Thanks to this 100% online Master's Degree, you will master specialized procedures in Intensive Care and optimize the long-term well-being of patients” 

The evolution of intensive care has been marked by significant advancements in monitoring, respiratory support, and intervention protocols for critically ill patients. The COVID-19 health crisis highlighted the need to update these procedures and strengthen the competencies of nursing staff in this area.  

In response to this, TECH presents this innovative Master's Degree in Advanced Intensive Care Nursing, offering a comprehensive and updated view of advanced intensive care. Throughout the program, graduates will be able to delve into the assessment and monitoring of patients with respiratory, neurological, or digestive-nutritional conditions.  They will also develop key skills in critical areas such as the care of major burn victims, organ donors, and post-transplant care. Additionally, the program addresses crucial strategies in patient safety, control of nosocomial infections, and the application of medications in critical situations, providing essential tools for efficient decision-making in intensive care units. 

This syllabus stands out for its 100% online methodology, which allows access to exclusive educational materials at any time.  The content is complemented with detailed videos, clinical cases, and specialized readings, offering a dynamic and effective learning experience. Thanks to the Relearning method, healthcare professionals will reduce long study hours and be able to absorb knowledge naturally and progressively. 

You will be able to manage emergencies in Intensive Care, such as Respiratory Arrest, Sepsis, and Hypertensive Crises” 

This Master's Degree in Advanced Intensive Care 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 Advanced Intensive Care 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Advanced Intensive Care 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 

A curriculum with the Relearning methodology to quickly and efficiently absorb key concepts” 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Advanced Intensive Care Nursing, who bring their practical experience to this 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 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 apply innovative strategies in Intensive Care to optimize decision-making and improve patient safety in high-complexity situations"

Specialized readings will allow you to further extend the rigorous information provided in this academic option"

The syllabus of this university qualification offers a comprehensive journey through the essential competencies in Advanced Intensive Care. Through specialized modules, nursing professionals will deepen their knowledge in hemodynamic, respiratory, and neurological monitoring and support, which are key to stabilizing critically ill patients. They will also acquire skills in managing digestive-nutritional issues and electrolyte balance, as well as in the care of major burn victims and transplant patients. An academic pathway designed to strengthen decision-making in high-complexity environments and enhance the quality of care in Intensive Care Units. 

You will perfect your skills in managing innovative protocols for hemodynamic, respiratory, and neurological stabilization in high-complexity settings” 

Module 1. Approach to the Critical Patient. Vision from the Point of View of Patient Safety and Quality

1.1. Intensive Care Unit

1.1.1. Roles and Competencies of ICU Staff
1.1.2. Characteristics Based on the Complexity Level of the Hospital
1.1.3. Cost-Effectiveness

1.2. Initial Check-list

1.2.1. Equipment and Technology
1.2.2. Physical Design and Space Distribution
1.2.3. Green ICU

1.3. The Critically Ill Patient

1.3.1. Profile of Admitted Patients
1.3.2. Admission Criteria for Critically Ill Patients
1.3.3. Acute and Chronic Critically Ill Patients

1.4. Humanization and Anthropological Vision

1.4.1. HUCI Project
1.4.2. Comprehensive Care
1.4.3. Music Therapy

1.5. The Patient and Family:  The Central Axis of Nursing Care

1.5.1. Psychological Support
1.5.2. Effective Communication with the Patient and Family
1.5.3. Patient Involvement in Decision-Making

1.6. Teamwork

1.6.1. Non-Technical Skills
1.6.2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
1.6.3. Team STEPPS

1.7. Quality and Indicators in Intensive Care Services

1.7.1. Internal and External Audits
1.7.2. Quality indicators in ICU
1.7.3. Recognition of Excellence

1.8. Ethical Principles in ICU

1.8.1. Conflict Resolution in ICU
1.8.2. Ethical Consultation and Ethics Committees
1.8.3. Ethics as a Pillar in Making Difficult Decisions

