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2025-2026 / MTRA2005-1

Pathological and clinical prevention in professional appointments

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Part 3 : ENT and audiometry

Part 4 : Ophthalmology

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Part 6 : X-Ray Diagnostics of the locomotor apparatus

Duration

Part 1 : Internal medicine : 30h Th
Part 3 : ENT and audiometry : 10h Th
Part 4 : Ophthalmology : 6h Th
Part V : Protection of pregnant women : 15h Th
Part 6 : X-Ray Diagnostics of the locomotor apparatus : 4h Th

Number of credits

 Advanced Master in Occupational Medicine5 crédits 
 University certificate : training in professional pathology5 crédits 

Lecturer

Part 1 : Internal medicine : Julien Guiot
Part 3 : ENT and audiometry : Philippe Lefèbvre
Part 4 : Ophthalmology : Jean-Marie Rakic
Part V : Protection of pregnant women : Frédéric Chantraine
Part 6 : X-Ray Diagnostics of the locomotor apparatus : Jacques Kuta

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Approach to diseases related to occupational and environmental exposure. Approach to risk situations and pathological consequences encountered in internal medicine.

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

The place of work in the lives of pregnant women: historical, social and legal aspects.

Occupational risks for pregnancy and foetal development:

- Environmental agents (ionising radiation, chemical agents, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, drugs, solvents, heavy metals, biological agents).

- Physical agents (heat, noise, electromagnetic fields, postural stress).

Living conditions and pregnancy: physical workload, working hours, night work, fatigue, stress, harassment, sport.

Legal and organisational measures relating to pregnancy: maternity leave, paternity/parenthood, parenthood, breast-feeding.

The role of occupational medicine: prevention, screening, risk assessment and recommendations.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Knowledge of occupational diseases in terms of screening, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic management.

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and analyze the main occupational risks that can affect pregnancy and fetal development.
- Explain the mechanisms of teratogenicity and their critical periods.
- Recognize the impact of physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial agents on pregnancy.
- Apply the legal basis for the protection of pregnant women at work.
- Recommend appropriate preventive measures in occupational medicine.
- Understand the role of the occupational physician in supporting pregnant workers.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Knowledge of internal medicine consistent with the training received within the framework of the medical master's program.

 

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Basics of pregnancy physiology.

Fundamentals of toxicology, infectious diseases, and occupational health.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Part 1 : Internal medicine

ex cathedra courses

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Interactive lectures with PowerPoint presentations.

Discussion of clinical cases and professional situations.

Critical analysis of legal and scientific recommendations.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Face-to-face course

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Face-to-face course


Further information:

In-person

(Online depending on the epidemiological context)

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège


Further information:

Slideshows available

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )


Further information:

In person, written assessment (multiple-choice questions and/or open-ended questions)

Work placement(s)

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Pulmonology outpatient rotations

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

No work placement

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

The various questions relating to the course and unresolved between the students can be asked at the beginning or at the end of each course to the teacher

Contacts

Part 1 : Internal medicine

Secretariat Prof Guiot : 04.323.7881

jguiot@uliege.be

Part V : Protection of pregnant women

Prof. Frédéric Chantraine

fchantraine@uliege.be

Or secretary's office: 04/321.65.10

Association of one or more MOOCs