Thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate certificate you will delve into the context of multiple Postgraduate Certificate in Situations of Vulnerability for Public Health and you will acquire skills to collaborate in prevention plans as a pharmacist"

Situations of Vulnerability manifest themselves in various forms and affect communities all over the world. Socioeconomic factors, infectious diseases, adverse environmental conditions, migration and aging populations are just some of the challenges faced that put collective well-being at risk. In this context, pharmacists play a crucial and multifaceted role. Their knowledge and skills extend to health education and promotion, early detection of pathologies and adherence to treatment. In this sense, TECH has designed a specialized program that aims to provide students with a broad vision, to update their knowledge and specialize them to meet the challenges of this area of expertise. 

The specialist will delve into occupational health issues, especially in situations where workers in precarious conditions face risks due to the lack of safety measures and limited access to health services. In addition, they will have the opportunity to analyze other situations of vulnerability that demand a broad knowledge. They will delve into nutritional problems such as Diabetes, Hypertension and Malnutrition, focusing on their impacts, as well as the processes of promoting mental wellbeing and geriatric syndromes. They will also acquire competencies to provide logistic support in critical moments and to collaborate in research and the development of new treatments.   

At the same time, they will be able to update their knowledge at their own pace and access the contents from anywhere, using an electronic device. All this by means of multimedia and interactive material, which presents the syllabus in an attractive way. In addition, they will have an innovative and revolutionary methodology: Relearning. This method will combine the maximum pedagogical rigor, the highest academic demands, to offer an excellent specialization, 100% online.

With the innovative Relearning methodology that TECH puts at your disposal, you will avoid having to memorize complex concepts and you will be able to incorporate them into your daily practice as a pharmacist"

This Postgraduate certificate in Postgraduate Certificate in Situations of Vulnerability for Public Health contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Public Health and Health Management
• 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 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

Access the contents of this Postgraduate certificate from any electronic device with an Internet connection through a complete Virtual Campus"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field 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 prepare for 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 course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Address the different types of nutritional problems and their effects on global health, analyzing the possible implications for pharmacists to act for the benefit of the population.

Update your knowledge in the field of Public Health and analyze the determinants of Vulnerability situations.

The syllabus of this program has been elaborated under the maxims of offering an excellent specialization. To this end, the most relevant concepts have been taken into account, as well as the requirements and proposals of the team of teachers that make up this Postgraduate Certificate. All this in order to provide pharmacists with a broad perspective so that they can specialize in the field of Public Health and protect the most vulnerable groups. Through this curriculum will delve into relevant issues such as geriatric syndromes, mental health in the workplace, as well as trauma and violence in childhood.

It analyzes the factors that determine the health vulnerability of children, adolescents and the elderly and the main problems they face"

Module 1. Public Health in Situations of Vulnerability

1.1. Children and Health 

1.1.1. Environmental Threats 
1.1.2. Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases 
1.1.3. Trauma, Violence and Conflict 

1.2. Adolescence and Health 

1.2.1. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Contraception, Communicable Diseases, Sexual Abuse, Partner Violence 
1.2.2. Traffic Accidents, Suicide, and Interpersonal Violence 
1.2.3. Abuse of Psychoactive Substances 
1.2.4. Nutrition and Physical Activity 

1.3. Health and Gender 

1.3.1. Gender as a Determinant of Health Inequity 
1.3.2. Intersectionality 
1.3.3. Gender-Based Violence 

1.4. Occupational Health 

1.4.1. Mental Health in the Workplace 
1.4.2. Healthy Teleworking 
1.4.3. Occupational Hazards in Health Care Workers 

1.5. Health in Multicultural Contexts 

1.5.1. Cultural Validation and Negotiation 
1.5.2. Multilingual Communication 
1.5.3. The COVID-19 Pandemic as an Exacerbator of Inequalities 

1.6. Health and Aging 

1.6.1. Healthy Aging. Decade of Healthy Aging 
1.6.2. Geriatric Syndromes 
1.6.3. Integrated Care and Primary Health Care Centered on the Elderly Person 

1.7. Health and Mental Well-Being 

1.7.1. Determinants of Mental Health 
1.7.2. Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Mental Health Conditions 
1.7.3. Mental Health Care and Treatment 

1.8. Nutritional Problems and Their Effects on Global Health 

1.8.1. Malnutrition: Undernutrition, Vitamin and Mineral Imbalance, Overweight and Obesity 
1.8.2. Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases: Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke and Cancer. 
1.8.3. Healthy Diet 
1.8.4. Nutritional Safety vs. Food Safety 

1.9. Migration and Health. Health in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crises 

1.9.1. Common Health Needs and Vulnerabilities of Refugees and Migrants 
1.9.2. Barriers to Access to Services for Refugees and Migrants 
1.9.3. Preparedness and Resilience to Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative 

1.10. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases 

1.10.1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Controlling the Spread on a Global Scale 
1.10.2. Communicable Diseases. Measures against Risk Factors 
1.10.3. Vector-Borne Diseases

Become a reference professional in the pharmaceutical and public health fields with a program of excellence. Enroll now!”