With this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will have access to specialized training in the evaluation and management of orofacial disorders associated with Cerebral Palsy”

According to recent studies, about 70% of people with Cerebral Palsy have significant difficulties with feeding, which may include problems with chewing, swallowing and an increased risk of aspiration. Therefore, nurses must be attentive to these problems and work together with other health professionals to implement appropriate strategies, such as adapted diets and assisted feeding techniques.

This is how this Postgraduate certificate was born, designed to develop essential competencies in the evaluation of the Orofacial System in Congenital Neurological Disorders. Through a comprehensive specialization, professionals will learn to identify and analyze the oromotor disorders that affect feeding ability in patients with Cerebral Palsy.

Likewise, the improvement of the quality of life of neurological patients will be promoted through the optimization of their eating habits. In this sense, nurses will be able to design and apply interventions that address common nutritional problems in Cerebral Palsy, such as malnutrition or obesity. In addition, techniques for adapting diets to individual needs will be analyzed and skills will be developed for the education and counseling of family members and caregivers, therefore ensuring that patients receive adequate and safe nutrition.

Finally, the study plan will focus on the creation and implementation of personalized programs that promote specific eating habits and routines for patients with special needs. Therefore, experts will be able to design and implement dietary plans that not only improve nutritional intake, but also favor the personal and social development of patients.

In this way, TECH has launched a comprehensive and completely virtual program, which will allow graduates to access at any time and from any location, as long as they have an electronic device with an Internet connection. Additionally, the revolutionary Relearning learning methodology is employed, which focuses on the repetition of essential concepts to achieve a deep and natural understanding of the content.

You will play a crucial role in promoting the overall health and well-being of people with Cerebral Palsy, contributing to a more effective and humane approach to clinical care” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Feeding Disorders in Cerebral Palsy for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts in Neuropsychology  and Speech Therapy
• 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 clinical assessment of chewing and swallowing, as well as state-of-the-art tools to address the specific complications of these neuromuscular disorders. Enroll now!” 

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 and execute personalized plans that improve food intake, ensuring safety and efficiency at every meal, thanks to an extensive library of innovative multimedia resources"

Create new eating habit programs that improve the eating experience and contribute to the overall well-being of patients, through the best teaching materials, at the forefront of technology and education"

The contents of the academic program will include an in-depth exploration of the anatomy and physiology of the Orofacial System, with a special emphasis on functional disorders such as chewing and swallowing difficulties. Detailed clinical assessment of these problems will also be covered, as well as intervention strategies and dietary adaptation to improve nutritional intake. In addition, nurses will be able to design and implement personalized programs with new feeding routines and assisted feeding techniques to optimize mealtime safety and efficacy during meals.

This Postgraduate certificate in Feeding Disorders in Cerebral Palsy for Nursing offers a comprehensive content, which will address eating disorders in patients with Cerebral Palsy” 

Module 1. Feeding in Congenital Neurological Disorder 

1.1. Feeding in Congenital Neurological Disorder Part 1 

1.1.1. Cerebral Palsy and Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
1.1.2. Major Feeding-Related Problems associated with Cerebral Palsy  
1.1.3. Abnormalities of Neuromuscular Function  
1.1.4. Sensory Disturbances 
1.1.5. Structural Disorders Involved in the Swallowing Process 
1.1.6. Postural Disorders 
1.1.7. Disorders of the Orofacial Motricity 

1.2. Feeding in Congenital Neurological Disorder Part 2 

1.2.1. Structural Disorders of the Oral Cavity  
1.2.2. Ogival Palate 
1.2.3. Malocclusions  
1.2.4. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ)  
1.2.5. Disorders in Oral Health  
1.2.6. Respiratory Problems  
1.2.7. Absence of Cough Reflex or Ineffective Cough  
1.2.8. Respiratory Infections Associated with Aspiration  
1.2.9. Bibliography 

1.3. Disorders in Swallowing Safety and Efficacy Main Signs Present in People with Cerebral Palsy 

1.3.1. Disorders in Efficacy 
1.3.2. Disorders in Safety 
1.3.3. Evident Signs at the Time of Ingestion 
1.3.4. Non Evident Signs at the Time of Ingestion 
1.3.5. Model of Action in the Presence of Swallowing Disturbances 

1.4. Human Nutrition and Dietetics 

1.4.1. Symptomatology of Malnutrition and Dehydration 
1.4.2. Consequences of Malnutrition and Dehydration 
1.4.3. Diseases Caused by Heat 
1.4.4. Malnutrition Screening Scales 
1.4.5. Importance of the Role of the Nutritionist 

1.5. Feeding in People with Cerebral Palsy and Related Disorders with High Support Needs with Dysphagia 

1.5.1. Importance of Interdisciplinary Work in the Feeding of the Person with CP with Dysphagia 
1.5.2. Types of Feeding in People with Cerebral Palsy and Disabilities with High Support Needs 
1.5.3. Aspects to be Taken into Account during Adapted Oral Feeding 
1.5.4. The Evolution towards Adaptations in Food Texture and Consistency 
1.5.5. Texturized Foods 
1.5.6. Main Differences with Respect to the Turmix Diet 
1.5.7. What does the Implementation of Texturized Products Imply? 

You will apply practices based on the latest scientific evidence, to prevent complications associated with feeding and promote a higher quality of life in patients with Cerebral Palsy.”