Introduction to the Program

A comprehensive and 100% online program, exclusive to TECH, with an international perspective backed by our membership in the National League for Nursing"

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Pediatric Nursing is a key discipline in the comprehensive care of children, as it ensures the well-being of the most vulnerable patients through a clinical, human, and scientific lens.  As medical and social advances demand increasingly specialized care, the role of pediatric nursing professionals becomes even more crucial. It is therefore essential that these professionals are equipped with both the theoretical foundations and practical tools required to address the clinical challenges unique to each stage of childhood development.  

In response to this need, TECH has developed the Advanced master’s degree in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing. Through a comprehensive approach, this program explores essential areas such as neonatal clinical care, pediatric emergency and urgent care, childhood vaccination, the management of chronic illnesses in children, and emotional support for families.  In addition, specific content is dedicated to infectious diseases, developmental disorders, and intervention strategies for prolonged hospital stays, all developed by leading experts in the field. 

The program is delivered entirely online, offering maximum flexibility to balance academic training with professional and personal responsibilities. Through TECH’s innovative Relearning methodology, students benefit from deep learning reinforced by intelligent and contextualized repetition of core concepts. All instructional materials are available in a variety of formats and can be accessed at any time from any device.  Furthermore, the program includes a selection of high-level Masterclasses led by internationally renowned Guest Professors.   

As a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN), TECH offers students access to assessment tools, digital libraries, webinars, and conferences focused on nursing educational excellence. This membership promotes faculty development, engagement with leading experts in the field, and the opportunity to join high-impact academic and clinical networks.  

Through the Masterclasses, you will receive direct training from highly esteemed professionals who will share their strategies, innovative methodologies, and most relevant success stories” 

This Advanced master’s degree in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date university program on the market. Its most notable features are:

  • The development of practical cases presented by experts in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing
  • 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 in the field of Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing
  • 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 reinforce your theoretical knowledge of comprehensive pediatric patient care through the wide range of practical resources offered in this university program” 

The teaching faculty includes professionals from the field of Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing who contribute their real-world experience to the program, along with 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 an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations. 

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

You will gain access to the most innovative teaching methodology in today’s academic landscape! TECH will offer you dynamic and effective training in Pediatric Nursing"

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You will be able to study from anywhere in the world and at any time with this 100% online Advanced master’s degree"

Syllabus

The didactic materials that make up this Advanced master’s degree have been developed by a group of experts in the field of pediatric nursing. As a result, the syllabus addresses the most relevant areas of pediatric care, ranging from neonatology and pediatric emergencies to clinical nutrition and school nursing. This comprehensive approach will enable graduates to provide high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to the current needs of the healthcare environment. The syllabus will also explore the most advanced techniques and procedures, incorporating innovative multimedia resources—such as interactive videos and practical case studies—to facilitate dynamic learning that meets the demands of clinical practice. 

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You will master the most advanced techniques in Pediatric Nursing and take your professional career to the next level” 

Module 1. Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing in Child and Adolescent Care

1.1. Professional Secrecy
1.2. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Profile
1.3. Pediatric Nursing Care Methodology
1.4. NANDA-NIC-NOC Nursing Process
1.5. Childhood Care
1.6. Adolescent Care
1.7. Child Abuse
1.8. Masterclass

Module 2. Maternal-Child Follow-Up and Birth Care

2.1. Preconception Consultation. Pregnancy through Assisted Reproductive Techniques
2.2. Physical Activity During Pregnancy
2.3. Healthy Lifestyle Habits During Pregnancy
2.4. Stages of Pregnancy 
2.5. Birth
2.6. Postpartum Recovery
2.7. Normal Newborn
2.8. Pathological Newborn
2.9. Puerperium
2.10. Mental Health During Pregnancy
2.11. Masterclass

Module 3. Nursing Care for the Newborn

3.1. General Concepts of Perinatology
3.2. Physical Examination of the Newborn
3.3. Newborn Health Problems
3.4. Immediate Postnatal Nursing Care
3.5. Hygiene and Personal Care in the Newborn
3.6. Nursing Care of the Premature Newborn
3.7. Breastfeeding
3.8. Post-Term Newborn
3.9. Newborn Identification and Custody
3.10. Umbilical Cord Blood Donation

