03110 - Health Organisation (BO)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student possesses the knowledge relating to the organizational context in which the physiotherapist operates. Knowledge of the most significant aspects of the main laws and regulations that regulate the Italian health system and the figure of the physiotherapist. He also knows the main concepts of the sociology of work according to the different theoretical approaches: the division of labor, occupation, profession and competence. Knowledge of the impact of organizational change on the skills of the health worker and the historical evolution of the health professions.

Course contents

• Bio-pico-social model

• The determinants of health, health and assistance policies

• Health reforms and the evolution of health legislation in Italy

• The health system in Italy from birth to its development
• The National Health Plan and the Regional Health Plan
• The regulatory evolution of non-medical health professionals The professional profile of the physiotherapist and the code of ethics
• Definition of profession and competence
• The ministerial guidelines on rehabilitation and the policy plan
• The university reform and the training course of the physiotherapist Criminal, civil, administrative / disciplinary liability (also with reference to the various employment contracts)
• Health records Order / Professional register Regulations for opening a professional office / clinic
• The dimensions of quality and the choice of indicators in physiotherapy

The profession of the physiotherapist in foreign countries ECM

• Management planning and control

Readings/Bibliography

G. Cantisani, L. Galasso, L. Lamberti – “Professione fisioterapista”, UTET –

- Sandro Spinsanti - “Management per la nuova sanità”, EdiSES –

- Guglielmo Guerriero - “Gesti di cura”, Edizioni Medico Scientifiche

- Legge 833/1978

- Decreto Legislativo 502/1992 e successive modifiche

- Decreto Legislativo 229/1999

- DM 14 settembre 1994 n. 741

- Legge 26 febbraio 1999 n. 42

- Legge 2000 n. 251

- Legge 1 febbraio 2006 n. 43

- Codice deontologico

- DM 10 febbraio 1974

- Legge 19 novembre 1990 n. 341

- DM 24 luglio 1996

- Decreto 3 novembre 1999 n. 509

- Decreto Interministeriale 2 aprile 2001

- Legge 3 del 2018

Teaching methods

Front lessons and lecture.

Assessment methods

Learning assessment is based on the achievement of the learning objectives covered in class.

The assessment, therefore, consists of a written exam.

This written exam lasts 60 minutes and consists of five mandatory open-ended questions and one optional one.

Grading is expressed in thirtieths: each mandatory question answered correctly and completely earns a maximum of 6 points. An additional point is awarded for answering the optional question correctly and completely, which, if all questions are answered correctly, earns a maximum of 6 points.

The use of cell phones or supporting materials such as handouts or notes is prohibited during the written exam.

To take the exam, students must register on the appropriate lists published on Alma Esami.

Teaching tools

PC with internet connection and video- projector.

In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students to carry out modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participation in the third module of specific training on safety and health in the places of study / internship.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Antonella Orlandi Magli