Description

You will master the Nutritional Assessment oriented to elderly patients and perform interventions to combat malnutrition thanks to this 100% online program"  

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Geriatric Syndromes in Complex Chronic Patients present challenges for experts, due to factors including multimorbidity. In this sense, professionals require constant updating of their knowledge to make the most effective approaches to the frailty of the elderly. In the same way, physicians have to nurture their clinical procedures based on the latest trends in this healthcare field. One example of this is the new monitoring devices, which promote telecare for continuous monitoring of vital signs and remote administration of medications. 

In order to keep professionals up to date with the most cutting-edge therapies, TECH has developed a comprehensive program focusing on addressing conditions such as malnutrition, polypharmacy or falls. As such, the syllabus will delve into a multitude of strategies to effectively manage Geriatric Syndromes. In tune with this, the program will offer the most modern tools for their evaluation through scales such as the Mental Status Examination. The curriculum will also delve into the role of the family during care and encourage the use of support networks to contribute to the well-being of those affected. In addition, the content will emphasize ethical principles and challenges in decision making. At all times, the importance of autonomy and respect in geriatric care will be emphasized. 

As for the study system, the university program will provide a unique, accessible, and fully online updating experience. This modality will allow physicians to access knowledge from anywhere, adapting to their schedules and work responsibilities. On the other hand, the inclusion of the Relearning methodology reinforces the retention of key concepts, ensuring that professionals not only acquire knowledge, but also obtain a multidisciplinary vision of the most disruptive trends in this field and its most innovative applications.   

You will delve into various strategies aimed at optimizing medication and thus minimize its adverse effects" 

This postgraduate certificate in Complex Chronic Elderly 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 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 

Thanks to the revolutionary Relearning methodology, you will integrate all the knowledge in an optimal way to successfully achieve the results of care you are looking for”   

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 delve into management and enrich your medical practice with the most innovative rehabilitative therapies. And in as little as 6 weeks!"

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You will use the optimal Cognitive and Affective Rating Scales to make differential diagnoses"

Objectives

This postgraduate certificate will allow the physician to control the most advanced tools in the field of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. In this way, they will accurately diagnose Complex Chronic Patients and the elderly. Likewise, they will be highly qualified to design personalized therapeutic procedures, which will contribute to the elderly enjoying a greater degree of independence and an improvement in their quality of life.  Moreover, graduates will create innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies to ensure an effective use of available resources.  

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They will design individualized therapeutic plans to promote a greater degree of independence and quality of life in elderly patients" 

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

  • 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 
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An academic program that adapts to you and that will allow you to reconcile your daily activities with a quality program"     

Postgraduate Certificate in Complex Chronic Elderly Patient

The complex chronic elderly patient encompasses older people who present with multiple chronic diseases and specific medical conditions, requiring comprehensive and coordinated care. If you want to obtain the necessary tools and knowledge to perform in this field, you've come to the right place. At TECH Technological University you will find the Postgraduate Certificate in Complex Chronic Elderly Patient that will prepare you to address the unique challenges presented by individuals with specific medical conditions. In this program, taught completely online, you will acquire a solid understanding of the fundamentals and principles of geriatrics. You'll address the physiological and psychological particularities of aging, preparing you to better understand the specific needs of this demographic. In addition, you'll delve into the ethical challenges and shared decisions in caring for the elderly patient.

Learn how to treat the complex chronic elderly patient

Through robust, interactive e-learning, we'll make you a high-profile expert in addressing major medical-clinical challenges. Here, you'll explore comprehensive geriatric assessment techniques that go beyond the specific disease, considering cognitive, functional and social aspects to design personalized care plans. In addition, you will learn specialized strategies for the management of chronic diseases in the elderly population, from diabetes to heart disease and dementia. Similarly, you will understand the challenges of polypharmacy and medication safety in the elderly patient, including strategies to optimize the management of multiple medications, reduce risks of interactions and ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy in this vulnerable population. Finally, you will explore the importance of palliative care and improving quality of life in the chronically elderly patient. Upon completion, you will be prepared to lead in comprehensive geriatric care. This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality care to the growing population of elderly patients with complex chronic conditions. Enroll now and make a significant difference in the lives of older adults!