The course provides basic knowledge on the therapeutic, side, and toxic effects of over-the-counter (OTC) self-medication drugs and their use in the diseases for which they are indicated, with the aim of promoting a critical and responsible understanding of the utility and limitations of self-medication.
Open KnowledgeDipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari
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| 2023/2024 |
Learning Objectives
Themes
The teaching course aims to offer basic cognitive elements on the therapeutic value of self-medication drugs (OTC), on their use in the pathologies for which they are indicated as well as on the safety implications in order to promote a critical and responsible knowledge of this practice. Self-medication is increasingly spreading in western countries thanks to the availability of OTC medicines (OTCs) that do not require a prescription. Furthermore, in the pandemic period the use of self-medication drugs has increased exponentially. The fact that OTCs do not require a prescription and that their use is limited to benign pathological conditions, should not give rise to the idea that these drugs can be taken without care and responsibility. The lack of this awareness may not only vanish the positive potential of self-medication, but can also turn it into a risky practice. The critical knowledge of the advantages and of the limits of self-medication therefore represents one of the most important aspects of the health education of the young generations.
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6 hours
The course is delivered in a blended format (in person and online).
19 Aprile 2024 dalle 15:00 alle 17:00
10 Maggio 2024 dalle 15:00 alle 17:00
Self-medication, OTC drugs, health, Safety, therapy, health education.
Attendance to 75% of the lessons.
The capacity to critically evaluate the meaning and the usefulness of self-medication.
Increase personal skills and competence in the field of health education to ameliorate personal wellness and quality of life.
Open Day online e in presenza
Da maggio a ottobre 2024 — È il momento ideale per conoscere da vicino l’Università di Urbino e la sua offerta formativa. Non perdere l’occasione di incontrare i docenti e i tutor dei corsi di laurea.
How to apply for Fundamental in automedication
- Admission
- Course with free access
- Useful information
The registration methods will be updated soon.
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Information on teaching and research activities
- Contacts
- Piero Sestili
- piero.sestili@uniurb.it
Administrative contacts
- Contacts
- ok@uniurb.it
