A 100% online Postgraduate diploma of 450 teaching hours of update in Image-Guided Procedures in the Radiological Nursing Service "

Techniques such as image-guided biopsy, tumor embolization, radiofrequency ablation, central venous access catheter placement or image-guided drainage require in-depth knowledge of the techniques to be performed, allowing treatments to be more precise, less invasive and obtaining optimal results.  

In this scenario, nursing professionals with a broad mastery of their competencies and skills in radiology are an essential part of this interventional team. A reality that leads health professionals to be in a continuous updating of their skills to perform these processes with maximum guarantees. Therefore, this 100% online university program of 450 teaching hours, which brings together the most comprehensive and rigorous syllabus of the current academic panorama on this Postgraduate diploma in Image-Guided Procedures in the Radiological Nursing Service, has arisen. 

It is a program that leads students to delve from a theoretical-practical perspective in Interventional Vascular and Neurradiological Radiology, in Breast and Brachytherapy Units, as well as the latest methods, which require a mastery of nurses to carry out a rigorous praxis in both complex and simple clinical cases to address.  

To achieve this update, this institution provides numerous pedagogical resources based on multimedia pills, simulations of case studies and specialized readings with which you can obtain a much more effective and dynamic updating process. In addition, students will not have to invest many hours of study, since the Relearning method will help them to consolidate the most important concepts in a much simpler way. 

The professionals are faced with a quality academic option that is perfectly compatible with their daily responsibilities. The fact is that the graduates do not have to go to any center in person, or attend classes with fixed schedules, so they can access the syllabus as and when they wish. They only need a digital device with an Internet connection to view the content of this program at any time of the day.  

In only 6 months you will be aware of the determining value of OCT imaging, DEXA, CPR in the Hemodynamics Unit"

This Postgraduate diploma in Image-Guided Procedures in the Radiological Nursing Service contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Nursing in the area of Diagnostic and Imaging Treatment
• 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

A program that will allow you to be up to date in the specific tests developed in the Telemando such as ureterocystography or hysterosalpingography"

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

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.   

An academic option that will allow you to extend the information through the most current scientific literature in Radiological Nursing"

Delve into the advances achieved in pediatric radiology techniques and the role of the nurses in their execution"

The syllabus of this program will provide students with a complete update of their skills and competencies to perform the attention and care of patients in Interventional Vascular Radiology and Neuroradiology units, Breast Units and Brachytherapy. Rigorous information that can be complemented with the extensive Virtual Library of didactic resources, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

A study plan designed to provide you with the update you are looking for in Image-Guided Procedures in the Radiological Nursing Service in only 6 months"

Module 1. Nursing in Interventional Vascular Radiology and Neuroradiology

1.1 Interventions

1.1.1 Interventional Radiology History
1.1.2 Nursing in interventional radiology
1.1.3 The Interventional Vascular Radiology Operating Room (IVR)

1.2 Radiological protection and characteristics of the IVR room

1.2.1 Radiological Protection
1.2.2 RVI room, composition
1.2.3 The Angiograph

1.3 Asepsis and sterility in the Operating Room of Interventional Vascular Radiology (IVR)

1.3.1 Concept of Asepsis
1.3.2 Concept of Sterility
1.3.3 Circulation in the operating room
1.3.4 IVR room ventilation

1.4 Anesthesia

1.4.1 Anesthesia cart
1.4.2 Patient Monitoring
1.4.3 General Anesthesia
1.4.4 Allergic Reaction
1.4.5 Medication
1.4.6 Knowledge of basic and advanced CPR maneuvers

1.5 Nursing Care at Interventional Radiology

1.5.1 Review of the clinical history
1.5.2 Reception of the patient in the service
1.5.3 Surveillance and care of the patient in the operating room
1.5.4 Recording of nursing care (Nursing care process PAE)
1.5.5 Transfer to the inpatient ward

1.6 Non-Vascular Procedures

1.6.1 Renal Via

1.6.1.1. Percutaneous Nephrostomy
1.6.1.2. Nephrostomy Catheter Replacement

1.6.1.2.1. Simple
1.6.1.2.2. Mixed

1.6.2 Biliary Tract

1.6.2.1. Bile Duct Drainages
1.6.2.2. Bile Duct Dilatation
1.6.2.3. Bile Duct Prosthesis
1.6.2.4. Brushing and biopsy Biliary tract
1.6.2.5. Bile duct pressures

1.6.3 Gastric Tract

1.6.3.1. P.EG (Gastrostomy)
1.6.3.2. Alpha maneuver
1.6.3.3. Rendez Vous

1.7 Diagnostic Vascular Procedures

1.7.1 Diagnostic arteriography
1.7.2 Fistulography
1.7.3 Phlebography
1.7.4 Hepatic transjugular biopsy
1.7.5 Taking of vena cava pressures
1.7.6 Suprarenal Vein Sampling

1.8 Therapeutics Vascular Procedures

1.8.1 Hickman
1.8.2 Shaldon
1.8.3 Reservoir
1.8.4 Arterial angioplasty

1.8.4.1. Angioplasty MMII arteries
1.8.4.2. Visceral arteries angioplasty (Renal, Hepatic)

1.8.5 Placement of prosthesis (Stent)
1.8.6 Vena Cava Filter Implantation and Removal
1.8.7 Porto-caval shunt
1.8.8 Embolization Active bleeding

1.8.8.1. Hemoptysis
1.8.8.2. Prostate Embolization
1.8.8.3. Postpartum uterine bleeding

1.8.9 Tumor Embolizations (TACE,TARE)
1.8.10 VaricoceleVaricocele
1.8.11 Renal Embolization
1.8.12 Fibrinolysis
1.8.13 Pulmonary thrombectomy
1.8.14 Angioplasty Fistulography
1.8.15 Superior Cava Territory Angioplasty

