Thanks to this Relearning-based Postgraduate diploma, you will provide holistic care to Oncology Patients and apply the most innovative therapeutic treatments to alleviate their symptoms"

As medicine progresses, health professionals have achieved a greater degree of knowledge regarding the evolution of terminal illnesses. Within this framework, Palliative Care has emerged as a vital, interdisciplinary field in the care of patients with advanced pathologies. With the advent of Industry 4.0, this field has been enriched by the implementation of novel therapeutic tools that address the various physical, emotional and social symptoms associated with terminal conditions. An example of this is thoracentesis, which serves to drain excess fluid accumulated in the pleural cavity and therefore alleviate breathing difficulties. Faced with these advances, physicians need to acquire advanced skills to effectively handle the most sophisticated techniques.

In this context, TECH implements a revolutionary program in Palliative Care in Oncology Patients.  The syllabus will provide specialists with the most innovative procedures aimed at optimizing the well-being of terminally ill individuals (among which Paracentesis, Peritoneal Catheters or Endovenous Pumps).  This will allow graduates to effectively alleviate symptoms such as Dyspnea. Likewise, the syllabus will delve into the anatomy of pain and the most appropriate pharmacological treatments according to the specific needs of the users. In this way, graduates will acquire advanced skills to address a wide range of symptomatology and contribute to optimize the clinical condition of individuals.

To consolidate all these contents, TECH uses the innovative methodology of Relearning.  This is based on constant feedback and adaptation to the individual needs of the students based on targeted repetition. With any electronic device with Internet access, specialists will be able to access the Virtual Campus and obtain the most complete didactic content on the educational market. In addition, this program includes comprehensive Masterclasses, taught by a renowned International Guest Director with an extensive experience in Palliative Care.

Thanks to TECH you will be able to update your clinical skills in Palliative Care with the help of a renowned international expert and exclusive and rigorous Masterclasses"

This Postgraduate diploma in Palliative Care in Oncology 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 practical contents with which it is conceived provide scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential 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 Pharmacological Treatment of Pain and you will be able to significantly reduce the physical discomfort of your 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 effectively manage the Ganglion Ablation procedure to reduce users' dependence on opioids"

The interactive summaries of each module will allow you to consolidate in a more dynamic way the concepts of Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation methods"

Through this Postgraduate diploma, physicians will have a deep understanding of the fundamentals of Palliative Care in Oncology Patients. Graduates will acquire clinical skills to comprehensively treat the most common symptoms in these users (such as anxiety, depression or nausea). Likewise, physicians will adopt a holistic approach centered on the patient. In this way, professionals will take into account users' values, preferences and goals of care when making clinical decisions.

Specialists will also strengthen their communication skills to interact empathetically with both users and their families.

You will develop advanced competencies to diagnose and manage the most common clinical problems in Oncology Patients, such as pain or dyspnea"

General Objectives

• Have a solid understanding of the fundamentals and models of care in Palliative Care, as well as aspects such as epidemiology or pathophysiology of chronic diseases
• Enhance clinical skills for the comprehensive assessment of patients, including the management of complex symptoms and the approach to total suffering
• Adopt an individualized approach to care, focusing on both the preferences and values of users, respecting their autonomy at all stages of pathology
• Obtain empathetic and effective communication skills with both affected individuals and their families
• Apply knowledge of specific nutrition to improve prognosis and reduce complications in patients with advanced disease
• Keep abreast of innovations in matters such as diagnostic and therapeutic techniques most relevant to the follow-up of palliative patients

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Palliative Care in Oncology Patients

• Understand the functioning of the Oncology Services
• Analyze the different types of Cancer by apparatus and systems

Module 2. Pain Treatment

• Delve into the knowledge of pain, its anatomy and ways of exploration
• Analyze conventional treatments
• Provide patients with information about their pain condition, as well as self-regulation and self-care strategies to manage it effectively
• Investigate alternative and innovative techniques for implementation in clinical practice

Module 3. Palliative Care Techniques in Medicine

• Know the importance of nursing in the management and care of palliative patients
• Have a solid knowledge of the NICs and NOCs
• Know how to apply assessment scales to Palliative Patients
• Remain at the forefront of state-of-the-art techniques in complex ulcer care
• Delve into the main nursing techniques with therapeutic potential
• Analyze the use of endovenous and subcutaneous pumps

A flexible university program, without stipulated schedules and with academic content available 24 hours a day"