This postgraduate certificate ensures a detailed update on Breast Radiology and Brachytherapy, with real clinical cases evaluated by experts in the area"

Breast Radiology and Brachytherapy are very important elements within the nursing field, since the diagnostic devices, the different techniques or the nurses' own role in the assistance have evolved over the years. For this reason, it is essential to be up to date in the management of both consultation patients and patients referred to the operating room. 

For this reason, a postgraduate certificate has been designed in which nurses will not only learn more about the specificity of this field, but also about the management of imaging techniques and the application of Brachytherapy. In addition, they will have highly advanced and updated competencies in this field to bring their practice to the most demanding clinical rigor.

This will be possible thanks to the academic itinerary that has been developed by the same faculty of this program, who have extensive experience in this area. Students will learn in depth the most important clinical practice, which will allow them to understand and manage the most commonly used tools in this field.

The program will be offered 100% online, which enables students to study from the comfort of their homes and have access to multimedia resources at any time of the day. Likewise, through the analysis of case studies, students will have the possibility of expanding their clinical practice by simulating real situations and analyzing the possible approaches to be taken.

Start now this postgraduate certificate and get up to date with the most advanced care after Brachytherapy interventions"

This postgraduate certificate in Breast Radiology and Brachytherapy for Nursing 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 Breast Radiology and Brachytherapy for Nursing
• 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 postgraduate certificate that will update you with the latest advances in Breast Radiology and Brachytherapy"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program’s design focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.    

No rush and take it easy. This is the way you will be able to study at your own pace thanks to the 100% online format"

Catch up from the comfort of your home and without the need to submit to rigid study schedules"

The main purpose of this postgraduate certificate is to provide the students with an update on the new developments in the area of Radiology and Brachytherapy, especially for the nursing area. This will be achieved through the study of multimedia contents that will facilitate learning for the students and will allow them to achieve each of the objectives proposed in this program.

The work of nursing in the treatment of patients convalescing from breast cancer is fundamental and with this program you will be able to bring it up to date"

General Objectives

• Promote work strategies based on the practical knowledge of a tertiary level hospital and its application in Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology services
• Favor the enhancement of technical skills and abilities through care procedures and case studies
• Provide nurses with a process of updating their knowledge in the field of Radiology
• Be up to date with the care management and organization of the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Area, in order to optimize the operation of the Radiology Service
• Develop skills and competencies in nurses for their performance in the nursing consultation in the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Department (DTI)
• Expand nurses' knowledge of radiation oncology, interventional vascular radiology and neuroradiology to improve patient care in these specific areas
• Develop nurses' skills in performing image-guided procedures, including breast and brachytherapy, to improve the quality of patient care and optimize clinical outcomes

Specific Objectives

• Describe the evolution of diagnostic equipment in breast pathology imaging units
• Delve into the current working procedures, ultrasound-guided and mammography-guided diagnostic procedures, as well as specimen collection
• Deepen the role of the nurse on the wards
• Develop the nursing care process in the different interventions performed in the breast unit (BAG, FNA, Stereotaxy, Cryoablation and breast marking by seeds or scout)
• Update our knowledge on radioactive sources used in Brachytherapy
• List and deepen the treatments developed in benign and malignant pathology: LDR and HDR/ATD
• Implement the nursing care process in the different interventions carried out in the Brachytherapy unit

You will have access to the best academic and multimedia materials in the field of Breast Radiology and Brachytherapy for Nursing"