Program Overview

Program Overview

The Tecnica della riabilitazione psichiatrica program is a three-year undergraduate course that enables students to become psychiatric rehabilitation technicians. This program falls under the category of health professions and is classified as LM/SNT2 according to the Italian Ministry of Education (D.M. 270/04).

General Information

• Language: Italian
• Class of Degree: LM/SNT2 (D.M. 270/04)
• Type of Course: Undergraduate Degree
• Duration: 3 years
• Type of Access: Limited access with a nationally programmed number of places
• Area of Affiliation: Medicine and Surgery
• Department: Department of Systems Medicine
• Course Code: L98

Description and Educational Objectives

The program prepares students to become operators in the health professions, specifically in the area of psychiatric rehabilitation. It provides adequate preparation in basic disciplines to understand the elements that characterize pathological processes, focusing on rehabilitation interventions. Through biochemical, physical, statistical, anatomical, physiological, pathological, clinical, surgical, psychological, and sociological competencies, students will gain a solid foundation in the biological aspects and functions of human organs and systems. The program also covers methodology for statistical analysis of phenomena regulating individual and social life, concepts of emergency and first aid, and interaction with characteristic disciplines.

Educational Content

The curriculum includes:

• Basic disciplines (biochemistry, physics, statistics, anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical and surgical sciences, psychology, and sociology)
• Characteristic disciplines (psychiatric sciences, linguistics, child neuropsychiatry, psychology, and neurology)
• Practical training to acquire correct behavioral attitudes and professional skills

Professional Outcomes

Graduates will be able to work as psychiatric rehabilitation technicians, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate psychiatric disabilities and potential, analyze needs, and identify therapeutic and rehabilitation objectives. Possible employment areas include public or private health structures and services, in dependent or freelance roles, focusing on:

• Formulating specific intervention programs for recovery and development
• Interventions for habilitation/rehabilitation aimed at self-care and interpersonal relationships
• Primary prevention to promote network relationships and manage risk situations
• Interventions on families and social contexts to favor community reintegration
• Evaluating the outcomes of habilitation and rehabilitation programs

Attendance and Assessment

Attendance at theoretical and practical activities, including internships, is mandatory. The program's educational objectives are achieved through a combination of theoretical and practical training, ensuring the acquisition of professional competencies and their applicability in the workplace.