The AGE-MEDU consortium has reached the final phase of their curriculum framework proposal, marking a major step toward modernising healthcare education across Europe. The proposal was developed through a transnational collaboration between institutions in Croatia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Greece and outlines a comprehensive framework designed to equip future nurses with the skills needed to care for Europe’s rapidly ageing population.
The proposal contains a full curriculum framework, based on the results of the needs and gaps analysis that was conducted in light of the AGE-MEDU project, and covers topics such as dementia care, community support, andragogy, and green policies. The document also discusses teaching methodologies and tools, student assessment and grading, and the use of digital technologies.
The curriculum design is grounded in Kern’s six-step model for curriculum development, ensuring a systematic and evidence-based approach. It is also built on a competency-based framework, aligning learning outcomes with practical skills and ethical reasoning. This dual foundation supports the development of a future-ready nursing workforce capable of delivering holistic, person-centred care to older adults.
The document will guide the development of upcoming AGE-MEDU results: three handbooks for professors/lecturers, students, and internship supervisors, and a Virtual Reality (VR) platform that will provide interactive learning opportunities and simulated practice experiences to students. These outputs will be co-developed with academic, clinical, and technical partners to ensure scientific accuracy and pedagogical relevance.
The curriculum framework proposal is available on our website in English, Croatian, Dutch, Greek, and Portuguese: https://agemedu.eu/resources/
