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Why study at TECH?
This specialization is the best option you can find to specialize in Dementia and update your knowledge in this field”
Patients with forms of dementia gradually lose more and more of their abilities. For this reason, it’s necessary to provide them with more personalized and multidisciplinary care, with professionals who are able to adapt to any situation and who have the most up to date knowledge in this field. By integrating the vision of specialists in neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, neuro-radiology, nuclear medicine and neuropathology we are able to offer exceptional specialization, which is complete and enriching.
Basic concepts will be taught in a developing educational structure by leading professionals in their fields, in both functional and structural imaging biomarkers as well as in neuropathology, including genetic counseling and neuropsychology. We never miss the opportunity to train students to be able to deal with the diagnostic process and the management of people who suffer from rapidly progressive dementia in its different forms. In addition, the student will be presented with real situations within which they need to make clinical and diagnostic decisions which are all the more complex due to their differential diagnosis and their therapeutic approach.
The theoretical contents will be reinforced by clinical-practical cases, educational videos, online tutorials, as well as support material, always based on the latest information in the field.
The Postgraduate diploma in Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies is an educational project committed to training high quality professionals. A program devised by professionals specialized in each specific field who encounter new challenges every day.
After completing this TECH Postgraduate diploma, the student with have sufficient knowledge to approach the management of people with dementia. From the first moment, they will know everything that comes with this type of disease, from its diagnosis, treatment and possible adverse effects to the importance of communication with the family members. So don't hesitate any longer and become a true professional through the latest educational technology 100% online.
Do not miss the opportunity to take this Postgraduate diploma in Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"
This Postgraduate diploma in Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Practical case studies presented by experts in dementia
- The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- The latest information on treatment for dementia patients
- Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
- A special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the field of Dementia
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
With this Postgraduate diploma you will be able to update your knowledge in Dementias and, in addition, you will obtain a certificate from TECH Global University"
The teaching staff includes professionals from the healthcare sector, who bring their experience to this specialisation program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
Its Multimedia Content, elaborated with the latest Educational Technology, will allow the Professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a Simulated Environment that will provide an immersive specialization programmed to train in real situations.
This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Dementia with extensive experience.
The audiovisual contents of this Postgraduate diploma will allow you to advance quickly"
This 100% online Postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge in this field"
Syllabus
The structure of the content has been designed by the best professionals in the sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to teaching.
This Postgraduate diploma in Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”
Module 1. Alzheimer’s Disease.
1.1. Concept
1.2. Epidemiology
1.3. Risk factors
1.4. Typical and Atypical Clinical Phenotypes
1.5. Diagnostic Criteria
1.6. Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease
1.7. Treatment Focused on Cognition Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological
1.8. Treatment of BPSD
1.9. Future Therapeutic Targets
1.10. Genetic Assessment
Module 2. Vascular Cognitive Impairment
2.1. Concept
2.2. Risk factors
2.3. Epidemiology
2.4. Diagnostic Criteria
2.5. Clinical Phenotypes
2.6. Neuropsychological Aspects
2.7. Biomarkers in Structural Imaging
2.8. Treatment Focused on Cognition
2.9. Treatment Focused on Behavior
2.10. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
Module 3. Lewy Body Dementia
3.1. Introduction. Lewy Body Dementia Within Synucleinopathies
3.2. Epidemiology
3.3. Clinical and Radiological Diagnostic Criteria Topography of Lesions in Images and their Clinical Expression Differential Diagnosis Based on the Clinical Expression of the Topographic Lesion
3.4. Early and Late Clinical Semiology Clinical Phenotypes
3.5. Diagnostic Approach and Clinical Management of Dysautonomia and the Common Clinical Comorbidities Falls and Fractures Sleep Disorders. Behavioral Disorders
3.6. Pharmacological Treatment Focused on Cognition
3.7. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
3.8. Treatment Focused on Motor Skills
3.9. Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatment Focused on Behavior
3.10. Considerations for Advanced Decision Planning for People with Lewy Body Disease
This specialization will allow you to become a highly qualified professional, adding to your CV the competitiveness of a high-level postgraduate diploma in Dementias"
Postgraduate Diploma in Alzheimer's, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies.
Cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative diseases are becoming more and more frequent in our society, and it is essential to have professionals specialized in their detection and treatment. With the Postgraduate Diploma in Alzheimer's, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies from TECH Global University, you will be able to expand your knowledge in the field of neurology and become a Postgraduate Diploma in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. This program is designed for health professionals, psychologists and specialists in related areas who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge to effectively address neurodegenerative diseases. The online classes will allow you to access the platform from anywhere and at any time, allowing you to adapt your studies to your schedule and availability.
Expand your knowledge in the field of neurology and learn how to detect and treat neurodegenerative diseases.