It incorporates all the latest developments in physical therapy that have boosted the ability to work with and improve results in people with cognitive impairment"

The work in geriatrics in physiotherapy often involves dealing with people with cognitive impairment. This field of work, which is so relevant and in constant renovation, is enriched by the advances and updates that are appearing and being incorporated to the practice. Physiotherapists needs to keep their skills in line with these advances, in order to achieve improvement in their patients' quality of life.

To this end, the professional must assess and explore the patient's resistance and physiological reserves in order to establish the appropriate framework for action, home care, residential care, day care or social centers or private clinics.

It is therefore essential to know the tools of physiotherapy and the appropriateness of its application in each case, such as active exercise, manual therapy and electrotherapy. Being able to work in an interdisciplinary team, with appropriate communication tools, understanding the concept of person-centered care, having the most up-to-date knowledge of support devices and even the support of current technology, can be key to success in the treatment of physiotherapy.

The topics and clinical cases proposed, as well as their resolution, are based on the practical experience of the teachers and on the latest advances in research and development that nurture this field of work.

All knowledge is presented through high quality multimedia content, the analysis of clinical cases prepared by teachers, master classes and video techniques that allow the exchange of knowledge and experience. This allows students to maintain and update their skills, create protocols for action and disseminate the most important developments in the rehabilitative medicine approach to cognitive disorders.

A review of the new ways of working that will allow us to maintain mental capacity for as long as possible or improve conditions in other cases"

This Postgraduate certificate in Physiotherapy Approach to the Person with Cognitive Impairment offers you the characteristics of a program of high scientific, teaching and technological level. These are some of its most notable features:

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is available from any fixed or portable device with Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the program

A study that will cover the different pathologies and situations of intervention in patients with geriatric mental disorders, with a focus on the practical reality of working with them"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way we ensure that we provide you with the educational update we intend. A multidisciplinary team of professionals who have experience in different environments, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will contibute their practical knowledge derived from their own experience to the course: one of the differential qualities of this Postgraduate Certificate.   

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodology used in the design of this Postgraduate Certificate. Developed by a team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. This way, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice.  With the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and consolidate learning in a more realistic and permanent way. 

A methodological approach based on proven teaching techniques to allow you to learn in a dynamic and effective way”

 

With the support of high quality audiovisual systems, the purpose of this program is that you not only acquire the knowledge, but that, upon completion, you possess the working skills you need in this field"

Through a complete syllabus, especially focused on working with people with cognitive impairment, you will go through all the essential areas of learning, gradually acquiring the necessary skills to put into practice the required knowledge. A very well-developed learning structure that is tailored to your needs and will allow you to learn in a continuous, efficient way.

A comprehensive and structured review of relevant issues affecting all areas of concern in the care of the cognitively impaired patient"

Module 1. Physiotherapy Approach to the Person Affected by Cognitive Impairment

1.1. Introduction to Cognitive Impairment

1.1.1. Cognitive Impairment

1.1.1.1. Definition and Epidemiology
1.1.1.2. Risk Factors
1.1.1.3. Diagnosis
1.1.1.4. Treatment

1.1.1.4.1. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
1.1.1.4.2. Pharmacological Treatment

1.1.2. Dementia

1.1.2.1. Epidemiology
1.1.2.2. Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
1.1.2.3. Clinical manifestations
1.1.2.4. Evolution
1.1.2.5. Diagnosis
1.1.2.6. Differential Diagnosis

1.1.2.6.1. Mild Cognitive Impairment: Already Explained Previously
1.1.2.6.2. Acute Confusional Syndrome or Delirium
1.1.2.6.3. Subjective Memory Complaints and AAMI (Age-Associated Memory Impairment)
1.1.2.6.4. Affective Disorders: Depression, Depressive/Pseudodepressive Dementia

1.1.2.7.Severity of Dementia
1.1.2.8. Treatment

1.1.2.8.1. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
1.1.2.8.2. Pharmacological Treatment

1.1.2.9. Comorbidity-Mortality

1.2. Types of Cognitive Impairment: Possible Classifications

1.2.1. Utility of the Cognitive Impairment Classification
1.2.2. Types of Classification

1.2.2.1. By Degree of Affectation
1.2.2.2. By Evolution Course
1.2.2.3. By Age of Presentation
1.2.2.4. By Clinical Syndrome
1.2.2.5. By Etiology

1.3. Causes and Effects of Cognitive Impairment

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment
1.3.3. Causes of Cognitive Impairment

1.3.3.1. Primary Neurodegenerative Etiology
1.3.3.2. Vascular Etiology
1.3.3.3. Other Etiologies

1.3.4. Effects of Cognitive Impairment

1.3.4.1. Inattention and Lack of Concentration
1.3.4.2. Memory Impairment
1.3.4.3. Language Impairment
1.3.4.4. Apraxia
1.3.4.5. Agnosias
1.3.4.6. Executive Function Disorders
1.3.4.7. Alteration of Visuospatial Functions
1.3.4.8. Behavioral Alteration
1.3.4.9. Alteration of Perception

1.3.5. Conclusions

1.4. Individual and Group Physical Therapy Approach

1.4.1. Physiotherapy and Dementia
1.4.2. Physical Therapy Assessment
1.4.3. Therapeutic Objectives
1.4.4. Therapeutic Interventions from Physiotherapy

1.4.4.1. Physical Exercise
1.4.4.2. Individual Therapy
1.4.4.3. Group Therapy
1.4.4.4. Physiotherapy According to the Stages of Cognitive Impairment
1.4.4.5. Alteration of Balance and Gait

1.4.5. Adherence to Treatment-Family

1.5. Tools to Connect

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Difficulties Encountered with Disoriented and/or Disconnected Users
1.5.3. How to Access the Disoriented and/or Disconnected User

1.5.3.1. Music as a Tool for Working with People with Dementia

1.5.3.1.1. Application of Music in People Affected by Dementia

1.5.3.2. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

1.5.3.2.1. Application of AAT in People Affected by Dementia
1.5.3.2.2. Structure of Sessions
1.5.3.2.3. Materials
1.5.3.2.4. The Dog
1.5.3.2.5. Examples of AAT Application

1.5.3.3. Yoga and Mindfulness

1.5.3.3.1. Yoga
1.5.3.3.2. Mindfulness
1.5.3.3.3. Application of Mindfulness

1.6. Basal Stimulation

1.6.1. Origin of Basal Stimulation
1.6.2. Definition of Basal Stimulation
1.6.3. Indications of Basal Stimulation
1.6.4. Basic principals of Basal Stimulation

1.6.4.1. Advantages of Basal Stimulation

1.6.5. Basic Needs

1.6.5.1. Requirements of Basal Stimulation
1.6.5.2. Basic Areas of Perception

1.6.6. Body Identity and Environment
1.6.7. Global

1.6.7.1. Communication

1.7. Sharing of Knowledge, Interdisciplinary Approach to the Affected Person

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Biopsychosocial Model as a Reference
1.7.3. Multidisciplinarity and Interdisciplinarity
1.7.4. Areas of Intervention. Levels of Care

1.7.4.1. Primary Care
1.7.4.2. Specialized Care SC
1.7.4.3. Socio-Health Care SHC
1.7.4.4. Other Professionals

1.7.5. Integrative Health. A Holistic View
1.7.6. Community Intervention
1.7.7. Conclusions

You will learn in such a way that what you have learned becomes fixed and transformed into knowledge, through a structured study that will cover all the points of interest you need to update your intervention in geriatric rehabilitation"