Get to know the role of the psycho-oncologist in healthcare and provide and better service for patients"

In recent decades, psychology has started to play a bigger role in cancer care. Clinical oncology units have come to the conclusion that in order to optimize cancer patient care, adequate psychological assistance must be provided. The aim is to provide comprehensive support, which encompasses all areas of the sick person's life.

This postgraduate certificate will give students the opportunity to learn about the relationship between psychology and oncology, taking into account the wide-ranging role of the psychologist in public and private health. To this end, we will specify what psycho-oncology is, what its objectives are and the functions that the psycho-oncologist must perform in order to provide emotional support to patients and their families at all stages of the disease. 

The student will also learn about the psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence cancer morbidity and mortality, referred to as the biopsychological approach. Furthermore, they will gain an understanding of their active role in health promotion and education as an effective means of preventing many types of cancer or contributing to early detection, which significantly increases the chances of cure or control of the disease.

At the end of the program, students will be able to apply the appropriate techniques for the care of patients, making it an excellent opportunity to prepare for work in a private practice or directly in the oncology department of a hospital. 

Help patients cope with the difficult prospect of a cancer diagnosis by understanding their psychosocial situation”

This postgraduate certificate in Features and Application of Psycho-Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psycho-Oncology
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which 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
• A 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

The role of the psycho-oncologist is very new in public and private healthcare. Helps to facilitate its entry into the sector"

The teaching staff for the program comprises psycho-oncology professionals who bring their professional experience to this program, in addition to renowned specialists from prestigious societies and universities. 

Multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning designed to prepare them for real situations. 

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

Support healthcare workers and help them cope with the emotional burden of their profession"

As a psycho-oncologist, it will be your job to raise awareness about early detection of the disease"

This postgraduate certificate is designed to provide students with the professional development they need to help oncology patients. As they work in a clinic or hospital, they will be able to confront the cancer myths, beliefs and pseudotherapies that exist, backed by the expertise they have built up in this area. All this will allow them to effectively address the psychosocial situation of cancer patients. 

Know the risk factors relating to cancer diagnosis and help patients to create strategies to manage them”

General Objectives

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the area of study and development of the profession
• Know the application of psychology in the nursing care for cancer
• Define the functions of a psycho-oncology unit and the role of the psycho-oncologist in the health care setting

Specific Objectives

• Provide the necessary clinical knowledge of oncological disorders, epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, processes and diagnostic tests
• Design and deliver training and oversee health promotion, cancer prevention and early detection campaigns
• Be able to defend an argument relating to the area of study and the profession in general
• Identify the social needs of people with cancer and their families
• Analyze the influence of the perceived social support in cancer 

Cancer patients need you to cope with the confusing times of illness"