Occupational Medicine

The course aims to provide the basic notions of work and work/environment related diseases, of the organization of prevention and health promotion and legislation on health and safety at work.
At the end of the course the student must be able to integrate the knowledge of work and work/environment related diseases in relation to clinical medical practice and public health.

Knowing work and work/environment related diseases as well as the organization of prevention and health promotion and legislation on health and safety at work.
Applying knowledge in clinical practice, in particular how to conduct a work history and recognizing the deontological and regulatory obligations regarding the protection of health at work (occupational disease and a condition that can determine a problem of fitness to work).
Knowing how to communicate knowledge related to work and work/environment related diseases in an effective and relevant way and to promote practices aimed at maintaining and promoting health in the workplace and the adoption of healthy lifestyles.
Demonstrate to have developed the learning ability necessary to continue in its study and professional path of updating and putting into practice the fundamental knowledge to preserve and promote the health of the individual and of the communities.