A 100% online 6 month postgraduate diploma of intensive updating in Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders"

Nutrition works in the prevention and improvement of patients' health. Along the same lines, Phytotherapy, whose scientific advances have allowed us to know much better the properties of medicinal plants, the products derived from them and their optimal concentrations.

In recent years, the incorporation of advances in this field into the most advanced Nutrition has made it possible to facilitate more specific treatments and increase people's well-being. In this sense, TECH has oriented this program to provide the most current information on Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders.

Therefore, it provides the professional nutritionist with an intensive program of 450 teaching hours, where they will be able to deepen in the bases that support this discipline, the most relevant studies on the active principles of the plants or the galenic preparations. Special dedication will be given to the approach to pathologies such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle contractures or joint pain. All with a theoretical-practical approach and supported by numerous additional didactic material.

Additionally, thanks to the Relearningmethod, the graduate will be able to progressively advance through the content of this program, consolidate the key concepts and reduce the long hours of study and memorization.

Also, as it is an online program, the nutritionist is not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, from an electronic device with an Internet connection. This is an excellent opportunity to update their knowledge through an avant-garde academic option.

A unique opportunity to get an update on the use of medicinal plants to treat rheumatism"

This postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical case studies are presented by experts in Phytotherapy
• 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
• The practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• 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

Incorporate into your nutritional programs the use of the most advanced Phytotherapy to treat patients with arthritis and osteoarthritis"

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals of the field who pour into this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development"

Learn more about the multiple therapeutic applications of simple Phenols, Coumarins and Lignans and improve your skills in Phytotherapy"

The purpose of this university program is to ensure that in just 6 months the graduate will obtain an update of their professional knowledge in Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders. A goal that will be possible thanks to the numerous additional pedagogical resources that make up this program and the tutoring work done by the exquisite team of specialists who teach it.

Update your skills in choosing the most appropriate phytotherapeutic products for patients who wish to prevent sarcopenia"

General Objectives

• Define the therapeutic limits of Phytotherapy and identify the cases in which it can be used safely
• Describe the use of Phytotherapy aimed at satisfying the needs derived from the patient's health problems and the prevention of complications, guaranteeing a safe and quality practice
• Solve cases related to the field of phytotherapy
• Explain the use and indication of medical devices, food supplements and/or medications, evaluating the expected benefits and the associated risks
• Apply theoretical knowledge in daily practice

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicines

• Define what a drug is and distinguish it from an active ingredient
• Explain the protocols for drug recognition
• Define the main chemical groups of active ingredients, which are responsible for the effects of drugs and, by extension, of plants
• Explain techniques for the cultivation, collection, processing and conservation of medicinal plants
• Identify botanical nomenclature and species citation
• Classify plant groups according to current regulations
• Define the medicinal utility of mushrooms
• Explain the legislation and regulation in relation to Phytotherapy

Module 2. Active Ingredients of the Plants, Pharmaceutical Forms and Galenic Preparations

• Explain the application of the magistral formulation in Phytotherapy
• Explain the industrial processing of herbal medicines
• Define the main groups and properties with relation to the active ingredients
• Define the therapeutic application of phenols, flavonoids, tannins, isoprenoids, resins, alkaloids and other products

Module 3. Phytotherapy for Disorders of the Locomotor System

• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of arthritis
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arthrosis
• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of joint pain
• Identify muscle that act as relaxant medicinal plants for the treatment of muscle contractions
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arthrosis
• Identify and classify remineralizing medicinal plants
• Explain the phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in Locomotor System Disorders

Are you up to date with the latest scientific studies on the active principles of plants? Delve into them whenever you want, from any electronic device with an Internet connection"