TECH offers this Professional master’s degree as a scientifically rigorous program with which you will be able to gain profound knowledge on the principles of cerebral biochemistry through a 100% online format”

Given the increase in brain disorders in recent years, Clinical Neuropsychology has developed enormously, providing in-depth knowledge of the development of mental disorders. For this purpose, the exhaustive study of the relationships between the brain and the behaviors of the clinical cases has been fundamental. In order to respond to the professional demand of healthcare centers and to update the knowledge of nurses in this area, TECH has developed this Professional master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology. 

It is a multidisciplinary and intensive program that will provide graduates with all the information they need to master the latest developments in this discipline. By taking the Professional master’s degree, the nurse will delve into the basics of Neurology, as well as the principles of Neuroanatomy, with special emphasis on cognitive functions and the different types of neurobiological bases today.  

It will also delve into brain damage and aphasia, agraphia and alexia, as well as cognitive deficits and neurodegenerative diseases. Lastly, it will focus on the main techniques of neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation, and will conclude with an exhaustive review of the most effective pharmacological treatments, their recommendations and the cases in which they should be avoided. 

Additionally, the nurse will have access to 10 exclusive Masterclasses , led by a renowned international lecturer in Clinical Neuropsychology  This specialist, who has a long professional career, will guide the graduates, keeping them up to date on the most recent advances in diagnostics and treatments for patients affected by brain injuries. 

All of this, through a 100% online program which includes 1500 hours of theoretical, practical and additional material chosen and designed by the teaching team. Furthermore, the digital characteristics of the content make the program a dynamic and simple experience. It’s based on downloadable content, so the student only needs a device with an internet connection. 

TECH offers you the opportunity to access 10 Masterclasses of the highest quality! You will update your practice in Neuropsychology from the hand of a recognized international expert in this field" 

This Professional master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market.The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology and Neurology
• 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

Expand your healthcare knowledge by addressing the origins of neuroanatomy and learning more about the early authors to determine future perspectives"

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.

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.

The design of this program focuses on Problem Based Learning, by which the professional must try to solve the different situations of professional practice that arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

A program designed in relation to the latest scientific advances in neuropsychology and that covers cognitive functions and the latest developments related to the different neurobiological bases"

You'll take an in-depth review of functional neuroanatomy, from neuron composition to brainasymmetry"

The syllabus of this program in Clinical Neuropsychology has been carefully designed with a team of experts in the health area. This teaching team has been in charge of planning the contents of the program, which endorses its information and guarantees the correct theoretical training of the specialists. In addition, following the criteria of quality and timeliness that characterize this organization, the degree is developed based on the Relearning methodology, which will exempt students from long hours of study by acquiring knowledge in a progressive and constant way. Therefore, it is an opportunity to catch up in a rigorous and dynamic way.

In the Virtual Classroom you will find additional high-quality downloadable material so that you can delve deeper into those aspects of the syllabus that you consider most relevant”

Module 1. Introduction to Neuropsychology

1.1. Introduction to Neuropsychology

1.1.1. Basis and Origins of Neuropsychology
1.1.2. First Approaches to the Discipline

1.2. First Approaches to the Neuropsychology

1.2.1. First Works Within Neuropsychology
1.2.2. Most Relevant Authors and Works

1.3. Ontogeny and Phylogeny of the CNS

1.3.1. Concept of Ontogeny and Phylogeny
1.3.2. Ontogeny and Phylogeny Within the CNS

1.4. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

1.4.1. Introduction to Neurobiology
1.4.2. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

1.5. Neurobiology of Systems

1.5.1. Concepts of Systems
1.5.2. Structures and Development

1.6. Embryology of the Nervous System

1.6.1. Principles of Embryology of the Nervous System
1.6.2. Phases of CNS Embryology

1.7. Introduction to Structural Anatomy CNS

1.7.1. Introduction to Structural Anatomy
1.7.2. Structural Development

1.8. Introduction to Functional Anatomy

1.8.1. What is Function Anatomy?
1.8.2. Most Important Functions

1.9. Neuroimaging Techniques

1.9.1. Concept of Neuroimaging
1.9.2. Most Commonly Used Techniques
1.9.3. Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 2. Principles of Neuroanatomy

