Postgraduate certificate Biopsychosocial and Cultural Management of Critical Care for Nursing

In healthcare practice, situations of various kinds arise, sometimes of extreme gravity in which the lives of patients are in danger. In these circumstances, Critical Care Nursing comes into play, where professionals are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions. These require strict monitoring, which means that nurses provide comprehensive care covering physical, emotional and even cultural needs. Thanks to this, users achieve a significant improvement in their response to treatment and in their recovery processes. Faced with this reality, TECH is developing a university program that will examine in depth the holistic care of individuals in serious conditions. In addition, it is taught in a 100% online modality.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price

The world's largest faculty of nursing”

Description

You will develop the most innovative emotional support strategies to improve the well-being of patients and their families thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate certificate”

The clinical care of Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units has undergone substantial changes in recent years due to the advancement of Advanced Life Support treatments. However, the isolation experienced by users with respect to their families has repercussions for both parties. In this sense, one of the main tasks of nurses is to provide the necessary emotional support to both agents. In this way, professionals develop activities aimed at encouraging the participation of the affected person's loved ones during their recovery. To optimize these processes and achieve positive results, nursing personnel require advanced skills to work in a sensitive and respectful way.

For this reason, TECH implements a state-of-the-art Postgraduate certificate in Biopsychosocial and Cultural Management of Critical Care for Nursing. Its purpose is to equip nurses with comprehensive assessment skills and effective strategies to ensure adequate psychological support. To achieve this, the academic itinerary will delve into the management of communication between health professionals, families and patients. Along these lines, the syllabus will provide the keys for graduates to provide palliative care, bearing in mind a series of recommendations for the control of physical symptoms. In addition, the didactic materials will enable professionals to acquire leadership skills to manage Critical Care Units and integrate multidisciplinary work teams to ensure the highest quality in clinical care.

To consolidate all these contents, TECH uses its characteristic learning system: Relearning. This method consists of the progressive reiteration of the key aspects of the syllabus, ensuring that graduates assimilate them in a natural way. Likewise, nurses will enjoy a dynamic teaching process thanks to the educational resources they will find in the Virtual Campus.

On this digital platform they will find a library full of multimedia materials, including interactive summaries, specialized readings and case studies.

TECH presents an exclusive university program designed to boost your career in 6 weeks”

This Postgraduate certificate in Biopsychosocial and Cultural Management of Critical Care for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of case studies presented by experts in Advanced Life Support and Critical Patient Monitoring
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 Post-Critical Care Syndrome Monitoring, to improve the quality of life of individuals in the long term”

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

Are you looking to strengthen your communication skills to interact with patients? Achieve it with this program, which will provide you with the keys to express yourself with empathy and sensitivity"

Thanks to TECH's Relearning, you will internalize the essential concepts of the syllabus in a fast, natural and precise way"

Syllabus

Through this program, nurses will develop competencies to perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients. The syllabus will delve into issues ranging from the implementation of family involvement in the recovery process to care management of the nursing staff themselves. Likewise, the syllabus will delve into the monitoring of post-critical care syndrome with emphasis on prevention, follow-up and evaluation of the condition of the users. In this sense, graduates will acquire communication skills to dialogue in a clear, empathetic and respectful way with both users and their families.

You will have at your fingertips the most effective resources to promote a favorable work environment in the Critical Care Unit, ensuring the comfort of both patients and staff”

Module 1. Biopsychosocial and Cultural Management of Critical Care for Nursing

1.1. Implementation of Family Involvement for Nursing

1.1.1. Open Doors
1.1.2. Involvement in Care
1.1.3. Support for Family Members' Needs

1.2. Management of Communication between the Health Professional, Family and Patient

1.2.1. Team of Professionals
1.2.2. The Family
1.2.3. The Patient

1.3. Management of the Patient's Well-Being

1.3.1. Biological
1.3.2. Psychological
1.3.3. Social and Emotional

1.4. Care Management of the Nursing Professionals Themselves

1.4.1. Burnout Syndrome in Nursing
1.4.2. Prevention
1.4.3. Health Promotion

1.5. Post-Critical Care Syndrome Monitoring: the Role of Nursing

1.5.1. Prevention
1.5.2. Monitoring
1.5.3. Assessment

1.6. Palliative Care for Nursing

1.6.1. Accompaniment
1.6.2. Recommendations for the Control of Physical Symptoms
1.6.3. Treatment and Care Limitation Protocol

1.7. Humanized Infrastructure: the Role of Nursing

1.7.1. Ensuring Patient Privacy and Comfort
1.7.2. Ensuring the Privacy and Comfort of the Family
1.7.3. Guarantee of the Privacy and Comfort of the Professionals

1.8. Nursing Leadership in Critical Care Units

1.8.1. Middle Management
1.8.2. Multidisciplinary Team
1.8.3. Types of Leadership and Conflict Management

1.9. Work Environment in Critical Care for Nursing

1.9.1. Relevance of Workplace Climate in Critical Care Nursing
1.9.2. Tools for its Adequate Development
1.9.3. Assessment of the Work Climate in Critical Care Nursing

1.10. Ethics for Nursing

1.10.1. Critical Care Bioethics: Research and Practice for Nursing
1.10.2. Ethics Committees and Nurse Involvement
1.10.3. Health Sciences Research Protocols for Nursing

TECH's learning system follows the highest international quality standards to guarantee your learning success. What are you waiting for to enroll?"

Postgraduate Certificate in Biopsychosocial and Cultural Management of Critical Care for Nursing

Prepare yourself to provide comprehensive and humanized care in critical care environments with this Postgraduate Certificate created by TECH Global University. This program, taught online, will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of critically ill patients. Here, you will learn to integrate physical, psychological and social aspects in assessment and care planning, recognizing the importance of addressing all dimensions of patient well-being. You will acquire skills in the comprehensive assessment of the critically ill patient. You will learn to perform a comprehensive assessment that takes into account not only physical, but also emotional, social and cultural aspects, identifying risk factors and specific needs of each individual. Finally, you will master psychosocial and cultural interventions in the management of critically ill patients. You will explore strategies for addressing stress, anxiety and other emotional aspects of critical illness, as well as promoting appropriate social and cultural support for patients and their families.

Get a degree in Biopsychosocial and Cultural Management of Critical Care for Nursing

With this program, you'll be prepared to meet the challenges and demands of critical care in a comprehensive and compassionate manner. You will develop the skills and sensitivity necessary to provide quality care that addresses each patient's unique needs and promotes their holistic well-being. As you progress through specialization, you will become familiar with cultural sensitivity and cultural competence in critical care. You will learn to recognize and respect cultural differences in the delivery of care, adapting your interventions and practices to meet the needs and beliefs of patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Finally, you will explore ethical issues related to the care of critically ill patients. You will learn how to make ethical decisions in complex situations and maintain your physical, emotional and psychological well-being while providing high-quality patient care. If you want to learn more, enroll now and make a significant difference in the lives of your patients.