Recognize the psychological, social and physical needs of your patients with hematological pathologies by complying with a program endorsed by experts" 

Scientific advances in recent years have improved the chances of children with hematological pathologies receiving more appropriate treatments. These advances are continuous and require nursing professionals working in neonatology, emergency, hematology and pediatric ICU units to constantly specialize and update their knowledge, in order to offer quality and personalized care to children and families who require specific, advanced and complex care.

Nursing care of pediatric patients with hematologic pathology is a challenge for the patients and their family. This is because of the significance of the disease itself, its evolution, the intensive and specific treatment it requires, its side effects and the emotional and social repercussions it entails for them. The nursing professionals who care for these patients and their families are aware of the need to continue their academic studies in order to obtain a specific level of competence that will allow them to broaden their clinical care in response to the needs of their patients and their families.

The professional master’s degree in Pediatric Hematology Nursing is unique in many aspects, since it addresses specific issues related to the treatment and care of children and adolescents with hematologic diseases, as well as providing support to the families that go through these diseases together with the children. In this way, students will achieve the knowledge and skills that will allow them to develop the personal and professional attitudes to face this type of situations in their work environments.

The teaching team is of recognized prestige and has extensive experience in internationally renowned units in the treatment and care of newborns, children and adolescents with hematologic malignancies. This Professional Master's Degree will provide scientific-technical knowledge and comprehensive care, so that students acquire the skills they require in order to care for children with hematologic pathology and their families, taking into account the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions.

A 100% online professional master’s degree that provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All they need is a device with internet access to take their career one step further. A modality in keeping with the current times with all the guarantees to position the nurse in a highly demanded sector.

Stand out in your work environment by developing professional and personal skills to care for children with hematologic pathologies"   

This professional master’s degree in Pediatric Hematology Nursing 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 Pediatric Hematology
• 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

Learn about the different bleeding disorders in newborns by following the practical examples presented by experts in Pediatric Hematology" 

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 an immersive program designed to learn in real situations.

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

You can access the program whenever and wherever you want thanks to its 100% online mode, which will allow you to continue with your daily work while you study"

With the help of experts in the field of Pediatric Hematology, carry out an in-depth review of the composition of the blood and the pathologies that can develop in children"

The knowledge gained in this professional master’s degree allows students to acquire the necessary skills to acquire up-to-date knowledge in their profession, understanding the psychological, physical and spiritual needs of pediatric patients. In this way, they will be able to work in any international professional environment. They will develop all the necessary capabilities in a field of medicine that continues to constantly make progress, having the opportunity to learn about all hematological disorders that develop from conception to adolescence. TECH has established the following series of general and specific objectives for greater satisfaction of the future graduates.

Develop a comprehensive approach to the care of pediatric patients with hematological pathologies in order to promote their well being and autonomy" 

General Objectives

• Optimize the quality and care of pediatric patients with hematologic disorders, providing greater qualification to healthcare professionals
• Acquire the essential skills to comprehensively care for children and adolescents with hematologic disorders and their families
• Recognize and assess the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of children and adolescents with hematologic disorders and their families
• Achieve sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to develop the personal and professional attitudes required to treat children and adolescents with hematologic disorders
• Develop a comprehensive approach to the care of children and adolescents with hematologic disorders and their families, in order to promote their well-being, autonomy and dignity at all times
• Develop skills in problem-solving and generating evidence in the field of Pediatric Hematology in order to correct gaps in knowledge and establish standards 
  of excellence in practice

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Basis of Neonatal and Pediatric Hematology 

• Present the biological basis of fetal and postnatal hematopoiesis 
• Know the main characteristics of the newborn, the child and the healthy adolescent
• Review, in detail, the composition of the blood, both the formed elements and the blood plasma
• Identify the characteristics of the different blood groups
• Review the general concepts, functions, organs and cells of the immune system
• Know the basics of hemostasis, its control mechanisms and the laboratory tests necessary for its study
• Present the different hematological diseases in the newborn, child and adolescent

Module 2. Non-Malignant Hematologic Pathology in Newborns 

• Know the hematological reference values in the newborn
• Acquire knowledge on fundamental aspects of etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and complications of non-physiological neonatal jaundice and hemolytic disease of the newborn 
• Know the definition, classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of anemia of prematurity (AOP)
• Differentiate other anemias in newborns and infants, their causes and characteristics, as well as their diagnosis and different treatments
• Know the different bleeding disorders in the newborn, their clinical manifestations, etiology, diagnosis and treatment
• Acquire knowledge on fundamental aspects of etiopathogenesis, clinical, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of polycythemia in the newborn
• Differentiate the different types of thrombocytopenias in the newborn according to their etiology and type, as well as their clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment
• Present the pathophysiological basis, types and risk factors and etiology of neonatal shock
• Recognize the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of neonatal shock and the necessary actions for its treatment 

