With this 100% online Postgraduate diploma, you will delve into advanced pain management techniques, strategies for symptom control and the provision of comprehensive support to terminally ill patients and their families"

Nursing professionals play a key role in the provision of palliative care by providing  a holistic approach that encompasses pain control, symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, as well as interdisciplinary care coordination. Additionally, the importance of involving families and caregivers in the care process is recognized.

Therefore, this Postgraduate diploma was developed, which will address the origin and historical development of palliative care, providing a comprehensive understanding of its evolution and its impact on today's society. In addition, the importance of research and publication in the field of palliative care will be emphasized, fostering the development of critical and scientific skills necessary to contribute to the medical literature.

Additionally, nurses will be immersed in techniques of outreach and communication with families, crucial to manage the delicate process of grief and to avoid the conspiracy of silence, a common practice that can isolate the patient and family members. Ethical issues and key differences between palliative sedation and euthanasia will also be covered, providing a solid framework for ethical decision-making in complex situations.

Finally, specific conditions such as cachexia and sarcopenia will be examined and how these can be managed through appropriate nutrition, tailored to the patient's pathology. Methods for the administration of nutrition by gavage will be explored and the interactions between medications and nutrition will be discussed, ensuring that nurses can provide comprehensive care.

Accordingly, TECH has implemented a comprehensive, online program, designed to flexibly adapt to the specific demands of the student body. Only an electronic device with an Internet connection will be needed to access the study materials. In addition, the program incorporates the innovative Relearning methodology, which prioritizes the repetition of key concepts to ensure a deep and accurate understanding of the content.

You will be specialized to improve the quality of life of your patients, while strengthening their communication and empathy skills, crucial for the effective management of emotionally complex situations"

This Postgraduate diploma in Palliative and Family Care for Nursing 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 and Family Care for Nursing
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those 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

This comprehensive program will ensure you, not only expand your technical knowledge, but also update your empathy and communication skills, essential elements in palliative care.Enroll now!”

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.

You will analyze the organizational structure of palliative care services, gaining insight into the various forms of implementation and management of these services in different healthcare settings"

You will delve into techniques for approaching family members, as well as strategies for managing bereavement in a compassionate and respectful manner, all through an extensive library of multimedia resources"

The contents of the program will cover, from the origin and development of palliative care, research and publication techniques in the area, to the organization and management of these services. In addition, special attention will be given to the psychology of palliative care, bereavement management, and communication strategies with family members to avoid the conspiracy of silence. Also included will be detailed studies on the nutrition of the palliative patient, the diagnosis and management of malnutrition, cachexia and sarcopenia, as well as the management of specific diets, and the interaction between medication and nutrition.

You will dive into topics such as bereavement, effective communication with patients and families, nutritional management in advanced disease situations and the organization of palliative care services"

Module 1. Palliative Care

1.1. Current Situation in Palliative Care

1.1.1. Death in Modern Society
1.1.2. Evolution of the Specialty
1.1.3. Units at National and European Level
1.1.4. Units at International Level

1.2. Palliative Care from the Perspective of International Law

1.2.1. Human Rights
1.2.2. European Law
1.2.3. International Legality

1.3. Syllabuses

1.3.1. Accreditation
1.3.2. Pre-university Teaching
1.3.3. Post-university Teaching

1.4. Scientific Societies

1.4.1. National
1.4.2. Regional
1.4.3. Relations

1.5. Economic Perspective of Palliative Care in the Health Care System

1.5.1. Economic Impact on Palliative Illness Health Systems
1.5.2. Efficiency of Palliative Care Units.
1.5.3. Impact on the Family Economy

1.6. Organization of Palliative Care

1.6.1. Hospital
1.6.2. Home Hospitalization Units
1.6.3. Palliative Care Based in Primary Care

1.7. Development of International Standards

1.7.1. Historical Evolution of Palliative Care
1.7.2. Birth of Modern Palliative Care
1.7.3. Development of Palliative Care Units

1.8. Research in Palliative Care

1.8.1. Evolution of Scientific Publications in Palliative Care
1.8.2. Impact Journals in Palliative Care
1.8.3. Latest Publications

