TECH provides you with the most recent knowledge on Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation in a comfortable way”

The scientific development and the impulse that neuropsychology has had has allowed the that is carried out to have a high validity with results that equal and sometimes exceed the usefulness of medical tests. This has allowed this specialty to be used to treat patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. In order for the medical professional to update their knowledge, TECH presents this Postgraduate diploma in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation.

A program taught exclusively online by a specialized teaching team that will allow students to delve into the latest news on neurodegenerative diseases, the neuropsychological clinical approach to patients and the most effective drug treatments today. It is a flexible educcational option that allows the professional to delve into a syllabus with a theoretical-practical approach, while making quality teaching compatible with their work and/or personal responsibilities.

Therefore, during the 6 months this program lasts, professionals will be able to take advantage of their knowledge through didactic content that uses the latest technology in education and simulations of practical cases, which will put them in a position to face real clinical problems.

An excellent opportunity that TECH offers to all medical professionals who want to study comfortably for a university degree. To do this, you will only need an electronic device with an Internet connection to access the virtual platform where the entire syllabus is hosted from the very start, Video summaries, videos in detail or specialized readings complement the study plan, which you can access without fixed schedules or face-to-face.

If you need an online program designed so you can balance a quality education with your personal responsibilities. TECH has come up with this degree for you”

This Postgraduate diploma in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Psychology and Immunology
• 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 self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for 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

With this university program you will have 24-hour access to the most innovative syllabus that delves into the bases of psychopharmacological treatment”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its 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 an immersive education designed 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 throughout the program. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.

If you need an online program designed so you can balance a quality education with your personal responsibilities. TECH has come up with this degree for you” 

A program that will bring you closer to what's new in the rehabilitation of patients with multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's or dementia"

The teaching team that makes up this Postgraduate diploma has invested many hours in the elaboration of a study plan that is made up of 3 modules, in which students will be able to delve into the different neurodegenerative diseases, Neuropsychological and Rehabilitation and the most used pharmacological treatments such as analgesics, antiepileptics or antipsychotics. All of the above, with an innovative didactic material and aRelearning system , that will allow you to progress throughout the 6 months of this degree, in a more natural and agile way.

With the use of the latest technologies in education, you will be able to delve into the rehabilitation of attention, memory, executive functions and agnosias”

Module 1. Neurodegenerative Diseases

1.1. Normal Aging

1.1.1. Basic Cognitive Processes in Normal Aging
1.1.2. Superior Cognitive Processes in Normal Aging
1.1.3. Attention and Memory in Elderly People with Normal Aging

1.2. Cognitive Reserve and its Importance in Aging

1.2.1. Cognitive Reserve: Definition and Basic Concepts
1.2.2. Functionality of Cognitive Reserve
1.2.3. Influencing Variables in Cognitive Reserve
1.2.4. Interventions Based on Improving Cognitive Reserve in the Elderly

1.3. Multiple Sclerosis

1.3.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Multiple Sclerosis
1.3.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.3.3. Patient Profile
1.3.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.4. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

1.4.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
1.4.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.4.3. Patient Profile
1.4.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.5. Parkinson’s Disease

1.5.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Parkinson’s Disease
1.5.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.5.3. Patient Profile
1.5.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.6. Huntington’s Disease

1.6.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Huntington’s Disease
1.6.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.6.3. Patient Profile
1.6.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.7. Dementia of the Alzheimer Type

1.7.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
1.7.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.7.3. Patient Profile
1.7.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.8. Pick’s Dementia

1.8.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Pick’s Dementia
1.8.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.8.3. Patient Profile
1.8.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.9. Lewy Body Dementia

1.9.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Lewy Body Dementia
1.9.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.9.3. Patient Profile
1.9.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

1.10. Vascular Dementia

1.10.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Vascular Dementia
1.10.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
1.10.3. Patient Profile
1.10.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

Module 2. Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation

2.1. Assessment of Attention and Memory

2.1.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Attention and Memory
2.1.2. Main Instruments

2.2. Language

2.2.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Language
2.2.2. Main Instruments

2.3. Executive Functions Assessment

2.3.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Executive Functions
2.3.2. Main Instruments

2.4. Evaluation of Apraxia and Agnosia

2.4.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Apraxia and Agnosia
2.4.2. Main Instruments

