Be part of the health development by obtaining the most rigorous information about pharmacology and its interrelation with other therapies through a 100% online qualification"

Advances in the field of psychopharmacology have enabled millions of patients to improve their quality of life through the combined application of therapeutic techniques and chemical treatments. The increase in neuropsychological conditions is what forces health care to incorporate professionals who are up to date in the latest drug dosing strategies.

TECH offers this Postgraduate certificate in Pharmacological Treatments for nurses to delve into the mechanisms of action, side effects and contraindications of antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, mood stabilizers and much more. A program that aims to provide detailed information on the latest scientific evidence related to the drugs that are currently showing the best results. All this, supported by a team versed in pharmacology to help perfect the skills needed to manage patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

In addition, TECH is a pioneer in the Relearning methodology that will exempt students from long hours of study through a convenient and intensive 100% online modality. The entire syllabus, as well as the research articles, detailed videos, complementary readings and practical cases included in the program, will be available from the beginning of the educational experience, and even after finishing it, since all the content is downloadable. In this way, graduates will be able to adapt their studies to their personal and work availability with the guarantee of obtaining the necessary knowledge in this field. 

You will gain detailed knowledge of the mechanisms of action of neurological treatments that improve the quality of life of patients"

This Postgraduate certificate in Pharmacological Treatments 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 Nursing and Pharmacy
• 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

Join a program that will educate you about side effects in practice to streamline your ability to perform in the clinical setting"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector 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.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Delve into Pharmacological Treatments in only 150 hours with additional materials to broaden your healthcare experience"

Inquire into the basics of psychopharmacology to treat the specificities of each real case you encounter in practice"

The syllabus of this program has been developed in detail by professionals versed in the field of neuropsychology. The teaching team has used its clinical experience in the contents to offer an enriching theoretical-practical learning. In this way, health experts endorse a qualification that has distributed the material in such a way that its study is simple and dynamic. TECH has been equipped with the latest teaching tools, such as the Relearning methodology, so that students can progressively follow the course. In addition, thanks to the 100% online mode and downloadable content, the user can choose the time and place to access the Virtual Classroom.

A Postgraduate Certificate with which you will be able to expand your skills in dosage and administration of drugs according to contraindications and side effects in patients"

Module 1. Pharmacological Treatment

1.1. Introduction to Psychopharmacology

1.1.1. Principles and Introduction to Psychopharmacology
1.1.2. General Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment
1.1.3. Main Applications

1.2. Antidepressants

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. Types of Antidepressants
1.2.3. Mechanism of Action
1.2.4. Indications
1.2.5. Drug Groups
1.2.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.2.7. Side Effects
1.2.8. Contraindications
1.2.9. Drug Interactions
1.2.10. Patient Information

1.3. Antipsychotics

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Types of Antipsychotics
1.3.3. Mechanism of Action
1.3.4. Indications
1.3.5. Drug Groups
1.3.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.3.7. Side Effects
1.3.8. Contraindications
1.3.9. Drug Interactions
1.3.10. Patient Information

1.4. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. Types of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
1.4.3. Mechanism of Action
1.4.4. Indications
1.4.5. Drug Groups
1.4.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.4.7. Side Effects
1.4.8. Contraindications
1.4.9. Drug Interactions
1.4.10. Patient Information

1.5. Mood Stabilizers

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Types of Mood Stabilizers
1.5.3. Mechanism of Action
1.5.4. Indications
1.5.5. Drug Groups
1.5.6. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.5.7. Side Effects
1.5.8. Contraindications
1.5.9. Drug Interactions
1.5.10. Patient Information

1.6. Psychostimulants

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Mechanism of Action
1.6.3. Indications
1.6.4. Drug Groups
1.6.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.6.6. Side Effects
1.6.7. Contraindications
1.6.8. Drug Interactions
1.6.9. Patient Information

1.7. Anti-Dementia Drugs

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Mechanism of Action
1.7.3. Indications
1.7.4. Drug Groups
1.7.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.7.6. Side Effects
1.7.7. Contraindications
1.7.8. Drug Interactions
1.7.9. Patient Information

1.8. Drugs for the Treatment of Dependency

1.8.1. Introduction
1.8.2. Types and Mechanism of Action
1.8.3. Indications
1.8.4. Drug Groups
1.8.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.8.6. Side Effects
1.8.7. Contraindications
1.8.8. Drug Interactions
1.8.9. Patient Information

1.9. Anti-Epileptic Drugs

1.9.1. Introduction
1.9.2. Mechanism of Action
1.9.3. Indications
1.9.4. Drug Groups
1.9.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.9.6. Side Effects
1.9.7. Contraindications
1.9.8. Drug Interactions
1.9.9. Patient Information

1.10. Other Drugs: Guanfacine

1.10.1. Introduction
1.10.2. Mechanism of Action
1.10.3. Indications
1.10.4. Dosage and Forms of Administration
1.10.5. Side Effects
1.10.6. Contraindications
1.10.7. Drug Interactions
1.10.8. Patient Information

A program designed for healthcare professionals like you, who wish to update their pharmacological knowledge oriented to an adequate dosage of drugs such as guanfacine"