With this 100% online program, you will enhance your ability to address Pain with absolute precision, applying the most advanced strategies for its management and treatment” 

Pain management has become one of the most critical challenges in contemporary medicine. This includes various etiologies, ranging from acute postoperative pain to complex chronic pain syndromes, such as neuropathic and oncological pain. In this context, the constant evolution of pain research, coupled with the growing demand for specialized care, requires healthcare professionals to stay informed about the latest advances in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.

For this reason, TECH Global University has developed a comprehensive academic program that delves into the most relevant aspects of pain management, covering everything from pain classification and neuroanatomy to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The curriculum includes specific concepts and information in key areas such as neuropathic, musculoskeletal, and oncological pain, providing professionals with advanced tools for diagnosis and intervention.

Consequently, students will have access to an exclusive, 100% online Master's Degree, available 24/7 from any internet-enabled device. This flexible format is tailored to meet the needs and schedules of busy professionals. Through the Relearning methodology, specialists will review and reinforce the content, ensuring a deep and lasting understanding.

Additionally, to further enrich the experience, the program will feature a prestigious International Guest Director, who will lead 10 Masterclasses that dive deeper into each module, offering a unique and highly specialized perspective.

You will optimize the management of pediatric and geriatric pain through 10 innovative Masterclasses, led by a renowned International Guest Director”

This Master's Degree in Pain contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts in Medicine
• 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 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

You will develop advanced skills in the evaluation and management of both chronic and acute pain, integrating the latest therapeutic techniques”

The faculty includes professionals from the medical field who bring their practical experience to this program, alongside recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide professionals with situated and contextualized learning—meaning a simulated environment that offers an immersive study experience, designed to train you for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Thanks to this Master's Degree, you will successfully manage postoperative pain, applying advanced preventive analgesia techniques”

You will enhance your skill in pain assessment, considering psychological, social, and behavioral factors”

The tools provided in this university program equip professionals to effectively address pain management, covering everything from assessment and classification to the treatment of various pathologies. Firstly, with a comprehensive approach, the program delves into the neurobiology of pain and the most current therapeutic strategies. This enables professionals to develop key competencies in managing both acute postoperative and chronic pain. Furthermore, mastering multimodal analgesia techniques and the proper use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions will contribute to enhancing the quality of treatment.

You will acquire the skills to apply therapeutic strategies in managing neuropathic pain, improving outcomes in cases of postherpetic neuralgia”

Module 1. General Aspects of Pain Management and Control

1.1. Epidemiology, Key Concepts and Classification of Pain
1.2. Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology of Pain
1.3. Pathophysiology of Pain
1.4. Pain Assessment
1.5. Clinical History in Patients with Acute Postoperative Pain or Chronic Pain
1.6. Physical Examination of the Patient with Pain
1.7. Complementary Tests for the Diagnosis of Pain
1.8. Psychological, Psychosocial, and Cognitive-Behavioral Aspects of Pain. Psychological Therapy
1.9. Therapeutic Bases for the Treatment of Pain
1.10. Education in Pain for People Outside the Healthcare Field

Module 2. Pharmacology of Pain

2.1. General Information on Pharmacological Management of Pain
2.2. Analgesic Antipyretic Medications
2.3. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
2.4. Steroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs
2.5. Opioid Analgesics
2.6. Local Anesthetics
2.7. Analgesic Adjuvants
2.8. Routes and Techniques of Analgesic Administration
2.9. Multimodal Analgesia
2.10. Preemptive Analgesia and Preventive Analgesia

Module 3. Acute Postoperative Pain Considerations. Clinical Situations Surgical Procedures

3.1. Perioperative Strategies and Techniques for the Management of Acute Postoperative Pain I. Epidemiology and Assessment
3.2. Perioperative Strategies and Techniques for the Management of Acute Postoperative Pain II: Treatment Management
3.3. Acute Postoperative Pain Management in the Elderly Patient and the Patient with Comorbidities
3.4. Acute Postoperative Pain Management in Major Surgery Outpatient Unit
3.5. Acute Postoperative Pain in Abdominal and Digestive Surgery
3.6. Acute Postoperative Pain in Thoracic Surgery
3.7. Acute Postoperative Pain in Cardiac Surgery
3.8. Acute Postoperative Pain in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
3.9. Recommendations for Acute Postoperative Pain Control: Acute Postoperative Pain Units
3.10. Considerations in the Chronification of Postoperative Acute Pain