Module 4. Care of the Healthy Child

4.1. Health Screenings
4.2. Scientific Evidence Behind Health Check-up Content
4.3. Child Development
4.4. Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding
4.5. Nutrition in Infants and Preschoolers
4.6. Nutrition in School-aged Children and Adolescents
4.7. Vaccinations
4.8. Four Key Concepts: Health, Promotion, Prevention, and Education 
4.9. School Health

4.9.1. Health as a Cross-Curricular Issue in Schools
4.9.2. The Role of the School Nurse
4.9.3. The School Nurse as Part of an Interdisciplinary Reality

4.10. Physical Activity as a Source of Health in Children

Module 5. Care of the Child with Health Problems

5.1. Dermatological Care in Pediatrics
5.2. Nutritional Disorders. Metabolism and Endocrine Issues 
5.3. Pediatric Care in Digestive System-related Problems

5.3.1. Pediatric Care in Digestive System-related Problems: Gastroesophageal Reflux
5.3.2. Pediatric Care in Digestive System-related Problems:  Celiac Disease
5.3.3. Pediatric Care in Digestive System-related Problems: Constipation

5.4. Psychosocial Approach in Pediatrics: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD
5.5. Pediatric Care in Cardiovascular System-related Problems. Congenital Heart Disease
5.6. Pediatric Care in Respiratory System-related Problems

5.6.1. Pediatric Care in Respiratory System-related Problems: Managing the Coughing Child. Chronic Cough
5.6.2. Pediatric Care in Respiratory System-related Problems: Asthma Care in Children

5.7. Acute Headache in Childhood
5.8. Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Pathology in Children
5.9. ediatric Care in Urinary System-related Problems: Urinary Tract Infections: UTI
5.10. Limping in Children

Module 6. Research Methodology in Pediatric Nursing

6.1. Recovery of Quality Information Specialized in Health Sciences

6.1.1. Development of a Bibliographic Search
6.1.2. Knowledge of Different Information Sources: General Search Engines (Google Scholar, Scopus). Databases (PubMed, Embase, Cinahl) and Clearinghouse Clinical Practice Guidelines
6.1.3. Designing Complex Search Strategies
6.1.4. Refinement of Search Results
6.1.5. Creating Bibliographic Alerts

6.2. Bibliographic Reference Management

6.2.1. Introduction to Bibliographic Reference Managers
6.2.2. Importing References into the Zotero Reference Manager
6.2.3. Extracting Metadata from .pdf Files
6.2.4. Use of Tags or Metatags to Classify the Bibliography
6.2.5. Including References in the Text (Word). Vancouver Style
6.2.6. Social Web and Group Work

6.3. Critical Reading on Outcomes Research

6.3.1. Introduction. Critical Reading
6.3.2. Some Basic Concepts in Epidemiology
6.3.3. Qualitative Research Designs
6.3.4. Quantitative Research Designs
6.3.5. Instruments for Critical Reading

6.4. How to Prepare a Research Protocol

6.4.1. Headings that Make Up the Protocol of a Research Project
6.4.2. Editorial Staff Articles with Scientific Structure
6.4.3. Writing a Case Report, Review, Qualitative Research Article, and a Thesis or Dissertation
6.4.4. Style in Scientific Communication

Module 7. Healthcare Organization in Response to Common Pediatric Emergencies

7.1. Equipment in the Pediatric Emergency Department (PED)

7.1.1. Differential Characteristics of PEDs
7.1.2. Infrastructure, Staffing
7.1.3. Material

7.2. Triage in Pediatrics

7.2.1. Definition
7.2.2. Classification Systems

7.3. Transport of Critical Pediatric Patient. In-hospital Transfer, Out-of-Hospital Transfer and ISOBAR
7.4. Neonatal and Pediatric Transportation

