Introduction to the Program

Este Postgraduate certificate, basado en el Relearning, te dotará de las estrategias más efectivas para abordar las preocupaciones emocionales de las pacientes”

La Organización Mundial de la Salud reconoce, mediante un nuevo informe, que el Cáncer de Cuello de Útero afecta aproximadamente a 604.000 personas al año. Ante esta elevada tasa, insta a los facultativos a brindar una atención holística a las pacientes para garantizar el bienestar de las usuarias en todo ámbito de su vida. En este contexto, es primordial que los especialistas tengan una exhaustiva comprensión sobre el impacto de la Infección por el Virus de Papiloma Humano (VPH). De igual modo, los expertos necesitan mantenerse al día de las últimas tendencias en psicoterapia para brindar una asistencia de elevada calidad.  

Por ello, TECH desarrolla un pionero Postgraduate certificate en Cervical Cancer and the Psychological Impact. El plan de estudios profundizará en el manejo psicológico de las pacientes con esta enfermedad, teniendo en cuenta las terapias de grupo y los tratamientos farmacológicos. A su vez, el temario ahondará en el correcto abordaje de síndromes depresivos, dotando a los facultativos con las estrategias más avanzadas para manejar cuadros de ansiedad. También los materiales académicos analizarán la importancia de los Algoritmos de Decisión a la hora de estandarizar las prácticas clínicas y garantizar que las pacientes reciban un nivel consistente de atención médica.  

Esta titulación universitaria se impartirá de manera 100% online, sin horarios ni cronogramas evaluativos continuos. Cada egresado tendrá la oportunidad de acceder a los contenidos de forma libre, en función de su propia disponibilidad y en cualquier momento de las 24 horas del día. Asimismo, para la asimilación de los contenidos más complejos de esta propuesta educativa, podrá apoyarse en métodos disruptivos y originales como el Relearning. Cabe destacar que los egresados contarán con el apoyo de un reconocido Director Invitado Internacional, quien ofrecerá una exclusiva Masterclass. 

Un prestigioso Director Invitado Internacional brindará 1 rigurosa Masterclass sobre los últimos avances en el manejo integral del Cáncer de Útero teniendo presente su Impacto Psicológico” 

Este Postgraduate certificate en Cervical Cancer and the Psychological Impact contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Medicina 
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional 
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras 
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Ahondarás en la ejecución del procedimiento quirúrgico de la conización, destinado a eliminar el tejido canceroso y reducir el riesgo de recurrencia a una enfermedad más avanzada” 

Incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales pertenecientes al ámbito de la Medicina, que vierten en este programa la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio. 

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextualizado, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará un estudio inmersivo programado para entrenarse ante situaciones reales. 

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el alumno deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, el profesional contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos. 

Serás capaz de identificar tempranamente signos de Ansiedad, Depresión u otras Alteraciones Psicosociales asociadas al Cáncer de Cuello de Útero” 

Dispondrás de un amplio abanico de recursos didácticos, accesibles las 24 horas del día y durante los 7 días de la semana” 

Syllabus

The contents of this course has been created by establishing an exhaustive overview of each and every one of the essential topics in the field of Cervical Cancer and the Psychological Impact. With a sequential process that will take you through the topics, constantly acquiring new knowledge, this training will become an incredible leap towards the clinical forefront in this specialty.

A multidisciplinary team of experts has created the content of this course, bringing their years of experience to the training program. 

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Cervical Cancer (CC) 

1.1. Epidemiology and Risk Factors of CC Development

1.1.1. Worldwide Incidence and Mortality of CC
1.1.2. Incidence and Mortality of CC per Region and Country
1.1.3. Incidence and Mortality of CC in Spain
1.1.4. Tabacco and CC
1.1.5. Hormonal Contraception and CC
1.1.6. Effect of IDU on the Incidence of CC
1.1.7. Diet and CC
1.1.8. Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk of CC
1.1.9. Parity and CC
1.1.10. Age of Starting Sexual Relations and Promiscuity
1.1.11. Couples At-Risk. Male Circumcision and CC

1.2. Staging and Diagnosis of Extension

1.2.1. Diagnosis through Biopsy or Conization
1.2.2. FIGO and TNM Stages
1.2.3. Transvaginal Ultrasound Assessment in the Diagnosis of Extension
1.2.4. Magnetic Resonance Assessment in the Diagnosis of Extension
1.2.5. Tumor Markers Assessment
1.2.6. Clinical vs Post-surgery vs Image Staging

1.3. Basis of CC Treatment

1.3.1. Conization as a Treatment. When it is Indicated
1.3.2. Types of Radical Hysterectomy
1.3.3. Complications of the Different Types of Radical Hysterectomy
1.3.4. Sentinel Lymph Node
1.3.5. Para-aortic Lymphadenectomy
1.3.6. External Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy
1.3.7. Chemotherapy

1.4. Routes of Surgical Treatment

1.4.1. Laparotomy
1.4.2. Laparoscopy
1.4.3. Robotic
1.4.4. LACC Study: Open vs. Minimally Invasive

1.5. Treatment Plans

1.5.1 Decision Algorithms
1.5.2 Treatment in Initial Stages

 1.5.2.1. Conization as a Treatment
 1.5.2.2. Need for Radicalism
 1.5.2.3. Parametrectomy in Previous Hysterectomy

1.5.3 Treatment in Advanced Stages

 1.5.3.1. Role of Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy
 1.5.3.2. Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy Access and Routes
 1.5.3.3. Role of PET-CT Against Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy

1.5.4 Vaccine Therapies Against Cervical Cancer
1.5.5 CC Monitoring

1.6. Fertility Preservation Treatment

1.6.1 Indications of Fertility Preservation
1.6.2 Expectant Care After Conization
1.6.3 Simple and Radical Trachelectomy
1.6.4 Most Appropriate Approach of Trachelectomy

 1.6.4.1. Open
 1.6.4.2. Vaginal
 1.6.4.3. Laparoscopy
 1.6.4.4. Robotic

1.7. Alternative Therapies in Local Advanced CC

1.7.1. Chemoradiotherapy
1.7.2. Role of New Chemotherapies
1.7.3. Immunotherapy

Module 2. Psychological Impact of HPV Infection 

2.1. Effect of HPV on the Individual

2.1.1. Response of Individual After Finding Out They Have HPV
2.1.2. Physiological Reactions to HPV Infection
2.1.3. Pathological Reactions to HPV Infection
2.1.4. Individual'a Sense of Guilt
2.1.5. Effect on Sexual Activity
2.1.6. Management of Psychological Alterations
2.1.7. Access to Information on Social Media and the Internet
2.1.8. Associations Affected by HPV

2.2. Effect of HPV on the Partner

2.2.1. Response of the Partner After Finding Out They Have HPV
2.2.2. Physiological Reactions of the Partner to HPV Infection
2.2.3. Pathological Reactions of the Partner to HPV Infection
2.2.4. Behavior Towards Sexual Relations with the Partner
2.2.5. Management of Changes in the Couple’s Relationship
2.2.6. Preventative Behavior of the Infection and its Repercussions on the Sexual Activity of the Couple

2.3. Sexual Activity after HPV

2.3.1. Psychological Stages after Finding Out They Have HPV
2.3.2. Consequences on Sexual Behavior
2.3.3. Breakup of the Couple
2.3.4. When Only One in the Couple is Infected
2.3.5. When Both are Infected
2.3.6. Behaviors of the Infected Individual or Partner with Members of their Environment
2.3.7. Sexual Orientation of the Infected Couple

2.4. Depression and Mood Alterations After HPV

2.4.1. Prevalence of Depressive Syndromes in Those Infected with HPV
2.4.2. Effect of HPV on an Individual’s Depression
2.4.3. Management of Depressive Syndromes Caused by HPV
2.4.4. Management of Psychotic Syndromes Caused by HPV
2.4.5. Management of Obsessive Syndromes Caused by HPV

2.5. Individual Psychological Management

2.5.1. Professional Attitude Towards a Patient with HPV
2.5.2. How to Explain HPV Infection
2.5.3. Psychotherapy
2.5.4. Group Therapy
2.5.5. Drug Therapy

2.6. Couple Psychological Management

2.6.1. Professional Attitude Towards a the Partner of a  Patient with HPV
2.6.2. How to Explain HPV Infection to the Partner of a HPV Patient
2.6.3. Professional Attitude Towards the Breakup of the Couple
2.6.4. Couples Therapy. Reinventing Sex
2.6.5. Adjuvant Drug Therapy

2.7. Desire to get Pregnant in HPV Infections

2.7.1. Professional Attitude Towards a the Desire to Procreate of a  Patient with HPV
2.7.2. Recommendations for Indicating Pregancy
2.7.3. When Pregnancy Should Be Contraindicated
2.7.4. Monitoring During the Period of Trying to Get Pregnant
2.7.5. Attitude of the Partner During Pregnancy
2.7.6. Psychological Alterations That Occur During the Period of Trying to Get Pregnant

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Postgraduate Certificate in Cervical Cancer and its Psychological Impact

Cervical Cancer is a disease that affects a large number of women worldwide. In addition to the physical consequences, this disease can have a great impact on the mental and emotional health of those affected and their families. For this reason, the training of health professionals in the management of the mental health of these patients is essential. This program is an excellent option for those health professionals who seek to acquire specialized knowledge and have a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the management of the mental health of patients with this pathology. Its content has been designed by well versed teachers to provide you with a complete understanding of Cervical Cancer and its treatments, as well as the psychological and emotional consequences that patients and their families face during the entire process. You will also learn effective communication and emotional support strategies that will enable them to provide quality, personalized care to their patients.

Studying has never been so easy and with the quality assurance you desire.

For healthcare professionals, the Postgraduate Certificate in Cervical Cancer and its Psychological Impact is a unique opportunity to develop specialized skills in the mental health management of patients with cervical cancer. This Postgraduate Certificate can make a huge difference in the quality of care patients receive, while providing healthcare professionals with a competitive edge in the job market. An innovative opportunity to update on the different alternatives in locally advanced cases and tumor management, the psychological impact of HPV infection, the psychosocial impact of HPV diagnosis, not only of lesions, but of the simple viral presence. A complete and practical program, of great relevance, where you will learn first hand the advances in the area in recent times.