1.9. Implementation of Evidence-Based Protocols

1.9.1. Zero Bacteremia
1.9.2. Zero Pneumonia
1.9.3. Zero Resistance

1.9.4. Zero UTI

1.10. Patient Safety
1.10.1. Risk Management
1.10.2. Safe Practices
1.10.3.  Safety Committee

Module 2. Advanced Nursing Care in the Critically Ill Patient

2.1. Nursing Care and Planning in the Daily Care of the Critically Ill Patient

2.1.1. Skin Hygiene and Hydration
2.1.2. Early Mobilization
2.1.3. Considerations for Immobilized Patients

2.2. Mobilizing the Critically Ill Patient 

2.2.1. Pre-Mobilization Considerations
2.2.2. Lateral Decubitus
2.2.3. Supine Position
2.2.4. Prone Position

2.3. Isolation Measures

2.3.1. Isolation Criteria
2.3.2. Contact Isolation
2.3.3. Droplet Isolation
2.3.4. Airborne Isolation
2.3.5. Reverse Isolation

2.4. Wounds and Pressure Ulcers (PU)

2.4.1. Pressure Ulcers: Prevention and Devices
2.4.2. Surgical Wounds
2.4.3. Moisture-Related Wounds

2.5. Collaboration with Other Professionals. Transversal Competencies

2.5.1. Intraprofessional and Interprofessional Communication
2.5.2. Leadership
2.5.3. Support and Assistance Among Professionals

2.6. Post-ICU Syndrome

2.6.1. Physical Sequelae
2.6.2. Emotional and Psychological Sequelae
2.6.3. Risk Screening and Prevention

2.7. Limiting Therapeutic Effort

2.7.1. Criteria and Considerations
2.7.2. How to Proceed
2.7.3. Spiritual Considerations

2.8. Ultrasound:  Nursing Assessment and Intervention

2.8.1. Assessment and Prevention
2.8.2. Indications and Management
2.8.3. An Essential Tool for Vascular Access Cannulation

2.9. Vascular Access

2.9.1. ICU-Specific Catheters
2.9.2. Nursing Care
2.9.3.  Drug Management and Compatibility

2.10. Intra-hospital Transfers

2.10.1. Before Transfer
2.10.2. During Transfer
2.10.3. After Transfer

Module 3. Hemodynamic Monitoring and Support. Advanced Care for Patients with Hemodynamic Issues

3.1. EKG Monitoring and Telemetry + Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

3.1.1. Electrocardiography
3.1.2. Arrhythmias
3.1.3. Alert Signs and Alarms

3.2. Temperature Monitoring

3.2.1. Temperature Measurement: Central and Peripheral Thermometers, SV
3.2.2. Methods to Decrease Temperature: Artic Sun and Coolgard, IV
3.2.3. Methods to Increase Temperature

3.3. Invasive Monitoring I

3.3.1. Arterial Catheter
3.3.2. Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
3.3.3. Nursing Care

3.4. Invasive Monitoring II: Cardiac Output (CO), Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP), and Other Parameters

3.4.1. Swan Ganz
3.4.2. PiCCO System
3.4.3. VolumeView
3.4.4. LiDCO
3.4.5. Vigileo

3.5. Percutaneous Circulatory Support: Counterpulsation Balloon (BCiA), Impella CP + 2.5, VA ECMO

3.5.1. Indications
3.5.2. Operation
3.5.3. Nursing Assessment and Care

3.6. Non-Percutaneous Circulatory Support: HeartMate, Impella 5.0, Levitronix, Berlin-Heart Excor, VA-ECMO

3.6.1. Indications
3.6.2. Operation
3.6.3. Nursing Assessment and Care

3.7. Pacemakers

3.7.1. Transcutaneous or External
3.7.2. Transvenous
3.7.3. Epicardial

3.8. Advanced Life Support (ALS) in the Critically Ill Patient

3.8.1. Action Protocol
3.8.2. Changes and Differences Compared to Other Units
3.8.3. Post-Resuscitation Care

3.9. Myocardial Infarction Code. Admission and In-Hospital Follow-Up

3.9.1. Patient Admission
3.9.2. Primary Assessment and Intervention
3.9.3. Catheterization
3.9.4. Follow-Up and Nursing Care

