A 6-month educational journey through the most current knowledge on the care and management of the main rheumatic pathologies in the geriatric patient” 

Beyond the pathologies present in the specialty of Rheumatology, patient care today must be comprehensive and based on the most outstanding scientific evidence. And it is that the professional assumes the daily challenge of being in consultation with people with previous illnesses or other conditions such as malnutrition that affect their 
physical condition. 

Undoubtedly, clinical cases that are complex and that require the specialist to constantly update their knowledge of the most innovative diagnostic methods and therapeutic treatments. All this is evident in this postgraduate diploma in Geriatric Patients Comprehensive Rheumatology Care taught 100% online and with an excellent team of specialists in this medical branch.

It is, therefore, a program aimed at the most complete update in the field of rheumatic pain, the management of polypharmacy, the appropriate vaccines for this population group or advances in nutritional treatments in favor of improving the patient's diseases.

Likewise, the multimedia didactic elements, the complementary readings or the case study simulations will lead the graduate to delve into the musculoskeletal manifestations of systemic pathologies in the elderly. 

In addition, students will have before them the most innovative methodology, which will allow them to reduce the long hours of study and memorization through the Relearningsystem In this way, the graduate is faced with a unique academic option, which provides flexibility and comfort in their access. And it is that it only requires a digital device with an internet connection (mobile, tablet or laptop) to view, at any time of the day, the agenda hosted on the virtual platform. 

Increases patient safety with the application of the latest rheumatological treatments with less effect on the immune system”

This postgraduate diploma in Geriatric Patients Comprehensive Rheumatology Care 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 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The practical perspective of this program will allow you to be aware of the advances obtained in the management of the painful experience”

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 designed 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 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.

Investigate whenever you want in the most recent studies on polypathology and prognostic indices"

You will be aware of the detection of endocrinological diseases through musculoskeletal manifestations"

The study plan of this program has been prepared with the purpose of offering the specialist in the Geriatric Patients Comprehensive Rheumatology Care. To achieve this goal, TECH makes available to students the most innovative pedagogical tools in which this institution has used the most advanced technology on the academic scene. In this way, you will be able to carry out an effective update and in only 6 months. 

Get an update on the most current prophylactic treatments and with scientific criteria prescribed for elderly patients”

General Objectives

• Deepen the aging processes, their clinical and diagnostic implications and forecasts
• Inquire into the specific biological and physiological determinants of geriatric patients
• Delve into the reasons why pathologies manifest themselves differently in geriatric patients, as well as the pharmacological characteristics that condition their treatments
• Update knowledge about the biopsychosocial determinants that are 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 manifestations

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Musculoskeletal manifestations of systemic pathologies of the elderly (IR, hepatic I, anemia, parathyroid pathology) and other metabolic abnormalities

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

Module 2. Rheumatic pain in the geriatric patient

• Consolidate anatomical and physiological knowledge that ensures an update on the mechanisms and pathways by which pain is produced
• Integrate the different types of pain for each of the practice situations usual clinic
• Update the knowledge on the bases of pain that allow the participant to carry out the most appropriate treatment for each case
• Delve into the indication of the different specific therapies for pain management

Module 3. Most Common Psychological Problems in Geriatric Patients

• Consolidate knowledge about the comorbidities of patients and how they can influence polypharmacy and vice versa
• Recognize the need for derived prophylactic and supportive treatments of the first prescription
• Evaluate the stages of the care process in geriatric patients
• Delve into the knowledge of the work of nursing in the care work in geriatric patients
• Identify the spatial characteristics of the geriatric population from the pointfrom a statistical point of view

Thanks to the teaching staff of this program you will be able to raise your skills for the design of studies in Rheumatology”