With this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will develop advanced competencies to identify, evaluate and manage a wide range of symptoms experienced by patients in Palliative Care" 

Given the substantial progress that has been made in the area of medical care, Palliative Care has become an integral part of treatment for patients with advanced or terminal illnesses. In this sense, effective symptom management constitutes a cornerstone of palliative care, because it helps both to alleviate suffering and to improve the quality of life of patients at a critical stage of their lives.  Faced with this situation, clinicians have a responsibility to stay at the forefront of innovations in symptom management.  

To support them with this update, TECH is developing a pioneering and comprehensive program in Symptom Management in Palliative Care. Its goal is to provide physicians with the most cutting-edge tools and techniques to deliver high quality care to their patients.  To achieve this, the academic itinerary will delve into the most common clinical signs in terminally ill individuals (such as Delirium, Pruritus or Asthenia, among others). Along the same lines, the didactic materials will offer graduates the keys to a correct approach to each symptom, as well as the most effective treatments to reduce the ailments of individuals. Thanks to this, specialists will develop skills to perform comprehensive evaluations of the different manifestations and apply the most appropriate intervention techniques to users. In this way, they will help people significantly improve their quality of life.  

Furthermore, the university program is 100% online, providing professionals with the flexibility to adapt to their schedules. In addition, TECH's exclusive Relearning system will facilitate effective and rigorous updating. In addition, there is a complete Masterclass led by a renowned International Guest Director. These innovative contents guarantee that graduates will acquire practical skills to excel in the field of Palliative Care.  

TECH offers you, as part of this disruptive program, a comprehensive Masterclass, by a renowned International Guest Director" 

This Postgraduate certificate in Symptom Management in Palliative Care contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Palliative Care 
• 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out 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 delve into the impact that Depression has on adherence to medical treatment in order to design strategies that optimize the emotional state of your patients" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this specializing 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.   

The university program will incorporate multimedia resources, such as explanatory videos, which will allow you to assimilate all the concepts in Symptom Control in an enjoyable way"

Take advantage of all the benefits of TECH's Relearning methodology, which will allow you to freely plan your schedule and pace of study"

This university program will provide clinicians with an in-depth understanding of the practical fundamentals of Symptom Management in Palliative Care.

Designed by specialists in this field, the syllabus will examine the fundamentals of end-of-life care from a practical perspective. Therefore, the didactic materials will delve into a variety of symptomatology (ranging from Anorexia-Cachexia or Anxiety-Depression to Seizures) and will provide graduates with the keys to an optimal approach. In this way, specialists will develop advanced skills to both assess and manage the symptoms of their patients through pharmacology and other therapeutic treatments.  

You will gain advanced skills to identify a wide range of symptoms in palliative care patients, such as asthenia or stuttering"  

Module 1. Symptom Management

1.1. Symptom Management

1.1.1. Consultation Approach
1.1.2. How to Reflect the Severity of Symptoms
1.1.3. Scales

1.2. Anorexia-Cachexia

1.2.1. Approach
1.2.2. Monitoring
1.2.3. Treatment

1.3. Anxiety- Depression

1.3.1. Approach
1.3.2. Monitoring
1.3.3. Treatment

1.4. Digestive Symptoms

1.4.1. Nausea
1.4.2. Constipation
1.4.3. Dysphagia

1.5. Respiratory Symptoms

1.5.1. Cough
1.5.2. Hemoptysis
1.5.3. Stators

1.6. Hiccup

1.6.1. Approach
1.6.2. Monitoring
1.6.3. Treatment

1.7. Delirium

1.7.1. Approach
1.7.2. Monitoring
1.7.3. Treatment

1.8. Asthenia

1.8.1. Approach
1.8.2. Monitoring
1.8.3. Treatment

1.9. Pruritus

1.9.1. Approach
1.9.2. Monitoring
1.9.3. Treatment

1.10. Seizures

1.10.1. Approach
1.10.2. Monitoring
1.10.3. Treatment

Symptom Management in Palliative Care is one of the most in-demand fields of health care. Enroll now and be prepared to overcome the challenges you will face during your clinical practice”