2.1. Formation of the Nervous System

2.1.1. Anatomical and Functional Organization of the Nervous System
2.1.2. Neurons
2.1.3. Glial Cells
2.1.4. Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord
2.1.5. Main Structures

2.1.5.1. Forebrain
2.1.5.2. Midbrain
2.1.5.3. Rhombencephalon

2.2. Formation of the Nervous System II

2.2.1. Peripheral Nervous System

2.2.1.1. Somatic Nervous System
2.2.2.2. Neurovegetative or Autonomic Nervous System
2.2.2.3. White Matter
2.2.2.4. Gray Matter
2.2.2.5. Meninges
2.2.2.6. Cerebrospinal Fluid

2.3. The Neurone and its Composition

2.3.1. Introduction to the Neurone and its Function
2.3.2. The Neurone and its Composition

2.4. Electric and Chemical Synapses

2.4.1. What is a Synapse?
2.4.2. Electrical Synapse
2.4.3. Chemical Synapse

2.5. Neurotransmitters

2.5.1. What is a Neurotransmitter?
2.5.2. Types of Neurotransmitters and their Functioning

2.6. Neuroendocrinology (Hypothalamus-Endocrine System Relationship)

2.6.1. Introduction to Neuroendocrinology
2.6.2. Basis of Neuroendocrinological Functioning

2.7. Neuroimmunology (Relationship between the Nervous System and Immune System)

2.7.1. Introduction to Neuroimmunology
2.7.2. Basis and Fundamentals of Neuroimmunology

2.8. Nervous System in Childhood and Adolescence

2.8.1. Development of CNS
2.8.2. Bases and Characteristics

2.9. Nervous System in Adulthood

2.9.1. Bases and Characteristics of the CNS

2.10. Nervous System in Old Age

2.10.1. Bases and Characteristics of the CNS in Old Age
2.10.2. Main Related Problems

Module 3. Functional Neuroanatomy

3.1. Frontal Lobe

3.1.1. Introduction to the Frontal Lobe
3.1.2. Main Features
3.1.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.2. Neuropsychology of the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

3.2.1. Introduction to the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex
3.2.2. Main Features
3.2.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.3. Neuropsychology of the Orbitofrontal Cortex

3.3.1. Introduction to the Orbitofrontal Cortex
3.3.2. Main Features
3.3.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.4. Neuropsychology of the Medial Prefrontal Cortex

3.4.1. Introduction to the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex
3.4.2. Main Features
3.4.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.5. Motor Cortex

3.5.1. Introduction to the Motor Cortex
3.5.2. Main Features
3.5.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.6. Temporal Lobe

3.6.1. Introduction to the Temporal Lobe Cortex
3.6.2. Main Features
3.6.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.7. Parietal Lobe

3.7.1. Introduction to the Parietal Lobe Cortex
3.7.2. Main Features
3.7.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.8. Occipital Lobe

