Thanks to this qualification, you will broaden your knowledge of the main groups of active principles and their application in Phytotherapy" 

Natural active ingredients are the basis of many drugs used in modern medicine. However, for these active ingredients to be effective and safe, they need to be properly formulated and prepared. This is where Pharmaceutical Forms and Galenic Preparations come into play. On the one hand, the dosage forms determine how the active ingredient is physically presented when administered. Finally, Galenic Preparations are the result of the specific formulation and preparation of the active ingredients, with the aim to optimize their stability and release in the organism.  

In this sense, it is important for the professional to be able to recommend specific foods or supplements containing these active ingredients that complement and improve the results of nutritional therapy. For this reason, TECH has created a program with the purpose of offering the Nutrition specialist an update on topics such as the correct manufacture of drugs, the application of alkaloids and cardiotonic heterosides.  

A 100% online academic proposal supported by multimedia resources such as videos in detail. Likewise, this content will be available in a virtual library that will allow access 24 hours a day without time restrictions. This will guarantee the expert a unique experience of academic excellence. 

With this 100% online program, you will be able to delve deeper into sulphocyanogenetic glucids, lipids, protides and heterosides and how to take advantage of their therapeutic potential" 

This postgraduate certificate in Active Ingredients of Plants, Pharmaceutical Forms and Galenic Preparations 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 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 and learn how to apply the therapeutic properties of simple phenols, coumarins and lignans in the field of Nutrition"

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

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.    

You will implement in your work practice the benefits of flavonoids and their application in specific therapeutic treatments"

You will harness the power of tannins and quinones to enhance nutrition and well-being"

The main objective of this program is to provide the nutritionist with the most updated knowledge at the moment of using or recommending the Active Principles of Plants. In this sense, it presents a 100% online academic format that implements the Relearningmethod, in this way the professional will be able to deepen in the industrial elaboration of medicines based on plants and to differentiate the diverse properties of these active ingredients. This learning will be achieved thanks to the fact that the methodology of the program allows to invest few hours of study and to memorize concepts in a short time.

You will learn about isoprenoids, saponins and cardiotonic heterosides, and how they can contribute to your professional practice, thanks to thispostgraduate certificate course offered only by TECH"

General Objectives

• Define the therapeutic limits of Phytotherapy and identify the cases in which it can be used safely 
• Describe the use of Phytotherapy aimed at satisfying the needs derived from the patient's health problems and the prevention of complications, guaranteeing a safe and quality practice 
• Solve cases related to the field of phytotherapy 
• Explain the use and indication of medical devices, food supplements and/or drugs, assessing the expected benefits and associated risks  
• Apply theoretical knowledge in daily practice 

Specific Objectives

• Explain the application of the magistral formulation in Phytotherapy  
• Explain the industrial processing of herbal medicines  
• Define the main groups and properties with relation to the active ingredients
• Define the therapeutic application of phenols, flavonoids, tannins, isoprenoids, resins, alkaloids and other products

You will recognize resins and their application in the elaboration of effective natural medicines"