Nutrition in Palliative Care Patients

Thanks to this Postgraduate certificate, based on Relearning, you will design nutritional plans adapted to the individual needs of Palliative Patients"

Anemia is one of the most common complications experienced by patients in Palliative Care and has a considerable impact on both their quality of life and prognosis. In this regard, Nutrition is a fundamental element in the management of this clinical condition, since certain nutrients are essential for the production of red blood cells and the optimal function of the hematopoietic system. However, the treatment of this condition in palliative individuals presents unique challenges due to the complexity of nutritional needs and the presence of other symptoms and comorbidities. 

Aware of this reality, TECH implements a pioneering and cutting-edge program in Nutrition in Palliative Care Patients. The academic pathway will provide physicians with a solid understanding of Nutrition specific to terminally ill patients. To this end, the didactic materials will analyze different types of diets (such as hyperproteic, restrictive or hypercaloric) with the aim of enabling graduates to develop food plans that meet the nutritional needs of patients and promote their well-being. At the same time, the program will address specific conditions such as tumor cachexia, dysphagia, COPD or diabetes mellitus, providing specialists with dietary guidelines adapted to each situation. In addition, the program will focus on the effective management of Artificial Nutrition, providing experts with the necessary tools for its clinical application. 

Furthermore, the university program is based on the Relearning method, of which TECH is a pioneer, and which guarantees the exhaustive assimilation of complex concepts. It should be noted that the only thing required for doctors to access this Virtual Campus is a device with Internet access (such as cell phones, tablets or computers) and it will provide them with a variety of multimedia resources such as explanatory videos and interactive summaries. Also, this program includes a comprehensive Masterclass, led by a renowned International Guest Director with maximum experience in Palliative Care.  

Get up to date in an exclusive and exhaustive way with the very complete Masterclass that TECH offers you together with a renowned International Guest Director"

This Postgraduate certificate in Nutrition in Palliative Care Patients 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 Care
• 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 the various modalities of Artificial Nutrition and how to apply them effectively to Palliative Patients"

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 develop advanced clinical skills through real cases and resolution of complex situations in simulated learning environments"

TECH's exclusive Relearning system will allow you to update your knowledge on Diets with Adapted Textures in the most rigorous way"

Thanks to this program, physicians will have a solid understanding of the particularities of nutrition in terminally ill patients. The program will look at specific diets such as Hyperproteic, Restrictive or Hypercaloric diets. In this way, specialists will develop food plans that include the necessary nutrients to optimize the well-being of patients. In this line, the didactic materials will provide the graduates with the most adequate nutritional regimens for a variety of conditions such as Tumor Cachexias, Anemias, Dysphagia, COPD or Diabetes Mellitus. Likewise, the syllabus will delve intothe keys for specialists to manage Artificial Nutrition effectively.

A very complete and updated syllabus, configured as a high quality specialization tool of exceptional quality in the field of Nutrition in terminally ill patients"

Module 1. Nutrition in Palliative Care Patients

1.1. Disease-related Malnutrition

1.1.1. Diagnosis
1.1.2. Monitoring
1.1.3. Treatment

1.2. Tumor Cachexia

1.2.1. Diagnosis
1.2.2. Monitoring
1.2.3. Treatment

1.3. Specific Diets

1.3.1. Hyperproteic
1.3.2. Hypercaloric
1.3.3. Restrictive

1.4. Diets for the Treatment of Anemias

1.4.1. What do They Consist of?
1.4.2. Iron Deficiency
1.4.3. Megaloblastic Anemia

1.5. Objectives of Diabetes Mellitus Control

1.5.1. Management in Special Situations (Fasting, Vomiting)
1.5.2. Blood Sugar Levels
1.5.3. Treatment

1.6. Diets for Specific Pathologies

1.6.1. Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
1.6.2. COPD
1.6.3. Liver Failure
1.6.4. Renal Insufficiency

1.7. Dysphagia

1.7.1. Diagnosis
1.7.2. Diets with Adapted Textures
1.7.3. Monitoring

1.8. Nutrition by SNG/PEG

1.8.1. Types of Tubes
1.8.2. Artificial Nutrition
1.8.3. Treatment
1.8.4. Monitoring

1.9. Interactions Between Nutrition and Drugs

1.9.1. Incompatibilities
1.9.2. Treatment Adjustments
1.9.3. Monitoring

1.10. Hydration at the End of Life

1.10.1. Medical Aspects
1.10.2. Legal Aspects

If you have set the goal of updating your knowledge on Nutrition in Palliative Care Patients, TECH gives you the opportunity to achieve it while combining it with the rest of your responsibilities. Enroll now!”