- Docente: Elena Rossi
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has the knowledge of the organizational context in which the physiotherapist works. He knows the most significant aspects of the main laws and regulations governing the health care system and the figure of the Italian physiotherapist. He knows the main concepts of the sociology of work according to the different theoretical approaches: the division of labor, employment, profession and expertise. He knows the impact of organizational change on the skills of the health care and the historical evolution of the health professions.
Course contents
- The concept of health and disease and its evolution over time (bio-psycho-social model)
- The determinants of health
- The concept of rehabilitation
- Health reforms and the evolution of health legislation in Italy
- The SSN
- The National Health Plan and the Regional Health Plan
- Financing systems for health
- Accreditation
- Dimensions of quality in health care
- The regulatory evolution of non-medical health professionals
- The professional profile of the physiotherapist
- The deontological code of the physiotherapist
- The university reform and the training course of the physiotherapist
- Continuing education in medicine
- Criminal, civil, administrative / disciplinary liability
- Analysis of the Gelli Bianco law
- Health records Order / Professional register
- Regulations for opening a professional / health clinic
- Job contracts
- Ministerial guidelines on rehabilitation
- Address plan in rehabilitation
Readings/Bibliography
- G. Cantwell, L. Galasso, L. Lamberti - "Occupation physiotherapist", UTET -
- Sandro Spinsanti - "Management for the new health", EdiSES
- William Warrior - "Gestures of care", published by Medical Scientific
- Ufficio Giuridico dell’AITR, Professione Fisioterapista 1 – Gli Aspetti normative della professione, Riabilitalia Editrice, 1999
- Basaglia N., Progettare la Riabilitazione, Il lavoro in team interprofessionale, edi-ermes, 2002
- Capra G., Foglia A., Barbero M., Manuale di Fisioterapia, edi-ermes, 2014
- law 833/1978
- Legislative Decree 502/1992 and subsequent amendments
- Legislative Decree 229/1999
- DM 14 September 1994 n. 741
- Law 26 February 1999 n. 42
- Act 2000 No. 251
- Law 1 February 2006 n. 43
- code of ethics
- DM 10 February 1974
- 19 November 1990 n. 341
- DM 24 July 1996
- Decree of 3 November 1999 n. 509
- Interministerial Decree April 2, 200
Teaching methods
The learning process will be supported by lectures, classroom discussions and group work
Given the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance at this training activity requires all students to complete modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participate in the classroom (8 hours) in the third specific training module on health and safety in study/internship settings.
Assessment methods
Learning assessment is conducted through a 20-minute oral exam, with questions related to the main topics covered during the lectures. Correct terminology and relevant connections will lead to excellent grades.
To take the exam, students must register on the appropriate lists published on Alma Esami.
The use of any support materials, such as handouts or notes, is not permitted during the exam.
To pass the Integrated Course exam and have it recorded, students must obtain a passing grade in all the Integrated Course modules. The final grade will be the average of the grades obtained in the individual modules of the Integrated Course.
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
PC
Video projector
Flipchart
Virtual Application
Office hours
See the website of Elena Rossi
SDGs



This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.