39172 - Professional Laboratory (RN)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student possesses the ability to apply knowledge and understanding in the orthopedic-traumatological, rheumatological and neurological fields in the different phases of life. Can practice clinical reasoning aimed at solving problems, continuously seeking self-learning opportunities.

Course contents

The laboratory consists of 3 modules, of 20 hours each.

Module 1: orthopedic-traumatology laboratory - teacher Valeria Candoli

Module 2: neurological laboratory - teacher Silvia Lupinacci

Module 3: pediatric laboratory - teacher Martina Santoni

The program of each module is the following:

- Collect physiological and pathological anamnestic data of physiotherapeutic interest related to structures, functions, activities and participation

- Perform physical physiotherapy examination: observation, palpation, evaluation of passive and active mobility, specific tests and investigation of signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardio-circulatory and visceral structures.

When running, use validated tools, if any - Carry out clinical reasoning. - Identify therapeutic objectives and strategies in relation to the physical and psycho-social needs of the person under consideration. - Define and plan the physiotherapy intervention - Carry out the intervention - Verify, even on the way, the achievement of the objectives. Illustration of clinical cases (practical demonstration of the evaluation, identification of the person's needs, therapeutic objectives and physiotherapy treatment) through videos or classroom presentation of a person with orthopedic - traumatological or neurological pathology.

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons that include a frontal and an experiential part with comparison between teacher and learners during the evaluation and treatment of real or simulated clinical cases, or people suffering from pathologies of physiotherapeutic interest.

N.B.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.

Assessment methods

Practice Test.

test aim is to evaluate the achievement of the main teaching objectives:

- Ability to effectively and completely collect anamnestic data of physiotherapeutic interest;

- Ability to appreciate and collect the clinical signs and symptoms present.

- Ability to identify therapeutic goals

- Ability to carry out a treatment session

Account will be taken of the level of learner participation throughout the workshop.

Teaching tools

-physiotherapy setting in the teaching room / rehabilitation gym

-slides provided by the teacher

Office hours

See the website of Valeria Candoli

See the website of Silvia Lupinacci

See the website of Martina Santoni