Degree Course: Midwifery A.Y. 2021/2022

Expected learning outcomes Syllabus Italian version

FIRST YEAR

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
90348 - Biology, applied physics, biochemistry (objectives) At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics. Students will learn knowledge on the structure, function, and regulation of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins). To acquire basic knowledge on the main metabolic pathways and cycles with particular regard to carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Students will learn with knowledge on the main notions on inheritance of monogenic, chromosomal and multifactorial diseases. At the end of the course the student will be able to distinguish the main classes of genetic diseases and to recognize the modes of transmission of hereditary diseases. Students will learn knowledge related to the physiological and morphological characteristics of cells, as functional units of living organisms. Another important goal is to utilize the experimental method to understand the biological mechanisms that regulate life and as a tool for the study of pathological processes.
- Biochemistry (objectives) Aim of the teaching is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics, biochemistry, medical genetics and biology necessary to the performance of their future activity. At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics. Students will learn knowledge on the structure, function, and regulation of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins). To acquire basic knowledge on the main metabolic pathways and cycles with particular regard to carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Students will learn with knowledge on the main notions on inheritance of monogenic, chromosomal and multifactorial diseases. At the end of the course the student will be able to distinguish the main classes of genetic diseases and to recognize the modes of transmission of hereditary diseases. Students will learn knowledge related to the physiological and morphological characteristics of cells, as functional units of living organisms. Another important goal is to utilize the experimental method to understand the biological mechanisms that regulate life and as a tool for the study of pathological processes.	1	BIO/10	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Medical genetics (objectives) Aim of the teaching is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics, biochemistry, medical genetics and biology necessary to the performance of their future activity. At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics. Students will learn knowledge on the structure, function, and regulation of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins). To acquire basic knowledge on the main metabolic pathways and cycles with particular regard to carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Students will learn with knowledge on the main notions on inheritance of monogenic, chromosomal and multifactorial diseases. At the end of the course the student will be able to distinguish the main classes of genetic diseases and to recognize the modes of transmission of hereditary diseases. Students will learn knowledge related to the physiological and morphological characteristics of cells, as functional units of living organisms. Another important goal is to utilize the experimental method to understand the biological mechanisms that regulate life and as a tool for the study of pathological processes.	1	MED/03	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Applied physics (objectives) Aim of the teaching is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics, biochemistry, medical genetics and biology necessary to the performance of their future activity. At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics. Students will learn knowledge on the structure, function, and regulation of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins). To acquire basic knowledge on the main metabolic pathways and cycles with particular regard to carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Students will learn with knowledge on the main notions on inheritance of monogenic, chromosomal and multifactorial diseases. At the end of the course the student will be able to distinguish the main classes of genetic diseases and to recognize the modes of transmission of hereditary diseases. Students will learn knowledge related to the physiological and morphological characteristics of cells, as functional units of living organisms. Another important goal is to utilize the experimental method to understand the biological mechanisms that regulate life and as a tool for the study of pathological processes.	1	FIS/07	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Applied biology (objectives) Aim of the teaching is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics, biochemistry, medical genetics and biology necessary to the performance of their future activity. At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics. Students will learn knowledge on the structure, function, and regulation of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins). To acquire basic knowledge on the main metabolic pathways and cycles with particular regard to carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Students will learn with knowledge on the main notions on inheritance of monogenic, chromosomal and multifactorial diseases. At the end of the course the student will be able to distinguish the main classes of genetic diseases and to recognize the modes of transmission of hereditary diseases. Students will learn knowledge related to the physiological and morphological characteristics of cells, as functional units of living organisms. Another important goal is to utilize the experimental method to understand the biological mechanisms that regulate life and as a tool for the study of pathological processes.	1	BIO/13	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
90349 - Anatomy and physiology (objectives) Aim of the teaching is: to describe the macroscopic organization of the human body using the appropriate terminology appropriately. Describe the main cavities of the body, describe the individual organs of the various apparatuses and systems from the macroscopic, microscopic and topographic point of view, to provide students with knowledge on the basic concepts and the normal quantitative parameters of the bodily functions and their variations in the different conditions of dynamic engagement, to develop in the student the ability to understand the principles of the functioning of the human body. The cellular mechanisms and the integrated functions of the main organs and apparatuses aimed at the maintenance of body homeostasis will also be analyzed in the context of environmental modifications. The student will need to be able to acquire correct terminology and develop those skills of interpretation and application that, the graduate in Midwifery, will then have to use in the planning and management of work activities.