Module 8. Advanced Pediatric and Neonatal Cardiovascular Support

8.1. Apparently Lethal Syndromes

8.1.1. Sudden Infant Death
8.1.2. Treatment
8.1.3. Home Monitoring

8.2. Recognition and Management of Critically Ill Children

8.2.1. Epidemiology, Etiology and Prevention of CRP in Childhood
8.2.2. Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) and its Utility
8.2.3. Pediatric ABCDE Assessment

8.3. Basic Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
8.4. Advanced Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Advanced Airway Management
8.5. Basic Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation
8.6. Infusion Routes and Drugs
8.7. Pediatric AVS Algorithms and Treatment of Arrhythmias
8.8. Neonatal Resuscitation
8.9. Stabilization, Post-Resuscitation and Neonatal Transportation

Module 9. Invasive Techniques in Common Critically Ill Pediatric Patients

9.1. Peripheral and Central Vein Access

9.1.1. Peripheral Route
9.1.2. Central Route

9.2. Intraosseous Puncture
9.3. Capnography. Pulse Oximetry
9.4. Oxygen Therapy
9.5. Analgesia and Sedation

9.5.1. Approaching Pain
9.5.2. Procedure
9.5.3. Reference Drugs in Analgesia and Sedation

9.6. Protocol for Child Death
9.7. Rapid Sequence Intubation

Module 10. Cardiovascular Emergencies

10.1. Arrhythmias and Syncope

10.1.1. Bradyarrhythmias Diagnosis and Treatment
10.1.2. Tachyarrhythmias. Diagnosis and Treatment

10.2. Congenital Heart Disease

10.2.1. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
10.2.2. Non-Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
10.2.3. Diagnostic Approach
10.2.4. Treatment

10.3. Hypertensive Crisis

10.3.1. Diagnostic Guidance for Hypertension in Children and Adolescents
10.3.2. Therapeutic Guidance for Hypertension in Children and Adolescents

10.4. Heart Failure

10.4.1. Etiology
10.4.2. Diagnosis
10.4.3. Treatment. Mechanical Ventricular Assistance Techniques. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

10.5. Quick Reading of an ECG
10.6. Management of Tachyarrhythmias and Bradyarrhythmias: Electrical Cardioversion and Transcutaneous Pacing
10.7. Management of Defibrillable Arrhythmias: Defibrillation

Module 11. Respiratory Emergencies

11.1. Respiratory Pathology of Newborns

11.1.1. Incomplete Pulmonary Fluid Reabsorption Syndrome
11.1.2. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
11.1.3. Hyaline Membrane Disease
11.1.4. Pneumothorax
11.1.5. Pneumonia
11.1.6. Apnea in Newborns

11.2. Airway Diseases

11.2.1. Acute Pharyngotonsillitis
11.2.2. Laryngitis or Croup
11.2.3. Spasmodic Croup
11.2.4. Otitis
11.2.5. Sinusitis

11.3. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

11.3.1. Diagnosis
11.3.2. Hospital Admission Criteria
11.3.3. Latest Advances in Treatment

11.4. Managing a Child with a Persistent Cough. Chronic Cough

11.4.1. Etiology

11.4.1.1. Persistent Bacterial Bronchitis
11.4.1.2. Asthma
11.4.1.3. Gastroesophageal Reflux, etc.

11.4.2. Treatment

11.5. Caring for Asthmatic Children

11.5.1. Clinical Diagnosis. Functional Diagnosis
11.5.2. Pharmacological Treatment. Non-Pharmacological Treatment
11.5.3. Health Education

11.6. Inhalation Techniques. Oxygen Therapy
11.7. Thoracentesis and Chest Tube Placement
11.8. Forced Spirometry. Bronchodynamic Tests. PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

Module 12. Pediatric Trauma and Osteoarticular Injuries

12.1. Initial Pediatric Trauma Care

12.1.1. Types and Patterns of Injury in Pediatrics
12.1.2. Primary and Secondary Assessment
12.1.3. Spinal Cord Injuries

12.2. Head Trauma in Children
12.3. Lower Extremity Trauma
12.4. Upper Limb Trauma
12.5. Thoracic Trauma. Rib Fractures and Contusions
12.6. Limping

