Program Overview

Program Overview

The First Aid program is designed for medical students, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills for clinical assessment and basic treatment of patients in emergency situations.

Aims and Content

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The program focuses on imparting knowledge and practical skills to students, enabling them to:

• Understand the principles of first aid and the organization of the emergency medical system
• Recognize and manage medical and traumatic emergency conditions
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use semi-automated external defibrillators (AED)
• Apply principles of rescue safety and standardized protocols

Teaching Methods

The course consists of 18 hours of theoretical lectures and practical exercises in small groups, with a focus on hands-on training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures.

Syllabus/Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Approach to patients with trauma, dyspnea, chest pain, neurological impairment, and intoxication
• Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Rescue in challenging environments and management of cardiac arrest
• Basic Life Support (BLS-D) training

Teachers and Exam Board

The program is taught by a team of experienced instructors, including:

• Nicoḷ Antonino Patroniti
• Lorenzo Ball
• Denise Battaglini
• Stefano Nogas Sobrinho
• Francesca Iannuzzi
• Arianna Iachi
• Andrea Berardino
• Francesco Torre

The exam board is composed of the program instructors, with Nicoḷ Antonino Patroniti, Francesco Torre, and Lorenzo Ball serving as presidents.

Lessons and Exam Schedule

Lessons start according to the university's schedule, available on the Web Agenda. The exam schedule includes multiple dates throughout the year, with written exams and practical assessments.

Assessment Methods

Learning assessment is based on a final written exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions, as well as participation in the BLS-D practical exercise.

Further Information

Students with specific learning disorders or special needs are encouraged to contact the instructors and the dedicated SLD representative to arrange accommodations. Teaching materials are provided through the Aulaweb platform.