91046 - Principles of Clinical Care

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student: knows the main chronic metabolic, oncological and neurodegenerative diseases, thus allowing to improve prevention and monitor its evolution.

Course contents

Epidemiology, physiopathology, clinical aspects, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic options for major chronic diseases:
Cardiovascular Pathologies
Metabolic Pathologies
Neurodegenerative Pathologies
Respiratory Pathologies
Chronic Infectious Pathologies
Oncological Pathologies.

Final Laboratory with advanced humanoid simulators for practical exercises on: Vital Parameters, ECG, intramuscular administrations, BLS (Basic Life Support).

Readings/Bibliography

The MERCK Manual (20th ed.) 

Teaching methods

Lectures and practical laboratory exercises.

Assessment methods

Written exam (quiz)

In order to take the examination, the student must have attended at least 80% of the laboratory exercises and 70% of the lectures. Students are reminded to check the prerequisites listed in the course structure diagram.

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.

Teaching tools

Power Point. Pics and Videos. Lab. 

Office hours

See the website of Andrea Galvani