ID:
MED0528
Duration (hours):
52
CFU:
3
Located in:
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (07/10/2024 - 20/12/2024)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The integrated course aims to provide the student:
The main knowledge on the determinants and main risk factors that influence health, disease and the interaction between the human being and his physical and social environment, with particular attention to the pregnant woman.
The essential notions on epidemiology for public health, health determinants, prevention of infectious and chronic-degenerative diseases, hospital hygiene in an obstetric environment.
The basis for understanding the health effects of occupational risks, for recognizing possible occupational diseases and the link between the most frequent diseases and occupational exposure.
The notions on the mode of spread of the main infectious diseases and in particular on vertically transmitted infections, infections of the uro-genital apparatus in pregnancy and the most frequent infections in health personnel dedicated to obstetrics. The basis for the knowledge of the infectious risk for health professionals and the principles of the rules of post-exposure prophylaxis will also be provided.
The Integrated Course consists of 3 modules:
- Occupational Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- General and Applied Hygiene
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the integrated course the student will be able to:
1. Define the pathologies under study
2. Describe its etiopathogenesis and epidemiology
3. Know the clinical manifestations and the diagnostic process
4. Critically assess the severity of the main symptoms and distinctive signs of such pathologies
5. Describe the care strategies in the person affected by the pathologies covered by the teaching
6. Use scientific language properties
7. Assessing the infectious risk for healthcare professionals
8. Describe correct behaviors for the prevention of infections associated with care practices
9. Explain the rules of post-exposure prophylaxis
The main knowledge on the determinants and main risk factors that influence health, disease and the interaction between the human being and his physical and social environment, with particular attention to the pregnant woman.
The essential notions on epidemiology for public health, health determinants, prevention of infectious and chronic-degenerative diseases, hospital hygiene in an obstetric environment.
The basis for understanding the health effects of occupational risks, for recognizing possible occupational diseases and the link between the most frequent diseases and occupational exposure.
The notions on the mode of spread of the main infectious diseases and in particular on vertically transmitted infections, infections of the uro-genital apparatus in pregnancy and the most frequent infections in health personnel dedicated to obstetrics. The basis for the knowledge of the infectious risk for health professionals and the principles of the rules of post-exposure prophylaxis will also be provided.
The Integrated Course consists of 3 modules:
- Occupational Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- General and Applied Hygiene
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the integrated course the student will be able to:
1. Define the pathologies under study
2. Describe its etiopathogenesis and epidemiology
3. Know the clinical manifestations and the diagnostic process
4. Critically assess the severity of the main symptoms and distinctive signs of such pathologies
5. Describe the care strategies in the person affected by the pathologies covered by the teaching
6. Use scientific language properties
7. Assessing the infectious risk for healthcare professionals
8. Describe correct behaviors for the prevention of infections associated with care practices
9. Explain the rules of post-exposure prophylaxis
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite constraints, but according to the regulations, the student must have passed all the exams and eligibility required for the first year
Teaching Methods
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Assessment Methods
The exam consists of an oral examination. The objective of the examination is to verify the level of achievement of the previously indicated educational objectives, evaluating the level of knowledge and in-depth study of the topics addressed.
In particular, it will be evaluated the knowledge of the topics, the comprehension / discussion skills of the topics connected to it and the mastery of the scientific language proper to the field of reference and the clarity of expression. The vote is expressed in thirtieths (single vote of the integrated course Medicine and Public Health).
In particular, it will be evaluated the knowledge of the topics, the comprehension / discussion skills of the topics connected to it and the mastery of the scientific language proper to the field of reference and the clarity of expression. The vote is expressed in thirtieths (single vote of the integrated course Medicine and Public Health).
Contents
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Course Language
Italian
Degrees
Degrees
Midwifery
Bachelor’s Degree
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