Module 3. Specificities of Care in Newborns with Non-Malignant Hematologic Pathology 

• Know the Developmental and Family Centered Care Model (NIDCAP), the synactive theory and the Neurodevelopment on which it is based and main aspects
• Develop the most important aspects for the application of the NIDCAP Model
• Identify the indispensable and necessary aspects in adapting the Neonatology Unit to the NIDCAP Model
• Learn and appreciate the importance of feeding and nutrition in newborns 
• Acquire knowledge on fundamental aspects of diagnostic and monitoring procedures in the newborn
• Gain up-to-date knowledge that will allow the student to distinguish the different types of vascular accesses in the newborn and to know the management and care of each one of them
• Describe the most common treatment modalities to treat hematological problems in the newborn
• Review the most frequent procedures, techniques and care in the administration of drugs and serum therapy in the newborn
• Acquire the knowledge necessary for specific nursing care in the treatment of infants with non-physiological neonatal jaundice
• Acquire the skills to carry out the administration and care of specific hemotherapy support in newborns

Module 4. Non-Malignant Hematological Pathology in Children 

• Gain knowledge about the general concepts, physiopathology, classification, prevalence and incidence, and signs and symptoms of the different types of anemias that can affect children and adolescents 
• Acquire knowledge on fundamental aspects of pathophysiology, clinical and treatment of hemoglobinopathies in pediatrics 
• Differentiate the different types of coagulation and hemostasis disorders in pediatrics, as well as their etiology, clinical manifestation and treatment 
• Acquire knowledge of fundamental aspects of epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of non-malignant granulocyte diseases in pediatrics 
• Differentiate the different types of primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) in pediatrics, as well as their clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment  
• Gain knowledge about the general concepts and classification of congenital medullary insufficiencies (CMI) 
• Explain Fanconi's Anemia in detail, differentiate it from the syndrome and study its characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
• Review the factors that often lead to infections in children with hematologic disorders, how to prevent them and detail the most frequent ones

Module 5. Hematological Malignant Pathology in Children 

• Situate epidemiologically the incidence and survival of hematologic cancer in childhood and adolescence 
• Get to know the pathophysiology of hematologic cancer in childhood and adolescence 
• Acquire knowledge about the most common childhood cancer, intermediate or standard risk B-cell ALL in pediatrics, its clinical manifestations, treatment and diagnosis
• Acquire knowledge on fundamental aspects of etiopathogenesis, clinical, diagnosis and treatment of high-risk B-ALL and T-ALL in pediatrics 
• Differentiate infant-specific leukemia, its chromosomal alterations, clinical features, therapeutic approaches and survival 
• Get to know the most relevant aspects and classification of childhood acute myeloid leukemias 
• Describe the morphology, translocations, characteristic coagulopathy, treatment and controls of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in pediatrics  
• Gain knowledge about the clinical course and treatment of other leukemias: chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) and myelodysplastic syndromes in children and adolescents 
• Acquire knowledge of the clinical features, diagnosis and staging, treatment and prognosis of lymphomas in infancy and childhood 
• Get to know the most relevant aspects and classification of malignant histiocytosis in pediatrics 

Module 6. Pharmacological Treatment and Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents with Severe Hematological Pathology

• Gain up-to-date knowledge that will allow the student to distinguish the different types of vascular accesses in pediatric hematology and to know the management and care of each one of them
• Gain up-to-date knowledge on the general principles of drug administration in pediatrics
• Analyze the different specific treatment modalities to treat hematological pathologies in childhood and adolescence
• Acquire the skills to carry out the administration and care of hemotherapy support in children and adolescents

Module 7. Nursing Care of the Child/Adolescent with Severe Hematological Disease and Their Family 

• Recognize and implement support mechanisms as an essential part of the comprehensive care process 
• Recognize the vulnerability of patients and their families and be aware of the ethical principles governing their care 
• Gain the necessary up-to-date knowledge in the nursing care of pediatric patients, in order to increase the quality and safety of nursing practice in the Pediatric Hematology unit 
• Acquire the knowledge and skills required to be able to develop the personal and professional attitudes required to care for children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease and their families at the onset of the disease
• Analyze the importance of active nursing observation for the detection of possible physical and/or emotional complications in the care of children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease and their families 
• Establish the importance of comprehensive and continuous assessment of the needs of the child and family and identify the most frequent nursing diagnoses during the course of the disease
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the control and management of symptoms in pediatric patients with hematologic disease 
• Explain the importance of nutrition and skin care during the treatment of pediatric patients with oncohematological disease 
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of research into the care of children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease and their families

