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Why study at TECH?
The constant updating of knowledge is key to offering the best patient care in Internal Medicine services”
Within a healthcare context, social evolution requires care centers to be more competitive and oriented to improving the care response given to the patient. The volume of these changes and the speed with which they occur create a need for qualified professionals, trained in the right skills and who are capable of responding to the new changes by providing expert care.
The specialty of Internal Medicine has a very broad and innovative field of action. With the introduction of new technologies in the detection of pathologies, their attention and the necessary care for each process, the nursing professional is a key element in the multidisciplinary approach in each and every one of its aspects.
The Professional master’s degree in Nursing in Internal Medicine is oriented to updating the nursing professional's knowledge, bringing theoretical knowledge closer to practical work. This is of vital importance the professional qualification in this area for all health professionals working within the Health System.
Through this Professional master’s degree you can update your knowledge of patient care in internal medicine, improve the prognosis and to reduce sequelae and complications”
This Professional master’s degree in Nursing in Internal Medicine contains the most complete and updated program on the market. The most important features of the program include:
- Clinical cases presented by nursing professionals who are experts in patient care in internal medicine services. 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
- Assessing and monitoring the patient, caring for patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrinometabolic pluri-pathology etc.
- Comprehensive systematized action plans for the main pathologies in the internal medicine unit
- Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques in pluri-pathological patients
- An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
- Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies
- Special emphasis on test-based medicine and research methodologies in internal medicine
- All this will be complemented by 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
This Professional master’s degree may be the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Nursing in Internal Medicine, you will obtain a Professional master’s degree from the biggest Digital University in the world, TECH”
In this professional Professional master’s degree the program is aimed at updating the knowledge of nursing professionals who perform their work in internal medicine units, and who require a high level of qualification. The content is based on the latest scientific evidence and is organized in a didactic way to integrate theoretical knowledge into nursing practice. The theoretical-practical elements allow professionals to update their knowledge and help them to make the right decisions in patient care.
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 an immersive training program to train in real situations.
This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of internal medicine units who also have extensive teaching experience.
The Professional master’s degree provides training in simulated environments, which provides immersive learning designed to train professionals for real situations”
It includes clinical cases to bring the program's degree as close as possible to the reality of care in nursing”
Syllabus
The structure of the syllabus has been designed by a team of professionals with knowledge of the implications of Nursing training in the approach to patients in internal medicine services, who are aware of the relevance of the up-to-date specialization, and are committed to quality teaching using new educational technologies.
This Professional master’s degree in Nursing in Internal Medicine contains the most complete and up to date scientific program on the market”
Module 1. General Information on the Organization of Internal Medicine Services
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Care Models and Portfolio of Services
1.2.1. Conventional Hospitalization
1.2.2. Day Hospital
1.2.3. External Consultationa
1.2.4. Home Hospitalization
1.2.5. Portfolio of Services
1.3. Location and Resources of Internal Medicine Services
1.3.1. Location of Internal Medicine Services and Relationship with Other Services
