You will work on a thorough and rigorous update for nursing care in digestive disorders such as metabolic, gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders through 150 hours of the best content" 

The nutritional casuistry of the patient admitted to the Intensive Care Unit may vary according to his state of health, the characteristics of the pathology he suffers, the therapeutic indications to which he is subjected... However, it is essential for the nursing professional to carry out a detailed study of their conditions, establishing the dietary guidelines that best suit their needs. Changes in metabolism caused by stress, alteration of routine or malnutrition are likely to trigger side effects that can end up aggravating health and causing the emergence of new pathologies.  

In order to keep abreast of the latest developments in monitoring and digestive and nutritional support in the advanced care of such cases, TECH and its team of ICU nurses have developed this postgraduate certificate. Through a thorough analysis of the current hospital context, they have designed a program that includes the latest developments concerning the indications and nutritional considerations according to the patient's needs. In addition, it will delve into the requirements of different diseases, as well as the recommended clinical guidelines to establish feeding patterns according to the deficiencies they generate.  

All this through 150 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional content, the latter presented in different formats: images, detailed videos, research articles, news, practical and self-assessment exercises, dynamic summaries, diagrams, and much more! In addition, its convenient 100% online presentation will provide flexibility and convenience, allowing you to access the course from wherever and whenever you want, without schedules, limits or face-to-face classes and through any device with an internet connection. Thanks to this, you will be able to update and improve your nursing practice with the support of a teaching team of the highest level, the best content and the endorsement of the largest online university in the world. 

The course of this postgraduate certificate will allow you to improve your skills in acting diligently and effectively in situations of pressure and high demands" 

This postgraduate certificate in Advanced Nursing Care of the Digestive Patient contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts in Intensive Care Nursing 
• 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
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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 

You will be able to access the course of this program from any device with internet connection, whether pc, tablet or mobile"

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals of the sector 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, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.   

Would you like to learn about advances in nutritional assessment and the risk of malnutrition in critically ill patients? Enroll in this postgraduate certificate and do it in a comfortable way"

You will have the support of a teaching team of the highest level in the field of Intensive Care Nursing during the 6 weeks"

Always offering the best academic experiences is TECH's top priority. Therefore, the design of this postgraduate certificate has been developed with the objective of making available to the Intensive Care nurse the most complete and comprehensive information related to monitoring and digestive and nutritional support of patients. Thus, they will be able to update their knowledge in an intensive, dynamic and effective way, allowing them to perfect their skills in the nutritional management of the multiple diseases that can be found in the ICU. 

The mastery of the latest screening tools that you will gain from this program's course will enable you to hone your patient management skills"

General Objectives

• Synthesize data to inform the assessment of the Digestive patient
• Collect data to inform Digestive patient assessment 
• Use data to inform Digestive patient assessment 
• Plan care collaboratively and in a patient-centered manner 
• Incorporate the latest evidence-based practice in critical care nursing 
• Act effectively in pressurized and demanding situations 
• Contextualize each action to the situation at hand 

Specific Objectives

• Provide nursing care in gastrointestinal, metabolic and endocrine disorders
• Correctly recognize glucose disturbances 
• Assess and implement nutritional support 
• Initiate and carry out monitoring in everything related to and involving variables related to the patient's nutritional and metabolic status  

Muscle and visceral ultrasound, bioelectrical impedance, biomarker interpretation... In this program you will find specific sections to update you on all nutritional management strategies in the ICU"