Manage, with this program, the latest advances in the application of anti-inflammatory and analgesic plants to establish the care of patients with osteoarthritis or arthritis"

Over the last decade, Phytotherapy has established itself in the health field as an excellent method for dealing with numerous locomotor pathologies from a natural perspective and with fewer side effects than traditional drugs. In this line, research has consistently found that several unknown plants have certain anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that can combat the pain of contractures or rheumatic diseases. Given the continuous advances in this area and the benefits they bring to the patient, nurses must be aware of them in order to offer cutting-edge healthcare in their daily professional work.

In response to this situation, this academic institution has promoted the creation of this program, with which the student will adopt the most up-to-date knowledge regarding the use of Phytotherapy to address the different conditions of the Locomotor System. During 6 months of intensive learning, the student will detect the most avant-garde medicinal plants that favor the recovery of the patient with Arthrosis or Arthritis and will master their use for the care of the patient with different joint pains. They will also determine the applications of uricosuric plants for the management of the individual suffering from Gout.

Thanks to the 100% online methodology offered by this postgraduate diploma, the student will achieve effective learning through the development of their own study schedules. Likewise, this program is taught by professionals in the pharmaceutical field who actively exercise their functions related to the area of Phytotherapy. Therefore, the knowledge that the student will assimilate will be in tune with the latest developments in this field.

Perfect your skills in the care of patients by phytotherapeutic means and position yourself as a reference professional in this area"

This postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders for Nursing 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
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment 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

The postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders for Nursing will allow you to learn about the most avant-garde medicinal plants to address these various muscular aches and pains"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational 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 education programmed to learn 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 students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Balance to perfection, thanks to the study opportunities that TECH has to offer, your learning and your professional and academic obligations"

Adapt your study to the textual and multimedia format that is most satisfactory for you to achieve effective and enjoyable learning"

This postgraduate diploma has been designed to provide the nurse with the latest advances in the area of Phytotherapy applied to the approach of the different affections produced in the Locomotor System. Throughout their academic period, they will identify the most avant-garde applications of medicinal plants to treat pathologies such as osteoarthritis or rheumatism. All this, sustained by following the general and specific objectives developed by TECH.

Update your knowledge in the use of Phytotherapy for the treatment of rheumatism by taking this postgraduate diploma”

General Objectives

• Define the therapeutic limits of Phytotherapy and identify the cases in which it can be used safely
• Describe the use of Phytotherapy oriented to the satisfaction of 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 drugs, assessing the expected benefits and 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
• Identify the main chemical groups of active ingredients, which are responsible for the effects of drugs and, by extension, of plants
• Delve into techniques for the cultivation, collection, processing and conservation of medicinal plants
• Detect 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 with Phytotherapy

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

• Master 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 of Locomotor System Disorders 

• Identify the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of arthritis 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arthrosis 
• Delve into the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of joint pain 
• Detect the medicinal plants that act as muscle relaxants for the treatment of muscle contractions 
• Classify remineralizing medicinal plants 
• Explain the phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in locomotor system disorders

Achieve the general and specific objectives of TECH and become a leading professional in the field of Phytotherapy of Locomotor System Disorders"