Unit HEALTH AND SAFETY PROMOTION

GENERAL AND APPLIEDHYGIENE

Code	GP005102
CFU	2
Teacher	Anna Villarini
Learning activities	Base
Area	Scienze propedeutiche
Academic discipline	MED/42
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

2

Teacher

Anna Villarini

Teachers

• Anna Villarini

Hours

• 30 ore - Anna Villarini

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Definition of health and public health, definition and classification of
health determinants and preventive interventions. The role of
epidemiology in public health. Epidemiology and prevention of
communicable and non communicable diseases. Health systems and
organization.

Reference texts

Ricciardi W et al. [Editor]. Igiene per le lauree triennali e magistrali. Idelson Gnocchi 2019
Ricciardi W, Boccia S [Editors]. Igiene - Medicina preventiva - Sanita' pubblica. Idelson Gnocchi 2021
Signorelli C. [Editor]. Igiene e Sanità pubblica - Secrets - Domande e risposte. Società Editrice Universo 2021

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills
to analyse population health and needs and to properly use preventive
interventions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of secondary school mathematics and biology

Teaching methods

Frontal instruction

Other information

Learning verification modality

Multiple choice question

Extended program

Definition of health and public health, definition and classification of
health determinants. Natural history of disease. Prevention: definition,
aims, levels (primary, secondary and tertiary) and methods. The role of
the epidemiology in the health planning:
approaches to the study of health and their applications. Epidemiology and prevention of
communicable diseases: direct (disinfection, sterilization, notification,
contingency measures, diagnostic assessment, vaccines) and indirect
methods. Epidemiology and prevention of non-communicable diseases:
health education and promotion and screening. Indoor-related risk and foodborne diseases and their prevention.

Canale B

CFU

2

Teacher

Anna Villarini

Teachers

• Anna Villarini

Hours

• 30 ore - Anna Villarini

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Definition of health and public health, definition and classification of
health determinants and preventive interventions. The role of
epidemiology in public health. Epidemiology and prevention of
communicable and non communicable diseases. Health systems and
organization.

Reference texts

Ricciardi W et al. [Editor]. Igiene per le lauree triennali e magistrali. Idelson Gnocchi 2019
Ricciardi W, Boccia S [Editors]. Igiene - Medicina preventiva - Sanita' pubblica. Idelson Gnocchi 2021
Signorelli C. [Editor]. Igiene e Sanità pubblica - Secrets - Domande e risposte. Società Editrice Universo 2021

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills
to analyse population health and needs and to properly use preventive
interventions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of secondary school mathematics and biology

Teaching methods

Frontal instruction

Other information

Learning verification modality

Multiple choice question

Extended program

Definition of health and public health, definition and classification of
health determinants. Natural history of disease. Prevention: definition,
aims, levels (primary, secondary and tertiary) and methods. The role of
the epidemiology in the health planning:
approaches to the study of health and their applications. Epidemiology and prevention of
communicable diseases: direct (disinfection, sterilization, notification,
contingency measures, diagnostic assessment, vaccines) and indirect
methods. Epidemiology and prevention of non-communicable diseases:
health education and promotion and screening. Indoor-related risk and foodborne diseases and their prevention.

PREVENTIVE NURSING

Code	GP005104
CFU	2
Teacher	Anna Villarini
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze infermieristiche
Academic discipline	MED/45
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

2

Teacher

Patrizia Ciotti

Teachers

• Patrizia Ciotti

Hours

• 30 ore - Patrizia Ciotti

Language of instruction

Italian Language

Contents

Health, health promotion, public health, health determinants, risk factors, lifestyles, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, vaccinations, screening tests, prevention of healthcare-related infections, andragogy, preventive nursing, district nursing , health education

Reference texts

Material produced by the professor

Infermieristica Preventiva e di Comunita' - Mc Grow Hill- Sandra - Sandra Scalorbi

Educational objectives

Develop critical analysis skills in relation to the basic contents of the course, in relation to the role of the nurse in health planning, prevention and education related to the various socio-cultural contexts
- Analyze your own concept of feeling good and your personal position with respect to the most important risk factors
- Recognize the key elements of educational planning on the individual and the community
- Describe the essential elements, tools and methods tested for health promotion and their conditions of use
- Reflect on enhancing the potential of the person and the community to promote healthy policies for the improvement of the quality of life
- Interpret health education as the tool that allows groups and individuals to understand what they can do, what is in their power to do, based on timely and usable knowledge

Prerequisites

In order to be able to understand the course, the student must possess basic knowledge of nursing, the code of the Nursing Deontology, the job description for nurses, as well as notions about the relatioship help and adaptation related to the promotion of health and safety

Teaching methods

Frontal classes and works in small groups

Other information

At the end of the course the student must be able to plan a health education intervention

Learning verification modality

Insights into specific themes to be done in a written form and developed in small groups

