The objective of microbiology course is the cquisition of knowledge concerning the structural and physiological characteristics of microorganisms, concepts of pathogenicity and microbial epidemiology, of host-microorganism interactions.

The course of pharmacology is part of the specific objectives of the study program aimed at training a professional figure able to: know and understand the concepts of general pharmacology and the main classes of drugs (mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, side-effects).
In particular, the Pharmacology course aims to allow the student to develop:
i) the principles of pharmacokinetics (the path of the drug within the human organism, assessed in its qualitative / quantitative aspects) and of the pharmacodynamics (drug / target interactions and analysis of the dose-response relationship); ii) adequate knowledge on the pharmacological basis of therapy, with particular attention to radiopharmaceutical therapy, with antihistaminic and cortisonic drugs in the premedication
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS - At the end of the course the student, as far as he is competent, will be able to: i) know the pharmacological basis of the therapy; ii) to know the collateral and toxic effects of drugs and the potential interactions between them.
The course will help to provide the student with tools that will enable him to enhance his ability to relate in team with other professional figures (doctors, nurses, etc.) who, in an increasingly multidisciplinary approach, will be called to take care of the patient.

The course of hygiene contributes to the realization of the educational objectives of the Course of Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques providing students with the knowledge necessary for the achievement of preventive strategies for the protection of health.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS - At the end of the lessons of the course the student will have to:
- understand the determinants of health, hazards and risk factors, prevention strategies, both collective and individual protection systems and interventions aimed at protecting the health and safety of workers and users;
- Know how to undertake adequate preventive and protective actions against diseases, maintaining and promoting the health of the individual of the family and the community;
- Know how to identify the prevalent health problems and advise patients by taking into consideration physical, mental, social and cultural factors;
-be able to evaluate prevention strategies.