A 100% online Postgraduate diploma that provides you with the current clinical criteria in Neonatal Nutrition over 6 months"

The evolution of research on neonatology and the approach to the main pathologies in premature patients has highlighted the benefits of breast milk, leading to the inclusion of milk banks in hospitals. In parallel, the study of the use of probiotics in patients with Digestive Disorders and the early detection of various Endocrine and Oncological pathologies has continued. 

A wide field of action that leads the professionals of the Neonatology Units to keep abreast of the most relevant advances in this increasingly valued specialty. In this sense, TECH has created this University Expert in Neonatal Nutrition that takes the graduate through a 6-month intensive updating course.

A program that will lead students to deepen in the existing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Metabolopathies, Neuroblastomas, Wilms Tumor or Teratomas. The most recurrent digestive pathologies in neonates such as gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal atresia or necrotizing enterocolitis will have a special incidence in this program. For this purpose, it has advanced pedagogical tools based on video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, specialized readings and case studies that you can access comfortably from any digital device with an Internet connection.

Likewise, thanks to the Relearning method, consisting of the continuous reiteration of key concepts throughout the academic itinerary, students will consolidate the program in a much simpler way and reduce the long hours of memorization. 

Undoubtedly, an ideal opportunity to update your knowledge through a university certification that has all the ingredients that a specialist needs to study it and make your daily responsibilities compatible with a unique academic option.

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This Postgraduate diploma in Neonatal Nutrition contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Pediatrics and Neonatology
• 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

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The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from 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 provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

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

Thanks to the Relearning system, you will not have to dedicate many hours to study and memorization"

You will be able to perform a detailed update of your knowledge on the most important Digestive Pathologies in neonates"

The relevance of feeding in the first days of life of a newborn is covered in a syllabus designed by experts in Neonatology. Thus, the professional will increase his clinical skills in this field through the deepening of the etiopathogenesis of prematurity, resuscitation in premature patients, as well as the approach to the various oncological pathologies. All of this is complemented by a Virtual Library made up of innovative didactic material that can be accessed at any time of the day from a digital device with an Internet connection.

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Module 1. Preterm/Premature Child

1.1. Etiopathogenesis of Prematurity 

1.1.1. Definition and Types of Prematurity 
1.1.2. Morphological Assessment 
1.1.3. Calculation of Gestational Age 
1.1.4. Viability Criteria 
1.1.5. Ethical and Legal Considerations 

1.2. Evaluation of the fetal causes of prematurity 

1.2.1. Prevention of Prematurity 
1.2.2. Antenatal corticosteroids to accelerate fetal maturation 
1.2.3. New indications and neuroprotection in the preterm newborn
1.2.4. Pre-term Care Results 

1.3. Arrival of an Underweight Premature Newborn 

1.3.1. Initial Stabilization 
1.3.2. Resuscitation Equipment and Organization 
1.3.3. Neonatal Resuscitation Equipment 
1.3.4. Special Situations 

1.4. Respiratory Pathology and Cardiovascular

1.4.1. Preterm Respiratory Pathology and Oxygen Administration 
1.4.2. Respiratory Physiology and Mechanical Ventilation 
1.4.3. Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) 
1.4.4. Principles of preterm cardiology

1.5. Neurological and Ophthalmological Pathology

1.5.1. Neonatal Seizures 
1.5.2. Neonatal intracranial hemorrhages and perinatal cerebral infarction 
1.5.3. Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Hypothermia  
1.5.4. Main ophthalmologic pathology in preterm infants 

1.6. Digestive and its nutrition Pathologies 

1.6.1. Esophageal Atresia 
1.6.2. Necrotizing Enterocolitis 
1.6.3. Breastfeeding with mother's milk 
1.6.4. Parenteral feeding in the preterm neonate 

1.7. Hematologic Pathology 

1.7.1. Neonatal Anemia 
1.7.2. Neonatal Hiperbilirrubinemia 
1.7.3. Platelet Alterations 
1.7.4. Hemorrhages and Coagulation Disorder

1.8. Endocrinologic and metabolic pathology

1.8.1. Metabolopathies 
1.8.2. Screening  
1.8.3. Thyroid and adrenal glands 
1.8.4. Glucose Homeostasis 

1.9. Hospital Discharge 

1.9.1. Feeding 
1.9.2. Pharmalogical Supplements  
1.9.3. Neuropsychological and Somatometric Monitoring  
1.9.4. Prevention of Respiratory Infections 
1.9.5. Vaccinations for Premature Newborns