12.6.1. Types of Lameness
12.6.2. Treatment
12.6.3. Referral Criteria

12.7. Classification of Pediatric Fractures
12.8. Mobilization and Immobilization Workshop
12.9. Active Mobilization Stimulation
12.10. Hyperpronation
12.11. Supination-Flexion
12.12. Radial Head Subluxation

Module 13. Unintentional Injuries. Childhood Accidents

13.1. Wounds
13.2. Burns
13.3. Drowning
13.4. Stings and Bites
13.5. Drug and Non-drug Intoxications
13.6. Anaphylaxis

13.6.1. Classification of Severity 
13.6.2. Diagnostic Procedures
13.6.3. Treatment and Discharge Recommendations

13.7. Extraction of Foreign Body from the Ear
13.8. Extraction of Foreign Bodies from the Nose
13.9. Freeing of Trapped Penis or Scrotum
13.10. Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Reduction
13.11. Reduction of Paraphimosis

Module 14. Neurological Emergencies

14.1. Acute Ataxia
14.2. Alterations of Consciousness
14.3. Acute Headache

14.3.1. Migraine
14.3.2. Tension Headache
14.3.3. Periodic Syndromes of Childhood

14.4. Epilepsies and Non-Epileptic Seizure Disorders in Childhood

14.4.1. Epileptic Syndromes in Childhood and Adolescence
14.4.2. General Treatment of Epilepsies

14.5. Bacterial and Viral Meningitis
14.6. Febrile Seizures
14.7. Puncture of the Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Reservoir
14.8. Lumbar Puncture

Module 15. Digestive Emergencies

15.1. The Infant with Food Refusal  
15.2. Acute Abdominal Pain  
15.3. Gastrointestinal Disorders  
15.4. Acute Dehydration  

15.4.1. Isonatremic Dehydration  
15.4.2. Hyponatremic Dehydration  
15.4.3. Hypernatremic Dehydration 

15.5. Acid-Base Balance Disorders   

15.5.1. Metabolic Acidosis. Respiratory Acidosis  
15.5.2. Metabolic Alkalosis. Respiratory Alkalosis  

15.6. Celiac Disease 

15.6.1. Diagnostic Algorithm  
15.6.2. Treatment 

15.7. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)  
15.8. Constipation  
15.9. Hepatitis

15.9.1. HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV  
15.9.2. Autoimmune Hepatitis

15.10. Gastrointestinal Bleeding
15.11. Jaundice

Module 16. Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies

16.1. Emergencies in the Diabetic Patient
16.2. Hydroelectrolytic Alterations
16.3. Adrenal Insufficiency

Module 17. Infectious Emergencies

17.1. Exanthematous Diseases
17.2. Whooping Cough and Pertussis Syndrome

17.2.1. Pharmacological Treatment
17.2.2. Control Measures

17.3. Febrile Syndrome without Focus
17.4. Sepsis. Septic Shock
17.5. Osteoarticular Infections
17.6. Fever and Neutropenia

Module 18. Ophthalmic and Otolaryngologic Emergencies

18.1. Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis. Red Eye

18.1.1. Most Frequent Infectious Pathology
18.1.2. Non-Infectious Pathology

18.2. Eyelids and Lacrimal System

18.2.1. Palpebral Alterations and Malformations
18.2.2. Inflammatory Pathology
18.2.3. Cysts and Tumors
18.2.4. Lacrimal Pathology in Children
18.2.5. Palpebral Traumatology in Infancy

18.3. Acute Pharyngotonsillitis. Acute Otitis Media Sinusitis
18.4. Extraction of Foreign Bodies from the Eye
18.5. Ophthalmologic Examination with Fluorescein
18.6. Eversion of the Upper Eyelid

