A unique academic option to implement to your practice the novelties of Diet Therapy through a Postgraduate diploma course 100% online”

A balanced nutrition is essential to ensure the optimal development of the body, especially in those people who, due to the suffering of certain diseases, have deficiencies: the case of patients with kidney, liver, pancreatic, nervous system or oncological pathologies, which, in many occasions, also cause bone and muscle consequences that force them to go to the physiotherapist in search of physical relief.  

For this reason, the service of this professional, in terms of the combined use of therapeutic strategies and personalized nutritional plans, has become an increasingly frequent demand, which is why TECH has considered it necessary to launch this Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Special Populations in Diet Therapy. This is an austere and dynamic program thanks to which the specialist will be able to keep up to date with the latest news related to the dietary needs of these people, and will be able to implement in his practice the elaboration of specific and beneficial diets.  

For this you will have 450 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional material, including detailed videos, research articles, complementary readings and the best: real clinical cases extracted from the consultations of TECH experts with whom you will be able to work on improving your professional skills. All in a convenient and accessible 100% online format with which you can update your knowledge from anywhere and with a schedule fully adapted to your availability.

You will be able to offer a combined service that includes physiotherapeutic therapies, as well as nutritional plans adapted to each patient, based on the latest developments in the field of Diet Therapy”

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Special Populations in Diet Therapy 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 Nutrition and Endocrinology and endocrinology
• 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
• 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

A program with which you can work on improving your skills in assessing the eating habits of patients who come to your office”

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.

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 immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

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

This Postgraduate diploma will enable you to implement in your practice the most innovative strategies for goal planning and nutritional consultations in the field of of Diet Therapy”

You will have 450 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional content to deepen each aspect of the syllabus in a personalized way”

TECH's decision to launch a wide and varied 100% online academic offering arose from the need of millions of professionals in all areas who were looking for programs to update their knowledge, but did not have enough time to attend classes in person. In this way, an innovative, dynamic and highly training academic model is born, which includes the most effective pedagogical methodology: Relearning. In addition, this format allows the inclusion of a variety of additional content with which the graduate can deepen in a personalized way in the aspects of the syllabus that interest him/her the most, being able to get the most out of this academic experience.  

You will also work on the importance of the psychological aspects of the oncology patient, as well as the latest recommendations related to the nutritional strategies that best suit them”

Module 1. Nutrition in Renal, Hepatic and Pancreatic Diseases

1.1. Nutrients

1.1.1. Enzymatic Activity, Metabolism, Filtration and Diuresis

1.2. Habits, Risks, Previous and Causative Comorbidities, and Assessment of Feeding Habits
1.3. Nutrition in CKD: Predialysis
1.4. Nutrition in CKD: Dialysis: Renal Transplantation
1.5. Diabetic Nephropathy
1.6. Renal Lithiasis
1.7. Pancreatic Insufficiency
1.8. Non-Alcoholic Hepatic Steatosis, Fibrosis, Hepatic Cirrhosis and Vesicular Lithiasis
1.9. Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiota in Renal, Pancreatic and Hepatic Pathology
1.10. Psychological Aspects and Planning of Objectives and Consultations

Module 2. Nutrition in Nervous System Pathologies

2.1. Nutrition in the Prevention of Cognitive Impairment, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
2.2. Nutrition and Psychoaffective Pathologies

2.2.1. Depression
2.2.2. Bipolar Disorder

2.3. Pathologies with Altered Eating Behavior

2.3.1. Schizophrenia
2.3.2. Borderline Personality Disorder

2.4. Eating disorder

2.4.1. Anorexia
2.4.2. Bulimia
2.4.3. BED

2.5. Nutrition in Degenerative Pathologies

2.5.1. Multiple Sclerosis
2.5.2. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
2.5.3. Muscular Dystrophies

2.6. Nutrition in Pathologies with Uncontrolled Movement

2.6.1. Parkinson's Disease
2.6.2. Huntington's Disease

2.7. Nutrition in Epilepsy
2.8. Nutrition in Neuralgias

2.8.1. Chronic Pain

2.9. Nutrition in Severe Neurological Injuries
2.10. Toxics, Bioactive Compounds, Intestinal Microbiota and their Relationship to Nervous System Diseases

Module 3. Oncology Patient Nutrition

3.1. Pathophysiology of Cancer
3.2. Relationship of Cancer with Eating Habits and Potential Carcinogens
3.3. Assessment of Nutritional Status in the Oncologic Patient
3.4. Nutrient-Antineoplastic Treatment Interaction

3.4.1. Specific Changes in the Most Frequently Used Antineoplastic Agents

3.5. Psychological Aspects in the Patient and General Nutritional Recommendations in the Oncology Patient
3.6. Nutrition in the Appetite and Swallowing Alterations Caused by the Pathology or Treatments

3.6.1. Anorexia
3.6.2. Dysgeusia
3.6.3. Dysphagia
3.6.4. Mucositis
3.6.5. Xerostomia

3.7. Nutrition in Digestive Disorders Caused by Pathology or Treatments

3.7.1. Malabsorption
3.7.2. Diarrhea
3.7.3. Dysbiosis
3.7.4. Constipation

3.8. Nutrition in Metabolic Alterations Caused by the Pathology: Cachexia
3.9. Nutrition Before and After Oncological Surgery

3.9.1. Head and Neck
3.9.2. Esophageal
3.9.3. Gastric
3.9.4. Pancreaticobiliary
3.9.5. Small and Large Intestine

3.10. Hospital Nutrition

3.10.1. Oral
3.10.2. Enteral
3.10.3. Parenteral

Without schedules or on-site classes, you will get up to date on Dietetics in special populations in only 6 months, in an austere, comfortable and 100% guaranteed way”