The programme

Learning outcomes

Il corso si rivolge a tutti coloro che sono interessati ad acquisire conoscenze specifiche ed approfondite sulle tecniche diagnostiche di base in neurofisiopatologia clinica. In particolare, il corso è destinato alle figure mediche (medico specialista in neurologia e/o neurofisiopatologia, medicina fisica e riabilitazione, terapia del dolore) e paramediche (tecnico di neurofisiopatologia) che, nella loro attività clinica hanno la necessità di applicare tali tecniche e vogliono acquisirne basi teoriche e competenze pratiche. Nell’ambito delle tecniche di neurofisiopatologia, il corso tratterà in modo dettagliato le metodiche di base per lo studio del sistema nervoso periferico (elettroneurografia, elettromiografia, metodiche per lo studio dei nervi più comunemente esplorati, cenni sulle tecniche avanzate) e del sistema nervoso centrale (potenziali evocati somatosensitivi e motori, cenni sui potenziali evocati visivi ed uditivi). Ampio spazio sarà dato alla parte pratica attraverso workshop pratici, durante il quale i discenti potranno svolgere un training sotto la guida di tutor esperti. L’obiettivo finale sarà di fornire ai discenti conoscenze e competenze sulle tecniche di base in neurofisiopatologia clinica. L’approccio didattico privilegerà il coinvolgimento attivo dei partecipanti, intervallando lezioni frontali con attività individuali o di gruppo ed esercitazioni pratiche e su casi clinici. In ogni momento saranno disponibili tutor esperti che supervisioneranno queste attività.

Professional profiles and employment and professional opportunities

Lo scopo del Corso di Perfezionamento è di fornire ai partecipanti (medici, tecnici di neurofisiopatologia) le nozioni teoriche e le competenze di base per l’impostazione e l’esecuzione di uno studio neurofisiologico mediante l’utilizzo delle tecniche di elettroneurografia, elettromiografia e potenziali evocati. Tali nozioni teoriche e competenze possono permettere di trovare sbocchi occupazionali in diversi contesti sanitari, in particolare:
1. strutture ospedaliere pubbliche e strutture sanitarie private (reparti di neurologia, servizi di neurofisiopatologia clinica, reparti e servizi di neuroriabilitazione)
2. ambulatori/servizi territoriali del Sistema Sanitario Nazionale;
3. ambulatori e studi medici libero-professionali. Le tematiche del Corso di Perfezionamento non sono sempre trattate in modo approfondito nell’ambito della formazione di medici specialisti e tecnici di neurofisiopatologia, e pertanto il Corso di Perfezionamento mira a colmare tale gap formativo.
 


Teaching contacts details

prof. Stefano Tamburin
tel. +39 045 812 4285
cell. +39 347 5235580
e-mail: stefano.tamburin@univr.it

The Italian University system

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First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme

First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.
Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.

Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree

Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.

Third-cycle degrees

PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.
Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.

Professional Master’s programme

1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.
2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.

Other useful things

Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.
Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.

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