Module 4. Pain in Gynecology and Obstetric Patient

4.1. General Considerations of Pain of Gynecologic Origin
4.2. Management of Acute Postoperative Pain in Gynecologic Surgery
4.3. Considerations in Abdomino-Pelvic Pain
4.4. Perineal Pain Management
4.5. Specific Gynecological Pathologies. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
4.6. Pain Management in Pregnancy
4.7. Pain in Childbirth and Puerperium
4.8. Pain Management During Breastfeeding
4.9. Management of Oncologic Pain of Gynecologic Origin

Module 5. Acute and Chronic Pain in the Pediatric Patient

5.1. General Aspects of Pain in the Pediatric Population in Our Setting
5.2. Assessment of Pain in the Pediatric Population
5.3. Therapeutic Procedures for Pain Management in Pediatric Patients
5.4. Acute Postoperative Pediatric Pain I
5.5. Acute Postoperative Pediatric Pain II
5.6. Chronic Pain in the Pediatric Patient I
5.7. Chronic Pain in the Pediatric Patient II
5.8. Pain in Pediatric Oncology

Module 6. Chronic Pain: Neuropathic Pain

6.1. General Information about Neuropathic Pain. Definition. Classification
6.2. Clinical and Diagnostic Considerations of Neuropathic Pain
6.3. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
6.4. Neuropathic Pain of Central Origin
6.5. Phantom Limb Pain
6.6. Postherpetic Neuralgia
6.7. Polyneuropathies
6.8. Facial Pain

Module 7. Chronic Pain: Musculoskeletal Pain

7.1. General Considerations. Definition and Classification
7.2. Epidemiology and Etiology of Musculoskeletal Pain
7.3. Clinical History and Physical Examination of Musculoskeletal Pain
7.4. Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Pain
7.5. Therapeutic Measures in Musculoskeletal Pain Control
7.6. Myopathies
7.7. Pain of Joint Origin
7.8. Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Central Sensitivity Syndrome
7.9. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)

Module 8. Chronic Pain: Oncologic Pain

8.1. General Aspects of Oncologic Pain. Current Situation of Oncologic Pain in Our Environment
8.2. Pathophysiology of Oncologic Pain
8.3. Pain Assessment in the Oncology Patient
8.4. Diagnostic Management of Oncologic Pain
8.5. Pharmacological Treatment of Oncologic Pain
8.6. Non-pharmacological Treatment of Oncologic Pain
8.7. Interventional Treatment of Oncologic Pain
8.8. Psychological Treatment of Oncologic Pain
8.9. Specific Considerations in Different Types of Tumors
8.10. Palliative Treatment in the Patient with Oncologic Pain

Module 9. Visceral Pain and Other Clinical Entities in the Field of Chronic Pain

9.1. General Considerations and Etiopathogenesis of Visceral Pain
9.2. Diffuse Abdominal Pain. Pancreatitis (II). Epidemiology and Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Methodology
9.3. Diffuse Abdominal Pain. Pancreatitis (II). Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management
9.4. Chronic Pelvic Pain, Interstitial Cystitis and Rectal Pathology (I). Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Methodology
9.5. Chronic Pelvic Pain, Interstitial Cystitis, and Rectal Pathology (II). Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management
9.6. Chronic Anginal Pain
9.7. Pain Due to Peripheral Vascular Ischemia
9.8. Updates on Headaches and Migraines I: Generalities
9.9. Updates on Headaches and Migraines II: Clinical Entities

Module 10. Interventional Pain Treatment

10.1. General Considerations on the Interventional Treatment of Pain
10.2. Diagnostic-Therapeutic Block of Trigger and Musculotendinous Points. Deep Muscle Blocks
10.3. Joint Blocks of Shoulder, Knee, Coxo-femoral, Sacroiliac and Other Joints
10.4. Interlaminar and Transforaminal Epidural Blocks under Image Control
10.5. Peripheral Nerve Block and Radiofrequency
10.6. Radiofrequency of Dorsal Root Ganglia: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, or Sacral
10.7. Block and Radiofrequency of Medial Branch Facet Nerve at Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Levels
10.8. Cryoablation Radiofrequency
10.9. Sympathetic Ganglion Block and Radiofrequency: Stellate, Lumbar Sympathetic, Hypogastric, and Impar
10.10. Epiduralysis and Diagnostic-Therapeutic Epiduroscopy
10.11. Neurosurgical Techniques I. Neurostimulation: Epidural Electrode Implantation for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Dorsal Root Ganglion Electrode Implantation (DRG), Subcutaneous Electrode for Peripheral Stimulation.
10.12. Neurosurgical Techniques II: Intrathecal Drug Pump Implant

You will apply advanced techniques for the diagnostic-therapeutic block of trigger points, optimizing the treatment of musculoskeletal pain”