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Care Worker Certification (Korea)

🤝 Social Welfare By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated
Earned by completing statutory training and passing the KHPLEI exam; certificates are issued by provincial governors.
Contents
  1. 1. Getting it
  2. 2. Work and careers
  3. 3. FAQ
  4. 4. References

Getting it

Candidates generally complete theory, practical and placement training at a designated institute, then sit the KHPLEI exam; hour reductions for some license holders may apply. Requirements, subjects, credit and practicum rules, pass criteria and dates can change; always check the administering body's notice and current law.

Work and careers

Nursing homes, home-care agencies and care hospitals under long-term care insurance. Works with nursing assistants.

FAQ

Difference from a nursing assistant?
Care workers support daily living; nursing assistants support nursing and treatment.
Can I care for my own family?
Family-care rules exist; check current notices.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

  1. 한국보건의료인국가시험원(국시원). https://www.kuksiwon.or.kr
  2. 보건복지부. https://www.mohw.go.kr
  3. 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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This article was last updated on October 26, 2026. It is based on widely recognized original works and textbooks; when citing it in a paper, please check the original sources listed in the references.