With this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will be updated on the specific needs of patients with chronic non-oncological diseases in advanced stages, providing a more complete care"

In the field of nursing, palliative care in non-oncological processes implies a greater need for understanding and specialization in the management of complex symptoms, effective communication with patients and families, as well as emotional support in diverse contexts.

This is how this Postgraduate certificate was born, which will delve into the palliative care criteria for the most common non-oncological pathologies, such as neurodegenerative diseases, advanced heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among others. Therefore, this approach will be fundamental for nurses, as it allows for a better understanding of the trajectory of these diseases and how they affect the patient's quality of life.

The degree will also equip professionals with the competencies to identify patients who could benefit from palliative care. This will include the development of skills in comprehensive patient assessment, using specific tools and scales to help discern the complexity of symptoms. Special emphasis is placed on specialization in observation and critical analysis, recognizing indications of deterioration and anticipating the need for appropriate palliative interventions.

Finally, the importance of applying personalized treatments that respect the preferences, values and beliefs of each individual will be emphasized. In this regard, care plans will be designed to focus on relieving pain and other physical symptoms, as well as offering emotional and spiritual support. This personalized approach will be crucial in the field of palliative care, as it recognizes the dignity of the patient and their right to compassionate and respectful care.

In this way, TECH has implemented a fully online and complete program, designed to meet the specific needs of students, who will only need an electronic device with an Internet connection to access the study materials. In addition, it integrates the revolutionary Relearning methodology, which is based on the repetition of key concepts to optimize and facilitate the assimilation of the contents.

You will acquire advanced and specific knowledge on the comprehensive management of patients with chronic and degenerative diseases, not related to Cancer, an essential aspect in the face of the global aging of the population"

This Postgraduate certificate in Palliative Care in Non-Oncological Processes for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Palliative Care in Non-Oncological Processes for Nursing
• 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
• The availability of access to the contents from any fixed or portable device with Internet connection

You will gain the essential skills to provide personalized care, respecting each patient's individual preferences, values and beliefs. What are you waiting for to enroll?"

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.

You will identify how and when non-oncologic processes should be considered for palliative care, emphasizing the importance of early intervention to manage symptoms and provide support"

You will address the application of pathology-specific treatments, with a focus on complex symptom management and pain management in non-oncology settings. With all TECH's quality guarantees!"

The main objective of this university program will be to prepare nurses to provide comprehensive and specialized care to patients with chronic and terminal diseases not related to Cancer. Therefore, it will deepen the understanding of the most prevalent non-oncological pathologies that require palliative care, developing skills to early identify patients who can benefit from this care, and applying appropriate treatments that alleviate suffering and improve their quality of life. In addition, the importance of providing personalized and empathetic care that respects the preferences, values and beliefs of each individual will be emphasized. 

Do you want to update your nursing practice in relation to Palliative Care in Non-Oncological Processes? Now you can, thanks to TECH and its extensive library of innovative multimedia resources"

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

• Delve into the palliative criteria of the most frequent non-oncological pathologies
• Obtain competences to identify patients with non-oncological palliative needs
• Apply the most appropriate treatments according to the pathology
• Provide personalized care that respects the preferences, values and beliefs of individuals

You will provide compassionate, comprehensive and quality care to patients with chronic non-oncological diseases in advanced stages, thanks to the best didactic materials, at the forefront of technology and education"