A complete program that will help you learn the main tools to provide health care to oncology patients’’

In oncology nursing, as the Spanish Oncology Nursing Society (SEEO) has been advocating for years, the acquisition of knowledge on genetics, cell biology or tumor markers is essential in the construction of a framework on which to base clinical practice. This is one of the aspects that this postgraduate certificate aims to address, including advanced histological and biological concepts that will allow the student to understand the mechanisms that cause cancer and the factors involved in its appearance.

After learning about the skills and reality of oncology nursing, the student will become familiar with etiopathogenic theories and the concept of carcinogenesis. They will also learn about the mechanisms of tumor progression, the nomenclature of tumors, as well as their staging, which are essential to guide nursing practice and to know the patients’ situation.

In addition, the risk factors involved in the appearance of cancer and epidemiology will be dealt with extensively, with complete and up-to-date information, as will cancer prevention, as well as the strategies to be implemented at each of its levels. Finally, the assessment of the oncology patient will also be covered, which will allow the student to acquire a comprehensive perspective of the patient, enabling them to provide quality care based on scientific evidence.

The up-to-date contents of this postgraduate certificate and its integrative approach will provide a complete vision of all aspects related to Oncology Nursing. The contents will provide a journey through the diverse needs of cancer patients, whose particularities require personalized attention.

Both the design of the program and the didactic material used will facilitate the understanding of concepts, and the realization of practical cases will help to adapt what has been learned to clinical practice. In this way, this postgraduate certificate will provide immersive learning in order to prepare professionals for real situations in their daily professional practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to study in the largest private online university”

This postgraduate certificate in Introduction to Oncology, Oncology 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 Oncology Nursing
• 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
• Latest developments in Oncology Nursing
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Oncology Nursing
• 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

This postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to expand your existing knowledge n Oncology Nursing”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Oncology Nursing, who bring their 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 immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

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

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

postgraduate certificate in Introduction to Oncology, Oncology Nursing is oriented to specialize health professionals in their daily work during the care of cancer patients, following the highest quality standards in the performance of their work.

Our goal is to help you succeed in your career’’

General objectives

• Expand the professional's knowledge, facilitating the acquisition of advanced competencies that will enable them to provide specialized care to complex oncology patients
• Incorporate theoretical and pathophysiological fundamentals in nursing practice, assuming the particularities of pediatric, adult and elderly patients
• Define the specific skills of the nursing professional in the oncology field in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the organization and to acquire
• coordination and management skills of the nursing team
• Design patient and family care plans integrating knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired during the program
• Apply the theoretical knowledge acquired with relation to the oncologic patient and the management and administration of treatment, guaranteeing patient safety at all times
• Deepen in the development of interpersonal relationships between the professional and the patient-family, as well as with the rest of the members of the multidisciplinary team
• Integrate emotional management strategies in the different stages of the disease process, incorporating the psychosocial and spiritual approach in the care and
• assuming death as a natural process in the terminal patient
• Acquire the necessary specialization to act with autonomy and provide the best care based on scientific evidence
• Implement research into routine nursing practice as a basis for professional development and effective and efficient management of complex cases

Specific objectives

• Become familiar with the main etiopathogenic theories of cancer, as well as the most important mechanisms of malignant transformation
• Differentiate and understand the alterations involved in the processes of carcinogenesis
• Determine the risk factors related to the occurrence of oncologic diseases and their effects on health
• Know the epidemiological data of the main malignant tumors
• Recognize the different levels of cancer prevention, as well as the activities and strategies for each type of prevention
• Acquire information on the characteristics and development of the main cancer early detection programs
• Perform a complete assessment of the oncology patient, which allows to detect needs and implement strategies to solve problems

Take advantage of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Introduction to Oncology, Oncology Nursing”