3.8.1. Introduction to the Occipital Lobe Cortex
3.8.2. Main Features
3.8.3. Bases of their Functioning

3.9. Cerebral Asymmetry

3.9.1. Concept of Brain Asymmetry
3.9.2. Characteristics and Functioning

Module 4. Cognitive Functions

4.1. Neurological Principles of Attention

4.1.1. Introduction to the Concept of Attention
4.1.2. Neurobiological Principles and Foundations of Attention

4.2. Neurobiological Principles of Memory

4.2.1. Introduction to the Concept of Memory
4.2.2. Neurobiological Principles and Foundations of Memory

4.3. Neurological Principles of Language

4.3.1. Introduction to the Concept of Language
4.3.2. Neurobiological Principles and Foundations of Language

4.4. Neurobiological Principles of Perception

4.4.1. Introduction to the Concept of Perception
4.4.2. Neurobiological Principles and Foundations of Perception

4.5. Visuospatial Neurobiological Principles

4.5.1. Introduction to Visuospatial Functions
4.5.2. Principles and Fundamentals of Visuospatial Functions

4.6. Neurobiological Principles of Executive Functions

4.6.1. Introduction to Executive Functions
4.6.2. Principles and Fundamentals of Executive Functions

4.7. Apraxias

4.7.1. What are Praxis?
4.7.2. Features and Types

4.8. Gnosis

4.8.1. What are Praxis?
4.8.2. Features and Types

4.9. Social Cognition

4.9.1. Introduction to Social Cognition
4.9.2. Characteristics and Theoretical Foundations

Module 5. Brain Injury

5.1. Neuropsychological and Behavior Disorders of Genetic Origin

5.1.1. Introduction
5.1.2. Genes, Chromosomes and Hereditary
5.1.3. Genes and Behavior

5.2. Early Brain Injury Disorder

5.2.1. Introduction
5.2.2. The Brain in Early Childhood
5.2.3. Pediatric Cerebral Palsy
5.2.4. Psychosyndromes
5.2.5. Learning Disorders
5.2.6. Neurobiological Disorders that Affect Learning

5.3. Vascular Brain Disorders

5.3.1. Introduction to Cerebrovascular Disorders
5.3.2. Most Common Types
5.3.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.4. Brain Tumors

5.4.1. Introduction to Brain Tumors
5.4.2. Most Common Types
5.4.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.5. Cranioencephalic Traumas

5.5.1. Introduction to Trauma
5.5.2. Most Common Types
5.5.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.6. Infections of the CNS

5.6.1. Introduction the CNS Infections
5.6.2. Most Common Types
5.6.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.7. Epileptic Disorders

5.7.1. Introduction to Epileptic Disorders
5.7.2. Most Common Types
5.7.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.8. Alterations in the Level of Consciousness

5.8.1. Introduction to Altered Levels of Consciousness
5.8.2. Most Common Types
5.8.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.9. Acquired Brain Injury

5.9.1. Concept of Acquired Brain Injury
5.9.2. Most Common Types
5.9.3. Characteristics and Symptomology

5.10. Disorders Related to Pathological Ageing

5.10.1. Introduction
5.10.2. Psychological Disorders Related to Pathological Ageing

Module 6. Aphasias, Agraphias and Alexias

6.1. Broca's Aphasia

6.1.1. Principles and Origin of Broca's Aphasia
6.1.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.1.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.2. Wernicke’s Aphasia

6.2.1. Basis and Origin of Wernicke's Aphasia
6.2.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.2.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.3. Conduction Aphasia

6.3.1. Basis and Origin of Conduction Aphasia
6.3.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.3.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.4. Global Aphasia

6.4.1. Basis and Origin of Global Aphasia
6.4.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.4.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.5. Sensory Transcortical Aphasia

6.5.1. Principles and Origin of Broca's Aphasia
6.5.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.5.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.6. Motor Transcortical Aphasia

6.6.1. Basis and Origin of Motor Transcortical Aphasia
6.6.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.6.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.7. Mixed Transcortical Aphasia

6.7.1. Basis and Origin of Mixed Transcortical Aphasia
6.7.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.7.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.8. Anomic Aphasia

6.8.1. Basis and Origin of Anomic Aphasia
6.8.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.8.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.9. Agraphias

6.9.1. Basis and Origin of Agraphias
6.9.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.9.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.10. Alexias

6.10.1. Basis and Origin of Alexias
6.10.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
6.10.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

Module 7. Cognitive Deficiencies

7.1. Attention Pathology

7.1.1. Main Attention Pathologies
7.1.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
7.1.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

7.2. Memory Pathology

7.2.1. Main Memory Pathologies
7.2.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
7.2.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

7.3. Dysexecutive Syndrome

7.3.1. What is Dysexecutive Syndrome?
7.3.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
7.3.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