1.3.2. Structural Resources
1.3.3. Human Resources
Module 2. Treatment of Patient with Prolonged Fever of Unknown Origin
3.1. Concepts
3.1.1. Asepsis Antisepsis Sterile Technique
3.2. General Isolation Measures
3.2.1. General Isolation Techniques
3.2.2. Clothing
3.2.3. Disinfection
3.3. Infection Control Precautions
3.3.1. Standard Precautions
3.3.2. Precautions Based on Transmission
3.4. Nosocomial Infections
3.4.1. Localizations
3.4.2. Risk Factors
3.4.3. Types of Isolation
3.4.4. Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
3.5. Preventions of Infections Associated with Various Hospital Procedures
3.5.1. Prevention of Nosocomial Infections Associated with Vesical Probing
3.5.2. Recommendations for Preventing Infections Associated with the Insertion of Intravenous Catheters
3.6. Prevention of Infections of the Professional
3.6.1. Rules Vaccines Recommendations
Module 4. Caring for Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock
4.1. Basic Aspects
4.1.1. Concept Epidemiology Definitions
4.2. Pathogenesis Clinical Manifestations
4.2.1. Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis
4.2.2. Clinical Picture Signs and Symptoms
4.3. Complementary Evaluations Diagnosis
4.3.1. Complementary Evaluations
4.3.2. Diagnostic Etiological Syndrome
4.3.3. Differential diagnosis
4.4. Treatment Prognosis
4.4.1. Support and Pathophysiological Treatment
4.4.2. Etiological Treatment Antibiotics
4.4.3. Prognosis
4.5. Nurse Methodology in Situations of Sepsis and Septic Shock
4.5.1. Prevention Control Treatment
Module 5. Care of Dependent Pluripathological Patient
5.1. Introduction, Concepts and Definitions
5.1.1. Comorbidity
5.1.2. Fragility
5.1.3. Disability
5.1.4. Dependency
5.2. Comprehensive Assessment
5.2.1. Physical or Clinical Assessment
5.2.2. Functional Assessment
5.2.3. Cognitive-Affective Assessment
5.2.4. Social Assessment
5.3. Nursing Care Plan
5.3.1. General Aspects
5.3.2. Techniques
5.4. Social - Health Resources
5.4.1. Legal Framework
5.4.2. Care Programs
Module 6. Caring for a Patient with Acute and Chronic Liver Alterations
6.1. Acute Hepatitis
6.1.1. Toxic Hepatitis
6.1.2. Viral Hepatitis
6.1.3. Characteristics and Treatment
6.2. Chronic Hepatitis
6.2.1. Hepatic Cirrhosis
6.2.2. Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C)
6.2.3. Toxic Hepatitis:Alcohol and Drugs
6.3. Main Complications in Chronic Hepatitis
6.4. Nursing Procedures
6.4.1. Prevention of Hepatitis Infection
6.4.2. Nursing Care in Patients with Hepatitis
Module 7. Nursing Care in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Definition
7.1.2. Classification
7.1.3. Diagnosis
7.2. Treatment Objectives
7.2.1. General Objectives
7.2.2. Self Control
7.3. Acute Problems
7.3.1. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
7.3.2. Non-Ketoacidosis Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
7.3.3. Hypoglycemic Coma
7.3.4. Nursing Care in the Case of Complications
7.4. Chronic Complications
7.4.1. Microvascular
7.4.2. Macrovascular
7.4.3. Diabetic Foot
7.4.4. Nursing Care
7.5. Diabetes education
7.5.1. Food
7.5.2. Physical Exercise
7.5.3. Pharmacological Treatment: Oral Antidiabetic Drugs and Different Types of Insulin
Module 8. Nursing Care in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Concept
8.1.2. Epidemiology
8.1.3. Diagnosis
8.2. Factors Which Make Up Metabolic Syndrome
8.3. Therapeutic Regime
8.3.1. Pharmacology
8.3.2. Nursing Care
8.3.3. Health Education
Module 9. Caring for a Patient With Heart Failure
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Concept and Definitions
9.1.2. Pathophysiology Triggering Factors and Forms of Presentation
9.1.3. Etiopathogenesis Types of Heart Failure
9.2. Clinical Manifestations
9.2.1. Clinical Picture Symptoms
9.2.2. Functional Classification
9.2.3. Physical Examination Signs
9.3. Complementary Examinations and Diagnosis
9.3.1. Basic Complementary Tests
9.3.2. Diagnostic Criteria Diagnostic Algorithm
9.4. Treatment of Heart Failure
9.4.1. General Measures
9.4.2. Treatment of Acute Heart Failure
9.4.3. Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure
9.5. Nurse’s Action in Acute Heart Failure
9.5.1. Assessment and Patient Care
9.5.2. Procedures and Usual Techniques
9.6. Nurse’s Action in Chronic Heart Failure
9.6.1. Assessment and Patient Care
9.6.2. Procedures and Usual Techniques
Mdule 10. Caring for a Patient with HIV
10.1. Basic Aspects and Diagnosis of HIV
10.1.1. Concept
10.1.2. Epidemiology
10.1.3. Pathophysiology
