Developments that have enhanced work capacity and outcomes of people with cognitive impairment in Rehabilitation Medicine are compiled in a high-impact educational program”

In geriatrics, rehabilitation medicine professionals often work with approaches of people with cognitive impairment. This field of work, so relevant and in constant renovation, is nourished by the advances and updates that are appearing and being incorporated to the praxis. Keep their skills current is essential for doctors in this field to improve patient's quality of life.

To do this, professionals must assess and explore the patient's resistance and physiological reserves in order to establish the appropriate framework for action, home care, residential care, day care centers, social centers or private clinics.

It is therefore essential to know the tools of physiotherapy and the appropriateness of its application in each case, such as active exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy being able to work in interdisciplinary team, with appropriate communication tools; understanding the concept of person-centered care, having the most up-to-date knowledge of support devices and even the support of current technology can be key to success in physiotherapy treatment.

An intensive course that will give students the most up-to-date knowledge, which will allow them to work on maintaining their mental capacity for as long as possible or to improve their condition”

This Postgraduate certificate in Rehabilitation Medicine Approach of Persons Affected by Cognitive Impairment contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Geriatric Rehabilitation Medicine
• 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 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 comprehensive study into the different pathologies and situations for intervention in rehabilitation medicine for patients with mental disorders”

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this program experience from their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training designed to train for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby professionals must try to solve the different professional practical situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

A methodological approach based on proven teaching techniques to allow students to learn in a dynamic and effective way"

With the support of high-quality audiovisual systems, the purpose of this Postgraduate certificate is that students not only acquire the knowledge, but that, upon completion, students possess the working skills needed in this field"

With this complete syllabus, focused specifically on working with people with cognitive impairment, students will study all the essential suggested areas of learning, whilst gradually acquiring the necessary skills to put into practice the necessary knowledge. A very well-developed learning framework tailored to student needs that will allow them to learn in a continuous, efficient manner.

A comprehensive and structured review of relevant issues affecting all areas of concern in the care of cognitively impaired patients”

Module 1. Professional Approach for Persons Affected with Cognitive Impairment

1.1. Introduction to Cognitive Impairment

1.1.1. Cognitive Impairment

1.1.1.1. Definition and Epidemiology
1.1.1.2. Risk Factors
1.1.1.3. Diagnosis
1.1.1.4. Treatment

1.1.1.4.1. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
1.1.1.4.2. Pharmacological Treatment

1.1.2. Dementia

1.1.2.1. Epidemiology
1.1.2.2. Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
1.1.2.3. Clinical Manifestations
1.1.2.4. Evolution
1.1.2.5. Diagnosis
1.1.2.6. Differential Diagnosis

1.1.2.6.1. Mild Cognitive Impairment: Already Explained Previously
1.1.2.6.2. Acute Confusional Syndrome or Delirium
1.1.2.6.3. Subjective Memory Complaints and AMAE (Age-Related Memory Impairment)
1.1.2.6.4. Affective Disorders-Depression-Depressive Pseudodepressive Dementia

1.1.2.7. Severity of Dementia
1.1.2.8. Treatment

1.1.2.8.1. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
1.1.2.8.2. Pharmacological Treatment

1.1.2.9. Comorbidity-Mortality

1.2. Types of Cognitive Impairment: Possible Classifications

1.2.1. Utility of the Cognitive Impairment Classification
1.2.2. Types of Classification

1.2.2.1. By Degree of Affectation
1.2.2.2. By Evolution Course
1.2.2.3. By Age of Presentation
1.2.2.4. By Clinical Syndrome
1.2.2.5. By Etiology

1.3. Causes and Effects of Cognitive Impairment

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment
1.3.3. Causes of Cognitive Impairment

1.3.3.1. Primary Neurodegenerative Etiology
1.3.3.2. Vascular Etiology
1.3.3.3. Other Etiologies

1.3.4. Effects of Cognitive Impairment

1.3.4.1. Inattention and Lack of Concentration
1.3.4.2. Memory Impairment
1.3.4.3. Language Impairment
1.3.4.4. Apraxia
1.3.4.5. Agnosias
1.3.4.6. Executive Function Disorders
1.3.4.7. Alteration of Visuospatial Functions
1.3.4.8. Behavioral Alteration
1.3.4.9. Alteration of Perception

1.3.5. Conclusions

1.4. Individual and Group Rehabilitation Medicine Approach

1.4.1. Rehabilitation Medicine and Dementia
1.4.2. Professional Assessments
1.4.3. Therapeutic Objectives
1.4.4. Therapeutic Interventions from Physiotherapy

1.4.4.1. Physical exercise
1.4.4.2. Individual Therapy
1.4.4.3. Group Therapy
1.4.4.4. Rehabilitation Medicine According to the Stages of Cognitive Impairment
1.4.4.5. Alteration of Balance and Gait

1.4.5. Adherence to Treatment-Family

1.5. Tools to Connect

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Difficulties Encountered with Disoriented and/or Disconnected Users
1.5.3. How to Access the Disoriented and/or Disconnected User

1.5.3.1. Music as a Tool for Working with People with Dementia

1.5.3.1.1. Application of Music in People Affected by Dementia

1.5.3.2. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

1.5.3.2.1. Application of TAA in People Affected by Dementia
1.5.3.2.2. Structure of Sessions
1.5.3.2.3. Materials
1.5.3.2.4. The Dog
1.5.3.2.5. Examples of AAR Application

1.5.3.3. Yoga and Mindfulness

1.5.3.3.1. Yoga
1.5.3.3.2. Mindfulness
1.5.3.3.3. Application of Mindfulness

1.6. Basal Stimulation

1.6.1. Origin of Basal Stimulation
1.6.2. Definition of Basal Stimulation
1.6.3. Indications of Basal Stimulation
1.6.4. Basic principals of Basal Stimulation

1.6.4.1. Advantages of Basal Stimulation

1.6.5. Basic Needs

1.6.5.1. Requirements of Basal Stimulation
1.6.5.2. Basic Areas of Perception

1.6.6. Body Identity and Environment
1.6.7. Global

1.6.7.1. Communication

1.7. Sharing of Knowledge, Interdisciplinary Approach to the Affected Person

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Biopsychosocial Model as a Reference
1.7.3. Multidisciplinarity and Interdisciplinarity
1.7.4. Areas of Intervention. Levels of Care

1.7.4.1. Primary Care
1.7.4.2. Specialized Care
1.7.4.3. Socio-Health Care ASS
1.7.4.4. Other Professionals
1.7.4.5. Integrative Health. A Holistic View

1.7.5. Community Intervention
1.7.6. Conclusions

Students will learn in such a way that what is learned becomes fixed and transformed into knowledge, through a structured program that will cover all the points of interest needed to revise your intervention in geriatric rehabilitation”