Nursing

Activity type

Prevenzione servizi sanitari e radioprotezione

SSD

MED/44

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

12 classroom hours

Lecturers

LAURA MARCELLINI

Activity type

Scienze propedeutiche

SSD

MED/42

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

24 classroom hours

Lecturers

Raffaele Saporito

Activity type

Scienze infermieristiche

SSD

MED/45

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

12 classroom hours

Lecturers

Ferdinando Ruberti

Activity type

Scienze biomediche

SSD

MED/07

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

12 classroom hours

Lecturers

DANIELA SCRIBANO

Activity type

Scienze propedeutiche

SSD

MED/42

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

12 classroom hours

Lecturers

GIOVANNI BATTISTA ORSI

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Learning Objectives:
The student must acquire a solid knowledge and understanding of the structure, metabolism, replication, and techniques for controlling bacterial growth, as well as the pathogenic mechanisms of major medically relevant bacteria and viruses. Particular attention will be devoted to understanding the interactions between microorganisms and the host, and to nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course module, the student will have acquired fundamental knowledge concerning microorganisms and their main morphological, replicative, and metabolic characteristics, their pathogenic properties, and possible interactions with the host; preventive and therapeutic approaches to infectious diseases; and in-depth understanding of hospital-acquired infections. This knowledge will enable the student to successfully approach subsequent courses in Hygiene and Infectious Diseases. The knowledge acquired in this module will also allow the student to understand the stages of the infectious process and the modes of microorganism transmission. They will be able to apply the knowledge gained in clinical contexts, particularly concerning the prevention of the spread of pathogenic microorganisms, with specific reference to healthcare-associated infections and the issue of multidrug resistance.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course module, the student will be able to apply microbiological knowledge to understand infection-related risks on a global scale and, especially, within healthcare settings. This will help in adopting behaviors that do not endanger their own health or that of patients and allow them to competently provide information and advice to patients, relatives, and caregivers about diseases caused by microorganisms.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
By the end of the course module, the student will be able to critically and independently discuss professional issues in the field of clinical microbiology, with particular reference to healthcare settings.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the course module, the student will have acquired the ability to present content, knowledge, and findings related to clinical microbiology—and especially the prevention and management of healthcare-associated infections—using clear and appropriate language and terminology.
LEARNING SKILLS
By the end of the course module, the student should demonstrate that they have acquired the methodological tools necessary to undertake further studies independently and to expand their technical knowledge using digital tools. They should also be able to effectively use terminology, frameworks, and concepts, and refine their communication skills for effective and constructive interaction with patients.




Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Requirements:
No strict prerequisites. Basic knowledge on molecular and cellular biology would be very helpful.



Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Detailed program:
• Introduction to microbiology discipline, presentation of microbiology milestones and the most important scientists in microbiology.
• Description of bacterial cell, differences between bacterial and eukaryotic cells, classification of bacteria: morphology, aggregation and staining. Bacterial cell structures: chromosome and regulation of bacterial gene expression (lac operon), plasmids, cytoplasm, plasma membrane, cell wall. Peptidoglycan composition, structure and biosynthesis. Differences between Gram+ and Gram- bacteria, LPS structure. Extracellular structure: capsule, s layer, slime and biofilm. Flagella and fimbrie.
• Bacterial replication. Mechanism of genetic variation: mutations and horizontal gene transfer.
• Bacterial endospores.
• Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
• Pathogenesis of bacterial infection. Nosocomial infections and prevention.
• Infectious diseases spread control: clinical and practice guidelines (good practice in hospital).
• Bacterial virulence: adherence, invasion. Bacterial virulence factors: exsoenzymes and hemolysins. Immune evasion. Bacterial toxins: cytotoxins, enterotoxins, neurotoxins, superantigens.
• Viruses: viral structure and classification, viral replication and focus on principal human pathogenic viruses and nosocomial viral infection.


Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Suggested textbooks and educational material that will be provided during the course:
1 Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology, Twenty-Seventh Edition. Suggested chapters: Section I, chapters: 1-5,7; Section III, chapters: 9-15, 28; Section IV, chapters: 29, 30.
2 Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences, Janet Duben-Engelkirk, Paul Engelkirk, Robert Fader, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 9th edition

Slides and handouts on specific topics.


Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
N/D
Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Face-to-face lessons including an interaction with students to verify the students' level of knowledge about the different topics and another phase in which the topics are explained and described. A short question and answer section is done at the end of each lesson.


Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Mandatory


Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
Knowledge Acquisition and Content Mastery: This criterion evaluates how well students have grasped the material, with levels ranging from incomplete or fragmented knowledge (low scores) to full and in-depth understanding of the content (high scores).
Argumentation and Critical Thinking: This measures the ability to structure personal, logical arguments and make meaningful connections between different concepts.
Use of Language and Lexical Mastery: Students are evaluated on their fluency, precision, and appropriateness of vocabulary, especially when using technical or specialized terminology.
Presentation Skills: This refers to how clearly and effectively students present their knowledges and ideas, including the structure and fluidity of their speech. This includes coherence, logic, and the ability to engage with the audience.
Evaluation
• EXCELLENT (29-30/30) The student demonstrates a deep understanding of the material; they independently establish connections between concepts, organize them into coherent and logical frameworks, and critically evaluate them using both personal evidences and external criteria. They exhibit mastery of technical language.
• GOOD (25-28/30) The student has a strong grasp of the material, presenting it clearly and in detail. They speak with fluency, reorganize and synthesize concepts, draw logical conclusions, and demonstrate proficient use of methods and tools. They know the technical language.
• FAIR (21-24/30) The student understands the material and presents it accurately. They confidently connect and explain concepts, demonstrating adequate use of methods and tools. They know the technical language at a very basic level
• SUFFICIENT (18-21/30) The student recognizes the material and provides a basic description, though not always with precision. They grasp the essential meaning of the information, apply knowledge to familiar contexts, and produce correct, though somewhat elementary, outcomes.
• INSUFFICIENT (failed) The student has a fragmented understanding of the material, explaining concepts imprecisely and with limited independence. They can only apply their knowledge in very simple situations. They lack of technical or specialized terminology.



Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
not applicable


Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D

Module: Health and safety at the workplace
N/D
Module: General and Applied Hygiene
N/D
Module: Epidemiology
N/D
Module: General and clinical microbiology
N/D
Module: Promoting health and safety in care settings
N/D