Case Management - Graduate Certificate

Become an Effective Case Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? At Framingham State University, our commitment to excellence and student success makes us a top choice for advancing your healthcare career.

The Graduate Certificate in Case Management is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become an effective case manager.

By completing this program, you'll master the art of care coordination and transitions in healthcare settings, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. You'll gain hands-on experience and practical insights from experienced professionals, preparing you to excel in a dynamic and rewarding field.

Not only will you enhance your professional expertise, but you'll also increase your career prospects. Our certificate program positions you to be eligible for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) Exam offered by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) or the Nursing Case Management Board Certification Exam (RN-BC) offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Framingham State University Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.

Case Management Certificate - Overview

Program & Admissions Requirements

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses (3)

Submit a completed Graduate Certificate Application form.
Transcripts from any and all colleges and universities (undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral coursework that may appear on any transcript) attended are required.
Hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN license) and BSN degree; Social Worker (LSW, LCSW, LICSW), Physical Therapist (PT), or Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license.
Submit a Statement of Purpose which includes the applicant’s professional goals.
Interview with Certificate faculty.

Fall Semester: Session A

NURM 910: Professional Foundations and Care Coordination

Fall Semester: Session B

NURM 920: Quality Management and Health Promotion

Spring Semester

NURM 980: Seminar and Practicum in Case Management I

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the graduate certificate program, students will be able to:

Analyze the concepts, standards of practice, and trends in healthcare that define and impact the role of case managers.
Employ knowledge of case management principles, health promotion, care coordination, and quality management.
Apply case management processes utilizing knowledge of healthcare systems.
Demonstrate proficiency in providing case management services to individuals in healthcare environments.
Implement case management practices and standards in healthcare settings.