- Physiology (objectives) The aim of the teaching is to provide the knowledge of the fundamental physiological mechanisms of human functions. The course includes the acquisition of knowledge on the operating principles of the organs that compose the human body, and their dynamic integration into apparatuses and systems for maintaining body homeostasis in the context of changes in the environment. The course will allow to acquire the ability to independently apply the knowledge of organ and system functioning mechanisms to situations of potential functional alteration. At this regard, the students will also need to know the main indicators and normal parameters of human physiological functions, and the related measurement methods. These objectives will be achieved through lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, aimed at facilitating learning and improving the ability to solve simple physiological problems.	2	BIO/09	28	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Human anatomy (objectives) At the end of the course the student must be able to: Describe the macroscopic organization of the human body using the appropriate terminology appropriately. Describe the main cavities of the body, describe the individual organs of the various apparatuses and systems from the macroscopic, microscopic and topographic point of view.	3	BIO/16	42	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Histology (objectives) The course aims to provide student with the skills necessary for the full understanding of the most important tissues of the human organism. The student must be able to acquire a correct terminology and develop skills of interpretation and application that, the graduate in midwifery, will have to use in the planning and management of work activities.	1	BIO/17	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
90350 - Human sciences and health promotion (objectives) At the end of the course the student will be able to describe the theoretical and methodological principles of General Psychology, the principles on which behaviour analysis is based, basic concepts of general sociology, the fundamentals of modern pedagogy, starting from its birth and going throughout all its changes, theoretical bases of the Demo-ethno-anthropological disciplines and their importance in the context of clinical practice, and the main topic regarding the history of medicine, with particular regard to the history of obstetrics and gynaecology. Moreover, the course aims at providing the student with the fundamental Knowledge of diagnostic imaging methods starting from traditional radiology, CT (Computed Tomography) and new non-invasive methods.
- History of medicine (objectives) At the end of the module, the students must have the salient knowledge of the history of medicine with particular regard to the history of obstetrics, gynecology.	1	MED/02	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Demo-ethno-anthropological disciplines (objectives) Principal learning objectives are the knowledge of the theoretical bases of the Demo-ethno-anthropological disciplines and the understanding of importance of these disciplines in the context of clinical practice. Same of the main themes will be: culture as a construction of mankind, culture as a vision of the world, links between culture and health either on an individual plan and on a social one, the importance of anthropologicalcontext and of cross-cultural encounters in the clinic practice. These objectives will be achieved through lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, designed to facilitate learning and improve the ability to recognize and deal with the main issues related to the demo-ethno-anthropological plan in clinical practice.	1	M-DEA/01	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy (objectives) Knowledge about imaging diagnostic methods starting from traditional radiology, CT (Computed Tomography) and new non-invasive methods such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance) and mainly US (Ultrasonography) and their side effects and notions of radiotherapy but are essential always linked to the professional activity of obstetrics. These objectives will be achieved through lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, designed to facilitate learning and improve the ability to address and solve the main Diagnostic Imaging questions.	1	MED/36	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- General sociology (objectives) Knowledge of basic concepts of general sociology must have been learnt. In particular students have to be able to answer to all the questions concerning the beginning of sociology in particular starting from Auguste Comte to the modern sociologists e.g.Bourdieu What a group is. Primary and secondary groups. What are social classes. The state. The institutions. The globalization. Values. Madeleine Leininger and the transcultural nursing.	1	SPS/07	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- General psychology (objectives) Teaching trains students on the dimension of knowledge and practice. Specifically, the formative objectives foresee the knowledge and the deepening of the theoretical and methodological principles of General Psychology. The teaching provides the basic knowledge of the theories and methods of study accumulated by the Developmental Psychology, with particular reference to the theory of the attachment. Effective communication techniques and business behaviour will be explored.	2	M-PSI/01	28	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- General and social pedagogy (objectives) This teaching aims to provide students with the necessary skills to fully understand the fundamentals of modern pedagogy, starting from its birth and going throughout all its changes.	1	M-PED/01	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90351 - Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences 1 (objectives) At the end of this course, the students will be able to describe the legislative evolution of the midwifery profession, to describe the professional organization and to introduce some basic concepts of midwifery care.
- Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences (objectives) At the end of this course, the students will be able to describe the the historical and legislative evolution of the midwifery profession, to describe the professional organization and to introduce some basic concepts of midwifery care. T	8	MED/47	112	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Nursing sciences (objectives) Knowledge and understanding: • Know and understand the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Know and understand the correct mobilization of the patient • Know and understand the concepts of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization and hand washing • Know and understand how to take charge of the patient care • Know and understand the patient’s needs • Know and understand the concepts related to pressure ulcer • Know and understand the concepts related to vital signs Applying knowledge and understanding: • Knowing how to apply the knowledge regarding the taking charge of the patient in the healthcare facility • Knowing how to apply the knowledge for the correct use of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Knowing how to apply the knowledge to perform hand washing and disinfection • Knowing how to apply the knowledge to mobilize correctly a patient • Knowing how to apply the knowledge to perform a patient assessment • Knowing how to apply the knowledge to identify patient’s needs • Knowing how to apply the knowledge to prevent or manage pressure ulcers • Knowing how to apply the knowledge for the correct measurement of vital signs Communication skills: • Know how to communicate using the correct scientific terminology to describe the Personal Protective Equipment, the patient mobilization, the principles of asepsis, the taking charge of the patient, the patient’s needs, the pressure ulcers and the vital signs	1	MED/45	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
90352 - General pathology and physiopathology (objectives) Knowledge of the following objective will be essential: structure of different microorganisms, microbial pathogenicity, interactions between micro-organism and host, causes and mechanisms of onset of the main microbial aetiology diseases. In addition, knowledge of bacterial, viral, mycotic or protozoal infections of gynaecological and obstetric interest will be indispensable in order to identify potential clinical problems during professional activity. Moreover, the course introduces to the understanding of the mechanisms and phenomena that underlie human pathologies, in particular the changes in the state of health, the main exogenous and endogenous causes of disease, the fundamental mechanisms of disease and the biological mechanisms of defence, reaction to damage, regeneration and repair, as well as knowledge of the main aspects of the pathophysiology of organs and systems with particular reference to particular biological needs during pregnancy. The course’s aim is to allow the students 1) to learn on aspects of cell pathology and of the alterations of the integrated functions of tissues, organs, and systems, which may turn useful in the technical setting, and 2) to provide the knowledge of the main biomarkers for the evaluation of physiology and pathological conditions of the human body.
- General pathology (objectives) The course introduces to the understanding of the mechanisms and phenomena that underlie human pathologies, in particular the changes in the state of health, the main exogenous and endogenous causes of disease, the fundamental mechanisms of disease and the biological mechanisms of defence, reaction to damage, regeneration and repair, as well as knowledge of the main aspects of the pathophysiology of organs and systems with particular reference to particular biological needs during pregnancy.	3	MED/04	42	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Clinical pathology (objectives) The course’s aim is to allow the students 1) to learn on aspects of cell pathology and of the alterations of the integrated functions of tissues, organs, and systems, which may turn useful in the technical setting, and 2) to provide the knowledge of the main biomarkers for the evaluation of physiology and pathological conditions of the human body.	1	MED/05	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Microbiology and clinical microbiology (objectives) Knowledge of the following objective will be essential: structure of different microorganisms, microbial pathogenicity, interactions between micro-organism and host, causes and mechanisms of onset of the main microbial aetiology diseases. In addition, knowledge of bacterial, viral, mycotic or protozoal infections of gynaecological and obstetric interest will be indispensable in order to identify potential clinical problems during professional activity.	2	MED/07	28	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
90353 - Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences 2 (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the antenatal care for low-risk pregnancy, health promotion in pregnancy and post-partum, and the recommendations for cervical screening. Moreover, students will be able to describe some ‘difficult’ topics as voluntary termination of pregnancy and anonymous birth. Moreover, the student will be able to: • recognize signs, symptoms and evolution of physiological pregnancy, and so will be capable to ensure proper midwifery care during each trimester, following a care pathway based on the most recent medical evidence, in several caring settings; • recognize the first symptoms and signs of pathology that can happen during pregnancy and to ensure the first-line midwifery care, to solve or contain the pathological process; • discriminate between physiology and first signs of pathology in the field of care for the newborn.
- Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the antenatal care for low-risk pregnancy, health promotion in pregnancy and post-partum, and the recommendations for cervical screening. Moreover, students will be able to describe some ‘difficult’ topics as voluntary termination of pregnancy and anonymous birth. Moreover, the student will be able to: • recognize signs, symptoms and evolution of physiological pregnancy, and so will be capable to ensure proper midwifery care during each trimester, following a care pathway based on the most recent medical evidence, in several caring settings; • recognize the first symptoms and signs of pathology that can happen during pregnancy and to ensure the first-line midwifery care, to solve or contain the pathological process; • discriminate between physiology and first signs of pathology in the field of care for the newborn.	5	MED/47	70	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Nursing sciences (objectives) The primary objective is to acquire knowledge and skills relating to the management of the urinary and fecal function, of an ECG, a simple surgical dressing and of a blood transfusion and / or blood products.	1	MED/45	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90354 - Information technology/seminar activities	2		-	30	-	-	Other activities	ITA
90355 - Clinical practice	19	MED/47	-	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90356 - Professional laboratories	1		-	-	30	-	Other activities	ITA

SECOND YEAR

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
90357 - Physiopathology of human reproduction (objectives) At the end of the course the student will be able to describe the main complications related to the different phases of a woman’s life, pregnancy and birth control, character, signs and symptoms of the main pathologies of surgical interest, preparation for surgery, risk factors in surgery and post-operative complications. Further objective of the course is the identification of the main pathologies of interest to internal medicine, as well as a knowledge of the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches and, lastly, patient management. Later, the course shall also present some more detailed analyses of women of fertile age. When relevant specific arguments regarding the presentation and consequences of the treated pathologies in for pregnant women will be examined more specifically along with their pre-disposing factors. Moreover, the course aims to provide students with the skills to understand the concept of Public Health, basic principles of epidemiology and clinical study designs and learn about food hygiene and health protection of workers in the places of life and work, especially for the prevention of biological risk. The course also aims to provide tools for health education and health literacy to involving people in decisions concerning their health and necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyse data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study. Finally, this course aims at providing the student with the fundamental knowledge of Pharmacology, including the branches of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, with specific reference to pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters modification during pregnancy. The course also aims at providing the student with the fundamental knowledge of some Special Pharmacology topics, specifically related to steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics and sighs of endocrine pharmacology and contraceptives.
- Pharmacology (objectives) The course aims at providing the student with the fundamental knowledge of Pharmacology, including the branches of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, with specific reference to pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters modification during pregnancy. The course also aims at providing the student with the fundamental knowledge of some Special Pharmacology topics, specifically related to steroidal and non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics and sighs of endocrine pharmacology and contraceptives. Such learning objectives will be achieved through lectures held through frontal classes. It will be provided recent scientific material (scientific articles, reviews) to facilitate learning and improve the capacity to face and resolve clinical pharmacology issues.	1	BIO/14	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Internal medicine (objectives) The first objective of the course is the identification of the main pathologies of interest to internal medicine, as well as a knowledge of the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches and, lastly, patient management. Later, the course shall also present some more detailed analyses of women of fertile age. When relevant specific arguments regarding the presentation and consequences of the treated pathologies in for pregnant women will be examined more specifically along with their pre-disposing factors.	1	MED/09	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- General and applied hygiene (objectives) The course aims to provide students with the skills to understand the concept of Public Health, taking into account the principles of health promotion, prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary), determinants of health (eg nutrition, environmental risk, stress, lifestyle, etc.). Students will have to acquire basic principles of epidemiology and clinical study designs and learn about food hygiene and health protection of workers in the places of life and work, especially for the prevention of biological risk. The course also aims to provide the student with tools for health education and health literacy to involving people in decisions concerning their health.	1	MED/42	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Gynecology and obstetrics (objectives) The indispensable learning objectives the knowledge of the major complications of pregnancy and labor. In addition, gynaecology topics from puberty to climacteric will be covered	2	MED/40	28	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Medical statistics (objectives) The course aims to provide the student with the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.	1	MED/01	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- General surgery (objectives) At the end of the course the student must be able to know character, signs and symptoms of the following clinical panels, preparation for surgery, risk factors in surgery and post-operative complications, shocks, burns and ulcers, traumatic injuries, bruises , wounds, causes of delayed or imperfect healing, soft and generalized tissue infections, tuberculosis, carbuncle, amoebiasis, gangrene, acute abdomen peritonitis and intestinal occlusions, surgical oncology. Varices, thrombophlebitis and phlebothrombosis, embolisms and aneurysms, acute and chronic arteriopathies, arteriovenous fistulas, benign proctological pathologies (prolapse, fistulas and hemorrhoids). Particularly referring to pregnant women	1	MED/18	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90358 - Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences 3 (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe midwifery care for the low-risk birth, post-partum and puerperium and apply the gained knowledge in clinical practice. Moreover, they will acquire adequate knowledge on the organization and on the appropriate procedures for the safe care in the obstetric-gynecological operating room.
- Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe midwifery care for the low-risk birth, post-partum and puerperium and apply the gained knowledge in clinical practice. Moreover, they will acquire adequate knowledge on the organization and on the appropriate procedures for the safe care in the obstetric-gynecological operating room.	6	MED/47	84	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
90359 - Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences 4 (objectives) The module aims to promote the knowledge on the human development in the first 1000 days, with a focus on the human microbiome and the epigenetic and neurobehavioural aspects. The areas of learning will include the nurturing fatherhood and its role in early cognitive development; the prevention of male violence and abuse against women and children; the support in the first 1000 days to dyads and migrant families; the support in situations of humanitarian emergency and natural disasters. The development of communication and technical-scientific skills will continue, with a focus to the management of complex cases during breastfeeding with a culturally sensitive approach. At the end of this course, students will be able to manage infant feeding, with attention to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding to help parents in decision-making processes.
- Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences (objectives) The module aims to promote the knowledge on the human development in the first 1000 days, with a focus on the human microbiome and the epigenetic and neurobehavioural aspects. The areas of learning will include the nurturing fatherhood and its role in early cognitive development; the prevention of male violence and abuse against women and children; the support in the first 1000 days to dyads and migrant families; the support in situations of humanitarian emergency and natural disasters. The development of communication and technical-scientific skills will continue, with a focus to the management of complex cases during breastfeeding with a culturally sensitive approach. At the end of this course, students will be able to manage infant feeding, with attention to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding to help parents in decision-making processes.	7	MED/47	98	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90360 - Internal medicine, surgery, prenatal medicine, childbirth care (objectives) At the end of the course the student will be able to describe the main complications related to the different phases of a woman’s life, pregnancy, and birth. Further objective of the course is the identification of the main pathologies of interest to oncologic medicine, as well as a knowledge of the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches and, lastly, patient management. Other objectives of the course are to provide the student with the knowledge of the main mechanisms of physiology and pathology of human reproduction. The student will learn the physiological reproductive process, understanding the basic biological concepts of human reproduction and alterations of the reproductive mechanisms that can cause infertility in the couple. He will know the main benign gynaecological pathologies and endocrinological disorders of the ovarian cycle that can cause infertility. Finally, this course aims at providing the student with the sufficient knowledge of the clinical and diagnostic problems inherent in the affections of surgical relevance in the pediatric field.
