A unique opportunity to learn from the best in a program that stands out for the quality of its content and its innovative teaching methodology"

Over the last few decades, the number of people in need of Psychotropic medication has increased. These figures are of concern to specialists, not only because of the serious problem they represent, but also because these specialists are the ones responsible for the correct diagnosis and treatment of the diseases that each individual is suffering from. This program analyzes disorders such as psychosis, dementia, eating disorders and even insomnia.

This professional master’s degree also covers the main current topics in Psychopharmacology in the medical field, such as pharmacological intervention in anxiety disorders and stress, or painkillers.  It is not, therefore, just another diploma for your professional profile, but a real learning tool to help you approach the topics of the specialty in a modern, objective and discerning way.

Additionally, as it is an online program, students are not restricted by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location to attend classes. You can access the content at any time of day through a device with an internet connection. This way, you will easily be able to balance your work and personal life with your academic life.  

TECH offers you a 100% online study opportunity that is as complete as possible and always linked to current events"

This professional master’s degree in Psychopharmacology 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 Psychopharmacology
• 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
• 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

This degree is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge of psychopharmaceuticals"

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

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.

You will delve into the different manifestations of anxiety, stress and depression, and the most appropriate psychotropic drugs for each case"

Broaden your knowledge thanks to the best teaching material with real clinical cases"

The main objective of the program is to ensure theoretical and practical learning, so that the doctor is up to date and thoroughly understands the most important concepts of Psychopharmacology. This way, the student achieves a comprehensive management of the patient through a complete program based on the latest information. TECH provides the specialist with all the necessary tools that will guide them to achieve their own goals.

This professional master’s degree will allow you to update your knowledge in Psychopharmacology with the use of the latest educational technology to contribute with quality and confidence in decision making"

General Objectives

• Know the current information on medication used in psychiatry and neurology
• Acquire knowledge of the Therapist-Patient-Medication process
• Identify the absorption properties of medication
• Develop proficiency in pharmacodynamics
• Describe the intervention programs, taking into account the characteristics and specific aspects of taking medication
• Identify the evolution of the different disorders listed in the DSM-5 or ICD-10
• Master the fields of physician-psychologist interaction in family intervention
• Teach the professional all the up-to-date references on the diagnosis, intervention and therapeutic process in order to interact with the medication
• Describe the individualized study of family members in order to perform a rigorous psychopathological study
• Use decision trees to permanently perform differential diagnosis
• Organize all the information within a multidisciplinary framing model in the study of the biopsychosocial framework of the psychotherapy-pharmacology relationship

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Pharmacology and its Objectives in the Psychological Therapeutic Process

• Describe the patient's medical history
• Discover and promote the family psychic framework
• Differentiate between the different etiologies of mental disorders
• Manage and master the role of sympathy and empathy in vicarious learning
• Manifest the importance of admiration in the overall balance of the family
• Develop effective analysis plans for differential diagnosis
• Identify psychopharmacological needs in mood disorders
• Manage the patient's medical history and provide the necessary skills to work in a multidisciplinary manner

Module 2. Anamnesis and the Decision to Choose the Appropriate Medication

• Discover and find the emotional memories of the components of the disorder
• Master and manage the relationship until you become an example
• Identify the components of the patient's pathology to decide on intervention
• Indicate the impact of diagnoses on patient decision making
• Design and implement chronic disease adjustment programs
• Develop protocols that do not allow for medication dependence
• Manage and stabilize the emotional and affective deficiencies of the patient within the intervention
• Use the intervention to determine when it is necessary for other professionals to join the analysis process

Module 3. Classification of Psychotropic Medication

• Identify study methods to demonstrate that the medication can be used
• Discover the legal procedures for the use of the medication
• Describe harmful links between different medications
• Apply knowledge about the side effects of medication so that they do not hinder psychotherapy intervention
• Describe the beneficial effects of the medication
• Master the adverse effects and toxicity of the medication

Module 4. Pharmacological Intervention in Anxiety and Stress Disorders

• Differentiate the pharmacological casuistry for depression and anxiety disorders
• Identify and describe the possible management of anxiety disorders
• Assess the impact of parental anxiety, depressive and psychotic disorders
• Express and identify the importance of stress
• Identify and differentiate anxiety disorders in their different categories
• Recognize and differentiate disorders secondary to stress

Module 5. Intervention with Psychopharmaceuticals in Depression, Eating Disorders and Sleep Disorders 

• Describe depressive axes
• Master the interaction between antidepressants and other drugs
• Evaluate and list components of eating disorders
• Control pharmacotherapy for anorexia nervosa and master the pharmacological treatment of bulimia
• Handle sleep management with pharmacotherapy
• Differentiate between sleep and wakefulness disorders
• Understand the dynamics of sleepwalking
• Differentiate night terrors from nightmares

Module 6. Pharmacotherapy of Psychosis and Dementias

• Learn the side effects of medication for Alzheimer's disease
• Differentiate between and frame the disorders of a psychotic systemic condition
• Describe and master the clinical treatment of schizophrenia according to the theory of communication and double bind
• Carry out and adapt pharmacological intervention protocols within an interdisciplinary framework of psychosis
• Address the clinical use of medication in patients with dementia
• Develop interventions with drugs according to the mental logic of the different age groups
• Master and deal with the differential characteristics through which psychological pathologies are presented

Module 7. Medication Used in the Pain Unit

• Design and conduct controlled clinical studies on pain
• Master pain within the framework of therapy
• Manage acute pain with psychopharmaceuticals
• Master the assessment and intervention tools using all the pain intervention indicators
• Develop follow-up models that express the changes of pathologies specific to mental states and pain
• Identify and master the clinical and prognostic features of the different disorders of childhood and adolescence with pharmacological intervention on pain

Take the step as a physician to get up to date on the latest developments in Psychopharmacology"