A program with which you will be able to implement in your practice the most innovative and beneficial nutritional strategies for patients who suffer or have suffered from any type of cancer”

The consequences caused by the suffering of any type of cancer in the patient, not only related to the disease itself, but also to its treatment and therapeutic approach, are, in most situations, devastating for their health. This is because it is a pathology that alters their organism, affecting, among other aspects, their metabolism and their physical condition. For this reason, the intervention of the physiotherapy professional in these cases is essential, which, if he also handles in detail the nutritional planning, can be a great help to the patient. 

For all those specialists in this area who want to implement in their practice the most innovative and effective food strategies of today, TECH has designed this very complete and austere program in Nutrition in the Oncologic Patient It is an innovative, modern and multidisciplinary program that delves into the pathophysiology of the disease and how it affects eating habits, focusing on techniques for nutritional assessment and recommendations for proper planning and adapted to each case. 

All this through 150 hours of theoretical, practical and additional content 100% online, which includes dynamic summaries of each unit, complementary readings, research articles, self-knowledge exercises, images, detailed videos and real clinical cases.  In addition, you will have the support of a teaching team versed in Diet Therapy and Endocrinology, so that you can get the most out of this academic experience.  

TECH presents this Postgraduate certificate as a unique opportunity to get up to date with oncological nutrition in a 100% online way and in only 150 hours of the best content" 

This Postgraduate certificate in Nutrition in the Oncologic Patient contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Nutrition and Endocrinology
• 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
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will be able to delve into anorexia, dysgeusia, dysphagia and mucositis, appetite alterations that occur during cancer, focusing on them and knowing in detail the plans for their treatment"

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. 

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. 

A perfect program to know in detail the relationship between cancer and eating habits and the novelties for its nutritional treatment"

You will have up to 6 weeks to enjoy all the content that TECH will make available to you if you enroll in this Postgraduate certificate"

Given the current demand for Physiotherapy professionals who also have mastered the new developments related to the area of Nutrition, the elaboration of this program had to be done in a meticulous manner and with the guarantee that the graduate who would access it could know in detail the latest scientific evidence in a guaranteed way. For this reason, we have used the most effective and dynamic pedagogical methodology has been used in its development, as well as the best theoretical, practical and additional content which can be accessed for 6 weeks and 100% online.

The use of the Relearning methodology in the development of this program will allow you to save hours of memorization without renouncing to an updated, austere and exhaustive acquisition of knowledge"

Module 1. Oncology Patient Nutrition

1.1. Pathophysiology of Cancer

1.2. Relationship of Cancer with Eating Habits and Potential Carcinogens

1.3. Assessment of Nutritional Status in the Oncologic Patient

1.4. Nutrient-Antineoplastic Treatament Interaction

1.4.1. Specific Changes in the Most Frequently Used Antineoplastic Agents

1.5. Psychological Aspects in the Patient and General Nutritional Recommendations in the Oncology Patient

1.6. Nutrition in the Appetite and Swallowing Alterations Caused by the Pathology or Treatments

1.6.1. Anorexia
1.6.2. Dysgeusia
1.6.3. Dysphagia
1.6.4. Mucositis
1.6.5. Xerostomia

1.7. Nutrition in Digestive Disorders Caused by Pathology or Treatments

1.7.1. Malabsorption
1.7.2. Diarrhea
1.7.3. Dysbiosis
1.7.4. Constipation

1.8. Nutrition in Metabolic Alterations Caused by the Pathology: Cachexia

1.9. Nutrition Before and After Oncological Surgery

1.9.1. Head and Neck
1.9.2. Esophageal
1.9.3. Gastric
1.9.4. Pancreaticobiliary
1.9.5. Small and Large Intestine

1.10. Hospital Nutrition

1.10.1. Oral
1.10.2. Enteral
1.10.3. Parenteral

The perfect program to delve into the latest scientific evidence related to Nutrition before and after oncologic surgery is this one. Are you up for what will be the best academic experience of your career?"