Thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate certificate you will gain profound knowledge and specific clinical skills needed to effectively manage emergency situations in a palliative context"

Emergencies in palliative care represent a significant challenge for Nursing professionals, as they require a comprehensive and compassionate approach to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients  
in critical situations. Therefore, emergency care in palliative care involves rapid assessment and management of symptoms such as pain, dyspnea and agitation, along with ongoing support for patients and their families.

In this context, this Postgraduate certificate is born, which will delve into the understanding of chronic and terminal illness trajectories, being able to identify the final stages of life and adapt care accordingly. In this way, by understanding the distinction between these two states of the patient, professionals will significantly improve the quality of life of patients and their family, anticipating their needs and adjusting the therapeutic approach.

The syllabus will also focus on recognizing the most frequent emergencies in palliative patients, such as the management of acute pain, episodes of dyspnea, delirium  and intestinal obstructions, among others. In this sense, nurses will assess 
critical symptoms, using rapid assessment tools and applying immediate intervention protocols to manage these acute episodes.

Finally, nurses will be equipped with skills to carry out the correct clinical management of palliative emergencies, including the choice and adjustment of treatments according to the specific needs of each patient. This will involve not only the administration of conventional palliative drugs and therapies, but also the adaptation of these treatments to the dynamic conditions of the patient.

Therefore, TECH has launched a complete and fully online program, designed study materials to suit the particular needs of the students, who will only require an electronic device with Internet access to consult the study materials. In addition, it incorporates the revolutionary Relearning methodology, which consists in the repetition of key concepts for a better and more fluid absorption of the content.

You will strengthen your empathic communication and ethical decision-making skills, essential in dealing with patients and families facing the end of life. With all the TECH quality guarantees!"

This Postgraduate certificate in Palliative Care Emergencies 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 Emergencies 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 consider factors such as medical history, personal and family preferences, as well as goals of care, when designing treatment plans for palliative care patients. Enroll now!”

The program includes in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this specialization the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists of reference 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 developed by renowned experts.

You will emphasize the crucial distinction between palliative and terminal patients, better understanding the needs and expectations of each patient group, through an extensive library of multimedia resources"

From managing pain and dyspnea, to addressing agitation and other symptomatic manifestations, you will identify and prioritize the needs of patients in critical situations"

The contents of the academic program will cover, from the differentiation between palliative and terminal patients, to the recognition and management of the most frequent emergencies in these patients, such as pain crises, dyspnea, convulsions, 
and psychological complications such as anxiety and delirium. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for adequate clinical management, including the choice and adjustment of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, responding to the specific and changing needs of patients.

You will be prepared to make ethical decisions and communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring compassionate and respectful care, with the support of the revolutionary Relearning methodology"

Module 1. Emergencies in Palliative Care

1.1. Febrile Neutropenia

1.1.1. Infections in Palliative Medicine
1.1.2. Approach and Diagnosis
1.1.3. Treatment

1.2. Tumor lysis Syndrome

1.2.1. Approach
1.2.2. Diagnosis
1.2.3. Treatment

1.3. Spinal Cord Compression 

1.3.1. Approach
1.3.2. Diagnosis
1.3.3. Treatment

1.4. Hypercalcemia

1.4.1. Approach
1.4.2. Diagnosis
1.4.3. Treatment

1.5. DVT- PTE

1.5.1. Approach
1.5.2. Diagnosis
1.5.3. Treatment

1.6. Anxiety Attack.

1.6.1. Approach
1.6.2. Diagnosis
1.6.3. Treatment

1.7. Intestinal Occlusion

1.7.1. Approach
1.7.2. Diagnosis
1.7.3. Treatment

1.8. Massive Hemorrhage

1.8.1. Approach
1.8.2. Diagnosis
1.8.3. Treatment

1.9. Oncologic Breakthrough Pain

1.9.1. Approach
1.9.2. Diagnosis
1.9.3. Treatment

1.10. Others in Emergency Situations

1.10.1. Hemoptysis
1.10.2. Gastrointestinal Bleeding
1.10.3. TV Dyspnea

The comprehensive approach of this program will ensure that the care provided is both effective and aligned with the palliative patient's values and wishes, reinforcing person-centered care"