With this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will deepen the knowledge and specific skills needed to effectively and sensitively care for children with serious or terminal illnesses"

Expert Pediatric Palliative Care nurses not only provide quality medical care, but also play a critical role in emotional support, effective communication and coordination of services to ensure a holistic care experience. With a child-centered approach, these professionals strive to alleviate suffering and improve quality of life.

Therefore, this Postgraduate certificate is born, which will delve into the peculiarities that distinguish palliative care in Pediatrics from those administered to adults. In this way, professionals will be sensitized to the specific and unique needs of children in situations of serious or terminal illness. They will also develop skills to communicate effectively with children of different ages and their families, understanding how the disease impacts the child and the family balance.

In addition, the syllabus will focus on analyzing the epidemiology of childhood cancer, providing nurses with a clear vision of the prevalence and most common types of cancer in children, as well as current trends in treatment and survival. This will be essential for early identification of signs and symptoms, crucial for appropriate intervention.

Finally, graduates will be immersed in the management of the most common symptoms in pediatric palliative care, with special attention to pain control and other physical symptoms that affect children's quality of life. Here, you will examine
the critical importance of dosing by weight in Pediatrics, a key skill to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmacological treatments.

Therefore, TECH has implemented a fully online and comprehensive program, designed to meet the specific needs of the students, who only need an electronic device connected to the Internet to access the educational material. In addition, the Relearning methodology has been integrated, a method that emphasizes the repetition of essential concepts to improve and accelerate the assimilation of the content.

You will manage the complex clinical aspects of palliative care, as well as the psychological and emotional aspects that are fundamental in dealing with pediatric patients and their families. Enroll now!”

This Postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Palliative Care for Nursing 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 Pediatric Palliative Care for Nursing.
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable 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

Bet on TECH! You'll delve into the psychological and social impact of Cancer on young patients and their families, and how these factors should influence the planning and execution of palliative care!"

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bringspecialists from prestigious reference societies and 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 course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will be able to adjustmedication doses precisely and safely, considering the unique characteristics of infant metabolism and the child's evolving health status"

You will design care plans that respect the wishes and dignity of young patients, ensuring that they receive the greatest possible comfort and quality of life. With all of TECH quality guarantees!"

Course topics will include an introduction to the fundamental principles of pediatric palliative care, with particular emphasis on the differences between pediatric and adult palliative care. In addition, the ethical considerations and emotional management necessary to support both the patient and family will be delved into, along with strategies for effective communication. You will also emphasize the importance of weight-based dosing calculations in medication administration, ensuring safe and appropriate treatment according to specific pediatric needs.

You will examine the epidemiology of serious diseases in childhood, including Cancer,and delve into complex symptoms, such as pain, respiratory distress and nutritional problems"

Module 1. Pediatric Palliative Care

1.1. Pediatric Palliative Care

1.1.1. Differences with Adult Palliative Care
1.1.2. Current Status of Pediatric Palliative Care
1.1.3. Reference Units

1.2. Care of the Family in the Pediatric Palliative Patient

1.2.1. Family Approach
1.2.2. Treatment of the Family Unit
1.2.3. Monitoring

1.3. Childhood Cancer

1.3.1. Epidemiology
1.3.2. Most Common Cancers
1.3.3. Treatment

1.4. Symptom Control in Pediatric Patients

1.4.1. Differential Aspects with Adults
1.4.2. The Disease in the Child
1.4.3. Most Common Symptoms

1.5. Pain Treatment in Pediatrics

1.5.1. Types of Pain
1.5.2. Pharmacology of Analgesia in Pediatric Age
1.5.3. Dosage

1.6. Treatment of Dyspnea in Pediatrics

1.6.1. Types of Dyspnea
1.6.2. Diagnosis
1.6.3. Treatment

1.7. Anxiety and Psychological Symptoms Associated With the Disease

1.7.1. Diagnosis
1.7.2. Treatment
1.7.3. Monitoring

1.8. Drug Dosage in Pediatrics

1.8.1. Differences with Adult Pharmacology
1.8.2. Dosage in Analgesia
1.8.3. Dosage in Antibiotherapy
1.8.4. Dosage in Treatments of the Emotional Sphere

1.9. Last Days Situation in Pediatric Patients

1.9.1. Sedation
1.9.2. Refractory Symptoms
1.9.3. Treatment

1.10. Grief in Pediatrics

1.10.1. Differences with Adult Grief
1.10.2. Diagnosis
1.10.3. Treatment and Follow-up of Family Members

The program will cover a wide range of content, designed to equip you with the competencies needed to provide specialized and compassionate care to children with serious illnesses"