7.4. Apraxias I

7.4.1. Concept of Apraxia
7.4.2. Main Modalities

7.4.2.1. Ideomotor Apraxia
7.4.2.2. Ideational Apraxia
7.4.2.3. Constructional Apraxia
7.4.2.4. Clothing Apraxia

7.5. Apraxias II

7.5.1. Gait Apraxia
7.5.2. Apaxia of Speech or Phonation
7.5.3. Optical Apraxia
7.5.4. Callosal Apraxia
7.5.5. Examination of the Apraxias:

7.5.5.1. Neuropsychological Assessment
7.5.5.2. Cognitive Rehabilitation

7.6. Agnosias I

7.6.1. Concept of Agnosias
7.6.2. Visual Agnosias

7.6.2.1. Agnosia for Objects
7.6.2.2. Simultanagnosia
7.6.2.3. Prospagnosia
7.6.2.4. Chromatic Agnosia
7.6.2.5. Others

7.6.3. Auditory Agnosias

7.6.3.1. Amusia
7.6.3.2. Agnosia for Sounds
7.6.3.3. Verbal Agnosia

7.6.4. Somatosensory Agnosias

7.6.4.1. Asteroganosia
7.6.4.2. Tactile Agnosia

7.7. Agnosias II

7.7.1. Olfactory Agnosias
7.7.2. Agnosia in Diseases

7.7.2.1. Anosognosia
7.7.2.2. Asomatognosia

7.7.3. Assessment of Agnosias
7.7.4. Cognitive Rehabilitation

7.8. Social Cognition Deficit

7.8.1. Introduction to Social Cognition
7.8.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
7.8.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

7.9. Autism Spectrum Disorders

7.9.1. Introduction
7.9.2. ASD Diagnosis
7.9.3. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Profile Associated with ASD

Module 8. Neurodegenerative Diseases

8.1. Normal Aging

8.1.1. Basic Cognitive Processes in Normal Aging
8.1.2. Superior Cognitive Processes in Normal Aging
8.1.3. Attention and Memory in Elderly People with Normal Aging

8.2. Cognitive Reserve and its Importance in Aging

8.2.1. Cognitive Reserve: Definition and Basic Concepts
8.2.2. Functionality of Cognitive Reserve
8.2.3. Influencing Variables in Cognitive Reserve
8.2.4. Interventions Based on Improving Cognitive Reserve in the Elderly

8.3. Multiple Sclerosis

8.3.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Multiple Sclerosis
8.3.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.3.3. Patient Profile
8.3.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.4. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

8.4.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
8.4.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.4.3. Patient Profile
8.4.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.5. Parkinson's Disease

8.5.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Parkinson’s Disease
8.5.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.5.3. Patient Profile
8.5.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.6. Huntington's Disease

8.6.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Huntington's Disease
8.6.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.6.3. Patient Profile
8.6.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.7. Dementia of the Alzheimer Type

8.7.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
8.7.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.7.3. Patient Profile
8.7.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.8. Pick’s Dementia

8.8.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Pick’s Dementia
8.8.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.8.3. Patient Profile
8.8.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.9. Lewy Body Dementia

8.9.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Lewy Body Dementia
8.9.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.9.3. Patient Profile
8.9.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.10. Vascular Dementia

8.10.1. Concepts and Biological Foundations of Vascular Dementia
8.10.2. Characteristics and Symptomology
8.10.3. Patient Profile
8.10.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

Module 9. Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation

9.1. Assessment of Attention and Memory

9.1.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Attention and Memory
9.1.2. Main Instruments

9.2. Language Evaluation

9.2.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Language
9.2.2. Main Instruments

9.3. Executive Functions Assessment

9.3.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Executive Functions
9.3.2. Main Instruments

9.4. Evaluation of Apraxia and Agnosia

9.4.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Apraxia and Agnosia
9.4.2. Main Instruments

