Description

Learn about the latest advances in Toxicological Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse to explain the examination procedure for the patient poisoned by smoke inhalation”

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Throughout its history, human beings have encountered various substances that cause psychotropic effects of all kinds, such as depressants, hallucinogens, psychostimulants, among others. Many of these have become drugs of abuse, generating a population dependent on them. With the increase in cases of poisoning by these substances, it is essential to have health personnel trained in identifying the signs to carry out rapid intervention.  

For this reason, a program focused on Toxicological Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse for Nursing has been developed, which will provide the necessary knowledge in this field to successfully address the professional challenge of caring for patients with a drug overdose.  

The program is fundamentally aimed at the daily practice of the profession, allowing the systematic impact of intoxication and violent behavior that affects patients to be identified. Likewise, the professional will know different therapeutic approaches for children and the elderly with addiction problems.  

The contents of this postgraduate diplomaare structured in large groups of topics with pedagogical coherence. In this way, the student will be able to understand the appropriate way to carry out an evaluation of an intoxicated patient, explain the alterations in water and electrolyte balance in the acutely intoxicated patient.  

Furthermore, it is a 100% online Postgraduate Certificate that provides students with comfortable study and ease, wherever and whenever they want it. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality according to the current times with all the guarantees to position the engineer in a highly demanded sector. 

This postgraduate diploma in Toxicological Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse for Nursing will help you keep up to date in order to provide comprehensive quality care to your patients” 

This postgraduate diploma in Toxicological Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market” The most important features of the program include:

  • The development of clinical cases presented by toxicology experts
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents of which they are composed 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
  • Clinical iconography and diagnostic imaging tests 
  • An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
  • Its special emphasis on toxicology research 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

Increase your safety in decision making by date knowing the decontamination procedures in dermatological poisoning acute” 

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 allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.   

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

Take the opportunity to learn about the possible arrhythmias to be detected in acute poisonings"

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Objectives

The main objective of the program is to guarantee the correct performance of nurses when dealing with an poisoned patient. Everything will be achieved through theoretical and practical learning, so that the professional can master in a practical and rigorous way the urgent therapeutic management of the poisoned patient. Therefore, at the end of the training the nurse will be fully qualified to intervene in these cases with greater guarantees of success. 

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This postgraduate diploma will allow you to update your knowledge of Toxicological Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse with the use of the latest educational technology to contribute quality and confidence to decision making” 

General Objectives

  • Define the basic and general principles of care for the severely poisoned patient 
  • Identify the main toxics available in our environment 
  • Describe the main signs and symptoms related to severe acute poisoning and its organ involvement
  • Implement mechanisms to protect the severely poisoned patients and those around them
  • Detect complications related to the related toxicant or to the patient's health status 
  • Explain the process of care, diagnosis and treatment of the severely poisoned patient in all its dimensions 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Assessment of the Poisoned Patient

  • Explain the decontamination procedures in acute dermal intoxication 
  • Define the toxicity mechanisms in the male genitourinary tract
  • Define the toxicity mechanisms in the female genitourinary tract
  • Explain the effects of xenobiotics
  • Describe the ECG alterations in poisonings that produce cardiac involvement
  • Describe the possible arrhythmias to be detected in acute poisonings
  • Explain the hematological involvement that occurs in acute poisonings
  • Describe the organic repercussions of toxicology in athletes and the different products used
  • Identify poisoning related to possible pharmacological errors in the pediatric patient 
  • Describe the action to be taken in case of overdose in pregnant women 

Module 2. Therapeutic Management of the Poisoned Patient: Life Support

  • Explain the procedure for examination of the patient with fumes inhalation poisoning
  • Define the therapeutic approach to be carried out in the patient poisoned by inhalation of fumes or other respiratory agents
  • Establish the differential diagnosis between the different toxic renal syndromes
  • Identify the clinical pictures that can occur in poisoning with neurological involvement
  • Describe the systemic repercussion of eye poisoning
  • Identify those toxics that cause hepatic affectation and their repercussion at the organic level 
  • Identify violent and self-injurious behaviors in relation to psychiatric toxicology

Module 3. Toxicology of Drugs of Abuse

  • Identify the toxicokinetics of phencyclidine and ketamine and their treatment in case of acute poisoning
  • Explain the toxicokinetics of pyrethroids and insect repellents and how to treat cases of acute intoxication
  • Identify the toxicokinetics of amphetamines and designer drugs and how to treat cases of acute intoxication
  • Explain the toxicokinetics of inhalants and how to treat cases of acute intoxication
  • Explain the toxicokinetics of ethanol and how to treat cases of acute intoxication
  • Identify the toxicokinetics of cannabinoids and marijuana and their treatment in case of acute poisoning
  • Explain the toxicokinetics of cocaine and its treatment in case of acute poisoning 
  • Identify the toxicokinetics of hallucinogens and their treatment in case of acute poisoning
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Take the step to explain the toxicokinetics of inhalants and how to treat cases of acute intoxication” 

Postgraduate Diploma in Toxicologic Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse for Nurses

At TECH Global University, we present you our Postgraduate Diploma in Toxicologic Emergencies by Drugs of Abuse for Nurses program, specially designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and practical skills required in the management of emergency situations related to the use of drugs of abuse. With our online classes, you will be able to access the training from anywhere and at a time that is convenient for you, without compromising your work or personal responsibilities. In the field of nursing, the management of toxicological emergencies due to drugs of abuse is essential to provide comprehensive and quality care to patients in critical situations. With our Postgraduate Diploma, you will specialize in dealing with these emergencies, acquiring the most up-to-date knowledge in toxicology and the necessary skills to act efficiently and safely in cases of intoxication.

Specialize in toxicology emergencies for nurses

Tech's online classes offer you numerous benefits. You will be able to study from the comfort of your home or office, adapting your study schedule to your needs. In addition, you will have the support of our highly qualified teaching team, who will guide you through each step of the program and resolve your doubts in a timely manner. In our Postgraduate Diploma program, you will address key topics such as the identification of the different types of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of intoxication, life support measures and the management of associated complications. You will learn to apply protocols based on scientific evidence and to work as a team to provide comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to patients. If you want to expand your skills in the nursing field and become an expert in toxicological emergencies due to drugs of abuse, don't miss the opportunity to join our Postgraduate Diploma program at TECH Global University. Get ready to make a difference in emergency care and contribute to the well-being of your patients.