ID:
503480
Duration (hours):
300
CFU:
12
SSD:
SCIENZE INFERMIERISTICHE E TECNICHE NEURO-PSICHIATRICHE E RIABILITATIVE
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 05/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
At the end of the internship, the student:
➢ In the field of PREVENTION, knows and applies hygienic principles for infection prevention (hand washing, use of gloves, management of uniform) and for the correct management of medical devices the patient may have (infusion lines, drains, urinary catheters, urostomies, digestive stomas, tracheostomies). The student is able to measure the main vital parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate) and recognize warning signs in the patient (pallor, sweating). They know and maintain correct posture to prevent musculoskeletal injuries according to ergonomic criteria, using secure and comfortable grips and performing any necessary stretching exercises. The student maintains constant attention to their own and the assisted person’s safety conditions, implementing appropriate strategies to prevent falls and damage to structures and functions.
➢ In the field of CARE AND REHABILITATION, the student is able to perform a correct sequence for positioning, moving, and transferring patients, using the necessary devices and aids correctly. For proper physiotherapeutic evaluation, they can identify and palpate the main components of the cutaneous and musculoskeletal systems (bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons) on the human body, observe posture and functional movements, segmental movements, and complex motor activities (motor control during walking or manipulation), measure joint capabilities, perform district muscle evaluation, and describe observations using specific technical language.
➢ In the field of TRAINING/SELF-TRAINING, the student participates in guided goal setting for their own training, reflecting on their learning and training needs. They identify and recognize, in a guided manner and by seeking feedback from the tutor, any theoretical and practical gaps, and then take autonomous steps to fill them.
Competence Snapshot at the End of the First Year of the Course
➢ In the field of PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, in various internship settings, the student demonstrates adherence to principles of ethics, correctness, confidentiality, and cultural differences in both language and actions. They respect the experience, competence, and roles of others. The student carefully handles all documentation related to the patient and their training path, as well as the structures and equipment of the internship site.
➢ In the field of MANAGEMENT, the student is able to understand the organizational context in which they find themselves (recognizing and respecting their own roles and competencies as well as those of other operators) and formulates hypotheses for organizing their work in terms of time and methods, adapting their own needs to those of the patient, the tutor, and the service organization. They demonstrate responsibility in independently managing the internship as agreed with the training site. The student promptly communicates any absences or delays to the internship tutor and is punctual in delivering internship materials to the tutor.
➢ In the field of COMMUNICATION/RELATIONSHIP, the student observes, recognizes, and describes communicative-relational (verbal, bodily) methods and the psychological dynamics of relationships. In various internship settings, they demonstrate active listening, allowing others the opportunity to express themselves. The student assumes bodily attitudes that facilitate communication. They respect the patient's sensitivity and privacy during positioning, transfers, and therapeutic exercises.
➢ In the field of PREVENTION, knows and applies hygienic principles for infection prevention (hand washing, use of gloves, management of uniform) and for the correct management of medical devices the patient may have (infusion lines, drains, urinary catheters, urostomies, digestive stomas, tracheostomies). The student is able to measure the main vital parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate) and recognize warning signs in the patient (pallor, sweating). They know and maintain correct posture to prevent musculoskeletal injuries according to ergonomic criteria, using secure and comfortable grips and performing any necessary stretching exercises. The student maintains constant attention to their own and the assisted person’s safety conditions, implementing appropriate strategies to prevent falls and damage to structures and functions.
➢ In the field of CARE AND REHABILITATION, the student is able to perform a correct sequence for positioning, moving, and transferring patients, using the necessary devices and aids correctly. For proper physiotherapeutic evaluation, they can identify and palpate the main components of the cutaneous and musculoskeletal systems (bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons) on the human body, observe posture and functional movements, segmental movements, and complex motor activities (motor control during walking or manipulation), measure joint capabilities, perform district muscle evaluation, and describe observations using specific technical language.
➢ In the field of TRAINING/SELF-TRAINING, the student participates in guided goal setting for their own training, reflecting on their learning and training needs. They identify and recognize, in a guided manner and by seeking feedback from the tutor, any theoretical and practical gaps, and then take autonomous steps to fill them.
Competence Snapshot at the End of the First Year of the Course
➢ In the field of PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, in various internship settings, the student demonstrates adherence to principles of ethics, correctness, confidentiality, and cultural differences in both language and actions. They respect the experience, competence, and roles of others. The student carefully handles all documentation related to the patient and their training path, as well as the structures and equipment of the internship site.
➢ In the field of MANAGEMENT, the student is able to understand the organizational context in which they find themselves (recognizing and respecting their own roles and competencies as well as those of other operators) and formulates hypotheses for organizing their work in terms of time and methods, adapting their own needs to those of the patient, the tutor, and the service organization. They demonstrate responsibility in independently managing the internship as agreed with the training site. The student promptly communicates any absences or delays to the internship tutor and is punctual in delivering internship materials to the tutor.
➢ In the field of COMMUNICATION/RELATIONSHIP, the student observes, recognizes, and describes communicative-relational (verbal, bodily) methods and the psychological dynamics of relationships. In various internship settings, they demonstrate active listening, allowing others the opportunity to express themselves. The student assumes bodily attitudes that facilitate communication. They respect the patient's sensitivity and privacy during positioning, transfers, and therapeutic exercises.