Module 19. Pediatric Dermatological Emergencies

19.1. Bacterial Infections in Pediatrics

19.1.1. Contagious Impetigo
19.1.2. Folliculitis, Furunculosis and Carbuncles
19.1.3. Perianal Streptococcal Dermatitis

19.2. Viral Infections in Pediatrics

19.2.1. Human Papillomavirus
19.2.2. Molluscum Contagiosum
19.2.3. Herpes Simplex
19.2.4. Shingles

19.3. Mycotic Infections in Pediatric Dermatology

19.3.1. Tinea
19.3.2. Candidiasis
19.3.3. Pityriasis Versicolor

19.4. Infestations in Pediatric Dermatology

19.4.1. Pediculosis
19.4.2. Scabies

19.5. Eczema. Atopic Dermatitis

Module 20. Renal and Urological Emergencies

20.1. Urinary Infections

20.1.1. Diagnostic Criteria
20.1.2. Referral Indications

20.2. Hematuria
20.3. Renal Lithiasis and Renal Colic
20.4. Acute Scrotum

20.4.1. Frequency in the Pediatric Age Group

20.5. Suprapubic Puncture
20.6. Bladder Catheterization
20.7. Reduction of Paraphimosis

Module 21. Special Situations in Pediatric Emergencies

21.1. Children with Special Needs

21.1.1. Tracheostomy and Home Mechanical Ventilation
21.1.2. Gastrostomies and Feeding Tubes
21.1.3. Peritoneal Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Valves
21.1.4. Central Catheters and Prosthetic Vascular Accesses

21.2. Medication in Pediatrics
21.3. Psychiatry in the Emergency Department

21.3.1. Assessment and Initial Treatment
21.3.2. Psychomotor Agitation and Violence
21.3.3. Suicidal Behavior
21.3.4. Psychotic Disorders

21.4. Child Abuse

21.4.1. Attitude in the Emergency Room
21.4.2. Assistance in the Case of Abuse

21.5. Techniques and Procedures. Mechanical Restraint of the Agitated or Aggressive Child

Module 22. Admission of the Newborn to the Neonatal Ward or NICU

22.1. Reception of the Newborn (NB) in the Neonatal Ward

22.1.1. Admission Criteria
22.1.2. Admission Objectives
22.1.3. Nursing Interventions
22.1.4. Physical Examination of the Newborn

22.2. Arrival of the Newborn (NB) in the NICU

22.2.1. Admission Criteria
22.2.2. Admission Objectives
22.2.3. Nursing Interventions
22.2.4. Physical Examination of the Newborn

22.3. Neonatal Transport

22.3.1. Transfer of the Pregnant Woman
22.3.2. Neonatal Transfer
22.3.3. Neonatal Transport Team
22.3.4. Neonatal Transport Equipment

Module 23. Neonatal Resuscitation

23.1. Neonatal Resuscitation

23.1.1. Cardiovascular Risk Factors
23.1.2. General Procedures in the Moments Prior to Delivery

23.2. Resuscitation Team
23.3. Neonatal Resuscitation Equipment
23.4. Resuscitation Procedures
23.5. Respiratory Assistance Methods
23.6. Cardiac Massage
23.7. Administration of Medication: Drugs and Fluids
23.8. Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Arrest Care
23.9. Special Situations for Resuscitation
23.10. Basic Principals for a Successful Resuscitation and Possible Complications that Could Arise During the Resuscitation

Module 24. Principles of Drug Administration and Vascular Access in Neonatology

24.1. Principles of Drug Administration in the NICU

24.1.1. Enteral Route
24.1.2. Rectal Route
24.1.3. Intramuscular Route
24.1.4. Subcutaneous Route
24.1.5. Intravenous Route

24.2. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs I: Rapid Intravenous Route
24.3. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs II: Intravenous Route with a Specific Infusion
24.4. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs III: Continuous Intravenous Route
24.5. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs IV: Peripheral Venous Route

24.5.1. Necessary Equipment
24.5.2. Procedure
24.5.3. Maintaining the Line
24.5.4. Removing the Line
24.5.5. Possible Complications that Could Arise