3.10. Administration of Most Common Medications

3.10.1. Vasoactive Drugs: Types
3.10.2. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
3.10.3. Special Considerations in Administration and Withdrawal

Module 4. Respiratory Monitoring and Support. Advanced Care for Patients with Respiratory Issues

4.1. Basic Monitoring of the Respiratory Pattern

4.1.1. SpO2
4.1.2. Respiratory Rate (RR)
4.1.3. Capnography

4.2. Oxygen Therapy Systems

4.2.1. Low Flow
4.2.2. High Flow
4.2.3. Humidification

4.3. Mechanical Ventilation. The Starting Point

4.3.1.  Physiology and Pathophysiology
4.3.2. Difference Between Ventilation and Perfusion
4.3.3. Mechanical Concepts
4.3.4. Gasometry. Interpretation and Monitoring of the Patient

4.4. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation I

4.4.1. Indications and Objectives
4.4.2. Total Ventilatory Support Modalities
4.4.3. Partial Ventilatory Support Modalities

4.5. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation II

4.5.1. Zero Pneumonia
4.5.2. Endotracheal Tube and Nasotracheal Tube. Nursing Care
4.5.3. Tracheostomy Tube. Nursing Care

4.6. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

4.6.1. Indications and Objectives
4.6.2. Contraindications
4.6.3. Ventilatory Support Modes

4.7. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation II

4.7.1. Choice of Devices
4.7.2. Nursing Care

4.8. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation System: ECMO

4.8.1. Implantation and Operation
4.8.2. Assessment and Nursing Care
4.8.3. Weaning

4.9. Extracorporeal CO2 Removal

4.9.1. Indications and Operation
4.9.2. Hemolung
4.9.3. Prolung

4.10. Administration of Inhaled Medications

4.10.1. Types and Recommendations
4.10.2. AnaConDa System
4.10.3. Nitric Oxide

Module 5. Neurological Monitoring and Support. Advanced Care for Patients with Neurological Issues

5.1. Neurocritical Patient

5.1.1. Nursing Care and Intervention
5.1.2. Neurological and Pupil Assessment
5.1.3. Pupillometer
5.1.4. Scales

5.2. Code Stroke. Admission and In-Hospital Follow-Up

5.2.1. Patient Admission
5.2.2. Primary Assessment and Intervention
5.2.3. Fibrinolysis
5.2.4. Follow-Up and Nursing Care

5.3. External Ventricular Drainage (EVD)

5.3.1. Management and Functioning
5.3.2. Nursing Care
5.3.3. Assessment and Interpretation

5.4. Invasive Monitoring

5.4.1. Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
5.4.2. Camino Modular System
5.4.3. Nursing Assessment and Intervention

5.5. Sedation Management in the Critically Ill Patient

5.5.1. Most Common Medications
5.5.2. RASS Scale
5.5.3. RAMSAY Scale
5.5.4. SAS Scale
5.5.5. MAAS Scale

5.6. Sedation Monitoring

5.6.1. BIS
5.6.2. INVOS
5.6.3. Nursing Assessment and Intervention

5.7. Analgesia Management in the Critically Ill Patient

5.7.1. Most Common Medications
5.7.2. EVA Scale
5.7.3. ESCID Scale

5.8. Analgesia Monitoring

5.8.1. ANI
5.8.2. NOL
5.8.3. Nursing Assessment and Intervention

5.9. Management and Monitoring of Muscle Relaxants in the Critically Ill Patient

5.9.1. Most Common Medications
5.9.2. TOF
5.9.3. Nursing Assessment and Intervention

5.10. Delirium Management in Intensive Care Units

5.10.1. Prevention and Identification
5.10.2. CAM-ICU Scale
5.10.3. Associated Complications

Module 6. Digestive and Nutritional Monitoring and Support. Advanced Care for Patients with Digestive-Nutritional Issues

