With this 100% online Postgraduate diploma, you will delve into the specific needs of non-oncology patients who require palliative care, providing more holistic and personalized care"

Palliative care has extended its reach beyond oncology patients, encompassing a diversity of patients with chronic and progressive diseases. For nursing professionals, this change implies an adaptation in clinical practice, focusing on alleviating suffering and improving the quality of life of non-oncology patients.

Consequently,  this Postgraduate diploma was born, essential for professionals seeking to perfect their skills in the recognition and management of the various symptoms that affect patients in palliative care. In this sense, a meticulous and systematic exploration of patients will be carried out, identifying the particularities of each symptom in order to apply the most appropriate treatment.

Likewise, palliative criteria applicable to common non-oncological diseases, such as neurodegenerative diseases, heart failure or COPD, among others, will be studied in depth. In this way, nurses will be able to identify when a non-oncology patient requires palliative care and how to adapt treatments to the specific needs of each pathology. This is crucial to ensure that patients receive care that not only relieves their symptoms, but also respects their individual needs and preferences.

Finally, graduates will specialize in the management and care of palliative patients, learning to use and apply the standardized languages of nursing interventions (NIC) and nursing outcomes (NOC). Also, they will also be qualified to use various assessment scales, which will enable them to adequately assess patients' needs and progress.

For this reason, TECH has launched a comprehensive, online program, designed to be flexible and adaptable to the particular needs of the students. To access the materials, they will simply need a device with an Internet connection.  In addition, the innovative Relearning methodology will be used, which focuses on the repetition of key concepts to facilitate a deep and fluid understanding of the contents. 

You will develop specific skills to effectively manage the complex symptoms and intense emotional situations faced by patients with advanced chronic disease"

This Postgraduate diploma in Palliative Care in Non-Oncology Patients for Nursing 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 in Non-Oncology Patients for Nursing.
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived gather 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'll delve into the application of assessment scales, advanced wound care techniques for complex ulcers, and endovenous and subcutaneous pump management.
What are you waiting for to enroll?"

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 recognize and correctly analyze a wide range of symptoms, as well as apply specific treatments for each of them to improve the patient's quality of life"

You will be able to identify palliative criteria in non-cancer diseases, applying appropriate treatments according to the specific pathology"

The content of the program will cover essential aspects such as symptom control, so that professionals can identify, evaluate and manage various symptoms to alleviate the patient's suffering. It will also include a module dedicated exclusively to palliative care in non-oncological processes, which will provide knowledge about the most frequent pathologies and palliative criteria, emphasizing the personalization of treatment according to the underlying disease.

You will be immersed in the specific Nursing procedures for palliative care, using technologies such as infusion pumps, as well as advanced ulcer management"

Module 1. Symptom Management

1.1. Symptom Control

1.1.1. Consultation Approach
1.1.2. How to Reflect the Severity of Symptoms
1.1.3. Scales

1.2. Anorexia-Cachexia

1.2.1. Approach
1.2.2. Monitoring
1.2.3. Treatment

1.3. Anxiety- Depression

1.3.1. Approach
1.3.2. Monitoring
1.3.3. Treatment

1.4. Digestive Symptoms

1.4.1. Nausea
1.4.2. Constipation
1.4.3. Dysphagia

1.5. Respiratory Symptoms

1.5.1. Cough
1.5.2. Hemoptysis
1.5.3. Stators

1.6. Hiccup

1.6.1. Approach
1.6.2. Monitoring
1.6.3. Treatment

1.7. Delirium

1.7.1. Approach
1.7.2. Monitoring
1.7.3. Treatment

1.8. Asthenia

1.8.1. Approach
1.8.2. Monitoring
1.8.3. Treatment

1.9. Pruritus

1.9.1. Approach
1.9.2. Monitoring
1.9.3. Treatment

1.10. Seizures

1.10.1. Approach
1.10.2. Monitoring
1.10.3. Treatment

Module 2. Palliative Care in Non-Oncological Processes

2.1. Heart Failure

2.1.1. Diagnosis
2.1.2. Palliation Criteria
2.1.3. Treatment

2.2. COPD

2.2.1. Diagnosis
2.2.2. Palliation Criteria
2.2.3. Treatment

2.3. Pulmonary Fibrosis

2.3.1. Diagnosis
2.3.2. Palliation Criteria
2.3.3. Treatment

2.4. Chronic Renal Insufficiency

2.4.1. Diagnosis
2.4.2. Palliation Criteria
2.4.3. Treatment

2.5. Hepatopathy or Liver Disease

2.5.1. Diagnosis
2.5.2. Palliation Criteria
2.5.3. Treatment

2.6. Cognitive Impairment

2.6.1. Diagnosis
2.6.2. Palliation Criteria
2.6.3. Treatment

2.7. ALS

2.7.1. Diagnosis
2.7.2. Palliation Criteria
2.7.3. Treatment

2.8. Multiple Sclerosis

2.8.1. Diagnosis
2.8.2. Palliation Criteria
2.8.3. Treatment

2.9. Parkinson’s Disease

2.9.1. Diagnosis
2.9.2. Palliation Criteria
2.9.3. Treatment

2.10. Peripheral Arterial Failure

2.10.1. Diagnosis
2.10.2. Palliation Criteria
2.10.3. Treatment

Module 3. Palliative Care Nursing Procedures

3.1. Nursing Assessment

3.1.1. Nursing Consultation
3.1.2. Anamnesis in Nursing
3.1.3. Examination in Nursing
3.1.4. NIC-NOC

3.2. Nursing Scales

3.2.1. Norton
3.2.2. Barthel
3.2.3. EVA Pain
3.2.4. CONUT Index
3.2.5. MUST
3.2.6. MNA
3.2.7. Pfeiffer
3.2.8. APGAR Family Scale
3.2.9. Risk of Caregiver Overload

3.3. Health education

3.3.1. Skin Care
3.3.2. Hygiene
3.3.3. Nutrition and Physical Activity

3.4. Advanced Cures

3.4.1. VAC
3.4.2. Larval Therapy
3.4.3. Mechanical and Chemical Debriding

3.5. Stomata

3.5.1. Stomata Management
3.5.2. Change of Stomata
3.5.3. Cures

3.6. Management of Intravenous Pumps

3.6.1. Types of Pumps
3.6.2. Pump Handling
3.6.3. Compatible Drugs

3.7. Nutrition

3.7.1. Pumps
3.7.2. Bolus Nutrition
3.7.3. PEG

3.8. Subcutaneous Medication Management

3.8.1. Elastomeric Infusers
3.8.2. Subcutaneous Treatments
3.8.3. Compatible Mixtures in Infusers

3.9. Non-invasive Techniques in Pain Control

3.9.1. Capsaicin
3.9.2. Radiofrequency
3.9.3. Physical exercise

3.10. Midline-PICC

3.10.1. Use of Ultrasound in Nursing
3.10.2. Midline Cannulation in the Office or at Home
3.10.3. Pathway Dressing

You will master assessment techniques and documentation of outcomes to optimize patient care and quality of life through an extensive library of innovative multimedia resources"