Final written test with essay questions

Extended program

Health as a fundamental right of every citizen. Birth and description of the World Health Organization, Alma Ata Conference, Ottawa Charter, Adelaide Recommendations, Health for All in the 21st Century
- History of the development of preventive nursing. The role of the nurse in the promotion and prevention of diseases. Profile - Code of Conduct - WHO Documents
- Definition of public health, health determinants and related conceptual models, life styles, risk factors and protective factors, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
- Primary prevention: vaccines
- Secondary prevention: screening test; sensitivity and specificity of screening tests
- Prevention of care-associated infections: what are care-associated infections, transmission routes (contact transmission, droplet, airborne) and related prevention measures
- Andragogy: when the adult learns. the pedagogical model vs the androgogic model
- District nursing: Primary care, the "network services" model, the services provided by the district (Rsa, Rp, Day Centers, Community Hospital, Hospice, ADI)
- Characteristics of Nursing Home Assistance: Integrated Home Care (ADI), Multidisciplinary Assessment Unit (UMV), Single Access Point (PUA), Individual Assistance Plan (PAI), Protected Hospital Discharge (DPO)
- Assisted person education: Patient education, health education, health education, therapeutic education
- How to program a health education intervention

Canale B

CFU

2

Teacher

Patrizia Ciotti

Teachers

• Patrizia Ciotti

Hours

• 30 ore - Patrizia Ciotti

Language of instruction

Italian Language

Contents

Health, health promotion, public health, health determinants, risk factors, lifestyles, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, vaccinations, screening tests, prevention of healthcare-related infections, andragogy, preventive nursing, district nursing , health education

Reference texts

Material produced by the professor

Infermieristica Preventiva e di Comunita' - Mc Grow Hill- Sandra - Sandra Scalorbi

Educational objectives

Develop critical analysis skills in relation to the basic contents of the course, in relation to the role of the nurse in health planning, prevention and education related to the various socio-cultural contexts
- Analyze your own concept of feeling good and your personal position with respect to the most important risk factors
- Recognize the key elements of educational planning on the individual and the community
- Describe the essential elements, tools and methods tested for health promotion and their conditions of use
- Reflect on enhancing the potential of the person and the community to promote healthy policies for the improvement of the quality of life
- Interpret health education as the tool that allows groups and individuals to understand what they can do, what is in their power to do, based on timely and usable knowledge

Prerequisites

In order to be able to understand the course, the student must possess basic knowledge of nursing, the code of the Nursing Deontology, the job description for nurses, as well as notions about the relatioship help and adaptation related to the promotion of health and safety

Teaching methods

Frontal classes and works in small groups

Other information

At the end of the course the student must be able to plan a health education intervention

Learning verification modality

Insights into specific themes to be done in a written form and developed in small groups

Final written test with essay questions

Extended program

Health as a fundamental right of every citizen. Birth and description of the World Health Organization, Alma Ata Conference, Ottawa Charter, Adelaide Recommendations, Health for All in the 21st Century
- History of the development of preventive nursing. The role of the nurse in the promotion and prevention of diseases. Profile - Code of Conduct - WHO Documents
- Definition of public health, health determinants and related conceptual models, life styles, risk factors and protective factors, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
- Primary prevention: vaccines
- Secondary prevention: screening test; sensitivity and specificity of screening tests
- Prevention of care-associated infections: what are care-associated infections, transmission routes (contact transmission, droplet, airborne) and related prevention measures
- Andragogy: when the adult learns. the pedagogical model vs the androgogic model
- District nursing: Primary care, the "network services" model, the services provided by the district (Rsa, Rp, Day Centers, Community Hospital, Hospice, ADI)
- Characteristics of Nursing Home Assistance: Integrated Home Care (ADI), Multidisciplinary Assessment Unit (UMV), Single Access Point (PUA), Individual Assistance Plan (PAI), Protected Hospital Discharge (DPO)
- Assisted person education: Patient education, health education, health education, therapeutic education
- How to program a health education intervention

RADIATIONPROTECTION ( RADIOLOGICALPROTECTION)

Code	GP005105
CFU	1
Teacher	Anna Villarini
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Prevenzione servizi sanitari e radioprotezione
Academic discipline	MED/36
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

1

Teacher

Gianluca Ingrosso

Teachers

• Gianluca Ingrosso

Hours

• 15 ore - Gianluca Ingrosso

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Short notions of ionizing radiation physics.Sources of ionizing radiation and mechanisms of interaction with matter.Biological effects of ionizing radiation.Radiation dosimetry elementsThe basic principles of radiation protectionRegulations - International and Italian legislationRadiation protection of workers and the populationRadioprotection of the patientSources of risk and radiation protection measures in the health sector: radiodiagnostics, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy

Reference texts

The topics are described in the material provided by the teacher, where technical and regulatory references are reported.

Educational objectives

Radiation protection of staff, population and patientManagement of clinical activities involving ionizing radiation, with particular reference to nursing activities.Staff Relational Management during the use of ionizing radiation in clinical field

Prerequisites

Basic physics knoledge

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons

Other information

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Learning verification modality

Multiple choice written test and oral exam.