- Specialty medicine (objectives) The aim of the module is to provide the student with the knowledge of the chosen profession, skills in the field of prevention , diagnosis and cancer patient management	1	MED/06	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- General surgery (objectives) At the end of the course the student must have acquired knowledge of congenital malformations, in particular Hirschsprung's disease, wall malformations, digestive tract, and urinary tract malformations. The training objectives that must be achieved concern the ability to develop asufficient knowledge of the clinical and diagnostic problems inherent in the affections of surgical relevance in the pediatric field.	1	MED/18	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Endocrinology (objectives) The student will study the physiology of the endocrine system and metabolism. They will be analysed the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms of the main diseases of the endocrine system, with particular reference to pregnancy and puerperium and, in general, maternal-infant health. In particular, the main knowledge acquired will be regarding: - the role of endocrine system in the development of the organism and, in particular, on the reproductive system - physiological and physiopathological bases, clinical aspects and gender differences of the main diseases of the endocrine system - the physiology of the endocrine system and the study of the main diseases of the endocrine system and of the metabolism during pregnancy and puerperium. Specific competence will be acquired in the specialist management of women suffering from endocrine-metabolic pathologies in pregnancy e puerperium.	1	MED/13	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Gynecology and obstetrics (objectives) At the end of the course the student will be able to describe the main complications related to the different phases of a woman’s life, pregnancy, and birth.objectives of the course are to provide the student with the knowledge of the main mechanisms of physiology and pathology of human reproduction. The student will learn the physiological reproductive process, understanding the basic biological concepts of human reproduction and alterations of the reproductive mechanisms that can cause infertility in the couple	3	MED/40	42	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90361 - Maternal childcare obstetrics (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the main affections of neonatal age, and childhood, explaining their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Moreover, the students will be able to describe the main infections during pregnancy, with particular reference: to the prevention of the same, to the interpretation of the laboratory results and to the possible diagnostic-therapeutic pathways and the main concepts on the inheritance of genetic diseases and basic elements of prenatal and postnatal diagnosis. By the end of this course learners will be able to describe the scope of perioperative midwifery practice and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the main perineal disorders in childbearing age and menopause. Finally, students will achieve ability to use cognitive and intervention tools aimed at prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation and psychological support activities and they will acquire advanced level skills to establish relevant characteristics of people, families, and groups.
- General and specialised pediatrics (objectives) Basics of neonatology with particular reference to pre-natal, neonatal and post-natal physiology. Basic knowledge of paediatrics.	2	MED/38	28	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences (objectives) By the end of this course learners will be able to describe the scope of perioperative midwifery practice and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the main perineal disorders in childbearing age and menopause.	2	MED/47	28	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Medical genetics (objectives) The aim of the course of Medical Genetics is to provide to students the knowledge on the main notions on inheritance of monogenic, chromosomal and multifactorial diseases. At the end of the course the student will be able to distinguish the main classes of genetic diseases and to recognize the modes of transmission of hereditary diseases.	1	MED/03	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Clinical psychology (objectives) The degree program trains graduates able to work in public and private institutions, companies and organizations, usually in multidisciplinary teams in science and psychological techniques areas. The educational objectives include the acquisition of systematic and up-to-date knowledge in different sectors of the psychological disciplines, as well as the biological (molecular, metabolic, physiological) and clinical (neurological, psychiatric, neurobiological) ones, that are the basis of knowledge on psychic processes, and of the anthropological, epistemological and ethical disciplines fundamental for the understanding of the cultural and deontological dimension of interventions for the promotion, maintenance and recovery of health and well-being conditions within public and private institutions for individuals at all stages life span. The training curriculum allows the acquisition of operational and applicative skills, including psychodiagnostic and psychological counseling for people suffering from physical and mental, cognitive and emotional disorders, but also of updated tools for communication and information management, experience and professional skills in the field of direct services to individuals, groups, organizations and communities in the specific area of competence and for the exchange of general information. Graduates will be able to settle within health facilities and psychological, medical and psychiatric services, third sector private agencies and public bodies, in the role of psychologist. Local authorities of Italy and many other Countries are carrying out initiatives which accentuate the importance of health promotion by favoring integrated interventions and demonstrate how the training of clinical psychologist is a recognized requirement in the current cultural, scientific, social and institutional context.	2	M-PSI/08	28	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Gynecology and obstetrics (objectives) At the end of the course, the students will have acquired knowledge on the main infections during pregnancy, with particular reference: to the prevention of the same, to the interpretation of the laboratory results and to the possible diagnostic-therapeutic pathways	2	MED/40	28	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90362 - Elective courses	3		42	-	-	-	Elective activities	ITA
90363 - Clinical practice	18	MED/47	-	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90364 - Professional laboratories (objectives) The fundamental educational objective of the teaching is the knowledge of the main complications related to the different phases of a woman’s life, pregnancy and birth control.	1		-	-	30	-	Other activities	ITA
90365 - Information technology/seminar activities	2		-	30	-	-	Other activities	ITA
90366 - Scientific english (objectives) The aim of the module is to provide students with a practical grammatical, lexical and phonetic analysis of realistic, colloquial and up-to-date dialogues in clinical settings. The module also seeks to establish an awareness in students of the essential role English phonetics plays in medical science.	1		14	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA

THIRD YEAR

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
90367 - Anaesthesia and intensive care - principles of pharmacology applied to obstetrics (objectives) The goal of the Integrated Course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on: main surgical diseases and their treatment, management about pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients, pharmacological, general and peripheral anesthesia concepts necessary in case of surgical and obstetric emergencies. Moreover, the Integrated Course aims to provide students with knowledge of main infectious diseases with specific regard to the basic principles of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and therapy, as well as primary and secondary prevention tools.
