A flexible postgraduate diploma that responds to the needs of Nutrition professionals to update their knowledge in Phytotherapy"

The incidence of the population with cardiovascular problems has increased in recent decades due to incorrect eating habits, smoking and sedentary lifestyles. These conditions are often treated by the patients themselves using medicinal plants and without the supervision of a specialist. 

In this sense, the work of the nutritionist is essential to be able to optimally address these pathologies, establishing the most appropriate nutritional strategies and incorporating medicinal plants according to each condition. In this regard, TECH offers professionals an excellent opportunity to obtain a complete update through this postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions.  

This is a program that will lead the graduate to delve into Phytotherapy, herbal drugs, galenic preparations and their application in cardiac and respiratory pathologies. All of this will be combined in an intensive educational itinerary lasting 6 months and supported by innovative teaching material (video summaries, detailed videos, readings and clinical cases) that can be accessed comfortably at any time of the day, from an electronic device with an internet connection.  

In this way, this university institution offers nutritionists an educational option that will allow them to keep abreast of advances in Phytotherapy through a flexible and convenient program. They only need an electronic device with internet connection to be able to visualize, at any time of the day, the content hosted on the virtual platform. An ideal option to combine the most demanding responsibilities with a quality postgraduate diploma.

Without the obligation to attend classes with fixed schedules, graduates will be able to self-manage their time to access this program”

This postgraduate diploma in Phytotherapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in psychotherapy based on Phytotherapy
• 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve the Interactive learning system 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• The availability of access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Do you attend patients with lung cancer and wish to incorporate advances in Phytotherapy into their nutritional program? You are in the right educational program"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this 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 academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Get up to date on phytotherapeutic treatments and their limits in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions"

Find out about advances in Phytotherapy and the management of patients with cardiovascular problems"

The aim of this program is to provide a complete update on Phytotherapy, the elaboration of galenic products and their orientation to the approach of the patient with cardiovascular and respiratory pathologies. Undoubtedly, a challenge that will be much easier for the graduate to face, thanks to the numerous pedagogical tools and the expert faculty that teaches this program.

Get a much more practical and real vision of Phytotherapy thanks to the case studies provided by the specialized team of this program"

General Objectives

• Define the therapeutic limits of Phytotherapy and identify the cases in which it can be used safely 
• Describe the use of Phytotherapy oriented to the satisfaction of the needs derived from the patients health problems and the prevention of complications, ensuring a safe and quality practice
• Solve cases related to the field of phytotherapy 
• Explain the use and indication of medical devices, food supplements and/or drugs, assessing the expected benefits And associated risks  
• Apply theoretical knowledge in daily practice 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicines 

• Define what a drug is and distinguish it from an active ingredient 
• Explain the protocols for drug recognition 
• Define the main chemical groups of active ingredients, which are responsible for the effects of drugs and, by extension, of plants 
• Explain techniques for the cultivation, collection, processing and conservation of medicinal plants 
• Identify botanical nomenclature and species citation 
• Classify plant groups according to current regulations 
• Define the medicinal utility of mushrooms
• Explain the legislation and regulation related to Phytotherapy 

Module 2. Active Ingredients of the Plants, Pharmaceutical Forms and Galenic Preparations. 

• Explain the application of the magistral formulation in Phytotherapy 
• Explain the industrial processing of herbal medicines 
• Define the main groups and properties with relation to the active ingredients
• Define the therapeutic application of phenols, flavonoids, tannins, isoprenoids, resins, alkaloids and other products

Module 3. Phytotherapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions  

• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of heart failure 
• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of arterial hypertension 
• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of venous insufficiency 
• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of cough 
• Describe phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits In Cardiovascular Conditions 
• Precise phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in the affections of the respiratory system 
• Define the usefulness of Phytotherapy in the treatment of allergic respiratory processes

Delve into Phytotherapy applied to patients with allergic respiratory processes and incorporate it into your nutritional strategies"