Extended program

Ionizing radiation properties: direct and indirect effect. Radiation and dosimetry risks.Biological effects of ionizing radiation.Risks / Benefits AnalysisAbsorbed dose, dose equivalent, effective dose and units of measurementRADIATION PROTECTIONRadiation protection legislationUse of personal protective equipmentPotential exposuresIncidents involving over-exposures to ionizing radiation.RADIOLOGICAL PRACTICES REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTIONPotential pregnancy and pregnancy in progress. Infants and childhoodPatient management and radioprotection, Radiodiagnostics, Radiotherapy, Nuclear medicine.

Canale B

CFU

1

Teacher

Gianluca Ingrosso

Teachers

• Gianluca Ingrosso

Hours

• 15 ore - Gianluca Ingrosso

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Short notions of ionizing radiation physics.Sources of ionizing radiation and mechanisms of interaction with matter.Biological effects of ionizing radiation.Radiation dosimetry elementsThe basic principles of radiation protectionRegulations - International and Italian legislationRadiation protection of workers and the populationRadioprotection of the patientSources of risk and radiation protection measures in the health sector: radiodiagnostics, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy

Reference texts

The topics are described in the material provided by the teacher, where technical and regulatory references are reported.

Educational objectives

Radiation protection of staff, population and patientManagement of clinical activities involving ionizing radiation, with particular reference to nursing activities.Staff Relational Management during the use of ionizing radiation in clinical field

Prerequisites

Basic physics knoledge

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons

Other information

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Learning verification modality

Multiple choice written test and oral exam.

Extended program

Ionizing radiation properties: direct and indirect effect. Radiation and dosimetry risks.Biological effects of ionizing radiation.Risks / Benefits AnalysisAbsorbed dose, dose equivalent, effective dose and units of measurementRADIATION PROTECTIONRadiation protection legislationUse of personal protective equipmentPotential exposuresIncidents involving over-exposures to ionizing radiation.RADIOLOGICAL PRACTICES REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTIONPotential pregnancy and pregnancy in progress. Infants and childhoodPatient management and radioprotection, Radiodiagnostics, Radiotherapy, Nuclear medicine.

SAFETY IN THE WORKINGENVIRONMENTS

Code	GP005103
CFU	1
Teacher	Anna Villarini
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Prevenzione servizi sanitari e radioprotezione
Academic discipline	MED/44
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

1

Teacher

Angela Gambelunghe

Teachers

• Angela Gambelunghe

Hours

• 15 ore - Angela Gambelunghe

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Working environments and occupational hazards.
Prevention of injuries and occupational diseases.
Legal and Regulatory Issues
Prevention of occupational injuries and diseases in Health Workers and in Research Laboratory Workers.

Reference texts

handouts provided by the teacher
L.Alessio – P. Apostoli. Manuale di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale – Piccin Nuova Libraria – Padova 2010

Educational objectives

Basic knowledge on:
Main risk factors in the working environments, with special emphasis on health workers and biomedical research workers.
Main legal and regulatory issue in prevention in the working environments.
Prevention of injuries and occupational diseases in health workers and research laboratory workers.

Prerequisites

not required

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons/lectures

Other information

none

Learning verification modality

the exams consists of a writtentest in form of multiple choice test. The test has a duration of 40minutes (30 questions). It is designed to evaluate the ability to correctly apply the theoretical knoledge and the understanding of the issues proposed.

Extended program

influence of environment and occupation on health; accidents at work and occupational diseases; workhistory; the risks and illnesses among hospitalemployees; improvements in the safety and health at work; exposure to Non Ionizing radiation; Occupational Dermatitis; chemical risk; carbon monoxide poisoning; occupational cancers, low back pain; occupational disease prevention; occupational rhinitis and asthma.

Canale B

CFU

1

Teacher

Angela Gambelunghe

Teachers

• Angela Gambelunghe

Hours

• 15 ore - Angela Gambelunghe

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Working environments and occupational hazards.
Prevention of injuries and occupational diseases.
Legal and Regulatory Issues
Prevention of occupational injuries and diseases in Health Workers and in Research Laboratory Workers.

Reference texts

handouts provided by the teacher
L.Alessio – P. Apostoli. Manuale di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale – Piccin Nuova Libraria – Padova 2010

Educational objectives

Basic knowledge on:
Main risk factors in the working environments, with special emphasis on health workers and biomedical research workers.
Main legal and regulatory issue in prevention in the working environments.
Prevention of injuries and occupational diseases in health workers and research laboratory workers.

Prerequisites

not required

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons/lectures

Other information

none

Learning verification modality

the exams consists of a writtentest in form of multiple choice test. The test has a duration of 40minutes (30 questions). It is designed to evaluate the ability to correctly apply the theoretical knoledge and the understanding of the issues proposed.

Extended program

influence of environment and occupation on health; accidents at work and occupational diseases; workhistory; the risks and illnesses among hospitalemployees; improvements in the safety and health at work; exposure to Non Ionizing radiation; Occupational Dermatitis; chemical risk; carbon monoxide poisoning; occupational cancers, low back pain; occupational disease prevention; occupational rhinitis and asthma.