The University Degree in Environment and workplace prevention techniques: a quasi unicum Course in the European panorama for non-medical professionals involved in prevention activities

The University Degree in Environment and workplace prevention techniques: a quasi unicum Course in the European panorama for non-medical professionals involved in prevention activities

Authors

  • Assunta Bizzarro University of Parma
  • Deanna Rossi University of Parma https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2192-6967
  • Roberta Zoni University of Parma
  • Paola Affanni University of Parma
  • Barbara Mazzocchi
  • Cesira Pasquarella University of Parma
  • Matteo Goldoni University of Parma
  • Luisa Romanò University fo Milan
  • Anna Odone University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan
  • Carlo Signorelli

Keywords:

Workplace prevention techniques, Environment prevention techniques, Healthcare professional, University degree

Abstract

The University Degree programme in Environment and workplace prevention techniques (Tecniche della Prevenzione nell’Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro) is a 3-year course established in Italy in 2000 by the Ministry of University to train healthcare professionals responsible for prevention activities such as environment and food controls, and workplaces prevention, operating both in the National Health Service and in private settings. Frontal teaching activities and training programmes include a background in bio-medical sciences, epidemiology, public health, social sciences and law, including the inspection and control tasks of health and safety in living and working environment, food hygiene, environmental controls and veterinary public health, which represent the field of specific competences of graduates. Currently, 38 courses have been activated in 30 Italian Universities, but relatively few similar courses are present in Europe (similar programmes were found in France, Spain, UK and Belgium) causing the lack of internalization and student exchange programmes. It is essential to identify similar training tasks in other European countries, in order to enhance cultural exchanges and the development of research activities in these strategic areas.

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Published

13-09-2019

How to Cite

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Bizzarro A, Rossi D, Zoni R, Affanni P, Mazzocchi B, Pasquarella C, et al. The University Degree in Environment and workplace prevention techniques: a quasi unicum Course in the European panorama for non-medical professionals involved in prevention activities. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2019 Sep. 13 [cited 2024 Oct. 9];90(9-S):92-4. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/8725