Thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will expand your knowledge in pain management, complex symptoms, and emotional and psychological support, critical elements to improve the quality of patient care"

Palliative care in nursing occupies a fundamental place in the comprehensive approach to patients with chronic or terminal illnesses. In fact, nurses with expertise in this field play a crucial role in symptom management, emotional support, effective communication and interdisciplinary care coordination.

This Postgraduate certificate will analyze the philosophies and theoretical models that have shaped the practice of palliative care, as well as the impact of social movements and health policies that have contributed to its development. In this sense, the theoretical basis will enable professionals to better understand current practices and their adaptation to the changing needs of society.

It will also address research methodologies specific to this area, which will enable them to generate and evaluate evidence, improving the quality of palliative care. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the ability to design studies, analyze results and publish findings in order to contribute to palliative knowledge and clinical practice. In this way, the analytical and critical capacity of graduates will be reinforced, preparing them to be leaders in the generation of new ideas and approaches applied in their professional environment. 

Finally, a variety of organizational structures will be examined, from Palliative Care Units in hospitals, to community services and home care teams. This knowledge will be crucial in understanding how services can be integrated and effectively and coordinate services effectively to provide a continuum of care tailored to the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.

At this juncture, TECH has launched a comprehensive, fully online and flexible program, designed to adapt to the specific needs of students, who will only need a device with an Internet connection to access the learning materials. It also incorporates the innovative Relearning methodology, which emphazises the repetition of key concepts for a more effective and natural assimilation of the content.

You'll develop competencies in clinical leadership, ethics and patient-centered care, which will ultimately improve the quality of care you provide, as well as your job satisfaction"

This Postgraduate certificate in 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 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

You will delve deeper into specialized units and community programs, examining how these organizations address the unique needs of patients at the end of life"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational 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 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 analyze the historical and conceptual milestones that have shaped palliative care, from its beginnings to its contemporary evolution, through the best teaching materials"

You will analyze the historical and conceptual milestones that have shaped palliative care, from its beginnings to its contemporary evolution, through the best teaching materials.s recursos multimedia"

The program will cover a wide range of content, designed to provide graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline. Therefore, the philosophy and principles of palliative care will be analyzed, including the history and evolution of the field. In addition, technical aspects such as the advanced management of pain and other complex symptoms faced by patients at the end of life will be examined in depth. You will also examine the organizational structure of palliative care services, from hospital settings to home and community care, to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings and improve the quality of care.

You will cover crucial topics such as empathic communication, emotional management and family support, as well as strategies for ethical decision-making in the context of end-of-life care"

Module 1. Palliative Care

1.1. Current Situation in Palliative Care

1.1.1. Death in Modern Society
1.1.2. Evolution of the Specialty
1.1.3. Units at the European Level
1.1.4. Units at International Level

1.2. Palliative Care from the Perspective of International Law

1.2.1. Human Rights
1.2.2. European Law
1.2.3. International Legality

1.3. Syllabuses

1.3.1. Accreditation
1.3.2. Pre-university Teaching
1.3.3. Post-university Teaching

1.4. Scientific Societies

1.4.1. National
1.4.2. Regional
1.4.3. Relations

1.5. Economic Perspective of Palliative Care in the Health Care System

1.5.1. Economic Impact on Palliative Illness Health Systems
1.5.2. Efficiency of Palliative Care Units.
1.5.3. Impact on the Family Economy

1.6. Organization of Palliative Care

1.6.1. Hospital
1.6.2. Home Hospitalization Units
1.6.3. Palliative Care Based in Primary Care

1.7. Development of International Standards

1.7.1. Historical Evolution of Palliative Care
1.7.2. Birth of Modern Palliative Care
1.7.3. Development of Palliative Care Units

1.8. Research in Palliative Care

1.8.1. Evolution of Scientific Publications in Palliative Care
1.8.2. Impact Journals in Palliative Care
1.8.3. Latest Publications

1.9. Clinical History in Palliative Medicine

1.9.1. Clinical Evaluation of Symptoms
1.9.2. Scales in Palliative Medicine
1.9.3. Evaluation of the Family and Main Caregiver

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality patient-centered care in the context of palliative care. What are you waiting for to enroll?"