Become a professional trained to effectively detect drug intoxication" 

Drug poisoning is often one of the first causes of emergency department visits in both adult and pediatric populations. Many times this situation occurs due to wrongful administration of the medication, consuming more doses than prescribed, or confusing several medications. The manifestation of symptoms will depend largely on the individual and the type of drug that was ingested.

Thus, medical personnel, especially nurses, must be specialized to identify the symptoms presented by patients in an optimal and effective manner. Therefore, programs such as this one represent an excellent opportunity to learn about intoxication caused by analgesics, psychotropic drugs, antidepressants, among others. Understanding at all times the aspects related to its interaction with the organism.

Furthermore, it is a 100% online Postgraduate certificate that provides students with comfortable study and ease, wherever and whenever they want it. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality in keeping with the current times with all the guarantees to position the nurse in a highly demanded sector. 

Update your knowledge on the interaction of certain drugs with the body and position yourself as a highly specialized professional"

This Postgraduate certificate in Toxicological Emergencies Related to Pharmaceutical Drugs in Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the include:

• The development of clinical cases presented by experts in toxicology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and healthcare specializing on those disciplines that are essential to professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Clinical and diagnostic imaging and testing iconography
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Its special emphasis on research methodologies in toxicology
• 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

Identifies the toxicokinetics of benzodiazepines and muscle relaxants and their treatment in case of acute intoxication"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the 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.

Identifies the toxicokinetics of SSRI and other atypical antidepressants and their treatment in case of acute intoxication"

Explains the toxicokinetics of sedative hypnotics and barbiturates and their treatment in case of acute intoxication"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best educational centers and universities in the national territory, thus guaranteeing the excellence of the syllabus and that it meets the labor demands required in the sector. Therefore, the Postgraduate certificate focused on toxicological emergencies related to drugs in the Nursing sector has a syllabus that focuses on the key aspects when treating patients in these circumstances. In a well-structured manner, students will be able to apply what they have learned in their work environment immediately.

A very complete teaching program, updated and focused on those aspects relevant to nurses"

Module 1. Toxicology and Pharmacology 

1.1. Poisoning by Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

1.1.1. Preliminary

1.1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.1.2. Index
1.1.1.3. Objectives

1.1.2. Paracetamol
1.1.3. NSAIDS
1.1.4. Salicylates
1.1.5. Colchicine
1.1.6. Conclusions and Key Points

1.2. Psychotropic Drug Poisoning

1.2.1. Preliminary

1.2.1.1. Introduction
1.2.1.2. Index
1.2.1.3. Objectives

1.2.2. Antidepressants

1.2.2.1. Tricyclics
1.2.2.2. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
1.2.2.3. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

1.2.3. Lithium
1.2.4. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs

1.2.4.1. Benzodiazepines
1.2.4.2. Barbiturates
1.2.4.3. Non-Benzodiazepine and Non-Barbiturate Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs

1.2.5. Antipsychotics
1.2.6. Anticonvulsants
1.2.7. Conclusions and Key Points

1.3. Antiarrhythmic and Antihypertensive Drug Poisoning 

1.3.1. Preliminary

1.3.1.1. Introduction
1.3.1.2. Index
1.3.1.3. Objectives

1.3.2. Digoxin
1.3.3. Beta-Blockers
1.3.4. Calcium Antagonists
1.3.5. Conclusions and Key Points

1.4. Poisoning by Other Drugs

1.4.1. Preliminary

1.4.1.1. Introduction
1.4.1.2. Index
1.4.1.3. Objectives

1.4.2. Antihistamines
1.4.3. Anticoagulants
1.4.4. Metoclopramide
1.4.5. Hypoglycemics
1.4.6. Conclusions and Key Points

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development"