76053 - Podiatric Practice

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student knows the methods and obligations necessary for the management of an orthopaedic company, professional ethics and the risks associated with the poor exercise of the profession; he also knows his professional role carried out within public or private structures as an employee or freelancer.

Course contents

• Preparatory: alignment of basic knowledge.
• Figure of the Orthopaedic Technician. Deontology and professional ethics: the code of ethics of the orthopaedic technician.
  
• Notes on health and safety in the workplace: Legislative Decree 81/2008 and subsequent amendments.
• Notes on ergonomics.
• Case studies and exercises.

 

MODULE 2

• Elements in the field of economics.
• Elements of marketing and competitive context.
  
• Business management: opening procedures and obligations fo the performance of professional activity.
  
• Case studies and exercises.

 

MODULE 3

• Risk Management.
• Analysis of occupational risks.
• Elements of professional time management.
• Notes on effective communication.
• Taking charge: relationship with the patient and with other professionals.
• Essential Levels of Assistance and Tariff Nomenclature.
• Case studies and exercises.
  

Readings/Bibliography

Slides and handouts provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations and videos. Interactive methods and exercises encourage active student participation.

Assessment methods

Registration for the exam is mandatory through Alma Esami, and requires a single exam for the Integrated Course in Professional Organization.


The final exam consists of an oral exam in which the student will primarily discuss a topic from the program. The interview will also include questions designed to assess the student's in-depth knowledge of the proposed topic and other topics in the program, their critical ability to connect different areas of knowledge, and their ability to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in class.


The exam will be considered passed if the student demonstrates sufficient knowledge of each topic.


Achievement of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in class, combined with their critical use, the ability to make connections, and demonstration of expressive mastery and specific language will be evaluated with excellent marks. The criterion for integrating the grade into the overall final evaluation of the Integrated Course is the mathematical average weighted according to the credits.


Final grade:


Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical ability that emerges only with the instructor's assistance, generally correct language → 18-21; Preparation on a good number of topics covered in the course and independent analysis only on purely executive issues,


correct language → 22-25; Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis choices, mastery of specific terminology → 26-29; Essentially comprehensive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis and connection choices, full mastery of specific terminology, and ability to argue and self-reflect → 30-30L.


Students with learning disabilities and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as soon as possible to discuss appropriate compensatory measures. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the instructor, who will evaluate the appropriateness of the measures, taking into account the learning objectives.

Teaching tools

PowerPoint presentations and educational videos will be shown during the lectures.


Learning materials deemed useful for preparation and supplementary purposes will be made available online on the University platforms or are available from the instructor.

Office hours

See the website of Paolo Martini

See the website of Marco Finelli