At TECH you will broaden your knowledge in geriatric psychopharmacology from experts in the sector with an impeccable academic background"

Often, physicians working with geriatric patients demand qualifications that delve deeper into their behaviors and conditions. Both physically and psychologically. At present, there is a scarce educational offer on the study of the brain in the elderly. It also focuses specifically on palliative strategies for the sequelae or side effects of psychiatric illness. And that in many cases it has become outdated.

Therefore, from TECH we propose a degree that serves as a guided intervention to the functioning of the brain from the age of 65. Its objective is not so much a palliative treatment, but to completely eliminate suffering in those cases where it is feasible. Always, through the most innovative drugs and psychotherapies.

In this sense, the program is based on a general vision of disease and health in old age. As well as changes in personality and the rPsychogeriatrics ole of the family in the development and stability of the elderly, to later focus on physiological and neuropsychological changes, intervention from clinical psychology and pharmacological treatment.

In addition, as it is taught in a 100% online mode, the doctor will be able to combine the study of this professional master’s degree with the rest of their daily obligations. Choosing at all times where and when to carry out the learning process.

This program delves into the most innovative psychotherapies to keep you up to date with the latest advances in the field” 

This professional master’s degree in Psychogeriatrics 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 Psychogeriatrics 
• 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 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 

Increased life expectancy is impacting the features of aging that affect drug intervention. The faculty of this degree will show you what changes are taking place"

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals in the field of Psychogeriatrics who bring to this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference centers 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 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.

Enroll in TECH and familiarize yourself with the different types of conflicts and models that explain and models that explain health and disease behaviors

This professional master’s degree details the most innovative pharmacological treatments for emotional disorders such as depression or anxiety"

Graduates of the professional master’s degree in Psychogeriatrics will learn about the latest developments in the treatment of psychological pathologies in the elderly. Contemplating, also, its possible translation into physical problems. Therefore, the physiological and neuropsychological changes that occur in the elderly, the possibilities offered by clinical psychology intervention and an update of the recommended pharmacological treatments will be defined. In addition, the degree is complemented by a general and historical overview of the concept of old age and an analysis of the role played by the family in the lives of the elderly.

The Relearning methodology used by TECH facilitates the assimilation of all the psychotherapies included in this degree through continuous work throughout the program"

General Objectives

• Increase knowledge about health and disease in old age 
• Facilitate the linkage of the practitioner to the general psychological state of old age 
• Learn to design multidisciplinary intervention protocols for the elderly 
• Master the assessment, differential diagnosis and intervention in the elderly 
• Provide companionship skills in old age  
• Train the practitioner to transmit an appropriate way of dealing with aging  

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Old Age from an Anthropological Perspective 

• Understand the complexity of the aging process 
• Understand how the concept of old age has evolved historically 
• Observe old age from the perspective of Psychogeriatrics and Psychogerontology 

Module 2. Health and Disease Assessment in the Old Age 

• Conduct a physical, psychological and social evaluation 
• Determine how psychological and social factors affect physical activity 
• Observe the ability to solve problems 

Module 3. Aging From the Perspective of Personality Traits 

• Know the different theories about the aging process and its reflection in personality traits 
• Understand the social dynamics of the elderly 
• Deepen in the most current research in psychogeriatrics 
• Know the negative and positive changes of the personality in the aging process 
  Update on how personality disorders develop in old age 

Module 4. Health in Old Age 

• Analyze critical features of mental and emotional health in the elderly: emotional schemas, mental flexibility, use of humor, etc
• Observe how mental health affects physical fitness 
• Identify the levels of stress faced by the elderly person 
• Assess the social health of the elderly 

Module 5. Aging and Family 

• Define the concept of family 
• Identify the processes and factors that regulate family life 
• Know the advantages of having a functional family in old age 
• Deepen in the support mechanisms that exist within the family 
• Understand the changes that the 70's crisis can generate in the elderly 
• Understand how the concept of family is evolving 
• Understand the needs of the elderly in order to age successfully 

Module 6. Physiological and Neuropsychological Changes in Old Age 

• Understand the changes that occur in the central nervous system during aging 
• Define the influence of psychopathologies and neuropathologies on disorders of consciousness and perception in the elderly 
• Understand affective behaviors in old age 
• Understand the sleep disorders in old age 

Module 7. Psychotherapies and Intervention from Clinical Psychology for the Elderly 

• Define the specific elements of psychotherapy for the elderly 
• Deepen in the models that explain health and disease behaviors 
•  Work with different innovative psychotherapies oriented to the elderly 

Module 8. Pharmacological Intervention in the Elderly 

• Provide an overview of Geriatric Psychopharmacology 
• Understand frailty in the elderly and its pharmacokinetic changes 
• Define the most appropriate and innovative drugs for emotional disorders 
• Define the most appropriate and innovative drugs for agitation and confusion 
• Define the most appropriate and innovative drugs for dementia and impairment 
• Determine the appropriateness of anticonvulsant use in the elderly 
• Analyze pharmacological intervention for somatization 

Module 9. The Concept of Stress, Associated Human Response and the After

• Effects of a Critical Situation 
• Define the concept of stress 
• Analyze the biology and biochemistry involved in stress 
• Know the responses and defense mechanisms to stress 
• Know the importance of confidence in stressful situations 
• Define communication skills and their most common errors 
• Work with representational systems 
• Learn to redirect difficult discussions and situations 
• Define different techniques oriented to overcome stressful situations  

TECH's proposed syllabus delves into the models that explain health and disease behaviors"