First-Level University Master in Clinical Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities

The First-Level University Master in Clinical Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities is offered by the University of Bari Aldo Moro. It addresses clinical, relational, ethical and legal topics to identify, assess and communicate risks in healthcare facilities, with a focus on critical thinking and transversal skills. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts one year, is worth 60 credits plus CME credits and is full-time in person in Bari. The cost is 3,000 euros. The number of places is limited to guarantee teaching quality and personalised attention. A professional qualification certificate in clinical risk management is provided.

The aim is to train professionals able to manage clinical risk and promote healthcare safety, with analytical skills and practical operational tools. The career opportunities are corporate risk manager, healthcare management consultant, patient safety expert, healthcare quality manager and clinical researcher. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.