Case management
Case management
Active care management in the healthcare system
Improve your career opportunities in the healthcare sector and qualify for management positions in areas such as rehabilitation, nursing and therapy. With the "Case Management" university certificate, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully manage service processes. You will qualify for case management and care counselling and will be able to develop, apply in practice and evaluate customised care concepts.
Our further education programme is certified by the German Society for Care and Case Management(DGCC), which guarantees lasting quality assurance. Graduates who fulfil the relevant criteria receive a DGCC certificate confirming their qualification as a case manager following a successful examination. Upon graduation, you will also receive proof of qualification for care counselling in accordance with Section 7a SGB XI. We follow the recommendations of the GKV-Spitzenverband.
The programme concludes with the Certificate of Advanced Studies "Case Management: Active Care Management in Healthcare". With this university certificate, you are investing in your academic appointment in the healthcare sector!
Degree
Certificate of Advanced Studies(CAS) from the University of Oldenburg;
Care counselling according to § 7a SGB XI; Case Manager:In (DGCC)
Teaching format
Part-time and practice-orientated; online plus six compact workshops; mentor-supported
Admission
- Degree in human sciences and one year of professional experience or Other non-humanities degree following a case-by-case assessment
- Completion of a technical college in the social and healthcare sector and at least three years of professional experience and proof of the acquisition of counselling skills (at least 120 units) or other vocational training in the healthcare or social services sector following a case-by-case assessment
Who is the further education programme aimed at?
The programme qualifies employees for integration, cross-sectoral care and case management. The programme is particularly aimed at specialists in
- Acute and rehabilitation clinics, care facilities and outpatient facilities with rehabilitative tasks
- The fields of geriatric care, healthcare and (paediatric) nursing
- The fields of speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy
Questions about further education
What roles does this further education qualify you for?
Participants will learn a practical approach that enables them to manage the care of individuals in a targeted manner throughout the cross-sectoral care process within the healthcare system. They will be equipped to identify and assess the complex care needs of those affected, and to develop a tailored care plan. Under the guidance of the tutors, participants will develop into competent professionals who support affected individuals in strengthening their own capacity to act and in regaining control of their own care. Should circumstances prevent people from managing their own care, the case managers will support them in developing sustainable support systems for their care.
How is the programme structured?
The programme consists of four modules, which are completed over a period of six months. The modules on Case Management, Interprofessional Communication and Social Law will teach you the fundamentals of case management and related topics. In addition, during three fireside evenings, you will be introduced to ideas relating to the topics of participation and care, and current (politically relevant) changes in the healthcare sector will be discussed in a lively manner together with the academic director of the further education programme.
Why is case management important in the social and healthcare professions?
Case management helps people in complex care situations to strengthen their ability to take charge of their own lives in the long term. Case managers temporarily take on the role of managing and coordinating the complex support and care processes within the regional care system. Many people in complex care situations require services from a variety of organisations, funding bodies and specialist agencies. Without structured coordination, gaps in care, duplication of services or long journeys for those affected often arise. Case managers ensure that support is planned in line with needs, resources are used effectively, costs are reduced and those involved are linked together in a targeted manner. Furthermore, the work of case managers brings about qualitative changes within organisations and the regional care system.
Can I take part whilst working?
Yes, the programme is tailored to working professionals. The content is designed to be practical and can be easily integrated with participants’ own professional activities. Participants can apply case management methods and tools directly to issues arising in their own field of work. This makes the further education particularly suitable for those who wish to expand their counselling skills and tackle complex cases in a more structured way as part of their day-to-day work. Participants work through the course content using a blended learning format. In addition to short, evening online meet-ups, discussions also take place during compact weekend workshops.
What career opportunities does further education open up?
Further education in case management equips participants to carry out coordinating, advisory and supervisory roles in the social, health and rehabilitation sectors. Potential areas of employment include hospitals, care homes, advice centres, social services, rehabilitation centres, job centres, youth welfare offices, funding organisations and integration support services. The skills acquired are particularly relevant for roles in case management, care coordination, support planning, discharge management, participation management or network management.
What makes this offer stand out?
The University of Oldenburg’s further education programme in Case Management combines academically sound knowledge with a strong practical focus. Participants explore current challenges in social and healthcare professions and reflect on specific case studies and networking situations drawn from their professional practice. The interdisciplinary approach helps them to design individual support processes professionally, improve coordination between organisations and enhance the quality of counselling and care services.