- Pharmacology (objectives) The goal of the Integrated Course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on: main surgical diseases and their treatment, management about pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients, pharmacological, general and peripheral anesthesia concepts necessary in case of surgical and obstetric emergencies. Moreover, the Integrated Course aims to provide students with knowledge of main infectious diseases with specific regard to the basic principles of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and therapy, as well as primary and secondary prevention tools.	1	BIO/14	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Infectious diseases (objectives) The goal of the Integrated Course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on: main surgical diseases and their treatment, management about pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients, pharmacological, general and peripheral anesthesia concepts necessary in case of surgical and obstetric emergencies. Moreover, the Integrated Course aims to provide students with knowledge of main infectious diseases with specific regard to the basic principles of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and therapy, as well as primary and secondary prevention tools.	1	MED/17	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Gynecology and obstetrics (objectives) The goal of the Integrated Course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on: main surgical diseases and their treatment, management about pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients, pharmacological, general and peripheral anesthesia concepts necessary in case of surgical and obstetric emergencies. Moreover, the Integrated Course aims to provide students with knowledge of main infectious diseases with specific regard to the basic principles of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and therapy, as well as primary and secondary prevention tools.	1	MED/40	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Anesthesiology (objectives) The goal of the Integrated Course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on: main surgical diseases and their treatment, management about pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients, pharmacological, general and peripheral anesthesia concepts necessary in case of surgical and obstetric emergencies. Moreover, the Integrated Course aims to provide students with knowledge of main infectious diseases with specific regard to the basic principles of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and therapy, as well as primary and secondary prevention tools.	1	MED/41	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- General surgery (objectives) The goal of the Integrated Course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on: main surgical diseases and their treatment, management about pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients, pharmacological, general and peripheral anesthesia concepts necessary in case of surgical and obstetric emergencies. Moreover, the Integrated Course aims to provide students with knowledge of main infectious diseases with specific regard to the basic principles of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and therapy, as well as primary and secondary prevention tools.	1	MED/18	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90368 - Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences 5 (objectives) Throughout the course, topics related to research methodology in the midwifery field will be addressed. The course aims to foster knowledge and basic skills in conceiving, designing, and conducting research activities applied to professional practice. Learning will take place through formulating research questions and consulting biomedical databases; reading scientific articles; conducting cross-sectional studies involving the development of research protocols and questionnaires; introduction to data analysis using statistical software; simulation of qualitative studies; composing scientific outputs (abstracts, reports, posters, etc.).	6	MED/47	84	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90369 - Scientific english (objectives) Aim of the course is to provide the students the requested english communication skills to carry on their professional daily routines, updating and improving their language practice.	2		28	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA
90370 - Obstetrical-gynecological pathology, endocrinology and sexology (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the major complications of pregnancy, labour, and delivery, explaining their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. They will be able to identify the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorders based on their clinical features, knowing the main laboratory and imaging tests required for the diagnostic procedure. Moreover, they will acquire the basics of Human Nutrition, obtaining a functional understanding of Nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and lactation and awareness of the nutritional aspects of maternal and child health on a Global Health level.
