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The world's largest faculty of nutrition”
Why study at TECH?
Obesity, being overweight, diabetes... You will be aware of the latest developments in the management of patients with digestive pathologies by means of Phytotherapy through this Professional master’s degree"
Technological advances have made it possible to obtain greater progress in the precision of the active ingredients that make up phytotherapeutic products. In addition, the latest scientific studies have discovered their effectiveness in the treatment of different pathologies such as respiratory, gynecological or digestive system diseases.
In this journey of Phytotherapy, nutrition joins it to integrate its benefits in the approach to patients with endocrine, metabolic or digestive disorders, without ruling out its application in other pathologies. This fusion has a positive impact on the patient's health and has opened up new lines of research. Given this scenario, the nutrition professional must be aware of the latest developments and, for that reason, this Professional master’s degree in Applied Phytotherapy is born.
A program with an extensive specialized teaching staff that will bring the professional closer to the most current knowledge on the treatment of obesity, overweight, diabetes or gastritis through innovative teaching tools. Likewise, throughout the 12 months of this program, the nutritionist will be able to delve into the use of phytotherapy in cardiovascular diseases, urinary system disorders or parasitic diseases.
All this, moreover, in an educational program taught exclusively online, which can be accessed comfortably from a computer or tablet, 24 hours a day. In addition, the professional will be able to distribute the teaching load according to their needs, allowing them to combine their work responsibilities with an education that is at the academic forefront.
TECH puts at your disposal the most current teaching tools so that you can obtain the most advanced and recent knowledge on Applied Phytotherapy"
This Professional master’s degree in Advances in Applied Phytotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Practical case studies are presented by experts in Phytotherapy
- 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
- 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
Apply your advanced knowledge of nutrition and the latest advances in phytotherapy to plan specific programs for patients with nervous system problems"
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work 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 knowledge 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 student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.
With this program, you will learn in depth about the benefits and limits of Applied Phytotherapy for patients with hypertension and venous insufficiency"
In 1500 hours of intensive learning, you will learn the most recent progress achieved from the Applied Phytotherapy and the existing legal regulations”
Syllabus
TECH applies the Relearning system in all its programs, given its effectiveness in student fluency due to the content of the syllabus and the reduction of study hours. With this system and the best multimedia resources, the nutritionist will be able to obtain the most exhaustive, relevant and recent information on phytotherapy applied to patients with pathologies that affect the nervous system, the digestive system, skin conditions or the use of aromatherapy. A curriculum that can also be accessed at any time from a computer or tablet.
Access 24 hours a day to the most innovative and visual teaching material on phytotherapy and the impact of the use of herbal drugs for the treatment of pathologies"
Module 1. Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicines
1.1. Phytotherapy: Definition and Scope of Application
1.2. Botanical Nomenclature and the Citation of Species in Phytotherapy
1.3. Current Classification of Plant Groups
1.4. Regulation of the European Market for Medicinal Herbal Preparations: Legal Regulations and Scope of Application
1.5. Cultivation, Collection, Processing and Preservation of Medicinal Plants
1.6. Plant-Based Drugs: Impact of Drug Recognition on the Quality of Phytotherapeutic Products
1.7. Mushrooms with Medicinal Utility
Module 2. Active Ingredients of the Plants, Pharmaceutical Forms and Galenic Preparations
2.1. Active Ingredients: Main Groups and Properties, as a Basis that Justifies the use of Phytotherapy
2.2. Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Sulfocyanogenetic Heterosides and their Therapeutic Application
2.3. Simple Phenols, Coumarins and Lignans and their Therapeutic Application
2.4. Flavonoids and their Therapeutic Application
2.5. Tannins and Quinones, and their Application
2.6. Isoprenoids, Saponins and Cardiotonic Heterosides and their Application
2.7. Resins and their Application
2.8. Alkaloids and their Application
2.9. Magistral Formulation in Phytotherapy
2.10. Other Pharmaceutical Forms in Phytotherapy
2.11. Industrial Processing of Herbal Medicines
Module 3. Toxicity of Medicinal Plants and Risk Groups in Phytotherapy
3.1. Medicinal Plants Toxicity
3.2. Safety and Interactions of Medicinal Plants
3.3. Phytotherapy in Pediatrics
3.4. Phytotherapy in Pregnancy and Lactation
3.5. Phytotherapy in Geriatrics
Module 4. Phytotherapy for Nervous System Disorders
4.1. Define the Use of Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
4.2. Define the Usefulness of Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Stress and Asthenia
