A postgraduate diploma of 450 teaching hours of update in pain management of the most frequent rheumatic pathologies"

From osteoarthritis, microcrystalline arthropathies, degenerative and traumatic pathologies to musculoskeletal infections may have a higher incidence in geriatric patients. The common nexus of all these diseases is the painful manifestation, which can facilitate their diagnosis and specific treatment.

The increase in the population affected by these conditions poses a challenge both in the techniques for their detection and evaluation and in their approach, especially in a population group that is characterized by being pharmacologically treated for previous pathologies. A scenario that puts Rheumatology specialists to the test, thus motivating the creation of this postgraduate diplomaa in Rheumatic Pain in the Geriatric Patient.

This is an intensive program that will allow the graduate to deepen from an integral vision in the physiopathology of pain and the different therapeutic options and existing treatments for the improvement of the painful experience. In addition, during the 450 teaching hours of this training, you will delve into the most frequent musculoskeletal diseases and manifestations of systemic pathologies.

Likewise, thanks to the Relearning system, based on the reiteration of key concepts throughout the academic itinerary, students will be able to reduce the hours of memorization and consolidate the concepts addressed.

Undoubtedly, a unique opportunity to update through a university degree that facilitates self-management of study and access to the program at any time of the day, through a cell phone, tablet or computer with internet connection. An ideal academic option for medical professionals who are looking for a first class program, according to their needs.

A university degree that is compatible with your schedule and with your goals of updating your knowledge in Rheumatic Pain in the Geriatric Patient"

This postgraduate diploma in Rheumatic Pain in the Geriatric Patient contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Rheumatology
• 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

With this degree, it explores the most frequent fractures in the emergency and consultation of geriatric patients"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its 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 education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Thanks to the Relearning method, you will be able to reduce the hours of study and consolidate the concepts covered in this degree"

An academic option that will take you from conventional radiography to nuclear medicine for the diagnosis of osteoarthritis"

The purpose of this university degree is to provide the medical professional with recent evidence on the management of patients with rheumatic pain. To facilitate it, this program has a theoretical-practical approach, where case study simulations acquire great relevance for the incorporation of the most efficient and current methodology in clinical practice. A unique opportunity that only TECH, the world's largest digital university, can offer.

The advanced agenda of this program will allow you to delve into the most relevant advances in the approach to Still's disease in adults" 

General Objectives

• Deepen in the processes of aging, its clinical, diagnostic and prognostic implications
• Investigate the specific biological and physiological determinants of geriatric patients
• Learn more about the reasons why pathologies manifest themselves differently in geriatric patients, as well as the pharmacological characteristics that condition their treatments
• Update knowledge on the biopsychosocial determinants related to the aging process
• Promote comprehensive and holistic care in geriatric patients with rheumatic pathologies, whether measured by the immune system, bone metabolism, paraneoplastic or degenerative manifestationsObjetivos específicos

Specific objectives

Module 1. Pain of Rheumatic Origin in the Geriatric Patient

• Strengthen anatomical and physiological knowledge to ensure an update on the mechanisms and pathways by which pain is produced
• Integrate the different types of pain for each of the situations of routine clinical practice
• Update knowledge on the basics of pain to enable the participant to perform the most appropriate treatment for each case
• Deepen in the indication of the different specific therapies for pain management

Module 2. Degenerative and infectious pathology

• Integrate the manifestations of degenerative and infectious pathology of the locomotor system in the geriatric patient broken down by anatomical structures
• Be aware of the most current procedures in the approach to degenerative and infectious pathologies of the locomotor system in the geriatric population
• Identify the most advanced pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic measures in each of the situations that may occur in degenerative and/or infectious pathologies of the locomotor system

Module 3. Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Systemic Pathologies of the Elderly (IR, Hepatic I, Anemias, Parathyroid Pathology) and Other Metabolic Atroparias

• Delve into the specific characteristics of each of the pathologies included with their repercussions in the geriatric age
• Analyze the approach to immune-mediated systemic diseases (vasculitis, myopathies and others) in the geriatric population
• Identify the problems and limitations presented by the different current classification criteria for immune-mediated systemic diseases (vasculitis, myopathies, and others) in geriatric patients
• Address current pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic measures in each of the situations that may arise in systemic immune-mediated diseases

Delve into the current pharmacology used in hepatic and rheumatic diseases with cutaneous involvement"