Master the specific care required by neurological patients with cognitive impairment or muscular atrophy and diagnose the protocol to be followed with confidence thanks to this TECH qualification"

The program in Neuromuscular Diseases, Dementias and Headaches for Nursing presents in depth, on the one hand, dementias and cognitive impairment, clinical syndromes that lead to a progressive loss of autonomy that has a very negative influence on the performance of basic activities of daily living. As life expectancy increases, cases of dementia increase exponentially. Statistics confirm that dementia is the main cause of disability and dependence in the elderly.For this reason, the program addresses in particular Alzheimer's disease, which is the most frequent cause of dementia (between 60% and 80%). Thus, it addresses the etiopathogenesis of the main dementias, their classification and the importance of the nursing role in the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms. 

It also includes an exhaustive study of headaches and migraines. Headaches are one of the most common ailments that exist. In fact, 90% of the population has suffered headaches in the last year, so it is necessary to delve into the differences between headaches and migraines, as the latter usually have an influence on the performance of basic activities of daily life of the person, affecting a high percentage of young people (12-13%). 

This program also updates knowledge on the latest treatments, both pharmacological and surgical, and will emphasize the importance of having highly trained nurses specialized in the management of headaches. It should be noted that in recent years new treatments have been developed to help alleviate the acute pain they produce in patients who suffer from them. The etiopathogenesis of neuromuscular diseases, which are those that cause problems in the nerves that control the muscular system, is also considered. They usually cause atrophy, contractions and muscle pain. Therefore, the most common disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy, will be described. At the same time, this University Expert will provide knowledge on the most advanced and current treatments in this area; although it is true that these diseases usually have no cure, the treatments improve the symptomatology, and increase both mobility and life expectancy, with nursing playing a crucial role in the management of these diseases. 

You will delve into the most up-to-date treatments and specific nursing care that differentiate headache from migraine with great success"

This postgraduate diploma in Neuromuscular Diseases, Dementias and Headaches for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• Development of more than 100 case studies presented by experts in neurological nursing. Its graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents, which are designed to provide essential scientific and assistance information for professional practice
• Latest developments in neurological nursing
• Contains practical exercises
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert and clinical cases for individual reflection
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, which will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to train in real situations

You will perform as a specialist standardized care plans after having acquired the knowledge on how to perform nursing assessments according to functional patterns, using NANDA-NIC-NOC nursing taxonomy for care planning and evaluation"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training 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 academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Acquiring knowledge and fundamentals of the pathophysiology of neuromuscular diseases and integrating them into nursing practice is possible thanks to this TECH Postgraduate Diploma.

With this postgraduate diploma you will acquire the necessary knowledge in physiopathology of neurological diseases, something highly demanded by experts in the sector"

The postgraduate diploma in Neuromuscular Diseases, Dementias and Headaches for Nurses is aimed at facilitating the performance of nurses dedicated to the treatment and care of patients with these pathologies, from Alzheimer's disease to the etiopathogenesis of neuromuscular diseases, which are those that cause problems in the nerves that control the muscular system. This requires a high level of competence and training to avoid possible complications and improve the level of self-care. With this Postgraduate Diploma, the nurse will be trained in the treatment required by patients in this area, with rigor and professionalism, in order to achieve the following proposed objectives, distributed in general and specific by module, for greater satisfaction of the future graduate on the way to his or her professional goal. 

Actualizarás tus conocimientos en Alzheimer y otras demencias degenerativas, así como profundizarás en el test de cribado y la evaluación neuropsicológica junto a los mejores expertos” 

General Objectives

• Learn and integrate general nursing care in the main neurological pathologies
• Perform standardized care plans, acquiring knowledge on how to perform nursing assessments according to functional patterns and use NANDA-NIC-NOC nursing taxonomy for care planning and evaluation
• Acquire knowledge and fundamentals of the pathophysiology of cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, dementia, headache, neuromuscular diseases, neurological oncology and CNS infectious diseases and integrate them into nursing practice
• Understand the necessary knowledge in Physiopathology of Neurological Diseases
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the most up-to-date Basic Medical-Surgical Treatments
• In-depth knowledge of diagnostic taxonomy to formulate nursing diagnoses, outcome criteria and nursing interventions

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Dementias and Cognitive impairment

• Know and expand knowledge in etiopathogenesis of dementias
• Update knowledge on Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative dementias
• Study knowledge of neuropsychological screening and assessment tests
• Know in depth the specific nursing care in dementia
• Integrate nursing care into daily practice by following standardized care plans according to nursing taxonomies

Module 2. Headaches

• Know and expand knowledge in etiopathogenesis of primary headaches
• Update knowledge in migraine and secondary headaches
• Study knowledge of trigemino-autonomic headaches and painful cranial neuropathies
• In-depth knowledge of specific nursing care for headaches and migraines
• Integrate nursing care into daily practice by following standardized care plans according to nursing taxonomies

Module 3. Neuromuscular Diseases

• Know and expand knowledge in etiopathogenesis of neuromuscular diseases
• Update knowledge in myopathies and dystrophies
• Study knowledge about myasthenia and motor neuron diseases
• In-depth knowledge of specific nursing care in neuromuscular-oncological diseases
• Integrate nursing care into daily practice by following standardized care plans according to nursing taxonomies

You will learn and expand your knowledge of myopathies and dystrophies, which will guide you towards the specific nursing care to be applied to patients suffering from them"