Postgraduate in Case Management

Postgraduate in Case Management

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Advanced training in Case Management for healthcare and social care professionals.

The Postgraduate Programme in Case Management is an advanced course designed for healthcare and social care professionals who wish to develop skills in the coordination of complex care, service integration and the improvement of health outcomes.

In a context marked by population ageing, the rise of chronic diseases and increasing pressure on healthcare systems, Case Management plays a central role in the development of more efficient, integrated and person-centred models of care.

 

WHY STUDY CASE MANAGEMENT?

 

The growing complexity of service users’ care pathways requires professionals capable of ensuring:

  • Continuity of care across different services;
  • Coordination between healthcare and social support services;
  • Efficient resource management;
  • Improved patient experience and health outcomes.

 

Training in Case Management enables professionals to respond to these challenges, preparing them to work effectively in real and demanding environments.

 

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AN INNOVATIVE AND PIONEERING POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN PORTUGAL

 

Promoted by NOVA NSPH, in partnership with ESEUL, this Postgraduate Programme in healthcare and care management stands out as one of the first structured programmes in Case Management in Portugal.

The programme was developed to address a specific market need: to train professionals capable of coordinating care in an integrated, multidisciplinary and person-centred manner.

 

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

 

Throughout the Postgraduate Programme in Case Management, participants will acquire skills in:

  • Holistic and multidimensional needs assessment;
  • Planning and monitoring care plans;
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams;
  • Communication and coordination between healthcare and social services;
  • Resource management and continuous quality improvement.

 

These skills are essential for professionals working in hospitals, primary care settings, local health units, social care institutions and other organisations within the sector.

 

A PRACTICAL METHODOLOGY ADAPTED TO PROFESSIONAL REALITY

 

This Case Management programme combines academic rigour with a strong practical component through:

  • B-learning (blended learning);
  • Real-life case studies and simulations;
  • Workshops and seminars led by experts;
  • Exposure to organisational contexts.

 

The pedagogical model allows participants to balance their studies with professional activity, ensuring relevant and applied learning.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPACT ON THE LABOUR MARKET

 

Specialisation in Case Management opens up new professional opportunities in areas such as:

  • Healthcare care coordination;
  • Management of healthcare and social services;
  • Chronic disease management programmes;
  • Integrated care projects.

 

Evidence demonstrates that Case Management contributes to:

  • Reducing hospital admissions and readmissions;
  • Optimising resources;
  • Improving the quality and continuity of care.

 

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?

 

This Postgraduate Programme is intended for:

  • Nurses, physicians, psychologists and other healthcare professionals;
  • Social workers and social care professionals;
  • Service managers and coordinators;
  • Professionals interested in advancing their careers in care coordination.

 

If you are looking for training in healthcare management with practical application, this Postgraduate Programme has been designed for you.

 

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NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CERTIFICATION

 

The Postgraduate Programme in Case Management provides a distinctive certification:

  • Academic certification awarded by NOVA NSPH and ESEUL;
  • Professional recognition within the sector;
  • Alignment with international Case Management standards.

 

INVEST IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTHCARE

 

In a rapidly changing sector, the ability to integrate, coordinate and improve care is increasingly valued.

The Postgraduate Programme in Case Management prepares professionals to lead this change and actively contribute to a more sustainable, efficient and person-centred healthcare system.

Next Edition
January 2027
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Coordinator

Rui Santana

Full Professor

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Coordinator

Helga Henriques

Professora Coordenadora na ESEUL

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