9.5. Variables that Intervene in the Recovery of a Patient

9.5.1. Risk Factors
9.5.2. Protective Factors

9.6. Strategies: Restoration, Compensation and Mixed Strategies

9.6.1. Restoration Strategies
9.6.2. Compensation Strategies
9.6.3. Mixed Strategies

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

9.7.1. Rehabilitation of Attention
9.7.2. Rehabilitation of Memory
9.7.3. Rehabilitation of Executive Functions
9.7.4. Rehabilitation of Agnosias

9.8. Adapting to the Environment and External Support

9.8.1. Adapting the Environment to Meet the Constraints
9.8.2. How to Help the Patient in an External Way?

9.9. Biofeedback Techniques as Intervention

9.9.1. Biofeedback: Definition and Basic Concepts
9.9.2. Techniques that Use Biofeedback
9.9.3. Biofeedback as an Intervention Method in Health Psychology
9.9.4. Evidence on the Use of Biofeedback in the Treatment of Certain Disorders

9.10. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as an Intervention

9.10.1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Definition and Basic Concepts
9.10.2. Functional Areas Considered Therapeutic Targets of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
9.10.3. Results of Intervention through TMS in Health Psychology

Module 10. Pharmacological Treatment

10.1. Introduction to Psychopharmacology

10.1.1. Principles and Introduction to Psychopharmacology
10.1.2. General Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment
10.1.3. Main Applications

10.2. Antidepressants

10.2.1. Introduction
10.2.2. Types of Antidepressants
10.2.3. Mechanism of Action
10.2.4. Indications
10.2.5. Drugs of the Group
10.2.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.2.7. Side Effects
10.2.8. Contraindications
10.2.9. Drug Interactions
10.2.10. Patient Information

10.3. Antipsychotics

10.3.1. Introduction
10.3.2. Types of Antipsychotics
10.3.3. Mechanism of Action
10.3.4. Indications
10.3.5. Drugs of the Group
10.3.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.3.7. Side Effects
10.3.8. Contraindications
10.3.9. Drug Interactions
10.3.10. Patient Information

10.4. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

10.4.1. Introduction
10.4.2. Types of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
10.4.3. Mechanism of Action
10.4.4. Indications
10.4.5. Drugs of the Group
10.4.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.4.7. Side Effects
10.4.8. Contraindications
10.4.9. Drug Interactions
10.4.10. Patient Information

10.5. Mood Stabilizers

10.5.1. Introduction
10.5.2. Types of Mood Stabilizers
10.5.3. Mechanism of Action
10.5.4. Indications
10.5.5. Drugs of the Group
10.5.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.5.7. Side Effects
10.5.8. Contraindications
10.5.9. Drug Interactions
10.5.10. Patient Information

10.6. Psychostimulants

10.6.1. Introduction
10.6.2. Mechanism of Action
10.6.3. Indications
10.6.4. Drugs of the Group
10.6.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.6.6. Side Effects
10.6.7. Contraindications
10.6.8. Drug Interactions
10.6.9. Patient Information

10.7. Anti-Dementia Drugs

10.7.1. Introduction
10.7.2. Mechanism of Action
10.7.3. Indications
10.7.4. Drugs of the Group
10.7.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.7.6. Side Effects
10.7.7. Contraindications
10.7.8. Drug Interactions
10.7.9. Patient Information

10.8. Drugs for the Treatment of Dependency

10.8.1. Introduction
10.8.2. Types and Mechanism of Action
10.8.3. Indications
10.8.4. Drugs of the Group
10.8.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.8.6. Side Effects
10.8.7. Contraindications
10.8.8. Drug Interactions
10.8.9. Patient Information

10.9. Anti-Epileptic Drugs

10.9.1. Introduction
10.9.2. Mechanism of Action
10.9.3. Indications
10.9.4. Drugs of the Group
10.9.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
10.9.6. Side Effects
10.9.7. Contraindications
10.9.8. Drug I

Among the skills you will acquire in this program is the use of the best restorative and reparative strategies in the evaluation and rehabilitation of the neuropsychological patient"