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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S000170

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/44 - OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

Period

LOGO 1^ anno - 1^semestre dal Oct 5, 2020 al Nov 20, 2020.

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

Learning outcomes

To acquire basic knowledge and understanding on health and safety prevention and health promotion and management in workplaces.
To acquire, through field examples, knowledge and understanding about general principles of occupational health, occupational toxicology, risk assessment, health surveillance, fitness for work, legislation, with reference to different risk factors (e.g., chemicals, physical agents, biohazards, ergonomics, organization and psychosocial factors, injuries).
Attention will be dedicated to let the student acquire knowledge and understanding about the roles of the different professionals and institutions committed to prevention.
The student will acquire knowledge and awareness on the main risk factors, adverse effects and their prevention in the professional activities of speech therapy technicians.

Program

1) General principles of occupational health and safety and prevention in workplaces
2) National laws, rules and regulations on prevention, health and safety in the workplace
3) Occupational health and safety professionals and institutions
4) Occupational hazards and risks.
5) Principles of Occupational toxicology
6) Work-related diseases. Occupational injuries
7) Risk assessment. Health surveillance. Fitness for work.
8) Occupational Health for health care workers. Risk factors: chemicals, physical and biological agents, ergonomics, organizative, psychosocial, speech therapy laboratory.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Lacca G, Miceli A, Bastone S. Compendio di Medicina del Lavoro Edizioni Minerva medica 2019 978-88-7711-987-2

Examination Methods

The exam is written by using quizzes with multiple choice questions.

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