1.10. Long-term follow-up and chronic problems of premature infants 

1.10.1. At-risk premature infant follow-up programs 
1.10.2. Surgical schedule 
1.10.3. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic lung disease 
1.10.4. Early Care Units

Module 2.  Digestive Disorders and Nutrition in Neonatology

2.1. Generalities, embryology and anatomy of the digestive system 

2.1.1. Embryology 
2.1.2. Anatomy of the Nervous System 
2.1.3. Physiology  
2.1.4. Anatomical-physiological Refresher Course 

2.2. Gastroesophageal Reflux 

2.2.1. Ethology 
2.2.2. Diagnosis 
2.2.3. Treatment 
2.2.4. Monitoring 

2.3. Esophageal Atresia

2.3.1. Classification 
2.3.2. Diagnosis 
2.3.3. Treatment 
2.3.4. Monitoring

2.4. Necrotizing Enterocolitis

2.4.1. Ethology 
2.4.2. Diagnosis 
2.4.3. Treatment 
2.4.4. Monitoring 

2.5. Requirements and Feeding Objectives of the Breastfeeding Infant. Breastfeeding: measures to promote breastfeeding 

2.5.1. Breastfeeding 
2.5.2. Measurements to Inhibit Breastfeeding 
2.5.3. Nutrients  
2.5.4. Objectives 

2.6. Milk Banks. Composition of Breast Milk

2.6.1. Milk Banks  
2.6.2. Composition of Breast Milk 
2.6.3. Traceability 
2.6.4. Security/Safety

2.7. Parenteral feeding in the preterm neonate 

2.7.1. Carbohydrates 
2.7.2. Amino Acids 
2.7.3. Lipids 
2.7.4. Remaining composition 

2.8. Enteral Diet Formula milk for premature infants. Trophic feeding

2.8.1. Enteral Feeding 
2.8.2. Premature infant formula 
2.8.3. Trophic feeding
2.8.4. Other situations 

2.9. Feeding monitoring: growth charts. Biochemical control parameters

2.9.1. Growth charts 
2.9.2. Biochemical parameters  
2.9.3. Evolution 
2.9.4. Other situations

2.10. Probiotics: possible indications and uses 

2.10.1. Fundamentals of probiotic knowledge 
2.10.2. Indications 
2.10.3. Specific utilities 
2.10.4. Forms of use 

Module 3. Neonatal Endocrinology, Dysmorphology and Oncology

3.1. Metabolopathies 

3.1.1. Classification 
3.1.2. Diagnosis 
3.1.3. Treatment 
3.1.4. Monitoring

3.2. Different Types of Screening for the Various Metabolopathies. Criteria for Listing a Metabolopathy in Neonatal Screening 

3.2.1. Classification of susceptible diseases screening 
3.2.2. Criteria for Listing a Metabolopathy in Neonatal Screening 
3.2.3. Clinical data 
3.2.4. Ways to do it

3.3. Screening Techniques: Procedure for the Heel Prick Test 

3.3.1. Ways to do it 
3.3.2. Diagnosis Classification 
3.3.3. Organization 
3.3.4. Specific Metabolopathies Centers

3.4. Chromosomopathies

3.4.1. Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) 
3.4.2. Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) 
3.4.3. Trisomy 13 (Patau’s Syndrome) 
3.4.4. Turner Syndrome (45XO). Klinefelter Syndrome (47XXY)

3.5. Study of Chromosomal Alterations

3.5.1. Classification 
3.5.2. Clinical diagnosis 
3.5.3. Laboratory Diagnosis 
3.5.4. Monitoring

3.6. Major Structural Changes

3.6.1. Classification 
3.6.2. Diagnosis Subspecialties intervention 
3.6.4. Monitoring

3.7. General Aspects of Neonatal Oncology

3.7.1. Fundamentals 
3.7.2. Tumor types 
3.7.3. Staging 
3.7.4. Monitoring

3.8. Neuroblastoma

3.8.1. Ethological basis 
3.8.2. Diagnosis 
3.8.3. Treatment 
3.8.4. Monitoring

3.9. Wilms Tumor

3.9.1. Ethological basis 
3.9.2. Diagnosis 
3.9.3. Treatment 
3.9.4. Monitoring

3.10. Teratomas

3.10.1. Ethological basis 
3.10.2. Diagnosis 
3.10.3. Treatment 
3.10.4. Monitoring

Extend your knowledge about the diagnosis of Neuroblastomas, Wilms Tumor and Teratomas with the best multimedia didactic material"