September 2025 - HealthCareMaster HealthCareMaster

MASTER’S PROGRAM IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY NURSING: TOWARD HEALTHCARE BEYOND THE HOSPITAL

September 29, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

The First-Level Master’s Program in Family and Community Nursing and Integrated Care for Public Health, part of the Healthcare Master’s offer from the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma, provides a training pathway dedicated to healthcare professionals who wish to work in modern care settings. The program is designed to respond to emerging needs in the areas of chronic diseases, disabilities, and community support.

This Master’s aims to train nurses with clinical and organizational skills in community-based work, fostering collaboration with general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and personalized interventions. Core topics include needs assessment across different life stages, health promotion, health education, home care, disabilities, family planning, outcome monitoring, and the integration of healthcare and social services.

Interactive teaching, workshops, seminars, and project work form the core of the program. A practical internship in affiliated hospital, community, or residential facilities is also included, allowing participants to apply the skills acquired. Lessons will be delivered online in synchronous mode, two days per week on alternating weeks, making it easier for working professionals to balance study and employment.

The Master’s Program will begin in March 2026 and will run for 13 months. A total of 60 places are available. Applications will close on January 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER’S PROGRAM IN PALLIATIVE CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT

September 26, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

The First-Level Master’s Degree in Palliative Care and Pain Management for Healthcare Professions, part of the Healthcare Master’s programs offered by the University of Parma, is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to acquire advanced skills in caring for people with serious or incurable illnesses. The goal is to train palliative care nurses capable of addressing not only physical suffering but also the emotional and relational needs of patients and their families. Fields of application for the Master’s program include hospices, hospital care, primary care services, and community-based facilities. The course aims to provide theoretical and methodological tools for holistic, person-centered care through interactive lectures, workshops, project work, and internships at affiliated facilities. A key strength is the synchronous online format, which allows participants to balance work and study effectively.

The program lasts 13 months and offers 60 student places. Its structure, with streaming lessons held every other week, is designed to ensure flexibility for those already working in healthcare, without compromising the quality and comprehensiveness of the training. The Master’s program will begin in March 2026. Applications are already open, with the deadline set for January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

MASTER’S IN CASE/CARE MANAGEMENT: TRAINING PROFESSIONALS FOR HOSPITAL–COMMUNITY INTEGRATION

September 24, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

The First-Level Master’s Degree in Case/Care Management in Hospitals and in the Community for Healthcare Professions, part of the Healthcare Master’s program at the University of Parma, is designed for healthcare professionals who want to acquire advanced skills in managing care pathways. The program focuses on integrating hospital care with community-based services, promoting continuity of care, efficiency, and a person-centered approach.

The Master’s program prepares professionals who can:

manage complex clinical-care pathways in hospitals and community settings through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach;
promote continuity of care, patient and family involvement, and coordination among institutional stakeholders;
apply methods and tools for assessment, research, and practice improvement;
communicate effectively within teams and interprofessional processes;
interpret and contribute to the organizational development of healthcare services.

The program combines interactive lectures, workshops, seminars, and project work. The internship can take place in hospitals, community settings, or accredited facilities through formal agreements. The program lasts 13 months, offers 60 places, and will start in March 2026. Teaching will be delivered primarily online, with synchronous streaming classes held every other week, allowing participants to balance study and work.

Applications are already open and will close on January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. This Master’s offers a valuable opportunity for those who wish to strengthen their skills, take on coordination roles, and become active players in the processes of organizational innovation in healthcare.

NEW AFFILIATION WITH THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FOUNDATION

September 16, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

We are pleased to announce that the Healthcare Master’s Programs at the University of Parma have established an important partnership with the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF), an organization dedicated to the development of nursing leadership, the improvement of care, and the promotion of advanced education at the international level.

Founded in 1934, the FNF is a world-renowned charity whose institutional mission is to pass on to future generations the knowledge and experience developed by Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of nursing science, admired and respected worldwide.

The Foundation pursues this important responsibility through a variety of strategies aimed at developing leadership and research skills among nurses and midwives.

Thanks to this affiliation, the Healthcare Master’s Programs will become part of a global network that promotes leadership, innovation, professional development, and influence on healthcare policy. Through this partnership, students will have access to a wide repository of free online courses and, if selected, the opportunity to take part in the FNF Leadership Programme, as well as to attend the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service, held every year on May 12th—International Nurses Day—at Westminster Abbey in London.

Through the FNF network, students and faculty will gain access to:

International and leadership development programs;
Training events and policy forums;
Collaborations with leading professionals and institutions.

This collaboration strengthens our commitment to international education, offering new opportunities for growth and cultural exchange:

Enhanced learning: content and methodologies inspired by international standards of excellence.
Networking and global outlook: access to a worldwide community of professionals.
Visibility and prestige: recognition of the international profile of our Master’s Programs.

“Becoming affiliated with a historic institution of such scientific value as the Florence Nightingale Foundation once again highlights our concrete commitment to offering our students and the professionals who contribute to the success of our Master’s Programs valuable opportunities for growth within an international perspective.”
— Prof. Antonio Bonacaro, Head of the Healthcare Master’s Programs

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