Module 8. All Together as a Team 

• Provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for the recognition, management and initial stabilization of pediatric hematological patients who suffer a vital compromise derived from a complication of their underlying disease, an intercurrent process or undesired consequences of their treatment, in an effective, safe and coordinated manner, and integrating their interventions with the rest of the health system services at the hospital level 
• Expose the most frequent emergency situations in children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease 
• Explain the most frequent situations in which children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease require intensive care 
• Achieve sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to develop the personal and professional attitudes necessary to care for children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease and their families during their stay in a PICU 
• Detail and justify the importance of humanizing PICUs to promote the well-being, autonomy and dignity of children, adolescents and families at all times 
• Broaden knowledge of the psychological care needs of children and adolescents with severe hematological disease and their families 
• Discuss the importance of educational continuity for children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease 
• Emphasize the importance of non-profit associations and volunteers in the comprehensive care of children with severe hematological disease and their families
• Describe the different digital teaching resources (ICT-E-health) that we can use and recommend to children and adolescents with severe hematologic disease and their families 
• Learn about new technologies applied to care management and nursing visibility 

Module 9. Towards Healing: Allogeneic HSCT in Pediatrics 

• Identify pediatric patients with hematologic disorders who are candidates for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) 
• Explain the different phases from the donation of hematopoietic progenitors to the infusion of these progenitors to the patient 
• Achieve sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to develop the personal and professional attitudes required to welcome children and adolescents and their families who are going to undergo allo-HSCT 
• Acquire the essential skills to comprehensively care for children and adolescents and their families during conditioning for allo-HSCT 
• Gain knowledge and acquire the necessary skills to carry out the process of hematopoietic progenitor infusion, as well as to address and manage possible complications during this process 
• Understand and develop competencies in the approach and management of short-, medium- and long-term complications in the hematopoietic stem cell transplant patient
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the treatment of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in post hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients 
• Explain the most frequent emergency situations in children and adolescents that have had a hematopoietic progenitors transplant
• Describe the mid- and long-term nursing care of children and adolescents after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation 
• Increase knowledge of the psychological care needs of children and adolescents undergoing allo-HSCT and their families 

Module 10. When the Response to Treatment is not Adequate

• Describe the concept of relapse, treatment options and the reception and accompaniment of children, adolescents and parents 
• Identify the scientific and ethical basis of clinical trials in pediatric hematology 
• Introduce the biologic-molecular basis of immunotherapy treatment  
• Get to know the types and different phases of clinical trials in pediatric hematology 
• Explain the practical aspects of conducting a clinical trial in pediatric hematology 
• Identify the professionals involved and the role of nursing in clinical trials in pediatric hematology 
• Describe the nursing care of the pediatric patient with hematologic disease included in a clinical trial 
• Discuss expectations in the management of the pediatric patient with severe hematologic disease 
• Conceptualize pediatric palliative care 
• Acquire the essential skills to provide comprehensive care to children and adolescents in need of palliative care and their families 
• Recognize the needs of pediatric patients in need of palliative care 
• Gain knowledge about the fundamental aspects of symptom control in palliative care in pediatric hematology 
• Carry out a comprehensive care plan for children with incurable diseases and their families
• Examine the ethical issues applicable to child health and their use in making difficult decisions in palliative care situations 
• Discuss what is an appropriate end of life in symptom management and support, to promote and ensure well-being and dignity at all times

Module 11. Welcoming, Caring and Accompanying in Pediatric Hematology

• Help nursing professionals develop the knowledge and skills for the comprehensive approach and management of children and adolescents with severe hematologic disorder and their families 
• Identify the theoretical foundations of nursing that approach the comprehensive view of care 
• Describe the facilitating role and emotional competency profile of pediatric hematology nurses 
• Understand the importance of therapeutic communication in the care of children and adolescents with severe hematologic disorders and their families
• Identify the influence of the environment and surroundings on the experience of the disease 
• Acquire skills in the accompaniment of the family system in pediatric hematology 
• Achieve sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to develop the personal and professional attitudes necessary to care for children and adolescents with severe hematologic disorders and their families in the different stages of development
  

Acquire the essential skills to provide comprehensive care to children and adolescents requiring palliative care and their families"