6.1. Indications and Considerations for Nutrition Based on Patient Needs 

6.1.1. Selection of Access Route for Enteral Nutrition (EN) Based on Patient Characteristics 
6.1.2. Applicability
6.1.3. Early Implantation of Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient

6.2. Types of Nutrition

6.2.1. Enteral Nutrition
6.2.2. Parenteral Nutrition
6.2.3. Mixed Nutrition

6.3. Enteral Nutrition Devices

6.3.1. Nasogastric Tube (NGT)/Orogastric Tube (OGT)
6.3.2. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
6.3.3. Nursing Care

6.4. Nutritional Assessment and Risks of Malnutrition in the Critically Ill Patient

6.4.1. Classification
6.4.2. Screening Tools
6.4.3. Nutritional Supplements

6.5. Monitoring and Follow-Up of Nutritional Treatment

6.5.1. Bioelectrical Impedance
6.5.2. Muscle and Visceral Ultrasound
6.5.3. Caloric-Protein Requirements

6.6. Dysphagia and Other Issues in the Critically Ill Patient

6.6.1. Prevention and Early Detection
6.6.2. Types of Dysphagia. Prospective
6.6.3. Associated Complications

6.7. Metabolism in the Critically Ill Patient

6.7.1. Metabolic Response to Stress
6.7.2. Biomarkers
6.7.3. Morphofunctional Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient

6.8. Management and Monitoring of Nutritional Therapy in Special Situations

6.8.1. Glucose Control in ICU
6.8.2. Patients with Hemodynamic Instability
6.8.3. Patients with ARDS or Prone Positioning
6.8.4. Trauma/Burned Critically Ill Patients

6.9. Monitoring for the Effectiveness and Safety of Nutritional Support

6.9.1. Importance of Biochemical Control
6.9.2. Most Important Monitoring Parameters
6.9.3.  Refeeding Syndrome

6.10. Elimination Devices: Flexi-Seal

6.10.1. Indications and Contraindications
6.10.2. Management and Implantation
6.10.3. Nursing Care

Module 7. Monitoring and Support in Elimination and Hydrolyte Balance in the Patient. Advanced Care for Patients with Elimination Issues

7.1. Fluid Balance

7.1.1. Insensible Losses
7.1.2. Latest Recommendations
7.1.3. Special Considerations

7.2. Ions and Associated Issues

7.2.1. Ion imbalance
7.2.2. pH Shifts
7.2.3.  Associated Complications

7.3. Management of the Most Common Intoxications

7.3.1. Drug Intoxications
7.3.2. Metal Intoxications
7.3.3. Drug Overdose

7.4. Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP)

7.4.1. Measurement Devices
7.4.2. Interpretation and Assessment
7.4.3. Indications

7.5. Vascular Access for Extrarenal Detoxification Therapy and Its Nursing Care

7.5.1. Catheter Location and Types
7.5.2. Nursing Care
7.5.3. Problem Resolution. Nursing Assessment

7.6. Extrarenal Detoxification Therapy

7.6.1. Osmosis. Convection and Diffusion
7.6.2. Most Common Therapy Types
7.6.3. Plasmapheresis

7.7. Ostomies Types and Nursing Care

7.7.1. Nursing Care
7.7.2. Colostomy and Ileostomy
7.7.3. Ureterostomy and Nephrostomy

7.8. Surgical Drains

7.8.1. Nursing Care
7.8.2. Types
7.8.3. Special Considerations

7.9. Negative Pressure System

7.9.1.  Operation and Indications
7.9.2. Types
7.9.3.  Nursing Care

7.10. Extracorporeal Hepatic Support

7.10.1. Indications and Contraindications
7.10.2. Types and Special Considerations
7.10.3. Nursing Care and Assessment

Module 8. Special Situations. Severe Traumatic Patient. Assessment and Advanced Care

