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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Health professions degree in
Midwifery
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

OBSTETRIC-GYNECOLOGICAL NURSING SCIENCES
cod. 15748

Academic year 2018/19
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Lodovica CUGINI
Academic discipline
Scienze infermieristiche ostetrico-ginecologiche (MED/47)
Field
Scienze ostetriche
Type of training activity
Characterising
20 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: -
course unit
in ITALIAN
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Integrated course unit module: OBSTETRICS AND GENERAL HYGIENE

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Learning objectives

The goal of the course is to provide the student with specific knowledge about nursing and midwifery care procedures of basic science

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiological functions

Course unit content

The course consists of two parts. The first part about obstetric–nursing theory and the second part about practical application whit laboratory exercises

Full programme

Infections control: prevention during healthcare procedures. Concept of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. Hands washing: types and procedures. Personal Protective Devices and Individual security (DPI). Disposal of medical waste. Scientific, methodological and social principles of diagnostic procedures for the adult through the collection of a bloody sample. Cardiovascular system and methods of assessment: The heart rate, Arterial blood Pressure, ECG. Respiratory system and methods of assessment: respiratory rate, characteristics of breathing, main symptoms of impaired respiratory function, interventions to promote respiratory function. Blood-gas analysis. Measuring the saturation through Pulse Oximetry. Oxygen Therapy. Urinary tract and Reproductive system: human regulatory mechanisms, the characteristics of the urine, sterile urine collection and not - sterile, the bladder catheterization in gynecological patients. Collection of biological samples: culture swabs and urine culture. Skin cleaning, skin heals, treatment of surgical wounds. Principal Infections related to ICPA care procedures. System for thermoregulation control and thermoregulation mode: body temperature, the main thermal alterations. Products and technology: medical devices for intravenous administration and injection therapy.

Bibliography

Albinelli P., The nurse between theory and practice, a manual for the clinical laboratory teaching, Athena, Modena 2008.
Costantini W.,
Calistri D., Ostetrica. Le basi scientifico-culturali. Vol. 1-2-3. Ed. Piccin, 2013.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons, interactive lessons and practical exercises. Slides and audiovisual material

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s knowledge, topics’ comprehension and her/his skills 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.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.medicina@unipr.it
T. +39 0521 033700

Quality assurance office

Education manager:
Sandra Cavalca
T. +39 0521 034908
E.  didattica.dimec@unipr.it
E.  sandra.cavalca@unipr.it 

President of the degree course

Prof. Tullio GHI
E. tullio.ghi@unipr.it 

Faculty advisor

Dott.ssa Serena Neri
E. serena.neri@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate  

Dott.ssa Serena Neri
E. serena.neri@unipr.it

Director of Professionalising Teaching Activities (DADP)

Dott.ssa Serena Neri
E. serena.neri@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Prof.ssa Thelma Pertinhez
E. thelma.pertinhez@unipr
 

Quality assurance manager

Prof.ssa Paola Affanni
E. paola.affanni@unipr.it

Tutor

Dott.ssa Francesca Frati
E. francesca.frati@unipr.it 

Dott.ssa Martina Dardari
E. martina.dardari@unipr.it