Don't miss the opportunity to become in a talented and up-to-date Psycho-Oncology based on the new criteria of this Hybrid professional master’s degree" 

Medical specialties, including Psycho-Oncology, have experienced continuous evolution in recent years. Specifically, this health branch has innovated in the development of novel care protocols such as the development of therapies
collective, cognitive and behavioral help methodologies, among many other strategies. This scientific dynamism has made this medical specialty one of the most innovative in recent times.

For this reason, TECH has developed a program that combines, with excellence, the theoretical subjects and practical skills essential for this academic sector. This learning model consists of two fundamental phases. The first of them addresses, in an interactive and 100% online study platform, the most innovative content in this area. To study all these aspects, the specialist will have innovative educational methods such as Relearning and will rely on materials of great educational value such as videos, infographics and interactive summaries. For 1,500 hours, you will not have to worry about pre-established evaluative schedules or schedules. 

Likewise, the degree has foreseen a face-to-face and intensive stay of 3 weeks duration, in a medical facility of international prestige. From that environment practical, the professional will know first-hand the work dynamics of a specialist in Psycho-Oncology, providing direct care to real patients, analyzing technical data on their evolution and debating innovative treatments with professionals with extensive experience. A magnificent opportunity to incorporate the most recent advances in this academic field into daily work practice, with both a theoretical and health care clinical perspective.

You will have access to multiple theoretical contents, updated according to international trends, throughout this innovative Hybrid professional master’s degree”

This Hybrid professional master’s degree in Psycho-Oncology contains the most complete and updated scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are: 

• Development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by professionals of Psycho-oncology, experts in the management of patients with aggravated states of tumor disease 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Comprehensive systematized action plans for the main pathologies in the operating room
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures diagnosis, and treatment techniques
• Interactive learning system based on algorithms for decision making about the clinical situations raised 
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies 
• All this will be complemented by 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 
• In addition, you will be able to do a clinical internship in one of the best hospital centers

Thanks to TECH, you will have 3 weeks of direct training in one of the best clinical centers, which will mean complete immersion in the reality of Psycho-Oncologic intervention" 

In this Master's proposal, of a professional nature and blended modality, the program is aimed at updating Psycho-Oncology professionals, who require a high level of qualification. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a educational way to integrate theoretical knowledge in the medical practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the updating of knowledge and allow decision-making in patient management.

Thanks to their multimedia content prepared with the latest educational technology, they will allow the medical professional to obtain situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide immersion learning programmed to train in real situations. The design of this program focuses on the Problem-Based Learning, through which you must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout it. In order to do this, you will have the help of a new interactive video system made by renowned experts. 

All the contents of this Hybrid professional master’s degree will be accessible online, without time restrictions or continuous evaluations on an innovative study platform that TECH provides"

Enroll in this degree and catch up your skills in Psycho-Oncology through the most intensive practical and in-person stay on the educational market"

This study plan, made up of a large number of academic modules, covers an extensive tour of the most up-to-date criteria in the field of Psycho-Oncology. In particular, it will delve into its areas of application and how its strategies can vary depending on the state of the disease, the physical conditions of the patient, among other aspects to be assessed. At the same time, it investigates the management of grief for the relatives of the patient who has died or is under palliative care. All these contents will be examined based on the new didactic methodology of Relearning and the theoretical subjects will be accompanied by videos, infographics and other multimedia resources.

You will dedicate 1,500 hours to the study of this syllabus and you will be able to effectively master the most modern aspects of Psycho-Oncology”

Module 1. Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology

1.1. Cancer and Its Impact on Current Society

1.1.1. Cultural Variability
1.1.2. Incidence, Prevalence and Mortality

1.2. Myths, Beliefs and Pseudotherapies Related to Cancer
1.3. Medical Care for Cancer Patients

1.3.1. Early Detection of Cancer
1.3.2. Surgery and Treatment

1.4. Risk Factors and Cancer

1.4.1. Psychoneuroimmunology
1.4.2. Stress, Coping Styles and Personality Variables

1.5. Cancer Prevention

1.5.1. Primary and Secondary Prevention
1.5.2. Health Education and Healthy Lifestyle Habits

1.6. Functions of the Psycho-Oncologist: Their Role Within the Hospital Environment
1.7. Teaching, Training, Specialization and Accreditation in Psycho-Oncology
1.8. Objectives and Areas of Psychological Intervention for Cancer Patients and their Families
1.9. Other Disciplines Related to Psycho-Oncology

