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The course is designed for professionals in the fields of medicine and exercise science, who are interested in exploring the latest scientific evidence on the role of physical exercise in the prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. Delivered entirely online, the training program adopts a multi-professional, inter-disciplinary and integrated approach that guides participants from clinical-functional assessment to the planning of adapted exercise programs. Through clinical cases, problem-solving activities, and practical applications, the course fosters collaboration among physicians, exercise professionals, and other healthcare professionals, emphasizing effective communication and shared patient management. The content covers topics ranging from the pathophysiology of chronic inflammatory diseases to intervention strategies through physical activity, in accordance with the most recent international guidelines and best practices. This initiative aims to provide high-level continuous professional education and development, supporting innovation in clinical practice and promoting healthy lifestyles for the benefit of public health.

Access Requirements

Holders of a Bachelor's, Master's, or pre-reform Italian degree (Vecchio Ordinamento) belonging to one of the following degree classifications:

• LM-41, 46/S e vecchio ordinamento
• 76/S e LM-67

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:

• Promote the role of physical exercise in the prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases and their associated complications;
• Incorporate adapted exercise programs as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic inflammatory diseases;
• Integrate information collected from clinical and functional assessments into an exercise prescription;
• Tailor exercise programs to meet the needs of individuals living with chronic inflammatory diseases;
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of adapted physical exercise in healthcare.

Course enrollment includes:

1. Basic Course Access: €150

• This allows you to attend all lessons.
• It does not include access to the Certification Area for the issuance of the Micro-credential.

2. Access to the Certification Area: additional €150

• Includes:
  • Final assessment test
  • Issuance of the Micro-credential

For University of Padua Graduates

Graduates of the University of Padua are entitled to free enrollment (except for a € 22,5 stamp duty fee and administrative fees) in one professional online course per year, including the corresponding micro-credential or ECM Credits, which includes this course. To be eligible for free enrollment, users must log in to the platform using SPID, CIE, or SSO, allowing the system to verify their tax code (codice fiscale).

Completing the course and passing the final exam leads to the issuance of a micro-credential. Participants in healthcare professions for which the course is ECM-accredited, who are registered with their respective Professional Association/Register, will also receive the corresponding ECM credits.

Requirements for the issuance of the Micro-credential

To receive the Micro-credential, in addition to payment, you must:

• Hold of a Bachelor's, Master's, or pre-reform Italian degree (Vecchio Ordinamento) belonging to one of the following degree classifications:

  • LM-41, 46/S e vecchio ordinamento
  • 76/S e LM-67

• complete all mandatory course activities;
• pass the final test;
• fill in all required fields in your user profile;
• upload a valid identity document.

ECM Credits

• PROVIDER ID1884 DIPARTIMENTO DI MEDICINA - DIMED UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA - providerecm.dimed@unipd.it
  Evento ID: 489921
• Crediti Formativi N. 12
• Obiettivo Formativo: Linee guida -protocolli -procedure

The event is open to a maximum of 1,000 participants and is accredited for the following professional categories: Physician/Surgeon (all specialties).

ECM Certification

To acquire ECM credits and receive the certificate, participants must:

• Belong to one of the following professional categories: Physician/Surgeon (all specialties);
• Complete 100% of the educational activity;
• Complete the final test and the satisfaction evaluation questionnaire no later than 20/09/2027;
• The certificate of attendance will be available to download from the platform upon completing the entire training pathway.

ECM Notes

The date of ECM credit acquisition will be the date on which the final assessment test is passed and the satisfaction evaluation questionnaire is submitted.

The ECM credit certificate will be available to registered participants on the platform subject to tracked attendance, passing the final test (minimum score of 75%, maximum of 5 attempts with doubly randomized questions and answers), and mandatory completion of the satisfaction evaluation questionnaire.

After enrolling in the course, you will find all the instructions needed to make the payment required to access the Certification Area and obtain the Micro-credential and ECM credits

This course is designed for exercise professionals with a degree in preventive and adapted physical activity and medical doctors who want to expand their expertise in the multidisciplinary promotion and management of chronic inflammatory diseases.

Possession of one of the following academic qualifications:

• Holders of a Bachelor's, Master's, or pre-reform Italian degree (Vecchio Ordinamento) belonging to one of the following degree classifications:

  • LM-41, 46/S e vecchio ordinamento
  • 76/S e LM-67