Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

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Teaching code

4S007240

Credits

5

Coordinator

Stefano Tardivo

Language

Italian

The teaching is organized as follows:

RADIOPROTEZIONE E SICUREZZA IN FISIOTERAPIA

Credits

1

Period

FISIO VI 1^ anno - 1^semestre

INFORMATICA

Credits

1

Period

FISIO VI 2^ anno - 2^semestre

Academic staff

Claudio Eccher

PROMOZIONE DELLA SALUTE E PREVENZIONE IN FISIOTERAPIA

Credits

1

Period

FISIO VI 2^ anno - 2^semestre

Academic staff

Stefano Tardivo

Program

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MM: INFORMATICA
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Hardware and software fundaments of computer science: definition of computer science, algorithm, program, computer. Structure of a computer: Von Neumann architecture, CPU, RAM, Mass memories devices, BUS, I / O peripherals. Binary code (hints), software classification: BIOS, operating system, utility programs. The operating system: structure, functions, Memory Manager and File System, user interface, definition of multi-user, multitasking, distributed OS. Modern operating system types: MAC OS, LINUX, UNIX, Windows. Desk and windows metaphor. General structure of application programs (Windows, menu bars, toolbars, status bars). Computer networks (hints), classification of networks by type (Peer-to-Peer, Client-Server), topology and extension (LAN-WAN). Internet and the World Wide Web: the protocols TCP / IP, HTTP, HTML, websites, web pages, the browser. Internet security: Cookies, symmetric and asymmetrical encryption, public and private keys, certificates and certification authorities, digital signature, HTTPS secure connection protocol, Internet threats, TOR network. Malware and antivirus programs.
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MM: RADIOPROTEZIONE E SICUREZZA IN FISIOTERAPIA
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• sources and properties of ionising radiation • mechanisms of interaction between ionising radiation and matter/tissues • phenomena of X-ray interaction with matter • Radiation Quantities and Units (units of kerma, absorbed energy dose (Gy), effective dose (Sv), exposure rate and dose rate) • mechanism of X-ray production • radiation effects on cells and DNA, tissues and organs • cellular mechanisms of radiation response, repair and cell survival • differences in radiation response between healthy tissue and tumours as basis for radiation treatment • stochastic, deterministic and teratogenic radiation effects • radiation risk and radiation exposure, concepts of dose determination and dose measurement • basic principles of radiation protection (RP), dose management in diagnostic radiology • definition of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and its applicability • factors influencing image quality and dose in diagnostic radiology • national and international bodies involved in RP regulatory processes, relevant regulatory framework (ordinances, directives, etc.) governing the safety in medical practice in the respective country and the EU • Beyond X-Ray: main non-ionising radiological techniques and related safety principles
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MM: PROMOZIONE DELLA SALUTE E PREVENZIONE IN FISIOTERAPIA
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1. Introduction to Epidemiology: definition, objectives and epidemiology characteristics, measures in epidemiology 2. The concept of health, disease and causes of disease epidemiology. Criteria for assessing the causal link 3. Epidemiological studies: descriptive, analytical, experimental 4. Elements for the evaluation of the main population health problems: the main diseases in the general population, leading causes of death in the general population 5. Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases: the epidemiological chain and the methods of transmission (endemic, sporadic, epidemic diseases), the direct and indirect prophylaxis of infectious diseases, the specific prophylaxis (vaccine prophylaxis, basic knowledge of serum prophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis 6. Epidemiology and primary and secondary prevention of major chronic diseases: ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, COPD, malignancies, screening
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MM: METODOLOGIA GENERALE IN FISIOTERAPIA E ORGANIZZAZIONE DELLA PROFESSIONE
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Organization of the profession The development of the profession of the physiotherapist from a legislative, educational and clinical point of view. The professional profile of the physiotherapist The Code of Ethics (AIFI) The core competence Internship objectives and evaluation criteria Learning in clinical settings: tools for learning Rehabilitation methodology The bio-psycho social model: ICF methodology and logic The physiotherapy process The rehabilitation project and the physiotherapy program

Bibliography

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Ruggero Rodriguez y Baena Atlante di Radiologia odontoiatrica a fini diagnostici 2009
Ernesto Di Cesare, Patrizia Gallicchi, Massimo Midiri La radioprotezione in radiologia Idelson-Gnocchi 2010 9788879475259
C. Andreula, S. Cirillo, C. Colosimo, M. Gallucci e T. Scarabino Manuale di Neuroradiologia Poletto Editore 2016
Luigi Cianconi Radiologia Odontostomatologica CIC Edizioni Internazionali 2019
ORGANIZZAZIONE MONDIALE DELLA SANITA' ICF Classificazione Internazionale del Funzionamento della Disabilità e della Salute Erickson 2001 92 4 154542 9
Ingrosso Marco Il Fisioterapista in Italia (Edizione 1) ARACNE Editrice S.r.l. 2013 978-88-548-6454-2
Vari Materiale fornito dal docente 2020

Examination Methods

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MM: INFORMATICA
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Quiz, 30 questions, 4 possible answers each, only one correct.
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MM: RADIOPROTEZIONE E SICUREZZA IN FISIOTERAPIA
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multiple choice questions or/and oral test
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MM: PROMOZIONE DELLA SALUTE E PREVENZIONE IN FISIOTERAPIA
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The final test is a written exam with multiple choice questions. The aim of the test is to verify the knowledge of all the topics discussed. The final evaluation is expressed in thirtieths.
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MM: METODOLOGIA GENERALE IN FISIOTERAPIA E ORGANIZZAZIONE DELLA PROFESSIONE
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Written test with multiple choice and short answer questions

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