With this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will delve into the complexities of managing pain and other physical and psychological symptoms, enabling you to provide more compassionate and effective care"

Palliative care in cancer patients focuses on improving the quality of life of the patient and their loved ones by alleviating the physical, emotional and spiritual symptoms associated with advanced disease. In this regard, palliative care nurses play a key role in pain management, complex symptom management and emotional support.

Therefore this Postgraduate certificate is born, graduates will be immersed in the biology and pathology of Cancer, understanding how normal cells transform into cancer cells and the impact of these changes on the human body. It will also include a detailed exploration of the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the development and progression of cancer, as well as the latest research and treatments available.

In addition, you will delve into how oncology services are organized and operated within health systems, and how nurses integrate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care. In addition, the roles and responsibilities of each member of the team will be identified, including oncologists, radiation therapists, psychologists and palliative care specialists.

Finally, the different types of cancer will be analyzed, classified by apparatus and systems, allowing professionals to develop a specific understanding of how symptoms and treatments vary according to the type and location of the disease. This knowledge will be crucial to implement effective symptom management strategies and palliative care plans that respect the particularities of each type of cancer and the individual needs of patients.

In this situation, TECH has launched a comprehensive and fully online program, designed to be flexible and tailored to the particular needs of students, who will only require an electronic device with an Internet connection to access the educational resources. In addition, it integrates the innovative Relearning methodology, which focuses on the reiteration of key concepts to achieve a better and more organic assimilation of the content.

You will enhance your communication skills with patients and relatives, which is essential for emotional management and shared decision-making, through the best teaching materials"

This Postgraduate certificate in Palliative Care in Oncology Patients for 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 Palliative Care in Oncology Patients for Nursing.
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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

You will be immersed in the workings of oncology services, providing you with a clear vision of the processes and protocols involved in oncology patient care. Enroll now!”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field 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 during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will cover the different types of cancer by apparatus and systems, with a detailed focus on the clinical characteristics, prognosis and specific treatment options for each"

You will acquire a thorough understanding of the biological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of cancer, enabling you to approach this disease in a comprehensive manner"

This university program will include modules on the biology and pathology of cancer, with a particular focus on how different types affect body systems and how this influences treatment and care strategies. It will also look at best practice in the management of pain and other debilitating symptoms, effective communication techniques to support both patients and families, and strategies for emotional and psychosocial management. In addition, the course will focus on the ethics of palliative care, decision-making in complex situations and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of Cancer as a pathological entity, exploring its aetiology, clinical manifestations and available treatments, through an extensive library of multimedia resources"

Module 1. Palliative Care in Oncology Patients

1.1. Biology and Cancer Epidemiology

1.1.1. Epidemiology
1.1.2. Genetic and Environmental Factors
1.1.3. Evolution Over the Years
1.1.4. Chronification of Cancer

1.2. Medical Oncology

1.2.1. Development of the Specialty
1.2.2. Organization
1.2.3. Expectations for the Future

1.3. Anti-cancer Treatments

1.3.1. Chemotherapy
1.3.2. Radiotherapy
1.3.3. Immunotherapy

1.4. Cancer-related Syndromes

1.4.1. Hypercalcemia
1.4.2. Vena Cava Syndrome
1.4.3. Oral Complications
1.4.4. Paraneoplastic Syndromes
1.4.5. Coagulation Disorders

1.5. Respiratory Cancer

1.5.1. Most Common Types
1.5.2. Treatment
1.5.3. Frequent Complications

1.6. ORL Cancer

1.6.1. Most Common Types
1.6.2. Treatment
1.6.3. Frequent Complications

1.7. Breast and Genitourinary Cancer

1.7.1. Most Common Types
1.7.2. Treatment
1.7.3. Frequent Complications

1.8. Digestive Cancer

1.8.1. Most Common Types
1.8.2. Treatment
1.8.3. Frequent Complications

1.9. Neurological Cancer

1.9.1. Most Common Types
1.9.2. Treatment
1.9.3. Frequent Complications

1.10. Hematologic Cancer

1.10.1. Most Common Types
1.10.2. Treatment
1.10.3. Frequent Complications

This Postgraduate certificate will provide you with comprehensive specialization to provide compassionate and specialized care to improve the quality of life of cancer patients in advanced situations"