Course Prerequisites
Having completed and passed the first-year professional lab
Teaching Methods
Attendance at affiliated sites for a total of 300 hours
Assessment Methods
In the first year, the evaluation will be as follows:
Evaluation (50%) + Quiz (25%) + Pair Evaluation (25% including joint and muscle examination).
Evaluation: This will be conducted by the internship assistant and the tutor at the site.
Quiz: We have created a database with over 250 questions related to the first-year items. The selection of 31 questions will be done by a computerized program. There will be questions on anatomy, physiology, joint and muscle examination, and all aspects of healthcare responsibility, informed consent, privacy, and communication (specific lessons for these topics).
Pair Evaluation: The exam will be structured in pairs, and for each student, questions will be asked about the joint and muscle examination within a broader context (considering the department attended and issues related to postural transitions, position changes, main mechanical factors influencing muscle tension intensity, physical examination, and vital parameters).
At the beginning of September, a simulation is planned, while at the end of September, the actual exam will take place in a single day. The exam is mandatory, and there will be only one additional session for those who did not pass the official session. The additional session is scheduled for November before the first session of the second year.
Evaluation (50%) + Quiz (25%) + Pair Evaluation (25% including joint and muscle examination).
Evaluation: This will be conducted by the internship assistant and the tutor at the site.
Quiz: We have created a database with over 250 questions related to the first-year items. The selection of 31 questions will be done by a computerized program. There will be questions on anatomy, physiology, joint and muscle examination, and all aspects of healthcare responsibility, informed consent, privacy, and communication (specific lessons for these topics).
Pair Evaluation: The exam will be structured in pairs, and for each student, questions will be asked about the joint and muscle examination within a broader context (considering the department attended and issues related to postural transitions, position changes, main mechanical factors influencing muscle tension intensity, physical examination, and vital parameters).
At the beginning of September, a simulation is planned, while at the end of September, the actual exam will take place in a single day. The exam is mandatory, and there will be only one additional session for those who did not pass the official session. The additional session is scheduled for November before the first session of the second year.
Contents
By the end of the first year, the student will be able to:
Identify the specific competencies, essential regulatory aspects, and various operational and working realities of the physiotherapy profession (based on the professional profile, code of ethics, other rehabilitation regulations, and professional culture) and understand the significance of rehabilitation and the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health).
Understand the basic principles of physics applicable to rehabilitative activities and the principles of biomechanics as applied to the human body.
Understand the basic constituents, functions, and replication of the cell, and recognize the main pathogenic microorganisms. The student can describe the morphological and functional characteristics of tissues, especially connective tissues (in all their variations) and nervous tissues, as well as the essential elements of human organs and systems, with particular emphasis on the neuro-musculoskeletal system (origins and insertions, innervation, and muscle action).
Describe and correlate human physiological processes, particularly regarding the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems.
Correlate the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, forming the basis for the rationale behind facilitations used in physiotherapeutic interventions.
Understand psychological and personality development, describing the stages of personality development and various personality types, especially concerning the therapeutic relationship.
Evaluate posture and movement in normal adult motion through direct observation and describe the normal kinesiological behavior of the spine, upper limb, and lower limb.
Develop manual-communicative skills for adequate positioning and proper manual handling of loads.
Apply kinesiological evaluation and basic techniques of kinesiotherapy and massage therapy.
Competence Snapshot at the End of the First Year of the Course
Describe the physiological bases of anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, define a program for its improvement (including in athletes), and identify its implications in physiotherapeutic treatment. The student can apply Basic Life Support maneuvers.
Communicate effectively, identify the essential elements of the physiotherapist-patient relationship, and integrate into the rehabilitation team, according to the specific service's organization.
Identify the specific competencies, essential regulatory aspects, and various operational and working realities of the physiotherapy profession (based on the professional profile, code of ethics, other rehabilitation regulations, and professional culture) and understand the significance of rehabilitation and the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health).
Understand the basic principles of physics applicable to rehabilitative activities and the principles of biomechanics as applied to the human body.
Understand the basic constituents, functions, and replication of the cell, and recognize the main pathogenic microorganisms. The student can describe the morphological and functional characteristics of tissues, especially connective tissues (in all their variations) and nervous tissues, as well as the essential elements of human organs and systems, with particular emphasis on the neuro-musculoskeletal system (origins and insertions, innervation, and muscle action).
Describe and correlate human physiological processes, particularly regarding the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems.
Correlate the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, forming the basis for the rationale behind facilitations used in physiotherapeutic interventions.
Understand psychological and personality development, describing the stages of personality development and various personality types, especially concerning the therapeutic relationship.
Evaluate posture and movement in normal adult motion through direct observation and describe the normal kinesiological behavior of the spine, upper limb, and lower limb.
Develop manual-communicative skills for adequate positioning and proper manual handling of loads.
Apply kinesiological evaluation and basic techniques of kinesiotherapy and massage therapy.
Competence Snapshot at the End of the First Year of the Course
Describe the physiological bases of anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, define a program for its improvement (including in athletes), and identify its implications in physiotherapeutic treatment. The student can apply Basic Life Support maneuvers.
Communicate effectively, identify the essential elements of the physiotherapist-patient relationship, and integrate into the rehabilitation team, according to the specific service's organization.
Course Language
Italian
Degrees
Degrees
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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