8.1. Severe Traumatic Disease

8.1.1. General Overview
8.1.2. Medical History
8.1.3. Accidentology and Lesional Biomechanics

8.2. Initial Trauma Care:  Primary and Secondary Assessment

8.2.1. Prehospital Care and Transport
8.2.2. Primary Assessment and Stabilization
8.2.3. Secondary Assessment

8.3. Traumatic Brain Injury. TBI

8.3.1. Injuries
8.3.2. Management and Nursing Care
8.3.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.4. Facial and Neck Trauma

8.4.1. Injuries
8.4.2.  Management and Nursing Care
8.4.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.5. Thoracic Trauma

8.5.1. Injuries
8.5.2. Management and Nursing Care
8.5.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.6. Abdominal Trauma

8.6.1. Injuries
8.6.2. Management and Nursing Care
8.6.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.7. Pelvic Trauma

8.7.1.  Injuries
8.7.2. Management and Nursing Care
8.7.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.8. Spinal Cord Trauma (Vertebromedullary)

8.8.1. Injuries
8.8.2. Management and Nursing Care
8.8.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.9. Orthopedic Trauma

8.9.1. Injuries
8.9.2. Management and Nursing Care
8.9.3. Procedures and Techniques

8.10. Trauma in special situations and groups

8.10.1. Advanced Life Support in Trauma (ALST)
8.10.2. At-Risk Populations
8.10.3. Crush and Blast Injuries

Module 9. Special Situations. Burned Patient. Assessment and Advanced Care

9.1. Burned Patient Care

9.1.1. Skin Anatomy
9.1.2. Local and Systemic Pathophysiology of Burns
9.1.3. Definition of Burn and Severe Burn

9.2. Assessment and Types of Burns

9.2.1. According to the Lesion Agent
9.2.2. According to the Extension
9.2.3. According to the Depth

9.3. Initial Management and Stabilization of the Burned Patient

9.3.1. Optimization of Ventilation and Fluid Resuscitation
9.3.2. Pain Control
9.3.3. Early Treatment of Burns

9.4. Systemic Treatment of the Burned Patient

9.4.1. Thermodilution-Guided Resuscitation
9.4.2. Administration of Albumin and Ascorbic Acid
9.4.3. Nutritional Support

9.5. Common Complications in the Burned Patient

9.5.1. Hydroelectrolytic Disorders
9.5.2. Shock, ARDS, and MOF
9.5.3. Infectious Processes

9.6. Local Treatment of Burns: Debridement

9.6.1. Tangential Debridement
9.6.2. Enzymatic Debridement
9.6.3. Escharotomy

9.7. Local Treatment of Burns: Coverage

9.7.1. Synthetic and Biosynthetic Coverage
9.7.2. Graft Coverage
9.7.3. Pain Control

9.8. Bioactive Dressings

9.8.1. Hydrogels
9.8.2. Hydrocolloid
9.8.3. Alginate

9.9. Inhalation Syndrome

9.9.1. Pathophysiology of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
9.9.2. Diagnosis of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
9.9.3. Treatment

9.10. Special Burns

9.10.1. Burns Caused by Electrical Agents
9.10.2. Burns Caused by Chemical Agents
9.10.3.  Uncommon Burns

Module 10. Special Situations. Organ Transplantation and Donation

10.1. Death in the ICU

10.1.1. Death from Another Perspective
10.1.2. Legislation on Dignified Death
10.1.3. Bioethics and Death in the ICU 

10.2. Humanization and Grief Support 

10.2.1. Humanization Protocol
10.2.2. Role of the Nurse
10.2.3. Family Support

10.3. Adjustment of Life Support Therapies

10.3.1. Concept of Life Support Therapy (LST)
10.3.2. Types of LST
10.3.3. LST Protocol

10.4. Assessment of Potential Donor

10.4.1. Absolute Contraindications
10.4.2. Relative Contraindications
10.4.3. Complementary Tests
10.5. Maintaining the Donor in Brain Death
10.5.1. