As a physician, you will learn to take care of your own emotional state and that of your patient to avoid accumulating stress"

In recent years, psychology has become interested in the health of people suffering from cancer, thanks to multiple research studies that point to a dependent relationship between the negative feelings generated by the disease and the unfavorable results of the treatment. Consequently, it is necessary to provide a complete accompaniment, involving all spheres of the person's life and a multidisciplinary team.  

This postgraduate certificate in Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology will provide the student with the opportunity to learn about the contributions of psychology to oncology. To this end, we will specify what psycho-oncology is, what its objectives are and the functions that the psycho-oncologist and the physician must perform in order to attend to the emotional responses of patients at all stages of the disease and that of their families. Also taking care of the healthcare personnel, who are exposed to the same emotional burden as the patients. 

The student will also learn about the psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence cancer morbidity and mortality, applying a biopsychological approach. On the other hand, they understand their active role in health promotion and education as an effective means of preventing many types of cancer or early detection, which significantly increases the chances of cure or control of the disease. 

Apply the appropriate techniques to treat your patients from a psycho-oncological point of view" 

This postgraduate certificate in Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psycho-Oncology
• 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
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• 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

Rely on the expertise of psycho-oncologists to ensure comprehensive treatment" 

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 student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.    

Your emotional health is also important. Learn the tools to cope with work stress"

Help to raise awareness about early detection of cancer"

This program has a design that will ensure the professional development of students interested in providing comprehensive and complete treatment to their cancer patients. For this reason, they will develop a series of skills to work with the team of psychologists in the oncology department of a hospital. In this way, it is possible to determine the social risk factors that a patient goes through and the emotional burden of detecting a tumor.  

Understand the interest in the application of psychology in the health sector, specifically in oncology"

General Objectives

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the area of study and development of the profession
• Know the application of psychology in the nursing care for cancer
• Define the functions of a psycho-oncology unit and the role of the psycho-oncologist in the health care setting

Specific Objectives

• Provide the necessary clinical knowledge of oncological disorders, epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, processes and diagnostic tests
• Train in the design and implementation of health promotion and cancer prevention and early detection programs
• Be able to argue about the area of study and the profession
• Identify the social needs of people with cancer and their families
• Analyze the influence of the perceived social support in cancer

Cancer patients need you to cope with the confusing times of illness"