postgraduate certificate Assessment and Life Support of the Poisoned Patient

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Accidental or voluntary exposure to a toxic substance can cause various clinical manifestations 2 or 3 hours after contact. Acute poisonings should be treated according to the clinical manifestations of the patient and the previous assessment of the specialist, which generally begins with the appropriate anamnesis, investigating the circumstances and exploring the patient to reach the most accurate diagnosis. It is crucial for every specialist in the area to be up to date with the advances in the subject and the scientific evidence generated in the last years, since this way they will perform an effective management and vital support of the patient. This academic program brings together all the latest developments on the subject, thanks to the intervention of expert teachers and with an active work profile in this sector, which provides a series of real cases and an endorsed content that will transmit the most current knowledge that the student wants. It will be 100% online and from the most secure, comfortable and intuitive virtual platform.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

financing up to

3 months

Price

P13,450

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Description

This postgraduate certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Poisoned Patient has the latest scientific evidence on the subject and you will get up to date in just weeks in a 100% online way"

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Acute poisoning is a frequent cause of pathological processes and death. Although the figures show that most cases end favorably, since between 70 and 80% of cases are discharged from the Emergency Department itself, 2% require treatment in ICU and between 20-25% require hospitalization. The diagnosis in these cases is based on an adequate anamnesis, a correct clinical symptomatology assessment and complementary explorations.

In order to perform this procedure according to each case and with the effectiveness required, this postgraduate certificate is a tool for updating the advances in the Assessment and Life Support of the Poisoned Patient. For this purpose, TECH has chosen a team of specialists in Emergency Toxicology, who have designed an academic itinerary of high educational level.

This syllabus includes 2 modules of the most relevant and current topics to be known by the specialist in Emergency and Primary Care to implement decontamination procedures in acute poisoning, identify the effects of xenobiotics and other toxicants, describe the systemic repercussions of poisoning, among other clinical manifestations, and differentiate them in each case.

Therefore, the graduate will have the necessary background to undertake a therapeutic management of the poisoned patient, applying specific protocols to be followed in each case. There will be 6 weeks of 100% online study, in which the specialist will advance progressively and naturally, without complications towards the new academic goal, because they will be guided by expert teachers and multiple multimedia resources: detailed videos, quick action guides, complementary readings, self-assessment tests, among others. Getting the update they want and with the comfort and quality that only TECH can offer.

Describe the ECG alterations in poisonings that produce cardiac involvement”

This postgraduate certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Poisoned Patient 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 Toxicology in the Emergency Room
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 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

Get up to date in Assessment and Life Support of the Poisoned Patient in an agile and dynamic way thanks to the exclusive study methodology that only TECH can offer you"

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals of the sector who pour into this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will be able to differentiate the effects of xenobiotics and other toxic substances"

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You will implement decontamination procedures in acute poisonings in an updated way after studying this program"

Objectives

This postgraduate certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Poisoned Patient will allow the graduate to perform an accurate diagnosis and therapeutic management in cases of poisoning in its different scales, having a complete vision of the situation and being able to apply the most effective procedures in case of respiratory arrest and ventilatory support. AAdditionally to carrying out complementary explorations in toxicological syndromes in their office.

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You will have a new therapeutic approach to carry out in the poisoned patient, after an accurate assessment and support"

General Objectives

Define the basic and general principles of care for the severely poisoned patient
Identify the main toxics available in our environment
Describe the main signs and symptoms related to severe acute poisoning and its organ involvement
Implement mechanisms to protect the severely poisoned patients and those around them
Detect complications related to the related toxicant or to the patient's health status
Explain the process of care, diagnosis and treatment of the severely poisoned patient in all its dimensions

Specific Objectives

Explain the decontamination procedures in acute dermal poisoning
Define the toxicity mechanisms in the men's and female genitourinary tract
Identify the effects of xenobiotics
Describe the ECG alterations in poisonings that produce cardiac involvement
Recognize the possible arrhythmias to be detected in acute poisonings
Manage the hematological involvement that occurs in acute poisonings
Undertake Screening Procedures for Patients with Smoke Inhalation Poisoning
Determine the therapeutic approach to be carried out in the patient poisoned by inhalation of fumes or other respiratory agents
Establish the differential diagnosis between the different toxic renal syndromes
Identify the clinical pictures that can occur in poisoning with neurological involvement
Describe the systemic repercussion of eye poisoning
Know those toxics substances that cause hepatic affectation and its repercussion at the organic level
Assess violent and self-injurious behaviors in relation to psychiatric toxicology

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This postgraduate certificate becomes a great tool for today's physician's background"

Postgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Intoxicated Patient

Do you want to understand what happens in a patient's body when they arrive at an emergency room? At TECH Technological University, we present our innovative Postgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Intoxicated Patient. With the convenience of online classes, you can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an expert in the management of poisoning situations, providing quality care and saving lives. Toxicology is a crucial discipline in the health field, and the demand for professionals trained in the assessment and life support of the poisoned patient is constantly growing. Our program will provide you with a comprehensive and up-to-date education. You will learn to identify and evaluate the different types of poisonings, analyze their signs and symptoms, and apply the appropriate treatments in a timely manner.

Don't wait any longer and save the lives of your patients

Online classes offer numerous benefits. You will be able to study from anywhere and at the time that suits you best, adapting the program to your needs and responsibilities. In addition, you will have interactive teaching materials, explanatory videos and access to specialized teachers, who will guide you through every step of the learning process. In our Postgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Intoxicated Patient, you will deepen in fundamental topics such as pharmacology of toxics, decontamination techniques, patient monitoring and management of toxicological emergencies. You will gain practical skills to perform a rapid and accurate assessment and to apply life support measures necessary in critical situations. Don't miss the opportunity to excel in the field of toxicology and secure a promising future in the healthcare field. Enroll in our Postgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Life Support of the Intoxicated Patient and get ready to make a difference! TECH Technological University is recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to the specialization of highly trained professionals, it's time to transform your professional future.