Postgraduate certificate Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology

At the time of receiving a cancer diagnosis, more than 100 clinical processes can be activated to ensure patient care and treatment. All these sudden changes have a strong emotional burden on the affected person, which can range from physical effects to psychological and economic. Keeping all this in mind will help physicians to be more humane and empathetic in their approach. For this reason, this program aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge to work with the emotional responses of patients at all stages of the disease, also attending to the specialist themselves who may have a similar emotional burden after performing multiple interventions in a short period of time.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

As a physician, you will learn to take care of your own emotional state and that of your patient to avoid accumulating stress"

In recent years, psychology has become interested in the health of people suffering from cancer, thanks to multiple research studies that point to a dependent relationship between the negative feelings generated by the disease and the unfavorable results of the treatment. Consequently, it is necessary to provide a complete accompaniment, involving all spheres of the person's life and a multidisciplinary team.

This Postgraduate certificate in Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology will provide the student with the opportunity to learn about the contributions of psychology to oncology. To this end, we will specify what psycho-oncology is, what its objectives are and the functions that the psycho-oncologist and the physician must perform in order to attend to the emotional responses of patients at all stages of the disease and that of their families. Also taking care of the healthcare personnel, who are exposed to the same emotional burden as the patients.

The student will also learn about the psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence cancer morbidity and mortality, applying a biopsychological approach. On the other hand, they understand their active role in health promotion and education as an effective means of preventing many types of cancer or early detection, which significantly increases the chances of cure or control of the disease.

Apply the appropriate techniques to treat your patients from a psycho-oncological point of view"

This Postgraduate certificate in Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

Practical cases presented by experts in Psycho-Oncology
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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
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

Rely on the expertise of psycho-oncologists to ensure comprehensive treatment"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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 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.

Your emotional health is also important. Learn the tools to cope with work stress"

Help to raise awareness about early detection of cancer"

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Postgraduate Certificate in Characterization and Scope of Application of Psycho-Oncology

Cancer is a disease that has a great emotional burden for patients, their families and the health personnel who care for them. Psycho-oncology is a discipline that seeks to work on the emotional support of people affected by this disease, and is increasingly necessary in the field of health. This Postgraduate Certificate in Characterization and Areas of Application of Psycho-Oncology offers you a global vision of psycho-oncology and its main objectives, as well as the functions that both the psycho-oncologist and the physician must perform in order to care for patients and their families at all stages of the disease.

Broaden your career field with this 100% online program.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Characterization and Areas of Application of Psycho-Oncology will allow you to address the psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence morbidity and mortality in cancer, applying a biopsychological approach. In addition, you will delve into the importance of the active role of health promotion and education as effective means to prevent various types of cancer or early detection, which significantly increases the chances of cure or control of the disease. With this 100% online program, you will be able to update your knowledge in a dynamic and efficient way, making your healthcare activity compatible with your studies.