1.9.1. Psychology as an Intersection Between Oncology and Health Psychology

1.10. Approach to the Social Needs of the Cancer Patient

1.10.1. Economic and Occupational Impact. Job Reintegration
1.10.2. Social Support and Cancer

Module 2. Psychological Treatments in Cancer and Third Generation Therapies

2.1. Effective Psychological Treatments in Psycho-Oncology
2.2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Cancer Treatment

2.2.1. Identification of Automatic Thoughts and Modification of Cognitions
2.2.2. Activation Control Techniques

2.2.2.1. Diaphragmatic Breathing Training
2.2.2.2. Progressive Muscular Relaxation

2.2.3. Behavioral Activation
2.2.4. Exposition Techniques and Guided Imagination

2.3. Cognitive Training Program
2.4. Rehabilitation Program Based on Physical Exercise
2.5. Mindfulness

2.5.1. Mindfulness Training Program
2.5.2. Compassion and Self-Compassion Practice

2.6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

2.6.1. Components of ACT and Clinical Methods

2.7. Therapy Focused on the Search for Meaning

2.7.1. Cancer and Feeling. Exploration of the Sources of Meaning

2.8. Dignity Therapy

2.8.1. The Concept of Dignity in Cancer Patients
2.8.2. Models of Dignity. Chochinov

2.9. Systemic Family Therapy

2.9.1. Family and Cancer. Most Common Family Dynamics

2.10. Pseudotherapies and Pseudosciences Against Cancer

2.10.1. Positions of Government Agencies
2.10.2. Pseudotherapies and Pseudosciences With and Without Scientific Evidence

Module 3. Most Relevant Psychological Aspects According to Different Tumor Locations

3.1. Leukemias, Lymphomas and Myelomas

3.1.1. Bone Marrow Transplantation and Isolation Situations

3.2. Breast Cancer and Gynecology

3.2.1. Body image
3.2.2. Sexuality
3.2.3. Self-esteem
3.2.4. Chemobrain Effect

3.3. Prostate Cancer

3.3.1. Incontinence and Sexual Impotence

3.4. Colon Cancer and the Digestive System

3.4.1. Living with a Colostomy

3.5. Intervention in Laryngectomized Patients

3.5.1. Speech Therapy Intervention
3.5.2. Alteration in Social and Work Life

3.6. Head and Neck Tumors
3.7. Thyroid Cancer
3.8. Tumors of the Central Nervous System

3.8.1. Cognitive Deficits and Mobility Limitations

3.9. Lung Cancer
3.10. Child Cancer

3.10.1. Emotional Development and Child Intellect
3.10.2. Social Impact on the Child
3.10.3. Impact on the Family

Module 4. Protocols for Emotional Intervention at the End of Life

4.1. Palliative Care Objectives
4.2. Evaluation of Suffering
4.3. Process of Psychosocial Adaptation at the End of Life

4.3.1. Adaptive vs. Maladaptive Reactions

4.4. Triadic Interaction Model for Patients, Family and Healthcare Professionals
4.5. Specific Interventions Centered on the Patient

4.5.1. Anxiety
4.5.2. Sadness
4.5.3. Hostility
4.5.4. Fear
4.5.5. Blame
4.5.6. Denial
4.5.7. Withdrawal

4.6. Specific Needs of the Family. Assessment of the Patient-Family Unit

4.6.1. Conspiracy of Silence
4.6.2. Family Claudication

4.7. Interventions Oriented Towards Health Professionals

4.7.1. Working in Multicultural Teams
4.7.2. Prevention of Burnout Syndrome

4.8. Attention to the Spiritual Needs of the Patient

4.8.1. Spiritual Care Model of SECPAL (Spanish Society of Palliative Care)
4.8.2. Existential Angst and Religious Experience

