This program will generate a sense of security in the performance of daily praxis, which will help you grow personally and professionally"

Nutrition is essential for people's survival, but sometimes certain diseases lead to problems with nutrition. Sometimes these can be caused by the person's own anatomy or generated through bad habits, as is the case with certain orofacial disorders. In these cases, nurses play a fundamental role, since many of the consultations of these professionals are derived from this type of disorders. 

Therefore, during this training program, professionals will learn about the nutritional needs of autistic people and people with cerebral palsy, diseases that are associated with nutritional problems and that depend on nursing professionals to improve their quality of life. 

Thus, there is a wide professional demand for training to acquire the necessary competencies to enable nurses to provide a comprehensive and complete educational, health and clinical response. In addition, it is necessary the collaboration and integration in the nursing teams of professionals from other health fields to complete the group in an interdisciplinary way. Both nurses and clinicians will benefit from training actions of this caliber, which integrate the vision of clinical speech therapy and the needs of an effective response demanded by nursing.  

This postgraduate diploma in Orofacial Disorders and Feeding in ASD and CP for Nurses responds to this demand for continuing education of health agents, and is aimed primarily at nursing professionals. With this training course, the nurse will acquire skills to manage speech disorders or disorders of a logopedic nature in different work contexts. In addition, these studies can facilitate access to employment in this field, due to the high demand for this type of professional, whether in the health, clinical or educational fields. 

You must continue your training throughout your employment to provide the best care for your patients"

This postgraduate diploma in Orofacial Disorders and Feeding in ASD and CP for Nurses contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important characteristics of the Postgraduate Diploma are:

• The development of a large number of case studies presented by experts in orofacial and feeding disorders in ASD and ICH. 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
• News on the use of orofacial and feeding disorders in ASD and CP
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student 
• Special emphasis on evidence-based methodologies in orofacial and feeding disorders in ASD and CP
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection papers
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Study this postgraduate diploma with TECH in a comfortable way as it is 100% online and become a first class nurse"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of orofacial disorders and feeding in ASD and CP who bring to this training the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists belonging to reference 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 an immersive training program to train in real situations. 

The design of this program is based on problem-based learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the course. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in the field of orofacial and feeding disorders in ASD and CP, and with extensive teaching experience. 

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

Acquire a complete training in the field of orofacial disorders thanks to a teaching program with innovative methodologies and the main novelties in the market"

The postgraduate diploma in Orofacial Disorders and Eating Disorders in ASD and CP is oriented to facilitate the performance of the professional nurse when working with patients suffering from this type of pathologies. Thus, at the end of the training the nurse will be fully qualified to intervene in this type of case with greater guarantees of success, always understanding the needs of their patients and the implication of these pathologies in their nutrition. 

Increase your visibility, excellence and professional development by updating your knowledge through this postgraduate diploma specially dedicated to nursing professionals"

General Objectives

• Develop a broad knowledge of the anatomical and functional basis of the central and peripheral nervous system
• Study the anatomy and function of the organs involved in basic functions such as respiration, phonation and swallowing
• Acquire knowledge in both assessment and speech therapy intervention
• Deepen knowledge of rehabilitation techniques endorsed in clinical practice
• Develop intervention skills gained from complementary disciplines such as neuropsychology, physiotherapy and psychology
• Handle the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neurofunctional and logopedic disorders in specific groups with neurodevelopmental or syndromic disorders
• Know various approaches and intervention programs in speech-language neurorehabilitation

Specific Objectives

Module 1. 

• Know the functioning of the structures involved in breathing, chewing and swallowing
• Recognize dentomaxillary anomalies
• Relate, complement and coordinate the work between dentistry and speech therapy
• Know the orthodontic appliances
• Know and evaluate the functions of the orofacial system and their interrelation
• Recognize when swallowing is not functional
• Elaborate an orofacial-myofunctional evaluation protocol

Module 2. 

• Develop competencies that favor the evaluation of Orofacial System alterations in Congenital Neurological Disorders
• Improve the quality of life of neurological patients by improving their eating habits
• Expand knowledge and consolidate the bases of children's gold motor functioning
• Carry out the creation of programs of new habits and routines directly related to the nutrition of students with special educational needs, in order to improve their quality of life both personally and socially
• Improve the quality of CP intake during feeding, offering greater safety and efficacy at each feeding

Module 3.  

• Know the concept of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) and how their sensory profile influences their diet
• Study possible strategies to deal with feeding difficulties
• Learn to develop a work program that enhances nutritional function
• Provide support strategies for understanding the context through visual, tactile and auditory support
• Generate practical tools to be used in natural contexts
• Promote the creation of individualized, flexible feeding programs based on the interests of the child with autism

Be the best in the treatment of orofacial disorders after completing this postgraduate diploma"