24.6. Specific Ways of Administering Drugs V: Percutaneous Venous Route

24.6.1. Indications
24.6.2. Necessary Equipment
24.6.3. Procedure
24.6.4. Precautions
24.6.5. Contraindications
24.6.6. Complications

24.7. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs VI: Cannulation of the Umbilical Artery and Vein

24.7.1. Indications
24.7.2. Necessary Equipment
24.7.3. Preparation
24.7.4. Common Procedure for the Umbilical Artery and Umbilical Vein
24.7.5. Contraindications
24.7.6. Complications

24.8. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs VII: Cannulation of the Peripheral Artery

24.8.1. Indications
24.8.2. Necessary Equipment
24.8.3. Procedure
24.8.4. Extraction of a Catheter
24.8.5. Precautions
24.8.6. Contraindications
24.8.7. Complications

Module 25. Thermal Regulation, Pain Management, and Sedation in the Newborn

25.1. Thermal Management in the Newborn

25.1.1. Introduction of Thermoregulation
25.1.2. Neutral Thermal Environment
25.1.3. First Hours of Life
25.1.4. Effects of Thermal Environment on a Newborn
25.1.5. Guidelines for Assessing the Temperature of a Newborn
25.1.6. Hypothermia in a Newborn with Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy as a Neuroprotective

25.1.6.1. Mechanisms of Action for Hypothermia
25.1.6.2. Neuroprotection with Hypothermia Following Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury
25.1.6.3. Indications of Hypothermia
25.1.6.4. Contraindications of Hypothermia
25.1.6.5. Exit Criteria Once Hypothermia has Begun

25.2. Pain Management in a Newborn

25.2.1. Physiology of Pain in a Newborn
25.2.2. Short and Long-Term Consequences of Pain
25.2.3. Measurement of Pain in a Newborn
25.2.4. Treatment of Pain in a Newborn
25.2.5. Pain Management in Some Common Procedures in the NICU

25.3. Sedation of a Newborn

25.3.1. Anesthetic Drugs
25.3.2. Hypnotic/ Sedative Drugs
25.3.3. Withdrawal Syndrome in a Newborn

Module 26. Nursing Interventions: Family Care, Perinatal Death and Neonatal Development.

26.1. Family-Centred Care: Ways to Promote and Rebuild Family
26.2. The Family in the Neonatal Unit and NICU Setting
26.3. Nursing Interventions in the Neonatal Unit and NICU Setting
26.4. Perinatal Death: the Pain and the Grieving Process
26.5. The Intervention of Professionals in the NICU in Perinatal Death
26.6. Impact of the NICU Environment on Development
26.7. Neonatal Care Focused on Development
26.8. Interventions on the Macroenvironment of the Newborn
26.9. Interventions on the Microenvironment of the Newborn
26.10. Involvement of Nurses in Hospital Discharge

Module 27. Clinical Nutrition and Hospital Dietetics

27.1. Management of Hospital Nutrition Units

27.1.1. Nutrition in the Hospital Setting
27.1.2. Food Safety in Hospitals
27.1.3. Planning and Managing Hospital Diets. Dietary Code

27.2. Hospital Basal Diets

27.2.1. Pediatric Basal Diet
27.2.2. Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarian and Vegan Diet
27.2.3. Diet Adapted to Cultural

27.3. Therapeutic Hospital Diets

27.3.1. Uniting Diets
27.3.2. Personalized Menus

27.4. Bidirectional Drug-Nutrient Interaction

Module 28. Physiology of Pediatric Nutrition

28.1. Influence of Nutrition on Growth and Development
28.2. Nutritional Requirements in the Different Periods of Childhood
28.3. Nutritional Assessment in Children
28.4. Physical Activity Evaluation and Recommendations
28.5. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Its Impact on the Newborn
28.6. Current Trends in Premature Newborn Nutrition
28.7. Nutrition in Lactating Women and Its Impact on the Infant
28.8. Nutrition of Newborns with Intrauterine Growth Delay
28.9. Breastfeeding