1.9. Clinical History in Palliative Medicine

1.9.1. Clinical Evaluation of Symptoms
1.9.2. Scales in Palliative Medicine
1.9.3. Evaluation of the Family and Main Caregiver

Module 2. Family and Bereavement Care in Palliative Care

2.1. Psycho-Oncology

2.1.1. Psychological Assessment of the Patient in Palliative Care
2.1.2. Adaptation Process of the Patient at the End of Life
2.1.3. Support for the Terminally Ill Patient

2.2. The Family of the Palliative and Terminally Ill Patient

2.2.1. Family Assessment and Functioning
2.2.2. The Process of Adaptation of the Family to the End-of-Life Situation.
2.2.3. Support for the Family in the Terminal Phase
2.2.4. Caregiver Burden in Palliative Care

2.3. Bereavement in Palliative Care

2.3.1. Assessment
2.3.2. Symptoms of Bereavement
2.3.3. Complicated or Pathological Grief
2.3.4. Psychological Assessment and Counseling in Bereavement

2.4. Spirituality and Palliative Care

2.4.1. Approach to Spirituality in the Consultation Room
2.4.2. Facilitating Spiritual Services
2.4.3. Empathy

2.5. Anticipated Wishes

2.5.1. What Does It Involve
2.5.2. Current Legality
2.5.3. Process
2.5.4. Benefits of Having an Advance Directive

2.6. Last Days of Life (LDS) Situation

2.6.1. Characteristics and Diagnosis of LDS
2.6.2. General Care in LDS
2.6.3. Symptomatic Control in LDS

2.7. Non-pharmacological Measures in the Last Days of Life

2.7.1. Psychological Support
2.7.2. Hydration
2.7.3. Advice to Family Members
2.7.4. Instrumental Support at Home

2.8. Refractory Symptoms

2.8.1. What do They Consist of?
2.8.2. Most Common Symptoms at the End of Life
2.8.3. Management of Refractory Symptoms

2.9. Palliative Sedation

2.9.1. Type I:
2.9.2. Indications for Palliative Sedation
2.9.3. Pharmacology of Sedation
2.9.4. Differences Between Sedation and Euthanasia

2.10. Euthanasia in Palliative Care

2.10.1. Differences Between Palliative Sedation and Euthanasia
2.10.2. Current Legality
2.10.3. Process
2.10.4. Euthanasia Process

Module 3. Nutrition in the Palliative Patient

3.1. Disease-related Malnutrition

3.1.1. Diagnosis
3.1.2. Monitoring
3.1.3. Treatment

3.2. Tumor Cachexia

3.2.1. Diagnosis
3.2.2. Monitoring
3.2.3. Treatment

3.3. Specific Diets

3.3.1. Hyperproteic
3.3.2. Hypercaloric
3.3.3. Restrictive.

3.4. Diets for the Treatment of Anemias

3.4.1. What do They Consist of?
3.4.2. Iron Deficiency
3.4.3. Megaloblastic Anemia

3.5. Objectives of Diabetes Mellitus Control

3.5.1. Management in Special Situations (Fasting, Vomiting)
3.5.2. Blood Sugar Levels.
3.5.3. Treatment

3.6. Diets for Specific Pathologies

3.6.1. Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
3.6.2. COPD
3.6.3. Liver Failure
3.6.4. Renal Insufficiency

3.7. Dysphagia

3.7.1. Diagnosis
3.7.2. Diets with Adapted Textures
3.7.3. Monitoring

3.8. Nutrition by SNG/PEG

3.8.1. Types of Tubes
3.8.2. Artificial Nutrition
3.8.3. Treatment
3.8.4. Monitoring

3.9. Interactions Between Nutrition and Drugs

3.9.1. Incompatibilities.
3.9.2. Treatment Adjustments
3.9.3. Monitoring

3.10. Hydration at the End of Life

3.10.1. Medical Aspects
3.10.2. BORRAR
3.10.3. Legal Aspects

With this comprehensive approach you will gain an in-depth and practical understanding of how to provide compassionate and ethically responsible care to patients in the final stages of life, as well as their families"