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.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000096

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 1, 2021 al Dec 23, 2021.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The course aims to face the theoretical and methodological aspects related to the communication and relationship building processes in healthcare. The acquisition of these abilities and skills will enable nurses to increase therapeutic alliance, patients’ satisfaction and their quality of life.

Specifically, the course objectives include:
• The acquisition of systematic and updated knowledge on biopsychosociological, cognitive and emotional processes.
• The acquisition of systematic and updated knowledge on communication and relationship building in healthcare.
• Appropriate knowledge of psychological investigation methods and tools.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge related to communication in healthcare.
• Psychological skills oriented to provide support to individuals, groups and communities.
• Acquiring the ability to critically analyze clinical interventions and the existing literature on the topic.

Program

- INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- THE CLINICAL INTERVIEW
- INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
- INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
- CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL CONTEXT
- HUMAN FACTOR IN RISK MANAGEMENT
- PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACHES IN THE ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
- COPING STRATEGIES
- PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENCE MECHANISM
- THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE VS PATIENT EMPOWERMENT
- VERBAL AND NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
- PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTIONS TO ILLNESS ACROSS THE LIFE-SPAN


Key experts in the field (Prof. Zimmermann - topic communication in Medicine) will be invited during some of these lessons to share their experiences.

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

Assessment of learning will take place through a written test composed by multiple-choice questions.
Students are asked to demonstrate to understand the relevant elements that underpin theory and intervention in clinical psychology.

Students are strongly recommended to study the material provided by the teacher during the lessons and also available on e-learning pages.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE