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CODE 111248
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/05
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
SEMESTER 1° Semester
PREREQUISITES
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TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

OVERVIEW

Teaching Elements of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Analysis in Nutritionist Practice focuses on the study and interpretation of the main diagnostic laboratory tests in nutrition.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective of the teaching is to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge for the evaluation and interpretation of the results of the main diagnostic laboratory investigations useful in the practice of the nutritionist. Both General Clinical Pathology and Special Clinical Pathology concepts will be addressed with reference to some of the main tests concerning different pathophysiological situations, with their main uses and meanings.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

To provide students with knowledge of the main characteristics of clinical laboratory tests (accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, predictive value) and the significance of some important laboratory tests in the practice of nutritionists. By the end of the teaching, in fact, students will have understood the principles and acquired the ability to interpret their meaning.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of histology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and general pathology are prerequisites of the course.

TEACHING METHODS

Theoretical face-to-face lectures (16 hours of coursework) on the topics covered in the syllabus.

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sara Ferrando (sara.ferrando@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.

In case of a health emergency or weather alert, classes will be held according to University guidelines.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Hints of general clinical pathology: preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases; clinical use of laboratory data, clinical test performance, and predictivity

Normal pictures and major pathological changes with regard to:

CBC and leukocyte formula
plasma proteins
glucose and lipid profile
liver and biliary tract profile
vitamins
bone metabolism
thyroid metabolism
Gastro-panel

Gluten and lactose intolerance

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Handouts from the web classroom lectures will be provided.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANNA LISA FURFARO (President)

STEFANIA VERNAZZA

MARIAPAOLA NITTI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester of current academic year.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
20/01/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale
03/02/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale
19/02/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale
12/06/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale
02/07/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale
28/07/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale
15/09/2025 14:30 GENOVA Orale

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals
Good health and well being
Good health and well being