- Gynecology and obstetrics (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the major complications of pregnancy, labour, and delivery, explaining their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. They will be able to identify the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorders based on their clinical features, knowing the main laboratory and imaging tests required for the diagnostic procedure. Moreover, they will acquire the basics of Human Nutrition, obtaining a functional understanding of Nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and lactation and awareness of the nutritional aspects of maternal and child health on a Global Health level.	3	MED/40	42	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Endocrinology (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the major complications of pregnancy, labour, and delivery, explaining their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. They will be able to identify the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorders based on their clinical features, knowing the main laboratory and imaging tests required for the diagnostic procedure. Moreover, they will acquire the basics of Human Nutrition, obtaining a functional understanding of Nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and lactation and awareness of the nutritional aspects of maternal and child health on a Global Health level.	1	MED/13	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- Applied dietetics (objectives) At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the major complications of pregnancy, labour, and delivery, explaining their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. They will be able to identify the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorders based on their clinical features, knowing the main laboratory and imaging tests required for the diagnostic procedure. Moreover, they will acquire the basics of Human Nutrition, obtaining a functional understanding of Nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and lactation and awareness of the nutritional aspects of maternal and child health on a Global Health level.	1	MED/49	14	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
90371 - Economics and social and international politics (objectives) The main learning objective is the knowledge of the principal characteristics and determinants of the markets functioning. Particular focus will be devoted to the study of the healthcare sector. Students are expected to learn how an economic policy is designed and implemented with particular regard to the understanding of the relationships between health and economic growth. Market failures will be considered as the main rationale to understand the role of governmental authorities in order to reduce social costs deriving from externalities, moral hazard, adverse selection and, in general, asymmetric information. Finally, students will learn the use of economic analysis and cost -benefit approach to evaluate public policies with particular focus to healthcare and the evaluation of new health professional roles. Basic business tools, useful for understanding the managerial dynamics of both public and private structures, will be provide to the students. Moreover, the students must acquire knowledges of epidemiology and prophylaxis of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
- Economic politics (objectives) The main learning objective is the knowledge of the principal characteristics and determinants of the markets functioning. Particular focus will be devoted to the study of the healthcare sector. Students are expected to learn how an economic policy is designed and implemented with particular regard to the understanding of the relationships between health and economic growth. Market failures will be considered as the main rationale to understand the role of governmental authorities in order to reduce social costs deriving from externalities, moral hazard, adverse selection and, in general, asymmetric information. Finally, students will learn the use of economic analysis and cost -benefit approach to evaluate public policies with particular focus to healthcare and the evaluation of new health professional roles. Basic business tools, useful for understanding the managerial dynamics of both public and private structures, will be provide to the students. Moreover, the students must acquire knowledges of epidemiology and prophylaxis of infectious and non-infectious diseases.	4	SECS-P/02	56	-	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- General and applied hygiene (objectives) The main learning objective is the knowledge of the principal characteristics and determinants of the markets functioning. Particular focus will be devoted to the study of the healthcare sector. Students are expected to learn how an economic policy is designed and implemented with particular regard to the understanding of the relationships between health and economic growth. Market failures will be considered as the main rationale to understand the role of governmental authorities in order to reduce social costs deriving from externalities, moral hazard, adverse selection and, in general, asymmetric information. Finally, students will learn the use of economic analysis and cost -benefit approach to evaluate public policies with particular focus to healthcare and the evaluation of new health professional roles. Basic business tools, useful for understanding the managerial dynamics of both public and private structures, will be provide to the students. Moreover, the students must acquire knowledges of epidemiology and prophylaxis of infectious and non-infectious diseases.	1	MED/42	14	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- Business administration (objectives) The main learning objective is the knowledge of the principal characteristics and determinants of the markets functioning. Particular focus will be devoted to the study of the healthcare sector. Students are expected to learn how an economic policy is designed and implemented with particular regard to the understanding of the relationships between health and economic growth. Market failures will be considered as the main rationale to understand the role of governmental authorities in order to reduce social costs deriving from externalities, moral hazard, adverse selection and, in general, asymmetric information. Finally, students will learn the use of economic analysis and cost -benefit approach to evaluate public policies with particular focus to healthcare and the evaluation of new health professional roles. Basic business tools, useful for understanding the managerial dynamics of both public and private structures, will be provide to the students. Moreover, the students must acquire knowledges of epidemiology and prophylaxis of infectious and non-infectious diseases.	2	SECS-P/07	28	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90372 - Information technology/seminar activities	2		-	30	-	-	Other activities	ITA
90373 - Clinical practice	23	MED/47	-	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
90374 - Professional laboratories	1		-	-	30	-	Other activities	ITA
90375 - Elective exams	3		42	-	-	-	Elective activities	ITA
90376 - Final exam	6		-	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA

TOTAL

180