OVERVIEW

The Clinical Dietotherapy II course consists of 8 CFU, divided into the following modules:

DIET IN METABOLIC DISEASES AND INTERNAL MEDICINE II (cod:66502 - 2CFU)
INTERNAL MEDICINE (cod:66499 - 2CFU)
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLIC DISEASES (cod:66500 - 2CFU)
GERIATRICS (cod:66501 - 1CFU)
CLINICAL LIPIDOLOGY (cod:104612 -1CFU)
This course is given in the second semester of the second year.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand medical terminology and classification, the difference between etiology and risk factors, know how patients are clinically examined. Gain deep knowledge on the dietetic therapy of endocrine and of metabolic disorders. Being able to assess, to prevent and to correct nutritional deficiency in the elderly.

PREREQUISITES

PROPAEDEUTICITY:

- In order to take the Clinical Dietotherapy II exam, it is NECESSARY to have taken the CLINICAL DIETOTHERAPY I exam (cod:66484).

- The Clinical Dietotherapy II course is preparatory to the following exams:

• ARTIFICIAL NUTRITION (cod:66520)
• PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL MEDICINE (cod:65554)
• PROFESSIONAL DEONTOLOGY, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND FOOD EDUCATION (cod:66537)
• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY APPLIED TO DIETOLOGY (cod:66489)
• INTERNSHIP II YEAR (cod:66463)
• NUTRITION IN THE CRITICAL AND SURGICAL PATIENT (cod:104613)
• FOOD AND PSYCHOLOGY (cod:66525)
• INTERNSHIP III YEAR (cod:66464)

TEACHING METHODS

Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department before class begins, in order to liase and arrange the specific teaching methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MANUELA ALBERTELLI

DAVIDE BEDOGNETTI

FEDERICO CARBONE

ALESSIO NENCIONI

LIVIA PISCIOTTA

SILVIA RAVERA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination includes both oral and written tests consisting of open questions and multiple-choice quizzes.

In order to pass the examination, the student must obtain a mark of no less than 18/30, demonstrating that he/she has acquired the various skills required by the individual subjects. 

The following items contribute to the final grade expressed in thirtieths: 

- Ability to deal with the required topics in a cross-cutting and critical manner;

- Correctness, clarity, synthesis and fluency of expression;

- Mastery of the subject;

- Use of appropriate terminology

A mark of 30/30 with distinction will be awarded where the knowledge/skills in the subject are excellent.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The verification of learning takes place only through the final examination, which aims to ascertain the effective acquisition by the student of the expected learning results. 

Exam schedule