2.5. Variables that Intervene in the Recovery of a Patient

2.5.1. Risk Factors
2.5.2. Protective Factors

2.6. Strategies: Restoration, Compensation and Mixed Strategies

2.6.1. Restoration Strategies
2.6.2. Compensation Strategies
2.6.3. Mixed Strategies

2.7. Rehabilitation of Attention, Memory, Executive Functions and Agnosias

2.7.1. Rehabilitation of Attention
2.7.2. Rehabilitation of Memory
2.7.3. Rehabilitation of Executive Functions
2.7.4. Rehabilitation of Agnosias

2.8. Adapting to the Environment and External Support

2.8.1. Adapting the Environment to Meet the Constraints
2.8.2. How to Help the Patient in an External Way?

2.9. Biofeedback Techniques as Intervention

2.9.1. Biofeedback: Definition and Basic Concepts
2.9.2. Techniques that Use Biofeedback
2.9.3. Biofeedback as an Intervention Method in Health Psychology
2.9.4. Evidence on the Use of Biofeedback in the Treatment of Certain Disorders

2.10. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as an Intervention

2.10.1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Definition and Basic Concepts
2.10.2. Functional Areas Considered Therapeutic Targets of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
2.10.3. Results of Intervention through TMS in Health Psychology

Module 3. Pharmacological Treatment

3.1. Introduction to Psychopharmacology

3.1.1. Principles and Introduction to Psychopharmacology
3.1.2. General Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment
3.1.3. Main Applications

3.2. Antidepressants

3.2.1. Introduction
3.2.2. Types of Antidepressants
3.2.3. Mechanism of Action
3.2.4. Indications
3.2.5. Drugs of the Group
3.2.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.2.7. Side Effects
3.2.8. Contraindications
3.2.9. Drug Interactions
3.2.10. Patient Information

3.3. Antipsychotics

3.3.1. Introduction
3.3.2. Types of Antipsychotics
3.3.3. Mechanism of Action
3.3.4. Indications
3.3.5. Drugs of the Group
3.3.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.3.7. Side Effects
3.3.8. Contraindications
3.3.9. Drug Interactions
3.3.10. Patient Information

3.4. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

3.4.1. Introduction
3.4.2. Types of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
3.4.3. Mechanism of Action
3.4.4. Indications
3.4.5. Drugs of the Group
3.4.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.4.7. Side Effects
3.4.8. Contraindications
3.4.9. Drug Interactions
3.4.10. Patient Information

3.5. Mood Stabilizers

3.5.1. Introduction
3.5.2. Types of Mood Stabilizers
3.5.3. Mechanism of Action
3.5.4. Indications
3.5.5. Drugs of the Group
3.5.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.5.7. Side Effects
3.5.8. Contraindications
3.5.9. Drug Interactions
3.5.10. Patient Information

3.6. Psychostimulants

3.6.1. Introduction
3.6.2. Mechanism of Action
3.6.3. Indications
3.6.4. Drugs of the Group
3.6.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.6.6. Side Effects
3.6.7. Contraindications
3.6.8. Drug Interactions
3.6.9. Patient Information

3.7. Anti-Dementia Drugs

3.7.1. Introduction
3.7.2. Mechanism of Action
3.7.3. Indications
3.7.4. Drugs of the Group
3.7.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.7.6. Side Effects
3.7.7. Contraindications
3.7.8. Drug Interactions
3.7.9. Patient Information

3.8. Drugs for the Treatment of Dependency

3.8.1. Introduction
3.8.2. Types and Mechanism of Action
3.8.3. Indications
3.8.4. Drugs of the Group
3.8.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.8.6. Side Effects
3.8.7. Contraindications
3.8.8. Drug Interactions
3.8.9. Patient Information

3.9. Anti-Epileptic Drugs

3.9.1. Introduction
3.9.2. Mechanism of Action
3.9.3. Indications
3.9.4. Drugs of the Group
3.9.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.9.6. Side Effects
3.9.7. Contraindications
3.9.8. Drug Interactions
3.9.9. Patient Information

3.10. Other Drugs: Guanfacine

3.10.1. Introduction
3.10.2. Mechanism of Action
3.10.3. Indications
3.10.4. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.10.5. Side Effects
3.10.6. Contraindications
3.10.7. Drug Interactions
3.10.8. Patient Information

This Postgraduate diploma will provide you with the latest keys in the administration of analgesics or anti-dementia treatments”