4.3. Define the Usefulness of Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Depression
4.4. Define the Usefulness of Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Coughs
4.5. Define the Usefulness of Phytotherapy in Patients with Cognitive Disorders
Module 5. Phytotherapy for Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive System Disorders
5.1. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Obesity and Overweight People
5.2. Medicinal Plants that Stimulate Appetite
5.3. Phytotherapy and Diabetes
5.4. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Dyspepsia
5.5. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Flatulence. Carminative Medicinal Plants
5.6. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Gastritis and Ulcers
5.7. Phytotherapy for Hepatic Affections and Biliary Dysfunctions
5.8. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Diarrhea
5.9. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Constipation
5.10. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Vomiting
5.11. Phytotherapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Module 6. Phytotherapy for Disorders of the Locomotor System
6.1. Phytotherapy in Arthritis
6.2. Phytotherapy in Arthrosis
6.3. Phytotherapy for Joint Pain: Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic
6.4. Medicinal Plants Muscle Relaxants for the Treatment of Muscle Contractions
6.5. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Rheumatism
6.6. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Gout: Uricosuric Plants
6.7. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Sarcopenia
6.8. Remineralizing Medicinal Plants
Module 7. Phytotherapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
7.1. Utility of Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Heart Failure
7.2. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Arterial Hypertension
7.3. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia Involved in Cardiovascular Diseases
7.4. Phytotherapy in Venous Insufficiency Disorders
7.5. Phytotherapy in Respiratory Infections
7.6. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Coughs
7.7. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Allergic Respiratory Processes
7.8. Treatment of Asthma with Active Ingredients Derived from Plants. Antispasmodics.
7.9. Phytotherapy and Herbal Active Ingredients in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
Module 8. Phytotherapy for Gynecological and Urinary System Affections
8.1. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
8.2. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Water Retention
8.3. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Urolithiasis
8.4. Phytotherapy in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
8.5. Phytotherapy in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome
8.6. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Climacteric Symptomatology
8.7. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Vaginal Discharge Disorders
Module 9. Dermatological Phytotherapy
9.1. Phytotherapy for Infectious Skin Diseases
9.2. Phytotherapy for Allergic Skin Diseases
9.3. Cosmetics and Phytotherapy
9.4. Phytotherapy for Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Vitiligo and Psoriasis
9.5. Phytotherapy for Scalp Disorders
Module 10. Other Applications of Phytotherapy: Immunomodulatory Phytotherapy, Phytotherapy for Pathologies of the Sensory Organs, Phytotherapy for Parasitic Diseases and Aromatherapy
10.1. Aromatherapy
10.2. Uses and Limitations of Aromatherapy
10.3. Immunostimulant Plants
10.4. Immunosuppressive Plants
10.5. Phytotherapy for the Most Frequent Conditions of the Anterior Part of the Eye
10.6. Phytotherapy in Otological Affections
10.7. Vermifuge Medicinal Plants
10.8. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Other Parasitic Infections
With this 100% online university program, you will be able to delve deeper into the properties and uses of immunostimulant or immunosuppressive plants"
Professional Master's Degree in Advances in Applied Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy has consolidated as a field of varied opportunities for professional growth, since its therapeutic effectiveness has generated the sympathy of individuals with nutritional problems. Given this situation, the demand for specialized professionals has increased, so it is necessary to be properly qualified to meet the needs of the market. The Professional Master's Degree in Advances in Applied Phytotherapy of TECH Global University is presented as an excellent academic opportunity, since it has the most complete and updated study plan in the educational field. Our program provides the necessary sapiencias to perform a comprehensive care of individuals, analyzing the present problems and determining the scope of phytotherapy as an effective practice, thus, the prevention of complications will be achieved ensuring a safe and quality practice.
Study a postgraduate course in phytotherapy 100% online
In TECH we not only seek to create a new conceptual background in the physiotherapeutic field, but also to provide the necessary tools for students to develop optimal research processes, so in our high quality postgraduate program we offer the necessary tools to venture into scientific progress correctly. Likewise, this program is structured with sophisticated thematic axes, which will allow students to improve their skills in vegetal drugs, dermatology, pharmaceutical forms, risks of phytotherapy, as well as other topics that will allow them to develop efficiently in their daily practice.