4.9. Psychological Intervention in Pediatric Palliative Care
4.10. Advance Decision Making Process and Planning (ADP)

4.10.1. Declaration and Registry of Advance Vital Wills

Module 5. Evaluation and Measurement Instruments

5.1. The Psycho-Oncology Clinical Interview
5.2. Evaluation of the Needs of the Cancer Patient

5.2.1.  Needs Evaluation Questionnaire, (NEQ)
5.2.2. Patient Needs Assessment Tool, (PNAT)
5.2.3. The Short-Form Cancer Needs Questionnaire, (CNQ)

5.3. Evaluation of the Quality of Life of the Cancer Patient

5.3.1. EORTC Questionnaire (European Organization for Research and Therapy of Cancer)
5.3.2. FACT Questionnaire (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy)
5.3.3. SF 36 Health Questionnaire

5.4. Main Evaluation Questions for Physical Symptoms of Cancer

5.4.1. Edmonton Symptom Assessment Sytem (ESAS)
5.4.2. Questions for Pain Assessment
5.4.3. Questions for Fatigue and Quality of Sleep Evaluation
5.4.4. Cognitive Screening and Functiona State Questionnaires
5.4.5. Questionnaires for the Evaluation of Sexuality

5.5. Detection of Distress and Assessment of Suffering

5.5.1. Emotional Distress Screening Questionnaire
5.5.2. Emotional Distress Thermometer
5.5.3. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD)
5.5.4. Subjective Perception of the Passing of Time

5.5.4.1. Waiting Times in Oncology

5.6. Socio-Familial Assessment and Valuation

5.6.1. Perceptoin of the Family Function. APGAR Family Questionnaire
5.6.2. Family Relationship Index (FRI)
5.6.3. Self Report Family Inventory (SFI)

5.7. Coping Assessment Questionnaires for Cancer Patients

5.7.1. Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC)
5.7.2. Questionnaire to Measure Coping Styles. Miller Behavioral Style Scale (MBSS)
5.7.3. COPE Questionnaire

5.8. Assessment Tools for Spiritual Needs

5.8.1. Spiritual Needs and Well-Being Assessment Scale from GES (Spiritual Group). Part of SEPCAL (Spanish Society for Palliative Care)
5.8.2. Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Spiritual Well Being
5.8.3. The Patient Dignity Inventory

5.9. Self-Report and Observation

5.9.1. Clinical Case Formulation

5.10. Psychological Assessment of Children in Palliative Care

Module 6. Communication with the Oncologic Patient

6.1. Illness, Communication and the Helping Relationship

6.1.1. Doctor-Patient Communication as a Possible Factor of Improvement and Iatrogenesis. Pain and Suffering Prevention
6.1.2. Communication Barriers

6.2. How to Give Bad News About Cancer

6.2.1. Answers to Difficult Questions
6.2.2. Communication in Complicated Situations

6.3. Counselling Techniques in Clinical Practice

6.3.1. Counselling Attitudes
6.3.2. Assertive Communication
6.3.3. Emotional Control
6.3.4. Problem-Solving and Responsible Decision-Making

6.4. Relationship Models and Therapeutic Influence

6.4.1. Paternal Model
6.4.2. Informative Model
6.4.3. Interpretive Model
6.4.4. Deliberative Model

6.5. Tools for Emotional Support in Cancer

6.5.1. How to Speak With a Cancer Patient. Guide for Friends and Family
6.5.2. Levels of Emotional Interaction

6.6. Non-Verbal Communication in the Support Relationship
6.7. Communication in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

6.7.1. Learning to Talk About Death

6.8. Talking About Cancer With Children
6.9. Communication in People With Communication Deficits
6.10. Treatment of Cancer in the Media

6.10.1. Cancer on Social Networks

Module 7. Grief Management

7.1. Death , Culture and Society

7.1.1. Health Professionals in the Face of Death

7.2. Psychological Evaluation of Grief

7.2.1. Interview and Specific Instruments for Assessment

7.3. Common Reactions to Grief

7.3.1. Normal Grief and Complicated Grief
7.3.2. Vulnerability Factors
7.3.3. Differential Diagnosis Between Grief and Depression

7.4. Main Theoretical Models About Grief

7.4.1. Bowlby's Attachment Theory
7.4.2. Nuclear Beliefs and Meaning Reconstruction
7.4.3. Conceptual Models About the Trauma

7.5. Objectives of Intervention in Grief and Recommended Interventions

7.5.1. Facilitating the Normal Process of Grief. Prevention of Complicated Grief
7.5.2. Suggestions for Intervention Before and After the Death
7.5.3. Bereavement Psychotherapy from an Integrative Relational Model

