Learning objectives
The course aims to develop the understanding of the contents treated in order to allow the use of knowledge in the future profession
Full programme
Elements of anatomy and physiology of the viscera
abdominal; anamnesis, objective examination,
notes of instrumental diagnostics;
abdominal pain and acute abdomen,
Large clinical pictures (peritonitis, occlusion
intestinal, shock, jaundice); the wounds; infections;
More frequent pathologies during pregnancy
(gallbladder stones, abdominal hernias,
hiatal hernia, varicose veins of the lower limb, hemorrhoids e
anal pathology); other abdominal diseases
(acute appendicitis, acute diverticulitis),
mammary and thyroid-parathyroid pathology
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons,interactive lessons and Group work.Slides and audiovisual material.
Assessment methods and criteria
The student’s knowledge, topics’ comprehension and her/his skill to apply them on the occupational contexts will be evaluated by questions on the topics related to the course content. Failed answer to one or more questions or proved insufficiency of the basic knowledge on the subject will preclude the successful completion of the exam. In case of completion of the exam, an evaluation that contributes to the final grade of the course will be defined and it will be based on the achievement of the objectives