Occupational Medicine Programme in the university degree on prevention techniques in living and working environments

This document has been prepared by a working group of University Professors belonging to the Italian Society of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, with the aim of defining the role of this discipline in the university course on Prevention Techniques in Working and Living Environments. The course trains health professionals to apply risk assessment techniques, preventive measures and legislative tools for safety and health in working and living environments, food and beverages hygiene, and Public Health. The document describes the organization and the structure of the course, general and specific learning objectives, occupational medicine teaching and other organization aspects. Also, training of non-graduate technicians working for local health authorities is discussed.