28.9.1. Breast Milk as a Functional Food
28.9.2. Process of Milk Synthesis and Secretion
28.9.3. Reasons for it to be Encouraged

28.10. Human Milk Banks

28.10.1. Milk Bank Operation and Indications

28.11. Concept and Characteristics of the Formulas Used in Infant Feeding
28.12. The Transition to Diversified Feeding. Complementary Feeding During the First Year of Life
28.13. Feeding 1–3 Year Old Children
28.14. Feeding During the Stable Growth Phase. Schoolchild Nutrition
28.15. Adolescent Nutrition. Nutritional Risk Factors
28.16. Child and Adolescent Athlete Nutrition
28.17. Other Dietary Patterns for Children and Adolescents. Cultural, Social, and Religious Influences on Infant Nutrition
28.18. Prevention of Childhood Nutritional Diseases. Objectives and Guidelines

Module 29. Artificial Nutrition in Pediatrics

29.1. Concept of Nutritional Therapy in Pediatrics

29.1.1. Assessment of Patients in Need of Nutritional Support
29.1.2. Indications

29.2. General Information about Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

29.2.1. Enteral Pediatric Nutrition
29.2.2. Parenteral Pediatric Nutrition

29.3. Dietary Products Used for Sick Children or Children with Special Needs
29.4. Implementing and Monitoring Patients with Nutritional Support

29.4.1. Critical Patients
29.4.2. Patients with Neurological Pathologies

29.5. Artificial Nutrition at Home
29.6. Nutritional Supplements to Support the Conventional Diet
29.7. Probiotics and Prebiotics in Pediatric Nutrition

Module 30. Pediatric Malnutrition

30.1. Pediatric Malnutrition and Undernutrition

30.1.1. Psychosocial Aspects
30.1.2. Pediatric Assessment
30.1.3. Treatment and Follow-up

30.2. Nutritional Anemias

30.2.1. Other Nutritional Anemias in Childhood

30.3. Vitamin and Micronutrient Deficiencies

30.3.1. Vitamins
30.3.2. Micronutrients
30.3.3. Detection and Treatment

30.4. Fats in Pediatric Nutrition

30.4.1. Essential Fatty Acids

30.5. Childhood Obesity

30.5.1. Prevention
30.5.2. Impact of Childhood Obesity
30.5.3. Nutritional Treatment

Module 31. Childhood Nutrition and Non-Digestive Pathologies

31.1. Eating Difficulties and Disorders in Children

31.1.1. Physiological Aspects
31.1.2. Psychological Aspects

31.2. Eating Disorders

31.2.1. Anorexia
31.2.2. Bulimia
31.2.3. Other

31.3. Inborn Errors of Metabolism

31.3.1. Principles for Dietary Treatment

31.4. Nutrition in Dyslipidemias

31.4.1. Nutritional Mechanisms to Prevent Dyslipidemias
31.4.2. Nutritional Approaches for Treating Dyslipidemias

31.5. Nutrition in the Diabetic Child

31.5.1. Repercussions of Diabetes on the Child’s Nutrition
31.5.2. Mechanisms to Avoid Related Malnutrition

31.6. Nutrition in Autistic Children

31.6.1. Repercussions of These Alterations on the Child’s Nutrition
31.6.2. Mechanisms to Avoid Related Malnutrition

31.7. Nutrition in Children with Cancer

31.7.1. Repercussions of Disease and Treatments in the Child’s Nutrition
31.7.2. Mechanisms to Avoid Related Malnutrition

31.8. Nutrition in Children with Chronic Pulmonary Pathology

31.8.1. Repercussions of These Alterations on the Child’s Nutrition
31.8.2. Mechanisms to Avoid Related Malnutrition

31.9. Nutrition in Children with Nephropathy

31.9.1. Repercussions of These Alterations on the Child’s Nutrition
31.9.2. Mechanisms to Avoid Related Malnutrition
31.9.3. Special Diets

31.10. Nutrition in Children with Food Allergies and/or Intolerances

31.10.1. Special Diets

31.11. Childhood and Bone Pathology Nutrition

31.11.1. Mechanisms for Good Bone Health in Childhood

Module 32. Newborn Feeding: Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, and Feeding of the Hospitalized Newborn

