Learning objectives
By attending this course, the student will come to know the main risk factors in employment that may cause damage to health. We will define the concepts of risk and risk factors for health. The student will learn the main categories of hazards present in health facilities. He/she will apply his knowledge to the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases or work-related. He/she should know the types of personal protective equipment and their degree of protection against the risk agents. He/she will learn the impact of work on health professionals and the meaning and limits of health surveillance.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Occupational medicine aims to provide the theoretical basis for knowledge and understanding of the following issues, which fell into the reality of care facilities:
1) Legislation concerning the protection of the safety and health of workers; health protection for health professionals; the active participation of workers in prevention.
2) Risk factors and work activities: the concept of hazard and risk; classification of risk factors in the healthcare environment.
3) Injuries and diseases; disease and work-related illness at work.
4) exposure to biological agents.
5) The health surveillance; the periodic and preventive health surveillance; the judgment of suitability and impact on the organization.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Slides of the lessons will be provided by the teacher.
A. Mutti, M. Corradi "Lezioni di Medicina del Lavoro", Nuova Editrice Berti
Teaching methods
Lectures with the use of audiovisual and discussion with students.
Assessment methods and criteria
The application of knowledge and skills learning module will be assessed on the whole teaching through interactive interview with the student.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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