Courses
ADVANCED TRAINING COURSE
The Support Administrator. New Perspectives: The Person, Information, Training
4th Edition
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Location: LHA / online
Duration: 100 hours
Start date: February 2027
Fee: €1,016 in 2 installments
Registration deadline: 31 January 2027
The course is sponsored by the Scuola Superiore dell'Avvocatura and therefore participants are awarded 20 continuing education credits, in accordance with the regulations on continuing professional development approved by the National Bar Council
45 credits are recognized (33 educational and 12 professional ethics credits)
by the
National Council of Social Workers.
The Course ID code will be announced as soon as CNOAS communicates it.
The Course is held under the patronage of the Scuola Superiore dell'Avvocatura, and 20 continuing education credits are therefore awarded in accordance with the provisions of the Continuing Education Regulations approved by the Consiglio Nazionale Forense
Open Day
It will take place online on Thursday 29 October from 1 pm to 2 pm. Register and attend to find out everything you need to know about the course.
The course aims to develop, integrate and strengthen the welfare system by equipping professionals and associations working in the social and health care, social services and advocacy sectors with the tools needed to serve as Support Administrators. The initiative also responds to the Third Sector’s need for increasingly professionalized staff, combining technical expertise with a focus on relationships.
The specific objective of the training program is to prepare a social support and protection professional, as provided for by current legislation, to assist people who, due to illness or physical or mental impairments, are unable to manage their own affairs and everyday activities independently.
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, provided they attend at least 80% of the classes.
OBJECTIVES
The Course aims to train professionals to acquire knowledge and skills in the field of support administration, as introduced in the Civil Code, enabling them to register on the lists available to guardianship judges in the various regions.
The primary aim of a support administrator is to protect people who are partially or wholly unable to manage their daily activities independently, by providing temporary or permanent support and ensuring flexible, personalised protection of their interests. Upon completing the course, participants may register on the LUMSA Human Academy’s List of Expert Support Administrators.
Course overview and objectives
Professional Profile
The Support Administrator is a legal role established to protect and assist people who, due to an illness or physical or mental disability, are wholly or partially, temporarily or permanently, unable to manage their own affairs independently.
This provision also allows anyone anticipating a possible future incapacity to ask the Guardianship Judge to appoint a qualified person to look after them and manage their assets.
The appointment and role of a Support Administrator are governed by Law No. 6 of 9 January 2004, which introduced this role into Italian law to safeguard the dignity, remaining autonomy and fundamental rights of the individual.
Entry requirements, intended audience and qualifications awarded
Graduates with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law, economics, psychology and social sciences. Lawyers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Chartered Accountants, Third Sector representatives and representatives of religious communities.
Directors and Scientific Committee
DIRECTORS
Attorney Francesca Sassano
Attorney at the Court of Cassation, expert mediator in support administration
Attorney Giuseppe Nadir Guaricci, National Councillor and Head of UNEBA’s distance learning service
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Sister Marilena Argentieri, President of CNEC
Prof. Giampaolo Frezza
Professor of Civil Law, Director of the Department (Law, Economics and Communication) at LUMSA University, Palermo campus
Attorney Giuseppe Nadir Guaricci, National Councillor and Head of UNEBA’s distance learning service
Dr. Giuseppe Palo, Councillor, National Council of the Order of Social Workers (CNOAS)
Prof. Stefano Zamagni, President of LHA
Course Curriculum and Structure
PROGRAMME
MODULE I
I ADMINISTER THE PERSON: BEYOND BARRIERS AND DIFFICULTIES
MODULE II
THE ADS APPOINTMENT PROCESS: TIMELINES, CHALLENGES AND DECREE
MODULE III
THE ROLE OF THE SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR: PERSONAL CARE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
MODULE IV
IN THE BENEFICIARY’S SERVICE:
FAMILY SUPPORT DESK AND USEFUL INFORMATION
MODULE V
APPOINTING A LEGAL ENTITY AS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR: FUTURE POSSIBILITIES AND COMPLEXITIES
MODULE VI
SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONAL RIGHTS
INCLUDES:
WORKSHOPS, CASE STUDIES,
ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRES AT THE END OF EACH MODULE.
STRUCTURE
Total training hours: 100,
synchronous online.
Minimum number of participants: 20
Maximum number of participants: 60
Applications will be made for accreditation with the Professional Associations.
Duration and Schedule
DURATION
100 hours divided as follows:
Friday, 2:00–6:00 pm,
Saturday 9:00 am–1:00 pm / 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
SCHEDULE:
Friday 12/02/2027
Saturday 13/02/2027
Friday, 02/19/2027
Saturday, 20/02/2027
Friday 26/02/2027
Saturday 27/02/2027
Friday 05/03/2027
Saturday 06/03/2027
Friday 12/03/2027
Saturday 13/03/2027
Friday, 03/19/2027
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Friday, 04/02/2027
Saturday 03/04/2027
Friday 09/04/2027
Saturday 10/04/2027
Friday 16/04/2027
Fees and Discounts
COST
€1,016.00, including €16.00 virtual stamp duty (refundable only if the Course does not start or the applicant is not admitted. The virtual stamp duty is non-refundable). Payment should be made as follows:
- first instalment of €516.00 upon enrolment;
- second instalment of €500.00, due by 31/01/2027.
Pay by bank transfer to: Lumsa Human Academy – Fondazione Luigia Tincani ETS Intesa San Paolo IBAN IT 72 W 03069 09606 100000 189585 (please specify your first and last name and the course title in the payment reference).
Payment in full is a prerequisite for receiving a certificate of course attendance.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A 20% discount is available to current and former LUMSA students and members of CNEC, Keep-on and UNEBA. The discount does not apply to the €16.00 virtual stamp duty. To qualify, applicants must provide a self-certification at the time of enrolment confirming their status as a current or former LUMSA student or as a member of CNEC, Keep-on or UNEBA.
Partners
CNEC
KEEP ON ASSOCIATION
UNEBA
