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.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy [L/SNT2] - Enrollment from 2026/2027

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
5
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01
8
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/01
3
E/F
L-LIN/12

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B/C
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/06 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/07
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
5
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01
8
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/01
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B/C
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/06 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/07
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000132

Teacher

Dino Sella

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/10 - RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Period

FISIO ROV 3A1S dal Oct 7, 2019 al Nov 20, 2019.

Location

ROVERETO

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

Learning outcomes

Knowledge of main respiratory diseases manageable with physiotherapeutic treatment with particular regard to respiratory pathophysiological characterization, fundamental clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical pictures.
Acquisition of essential competencies for respiratory patient’s assessment and therapy with physiotherapy interventions.

Program

Respiratory functional assessment
Spirometry: interpretation and patterns of dysfunction
Diffusing capacity
Ventilation /perfusion relashionships
Arterial blood gas analysis
Respiratory muscle function measurement
Exercise test
Breathing during sleep

Other methods of the respiratory system assessment ( basic elements)
Thoracic imaging
Bronchoscopy

Respiratory signs and symptoms
Dyspnoea
Cough
Chest pain

Epidemiology of the main chronic respiratory diseases and associated risk factors
Tobacco smoking

Obstructive lung diseases
Bronchial asthma
COPD

Bronchiectasis

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Interstitial lung diseases / lung fibrosis

Pleural diseases

Diseases of pulmonary circulation

Neuromuscular diseases and respiratory system

Respiratory failure
Oxygen therapy
Mechanical ventilation


Respiratory rehabilitation
Definition and key components of pulmonary rehabilitation
Physical activity and respiratory system

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
EM Clini – G Pelaia Manuale di Pneumologia Edises 2017 9788879599528 Altro materiale didattico ( testo delle presentazioni ppt delle lezioni – articoli di riviste specialistiche …) fornito dal Docente

Examination Methods

There is a single examination for all subjects taught.
The examination of Respiratory diseases is based on a written test ( 85% questions with closed answers and 15% questions with open answers) and an interwiew placed in the evaluation of the knowledge achieved as to other subjects of integrated course

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