1.9 Neuroradiology Diagnostic Procedures

1.9.1 Cerebral Arteriography

1.9.1.1. Cerebral arteriography radial access, benefits
1.9.1.2. Medullary arteriography
1.9.1.3. T.SA arteriography
1.9.1.4. Occlusion test
1.9.1.5. Petrosal Sinus Test

1.10 Neuroradiology Therapeutics Procedures

1.10.1 Epistaxis
1.10.2 External Carotid Embolization
1.10.3 Vasospasm
1.10.4 Embolization Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (aneurysm)
1.10.5 AVM embolization
1.10.6 AVF embolization
1.10.7 ICTUS
1.10.8 Stents

1.10.8.1. Internal Carotid Stent
1.10.8.2. Flow Diverter Stent (flow diverter)
1.10.8.3. Intracranial Stent

1.10.9 Vertebroplasty

Module 2. Breast and Brachytherapy

2.1 Diagnostic Imaging in Breast Pathologies

2.1.1 History of Diagnostic Imaging in Breast Pathologies
2.1.2 Techniques: Mammography, Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2.1.3 Techniques: Gammagraphy Positron Emission Tomography

2.2 Breast MR mammography

2.2.1 Mammography with and without contrast

2.2.1.1. Vacuum aspiration biopsy by Stereotaxy

2.2.1.1.1. Technique Preparation Risks
2.2.1.1.2. Nursing Care Process. Needs assessment and diagnosis
2.2.1.1.3. Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.2.1.1.4. Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.2.2 Limitations

2.2.2.1. Vacuum aspiration biopsy by MRI

2.2.2.1.1. Technique Preparation Risks
2.2.2.1.2. Nursing Care Process. Needs assessment and diagnosis
2.2.2.2.3. Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.2.2.2.4. Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.3 Ultrasound and Harpoon Placement

2.3.1 Ultrasound

2.3.1.1. Vacuum aspiration biopsy by Ultrasound
2.3.1.2. Cryoablation
2.3.1.3. Technique Preparation Risks
2.3.1.4. Nursing Care Process. Needs assessment and diagnosis
2.3.1.5. Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.3.1.6. Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.3.2 Placement of Harpoon for programmed surgery

2.3.2.1. Technique Preparation Risks
2.3.2.2. Nursing Care Process. Needs assessment and diagnosis
2.3.2.3. Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.3.2.4. Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.4 FNA (Fine Needle Puncture and Aspiration)

2.4.1 Technique Preparation Risks
2.4.2 Nursing Care Process. Needs assessment and diagnosis
2.4.3 Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.4.4 Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.5 BAG (Biopsy with Thick Needle)

2.5.1 Technique Preparation Risks
2.5.2 Nursing Care Process Assessment and Diagnosis of Needs
2.5.3 Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.5.4 Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.6 Seed or scout breast marking

2.6.1 Technique Preparation Risks
2.6.2 Nursing Care Process. Needs assessment and diagnosis
2.6.3 Nursing Care Process. Planning
2.6.4 Nursing Care Process. Execution of care and evaluation of care

2.7 Brachytherapy Brachytherapy Unit

2.7.1 Introduction History
2.7.2 Structure of a Brachytherapy Unit
2.7.3 Types of radioactive sources
2.7.4 Most frequent uses

Module 3. Other Image-Guided Procedures

3.1 Ultrasound-Guided Interventions. Part One

3.1.1 Principles of Ultrasound
3.1.2 Pediatric radiology

3.1.2.1. Echocystography
3.1.2.2. Intussusception (invaginations)

3.1.3 PAAF and BAG
3.1.4 Thyroid FNA
3.1.5 MSK BAG (musculoskeletal)
3.1.6 Ultrasound-guided fine needle interventionism and ultrasound-guided lavage of shoulder calcifications

3.2 Ultrasound-Guided Interventions. Part Two Core Needle Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures in Hepatic and Renal Pathology

3.2.1 Hepatic BAG
3.2.2 Renal BAG

3.2.2.1. Native kidney
3.2.2.2. Renal graft

3.3 Other ultrasound procedures

3.3.1 Ultrasound with Microbubble contrast
3.3.2 Ultrasound-guided nursing techniques
3.3.3 Ultrasound with Prostaglandin or Cavernosography

3.4 Radiological tests in the remote control

3.4.1 Retrograde cystourethrograms
3.4.2 Hysterosalpingography
3.4.3 Gastroduodenal esophageal transit (GORD) and intestinal transit
3.4.4 Opaque enema
3.4.5 Videodeglutition
3.4.6 Trans-Kher cholangiography
3.4.7 Myelography

3.5  Optical Coherence Tomography(OCT)

3.5.1 The eye as an image-forming system
3.5.2 Principles of OCT
3.5.3 Role of Nurses

3.6 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or bone density examination (DEXA or DXA)

3.6.1 Osteoporosis and Indications of the Technique
3.6.2 DXA preparation and examination
3.6.3 Results and benefits

3.7 Hemodynamics

3.7.1 Introduction
3.7.2 Indications
3.7.3 Nursing Care

3.8 Cholangiopancreatography (CPR)

3.8.1 Introduction
3.8.2 Indications
3.8.3 Nursing Care

3.9 Lithotripsy

3.9.1 Introduction
3.9.2 Indications
3.9.3 Nursing Care

3.10 PACs, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems

3.10.1 Definition and objectives
3.10.2 Components

3.10.2.1. Image Acquisition
3.10.2.2. Communication Networks

3.10.3. Image Management, Visualization and Processing
3.10.4. Types of Storage
3.10.5. Image production classification

A comfortable academic path that adapts to your needs and allows you to keep up to date with the most relevant processes in image-guided procedures"