You will enhance ethical principles, such as empathy and altruism, to provide the best clinical care to the chronically ill elderly, all thanks to TECH"  

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) affects a large segment of the world's population, especially from the age of 45 onwards. Its symptoms range from muscle weakness to difficulty in speaking and breathing. It is thus a complex disease that requires multidisciplinary specialist care.  
In this context, the most prestigious healthcare institutions usually demand the incorporation of health specialists capable of performing approaches that include emotional support and palliative care. These physicians are also expected to take into account comorbidities such as depression, anxiety or swallowing problems.  

In order to achieve specialization in this field, TECH has implemented a program that will delve into the comprehensive management of this difficult disease. Therefore, the syllabus will delve into the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the most common osteoarticular and neurodegenerative pathologies.  

The didactic materials will also emphasize the psychosocial aspects to be taken into account during the recovery of the users, such as their coping skills. In turn, the curriculum will enable students to analyze chronic patients within a biopsychosocial model that will guide them towards more timely action. The program will also encourage them to contribute to research in this field, to help improve the understanding of these diseases.  

On the other hand, the university degree has a 100% online methodology so that alumni can complete the program comfortably. For the analysis of its contents, they will only need an electronic device with Internet access, since the schedules and evaluation chronograms can be planned individually. In addition, the syllabus will be based on the innovative Relearning teaching system that relies on repetition to guarantee the mastery of its different aspects. 

Do you want to take the most advanced biopsychosocial approach to Neuropathic Pain? Apply the most innovative multidisciplinary strategies thanks to this program" 

This postgraduate diploma in Osteoarticular and Neurodegenerative Pathology in the Complex Chronic Patient contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Osteoarticular and Neurodegenerative Pathology in Complex Chronic Patients
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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 develop management and prevention strategies of specific geriatric syndromes, such as recurrent falls or acute confusion" 

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 academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

You will manage lower limb amputations and apply the most effective rehabilitative treatments"

This course includes real clinical cases, so that graduates are aware of the reality of medical care"

This program will provide students with a thorough understanding of the clinical manifestations of Neurological, Osteoarticular and Mental diseases in order to address them effectively. In this way, they will acquire a holistic perspective of patients in order to provide them with comprehensive care. In addition, they will handle the most modern tools to perform optimal geriatric assessments and thus ensure the improvement of users. Specialists will also implement preventive and therapeutic strategies to ensure the appropriate use of resources. In addition, they will promote public awareness aimed at the family members of those affected, given the importance of their support during treatment. 

You will perform Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) so that chronically ill patients can make informed decisions about their well-being" 

General Objectives

• Examine the medical problems common to most chronic and complex patients 
• Present complementary therapies to the pharmacological approach 
• Delve into the legal basis and bioethical aspects of the care of patients with chronic illnesses 
• Provide a rationale for the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) as a set of tools that allow a diagnostic approach to the complex chronic patient 
• Analyze the main Geriatric Syndromes and their clinical and social importance 
• Assess the incidence and prevalence of nephro-urological diseases in chronic patients 
• Analyze gastrointestinal diseases in patients with chronic medical conditions 
• Investigate, analyze and propose comprehensive strategies for understanding and improving the management of infectious diseases in patients with complex chronic pathology 
• Adequately define endocrinological pathology in chronic and complex patients 
• Seek strategies that improve the patient's quality of life, minimizing the limitations imposed by the disease and its treatments 
• Develop comprehensive care strategies that respond to patients' needs and improve their quality of life 
• Delve into different models of health care for complex chronic patients 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Neurological and Cognitive Pathologies and Mental Illness in the Complex Chronic Patient 

• Examine the various clinical manifestations of neurological and chronic mental illnesses and assess their impact on the functionality and quality of life of patients 
• Analyze the influence of psychosocial and emotional factors on the experience of the chronic patient with neurological and mental pathology 
• Review the medical and therapeutic interventions available for the management of chronic neurological and mental illness, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches that address both medical and psychosocial issues 

Module 2. Osteoarticular and Locomotor System Pathology in the Complex Chronic Patient 

• Link these conditions with the patient's systemic pathologies 
• Establish a holistic point of view of the patient, so that you can provide them with holistic care 
• Transfer what you have learned to your daily clinical practice and improve your skills 

Module 3. Complex Chronic Elderly Patient Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and Geriatric Syndromes 

• Compile the main tools that make up the CGA and their correct use 
• Analyze the complex chronic patient within a bio-psycho-social model that guides us towards a more timely action 
• Establish strategies for preventive/therapeutic action and ensure appropriate use of resources 

You will have access to a library of multimedia resources 7 days a week, 24 hours a day"