10.2. Therapeutic Regime
10.2.1. Pharmacology
10.2.2. Nursing Care
10.2.3. Health Education
10.3. AIDS
10.3.1. Prevention
10.3.2. Current Situation
10.3.3. Advances
Module 11. Caring for a Patient with Chronic Intestinal Alterations
11.1. Diarrhea
11.2. Crohn's Disease
11.3. Ulcerative Colitis
11.4. Care and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Module 12. Caring for a Patient With Kidney Failure
12.1. Introduction and Definitions
12.1.1. Nephrological Syndromes
12.1.2. Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure
12.2. Acute Kidney Failure
12.2.1. Concept Etiopathogenesis Clinical Forms
12.2.2. Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis Complications
12.2.3. Treatment Prognosis Prevention
12.3. Chronic Kidney Failure
12.3.1. Concept Etiopathogenesis Pathophysiology
12.3.2. Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis
12.3.3. Treatment Prognosis Prevention
12.4. Renal Function Replacement Therapy
12.4.1. Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis
12.4.2. Kidney Transplant
12.5. Nurse’s Action in Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure
12.5.1. Assessment and Patient Care
12.5.2. Procedures and Usual Techniques
Module 13. Caring for a Patient with CPOD
13.1. Introduction General Aspects
13.1.1. Concept Epidemiology Risk Factors
13.1.2. Etiopathogenesis Pathophysiology Pathological Anatomy
13.2. Treatment of Stable CPOD
13.2.1. General and Preventative Measures
13.2.2. Pharmacological Treatment
13.2.3. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
13.3. COPD Exacerbation
13.3.1. Concept and Importance
13.3.2. Diagnosis and Treatment
13.4. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
13.5. Inhalation Therapy
13.6. Nursing Care in Primary Care
13.7. Nursing Care in the Hospital
Module 14. Caring for a Patient with Hematologic Alterations
14.1. Definition and Classification of Hematologic Alterations
14.1.1. From Excess: Polyglobulia Leukocytosis (lymphocytosis and neutrophilia) Thrombocytosis
14.1.2. From Deficiency: Anemia Leukopenia (lymphopenia and neutropenia) Thrombopenia
14.2. Anemia
14.2.1. Classification
14.2.2. Pathophysiology
14.2.3. Etiology
14.2.4. Clinical Evaluation
14.2.5. Diagnosis
14.2.6. Treatment
14.3. Assessment and Nursing Care in Patients with Hematologic Alterations
14.3.1. General Aspects
14.3.2. Techniques
14.3.3. Health Education
Module 15. Caring for a Patient with Venous Thromboembolism Disease
15.1. Basic Aspects of VTE
15.1.1. Concept
15.1.2. Epidemiology
15.2. Pathophysiology of VTE
15.2.1. Risk Factors
15.3. Diagnosis
15.3.1. Signs and Symptoms
15.3.2. Complementary Evaluations
15.3.3. Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
15.4. Therapeutic Regime
15.4.1. Pharmacology
15.4.2. Nursing Care
15.4.3. Health Education
Module 16. Nursing Care of a Stroke Patient in the Acute and Chronic Phases
16.1. Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke
16.1.1. Pathophysiology
16.1.2. Causes
16.1.3. Diagnostic Tests
16.2. Code Stroke
16.2.1. Organization of Health Care
16.2.2. Thrombolysis
16.2.3. Assessment Scales: Neurological and Functional
A unique, key, and decisive training experience to boost your professional development and make the definitive leap”
Professional Master's Degree in Nursing in Internal Medicine
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The rapid advances in internal medicine procedures and techniques make constant training of professionals in the field of nursing essential. In response to this need, at TECH we have developed a fully updated postgraduate course, the MProfessional Master's Degree in Nursing in Internal Medicine, designed to be taken online and based on learning through real cases. Through this Master you will renew your skills to become a much more competitive professional, which will allow you to provide better quality care to patients.
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Update your nursing knowledge in internal medicine
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Our Professional Master's Degree in Nursing in Internal Medicine has been planned by a group of experts with extensive experience in this medical specialty, who will accompany you during the 1,500 teaching hours that make up this postgraduate program. It should be noted that this program is equivalent to 60 ECTS, which adds points for employment exchanges, which will allow you to grow professionally.
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