A complete program that will help you learn the main techniques and therapies to care for cancer patients in a comprehensive and professional manner” 

Nursing care for cancer patients and their families is a great challenge, due to the effect that this disease can have on patients. Therefore, the specific treatments required by these patients, their side effects and their needs make this specialty essential in the field of nursing.

The professional master’s degree in Oncology Nursing includes up-to-date and expert-reviewed material that will allow students to acquire transversal skills in a continuously evolving nursing discipline. Unlike other postgraduate programs, the content has been structured to provide the student with multidisciplinary specialization in medical, nutritional, psychological and rehabilitative aspects, always from a nursing perspective. All this will make the professional a key member of the healthcare team.

The combination of multimedia resources, real clinical cases and up-to-date content will complete the specialization of the student, who will also acquire skills in communication, psychosocial approach and research, all of which is essential to provide quality care based on scientific research.

The up-to-date content of this professional master’s degree and its integrative approach will provide students with a comprehensive vision of all aspects related to Oncology Nursing. The course content will cover the diverse needs of cancer patients, whose specific conditions require personalized attention.

Both the design of the program and the teaching material used will facilitate the understanding of concepts, and the practical cases will help students implement what they have learned into their clinical practice. Therefore, the Professional Master's Degree will provide immersive learning to help professionals gain the specialized skills they need to face real situations in their daily professional practice.

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This professional master’s degree in Oncology Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date education program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Oncology Nursing
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out 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 professional master’s degree is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to update your existing knowledge in Oncology Nursing”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Oncology Nursing, who contribute 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 an immersive experience 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 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 has the best teaching material, which will provide youn with a contextual study that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online professional master’s degree will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The program in Oncology Nursing is oriented to train 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 into nursing practice, attending to the specific needs of pediatric, adult and elderly patients
• Define the specific skills of nurses in the oncology setting to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the organization and acquire skills in coordination and management of the nursing team
• Design patient and family care plans integrating knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired during the program
• Apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in relation to the oncologic patient and the management and administration of treatment, guaranteeing patient safety at all times
• Delve into 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 provided and assuming death as a natural process in terminal patients
• Acquire the necessary training 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 the effective and efficient management of complex cases

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introduction to Oncology. Oncology Nursing

• Describe the professional skills of Oncology Nursing
• 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
• Perform a complete assessment of the oncology patient, which allows for the needs to be detected and implement strategies to solve problems

Module 2. Types of Tumors 

• Know the main types of malignant tumors in relation to their anatomical location
• Acquire knowledge about prevalence and risk factors related to each group of neoplasms
• Identify the most frequent signs and symptoms in each group
• Describe the diagnostic tests most commonly used in tumor detection and staging
• Determine the current therapeutic options for each type of tumor
• Apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in the development of nursing care plans appropriate to the patient's pathology

Module 3. Oncological Treatments

• Describe the therapeutic modalities that exist in the adult oncology patient, as well as the main indications for their choice
• Identify the surgical techniques used for the resection of the most frequent tumors and the nursing care derived from them
• Acquire knowledge about the different chemotherapeutic agents, their indications, as well as the most frequent adverse effects related to their use
• Distinguish between the different radiotherapy modalities and determine the necessary care in each one of them
• Perform nursing care plans that respond to the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment
• Know the characteristics and indications of other current oncological therapies: hormonal treatments, biologics and interventional procedures
• Determine the recommended pre-, post- and follow-up nursing care for the patient undergoing oncologic transplantation

Module 4. Nursing Role in the Administration of Chemotherapy Treatment

• Recognize the steps in the process of administering chemotherapy treatment
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the protocol for receiving and storing cytostatics and guarantee the safety of the patient, the professional and the rest of the healthcare team during their handling
• Understand the meaning of pharmaceutical validation and demonstrate knowledge of compatibilities and incompatibilities of antineoplastic drugs
• Identify the resources available in the work area set up for the preparation of cytostatics, as well as the standards to be followed
• Explain how to act in the event of a spill of chemotherapeutic products and/or contamination of the work area
• Acquire advanced knowledge related to the administration of chemotherapy
• Classify the different routes of administration of cytostatics, knowing their indications, risks and benefits for the patient
• Prevent and recognize early complications associated with venous access during the administration of chemotherapy treatment and develop care plans aimed at their resolution
• Determine the drugs with the highest risk of producing extravasation and know how to prevent and treat it
• Expose the genetic risks derived from the handling of cytostatics and know how they can be avoided or minimized
• Differentiate the types of waste generated after the handling and administration of antineoplastic drugs
• Become familiar with the process and regulations for the treatment of cytostatic waste
• Teach patients and their families how to properly manage body excreta after chemotherapy administration