32.1. General Aspects of a Newborn’s Diet 

32.1.1. Requirements and Feeding Objectives of the Breastfeeding Newborn 
32.1.2. Breastfeeding 
32.1.3. Enteral Nutrition 

32.2. Indications for Enteral Feeding 

32.2.1. Contraindications for Enteral Feeding 
32.2.2. Enteral Feeding Methods 

32.3. Parenteral Nutrition 

32.3.1. Indications for Parenteral Feeding 
32.3.2. Contraindications for Parenteral Feeding 
32.3.3. Vein Administration Routes 
32.3.4. Recommendations for the Monitoring of Administration Routes 
32.3.5. Components of Parenteral Nutrition 
32.3.6. Preparation and Administration of Parenteral Nutrition 
32.3.7. Controls 
32.3.8. Complications 
32.3.9. Withdrawal of Parenteral Nutrition 

Module 33. Nursing Methodology in Vaccines

33.1. History of Nursing in Immunization
33.2. The Nursing Care Process

33.2.1. Stages Within the Nursing Care Process

33.3. Vaccination Within the Nursing Process (NP)
33.4. Most Commonly Used Nursing Diagnoses in Vaccination

33.4.1. Most Common NANDA Diagnoses in the Vaccination Process

33.5. Nursing Interventions in the Vaccination Process

33.5.1. Most Frequent NIC Used in the Vaccination Process

33.6. Existing Types of Prevention and Application in the Vaccination Process

33.6.1. Primary Prevention in the Vaccination Process
33.6.2. Secondary Prevention in the Vaccination Process
33.6.3. Tertiary Prevention in the Vaccination Process
33.6.4. Quaternary Prevention in the Vaccination Process

33.7. Immunization in Nursing Specialization
33.8. Nursing Update on Immunization

Module 34. Child Vaccination

34.1. Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS)
34.2. Pediatric Vaccine Schedules

34.2.1. Characteristics of a Vaccination Schedule
34.2.2. Vaccination Schedules in the Paediatric Population

34.3. Vaccination Between 0-12 Months

34.3.1. Recommended Vaccines in the Paediatric Population Between 0-12 Months

34.4. Vaccination Between 12 Months - 4 Years Old

34.4.1. Recommended Vaccines in Paediatric Population Between 12 months and 4 Years Old

34.5. Vaccination Between 4– 14 Years Old

34.5.1. Recommended Vaccines in the Paediatric Population Between 4-14 Years Old

34.6. Adolescent Vaccination

34.6.1. Recommended Vaccines in Adolescent Pediatric Population

34.7. Vaccination of the Premature Infant

34.7.1. Characteristics Specific to Vaccination of the Preterm Infant
34.7.2. Recommended Vaccines in Pre-term Pediatric Population

34.8. Non-pharmacological Methods in Pain Control

34.8.1. Breastfeeding as a Nonpharmacologic Method for Vaccination Pain

34.9. Vaccine Adaptation in Children

34.9.1. Calendar Correction in Children
34.9.2. Calendar Correction in Immigrant Children

34.10. Myths and False Beliefs in Childhood Immunization

Module 35. The Future of Vaccines

35.1. Vaccines in Development

40.1.1.  Different Vaccines Currently in Development

35.2. Vaccines and the Media
35.3. Reverse Vaccinology: Genome

35.3.1. What Is the Genome
35.3.2. Concept of Reverse Vaccinology

35.4. Global Vaccination Strategy
35.5. Anti-vaccine Movements. Situation and Approach
35.6. Vaccines and COVID-19

35.6.1. Current Updates on Vaccines and COVID-19

35.7. Vaccine Safety Network
35.8. Vaccine Web Query
35.9. Vaccine Website Credibility

35.9.1. Tips for Checking the Reliability of a Vaccine Website

35.10. Tips for Finding Reliable Information Online

35.10.1. Practical Tips for Finding Reliable Online Health Information

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