The First-Level Master’s Program in Management of Healthcare-Associated Infection Risk is part of the Healthcare Master’s offerings at the University of Parma. It is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to acquire advanced skills in the prevention, management, and surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The program integrates clinical, managerial, organizational, and relational aspects, enabling healthcare workers to operate independently within multidisciplinary teams, with the goal of improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of the healthcare system.
Key topics covered in the program include the adoption of best practices in antimicrobial therapy management, the development and implementation of healthcare and social-health policies at different levels (local, regional, national), supervision of infection risk control processes, effective communication with patients, caregivers, and colleagues, as well as the use of technological tools and scientific evidence to improve clinical and organizational outcomes. Training activities include interactive theoretical lessons, workshops, seminars, project work, and internships in affiliated facilities.
The Master’s Program has a duration of 13 months and awards 60 ECTS credits. Classes are delivered online in synchronous mode, with sessions held two days per week on alternate weeks. The program will start in March 2026. Enrollment is already open and will close on January 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon.