GENERAL AND SPECIALIST PEDIATRICS
cod. 06882

Academic year 2007/08
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Pediatria generale e specialistica (MED/38)
Field
"scienze ortottiche e dell'assistenza oftalmologica"
Type of training activity
Characterising
25 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
hub:
course unit
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Learning objectives

To give basic pediatric informations necessary to health professionals who will frequently operate in a pediatric setting, with particular attention to preventive and social pediatrics  

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of human anatomy anf physiology.

Course unit content

<br />The healthy newborn<br />Main neonatal diseases<br />Neonatal screenings<br />Normal and abnormal growth<br />Immunzations schedule<br />Gene and chromosome syndromes with ocular involvement<br />Upper and lower respiratory tract infections<br />Rheumatic and main congenital heart diseases<br />Atopic diseases<br />Acute poisoning in infancy<br />Health issues in adolescence

Full programme

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Bibliography

<br />Textbook: Vanelli M Argomenti di pediatria TIERRE Editions<br />Teaching aids (papers, slides) given by the teacher concerning the single lesson.

Teaching methods

<br />The oral lesson, due to the small numbers of students admitted to the course, is .<br />frequently interactive.<br />The oral examination is comprehensive of in itinere evaluations.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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