in accordance with the current standards.

Candidates from the competitive examination or professional training have access to a joint competitive examination for the Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Libourne, and Blaye hospitals, which takes place starting in October.

Registration is available on the Libourne Hospital website, under the "Training" tab: http://www.ch-libourne.fr/

The registration form for the IFAS of Blaye, Libourne and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is done online, in 3 steps:

1. Start with the online pre-registration.

2. Complete the registration file to the 2025 entry selection.

3. Finally, keep in mind the 2025 registration schedule for the nursing assistant training program:

  • February 24, 2025: Registration opens
  • June 20, 2025: Registration closes
  • July 7, 2025 at 2 p.m.: Results published

How to contact our nursing assistant training institute?

Secrétariat : 05 57 41 96 92

Fax : 05 57 41 97 05

Email : Ifas@ch-stefoy.fr

Director of Care: Sandrine Courret

General Coordinator of Training Activities

IFSI/IFAS/FC of the Libourne Hospital Center

IFAS of the Sainte-Foy-la-Grande and Blaye Hospital Centers

Content and organization of the work-study program

  • Start date: Monday, September 2, 2024, at IFAS in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
  • Quota: 38 students
  • 11 months of training: 22 weeks of theory and 22 weeks of internship — 3 weeks of vacation
  • 5 skill blocks comprising 10 training modules and 4 clinical internships

Please consult the summary table to learn about new skills to be acquired and their assessment.

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Internal Regulations

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2024 Selection: Admitted Candidates

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2024-25 IFAS SAINTE-FOY-LA-GRANDE Back-to-School File

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Training catalog

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Detailed AS training sheet

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DEAS success rate

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Candidates from competitive examinations or vocational training

Reminders of official texts concerning admission requirements


Joint competitive entrance exam for Libourne Hospital / Sainte-Foy-la-Grande / Blaye starting in October

Register on the Libourne Hospital website, under the Training tab: http://www.ch-libourne.fr/ 

Order of April 7, 2020 relating to the conditions of admission to training leading to state diplomas for nursing assistants.

Order of April 12, 2021 relating to changes in the conditions of access to training leading to the nursing assistant diploma.

Order of June 10, 2021 relating to training leading to the state diploma of nursing assistant and IFAS-IFAP operation.

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