CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2020/2021
Year: 
3
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2022/2023
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
1
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
16
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (16 hours)
Requirements: 

There are no prerequisities

Oral examination

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

The Course provides to students basic and practical information in order to manage an effective communication and a good relationship with patients and their families in current Rehabilitation practice.

Psychological Skills in Rehabilitation Therapy. Psychological Issues, Communication skills and Helping Relationship in the following activities: General Surgery; Oncology; Palliative Care; Cardiology; Pneumology; AIDS; Geriatry; Intensive Care and Resuscitation; Neurology; Traumatic injuries. The Helping Relationship with Athletes. The Helping Relationship with Children and Adolescents.

Psychological Skills in Rehabilitation Therapy. Psychological Issues, Communication skills and Helping Relationship in the following activities: General Surgery; Oncology; Palliative Care; Cardiology; Pneumology; AIDS; Geriatry; Intensive Care and Resuscitation; Neurology; Traumatic injuries. The Helping Relationship with Athletes. The Helping Relationship with Children and Adolescents.

The course follows a multidisciplinary approach aimed at the direct involvement of students.
Students (also working in small groups) are asked to prepare and present clinical cases observed during the internship.
The discussion and critical analysis of the case allows students to promote a critical reflection on the issues raised and the teacher to present the techniques and strategies needed to effectively manage the communication and helping relationship in this specific topic of assistence.

References
Lessons Notes.
Copies of slides.
Scientific articles.
Clinical Guidelines if avalaible.
Students can email the teacher using University account for claryfing thet troubles and doubts: marco.bellani@uninsubria.it