7.6. Group Intervention in Attention to Grief

7.6.1. Psychological Intervention Grief Due to the Loss of a Child

7.7. Stages of Grief

7.7.1. Bereavement Tasks

7.8. Grief in Children
7.9. Suicide and Cancer
7.10. Psychopharmacology in Attention to Grief

Module 8. Other Psychological Interventions in Specific Cancer-Related Areas

8.1. Psychological Treatment to Give Up Smoking

8.1.1. Myths About Tobacco
8.1.2. Analysis of Smoking Behavior. Physical and Psychological Dependence
8.1.3. Program Structure. Sessions and Methodology
8.1.4. Abstinence and Prevention of Relapse

8.2. Early Detection of Cancer

8.2.1. Screening Tests (Mammography, FOBT, Cytology, etc.)
8.2.2. Anticipatory Anxiety and Difficulties in Participation
8.2.3. Oncologic Genetic Counseling

8.3. Mutual of Self-Help Groups
8.4. Psycho-Educational Groups for Family Members and Patients

8.4.1. Topics to Approach and Work Methodology
8.4.2. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

8.5. Psychological Intervention in Cancer Survivors. The Return to “Normality”
8.6. Control of Secondary Effects in Cancer Patients

8.6.1. Pain Control
8.6.2. Against Fatigue and Sleep
8.6.3. Sexuality Control
8.6.4. Cognitive Alterations. Chemobrain Effect

8.7. Preparation and Intervention for Hospitalization and Surgery
8.8. Psychological Preparation for Other Medical Treatment (Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, etc.)
8.9. Psychological Intervention in Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT)
8.10. Strategies for Training Volunteers in Cancer Patient Care

8.10.1. The Volunteer Interview. Assignment and Matching of the Volunteer to Each Profile
8.10.2. Specific Training of the Volunteer. Tutoring and Monitoring

Module 9. Research in Cancer

9.1. World Declaration for Cancer Research
9.2. Methodology of Cancer Research

9.2.1. Cancer Prevention Area
9.2.2. Cancer Treatment Area

9.3. Common Errors in Psych-Oncology Research
9.4. Steps to Follow to Carry Out Psycho-Oncology Research
9.5. Epidemiological Research Into Cancer
9.6. Biomedical Research

9.6.1. Participation in Clinical Trials in Cancer
9.6.2. Doubts, Risks and Benefits
9.6.3. Distribution of Clinical Trials Per Type of Cancer

9.7. Main Advances in Research

9.7.1. Priority Areas of Research in Psycho-Oncology
9.7.2. Priority Areas of Research in Palliative Care
9.7.3. New Lines of Research

9.8. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in People Affected by Cancer
9.9. Lines of Research from Social Work
9.10. Publications on Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care in Scientific Journals

9.10.1. Writing of Scientific Articles

Module 10. Ethical Aspects in Psycho-Oncology and Psychology in Palliative Care

10.1. Telling the Patient the Truth or Not. Managing the Bearable Truth
10.2. Cancer and Ethics: A Complex Interaction

10.2.1. Principled Bioethics
10.2.2. Personalistic Bioethics
10.2.3. Double Effect Principle

10.3. Anthropological Basis

10.3.1. The Experience of Fragility
10.3.2. The Experience of Suffering
10.3.3. The Person as Wounded Healer

10.4. Rights of the Cancer Patient

10.4.1. Patient Autonomy Law
10.4.2. Informed consent
10.4.3. GDPR and Confidentiality of Medical History

10.5. Ethical Duties of Health Care Workers Caring for Cancer Patients
10.6. Death with Dignity

10.6.1. Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
10.6.2. Adequacy or Limitation of Treatment, Refusal of Treatment, Sedation, Therapeutic Obstinacy

10.7. Participation of the Patient in Their Process of Illness, Treatment and Decision Making

10.7.1. Moral Dialogue

10.8. Humanization in the Care of Cancer Patients

10.8.1. Quality and Warmth

10.9. Ethical Care Committees and Clinical Research

10.10. Inequalities and Cancer Equity

10.10.1. Psychological Care in Cancer in the National Health System in Spain
10.10.2. Current Situation in Palliative Care

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