CODE 66540 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 3 DIETISTICA 9288 (L/SNT3) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/49 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the need to maintain an adequate level of professional fitness. Knowledge and Understanding: Students must possess knowledge of: laws pertaining to the profession, growth and professionalization of healthcare professions and the profession of dietitian, the concept of autonomy, responsibility, and competence, professional profile, code of ethics, ANDID (National Association for the History of the Profession) Establishment of Professional Associations Ethical Constitution of the National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions CODE OF ETHICS FOR DIETITIANS: National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions Dietitians, professional fields of Dietitians, role of Dietitians in Europe and beyond, training and qualifications, ECM system. Skills Upon completion of the course, students should be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and possess the skills required for the respective roles in the various professional fields, in compliance with the rules of conduct set forth in the professional code of ethics. 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. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Aspects of Professional Ethics and Deontology Growth of the Healthcare Professions and the Dietitian Profession Overview of Healthcare Legislation Autonomy, Responsibility, Skills Professional Profile of the Dietitian ANDID, National Association of Dietitians, History of the Association Establishment of Professional Associations Ethical Constitution of the National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and of the Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions CODE OF ETHICS FOR DIETITIANS National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and of the Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions Dietitians, Professional Areas of the Dietitian, Role of the Dietitian in Europe and Beyond, Training and Qualifications, CME System ASAND Scientific Association of Dietitians Role of the Dietitian in the Various Areas of Professional Practice The Dietitian in Europe and Beyond: Training and CME System (Continuing Medical Education) RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Handouts of the PowerPoint presentations shown in the classroom, a printed brochure "The Dietitian: A Health Professional," copies of the ANDID Notizie magazine, digital copies of the Professional Profile, digital copies of the Code of Ethics, and a digital copy of the brochure "Dietitians or Other Nutrition Professionals?" Reference texts and bibliography: Website www.andid.it Manual of Dietetic Techniques, Adami GF, Gradaschi R. SEU Società Editrice Universo 2011 (chap. 22) Manual of Clinical Nutrition and Applied Dietetic Sciences, Binetti R, Marcelli M, Baisi R. SEU Società Editrice Universo 2007 (chap. 12) Ethical Constitution, National Federation of the Orders of Medical Radiology Technicians and Technical Health Professions, of Rehabilitation and Prevention CODE OF ETHICS FOR DIETITIANS TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD CONSUELO BORGARELLI Ricevimento: Students can request an appointment with the instructor for clarifications and/or practical activities or exercises by writing to the following email address: consuelo.borgrelli@unige.it. LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The learning assessment consists of a PowerPoint presentation and dissertation of a project on the valorization of the role and skills of the Dietitian; ASSESSMENT METHODS Learning assessment is conducted through a final exam, which aims to verify the student's actual achievement of the expected learning outcomes. Class attendance, participation, and participation in role-playing exercises will be taken into account. To pass the exam, and therefore achieve a grade of at least 18/30, students must demonstrate: Knowledge of the laws pertaining to the profession, the growth and professionalization of healthcare professions and the dietitian profession, the concepts of autonomy, responsibility, and competence, the professional profile, the code of ethics, the ANDID (National Association of Dietitians), ASAND, the professional fields of the dietitian, the role of the dietitian in Europe and beyond, training and qualifications, and the ECM system. Be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge related to the role of the profile in the various fields of professional activity, in compliance with the rules of conduct contained in the profession's code of ethics. The following factors contribute to the final grade, expressed out of 30: Ability to address the required topics in a transversal and critical manner; Accuracy, clarity, synthesis, and fluency of presentation; Mastery of the subject matter; Adoption of appropriate terminology. A grade of 30/30 with possible honors will be awarded for excellent knowledge/skills in the subject matter.