Module 5. Clinical Manifestations and Emergencies in the Oncologic Patient

• Apply the Nursing Care Process (NCP) in the oncology patient, establishing a comprehensive and individualized care plan
• Detect the main symptoms that may compromise the health of the oncology patient imminently
• Determine the most appropriate and up-to-date nursing care to act on the symptoms that have the greatest impact on the quality of life of the oncology patient
• Perform a comprehensive and systematic assessment of the person’s health status
• Explain the pathophysiological basis of pain in the oncologic patient and know its repercussion on the patient
• List the methods and tools for pain examination and their appropriateness according to the patients characteristics
• Assess pain as a multidimensional entity and not only for its intensity
• Recognize the existing myths and prejudices regarding the use of opioid analgesics, both in patients and health professionals
• Establish the analgesic needs of an oncology patient based on the most recent evidence available
• Observe the individual's responses to analgesic treatment, assess its effectiveness and the occurrence of adverse effects

Module 6. Nursing Approach to Nutrition and Post-Surgical Care of the Oncology Patient

• Delve into the relationship between nutrition and cancer
• Determine the pathophysiological basis of oncologic malnutrition and its causes
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to assess the nutritional status of the oncologic patient and prevent possible complications
• Identify the nutritional needs of the oncology patient and their approach
• Develop skills to perform a nutritional and pharmacological therapeutic approach in cases of altered intake
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the aspects related to the indications, access routes and complications of artificial nutrition (enteral and parenteral)
• Assess the nutritional needs of terminal patients and address them from an ethical perspective
• Describe the postsurgical care of the most common types of cancer
• Put into practice the techniques and nursing care in pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory physiotherapy
• Recognize the different types of ostomies and their characteristics in order to provide quality care to the ostomized patient
• Demonstrate skills in the correct management of lymphedema as a complication of breast surgery

Module 7. Nursing Care in the Palliative and Terminal Patient

• Recognize the importance of palliative care and know its historical background
• Identify the signs and symptoms that appear in the oncology patient at the end of life and know how to treat them to provide the greatest comfort and well-being
• Detect the patient's needs in the last days of life in order to provide comprehensive and quality care
• Develop skills to provide emotional and psychological support to the patient's family environment in times of agony
• Become familiar with the end-of-life process at home, as well as its historical background
• Distinguish the types of grief and its phases
• Design nursing care plans for family members going through the stages of bereavement
• Understand the different areas covered by bioethics in palliative care
• Develop care plans through the nursing care process including diagnoses (NANDA), objectives (NOC) and interventions (NIC)

Module 8. Communication and Psychosocial Approach to the Oncology Patient in Nursing 

• Communicate in an understandable way, appropriate to the patient's needs and providing true information that helps decision making
• Develop assertive communication and self-regulation skills, as well as problem analysis and resolution techniques
• Facilitate the adaptation process and motivate patients with maladaptive denial to change
• Implement the phases of the deliberative process as a strategy to guide the patient in making decisions about their own health
• Manage the appearance of the conspiracy of silence through emotional validation, empathy, anticipation or agreement
• Assess the patient's decision-making capacity and identify the non-competent patient
• Recognize the external, internal and learning factors involved in the appearance of aggressiveness in the oncology patient
• Support and evaluate the emotional reactions derived from the possibility of limiting the therapeutic effort
• Anticipate and prevent family breakdown by identifying related factors and developing family intervention strategies
• Identify manifestations and risk indicators of complicated grief and implement family support techniques
• Guide the patient and family in advance planning for health care decisions

Module 9. Oncology Nursing in the Pediatric and Elderly Patient

• Determine the prevalence of cancer in pediatric age and become familiar with the most frequent tumors
• Describe the main treatments in children and adolescent patients, as well as their possible complications
• Identify the needs of the pediatric cancer patient and their family environment from a holistic perspective to provide quality care
• Develop skills to care for the pediatric patient in the last days of life, providing psychological and emotional support
• Evaluate the nutritional status of the pediatric patient and adapt nutrition to reduce complications and increase quality of life
• Provide psychological care to the patient and their environment during the different stages of the disease in order to favor an effective adaptation and improve their wellbeing
• Describe the most common tumors in the elderly population
• Know the specific characteristics of the elderly population and their influence on neoplastic diseases
• Acquire the knowledge required to perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment and identify the patient's needs in order to develop a treatment plan
• Review the fundamental aspects of oncologic pain in elderly patients and its multidimensional approach

Module 10. Oncology Nursing Research 

• Expose the fundamentals of research in health sciences and its importance in the field of oncology
• Distinguish the various areas of research in oncology and oncology nursing, and their contribution to improving the quality of life of patients
• Delve into the characteristics of translational research and its importance in oncology
• Determine the main lines of nursing research in oncology, both nationally and internationally
• Direct, organize and evaluate individual research projects and nursing or multidisciplinary work groups
• Understand and cope with the challenges and difficulties that new staff may face, based on different institutional support strategies
• Reflect on one's own practice, making critical judgments, showing a constructive attitude and taking into account the latest knowledge
• Differentiate the main models of critical reading, according to the type of study to be analyzed
• Interpret the information contained in the scientific literature to provide the patient with contrasted and quality evidence
• Use new information and communication technologies to improve daily practice and teamwork

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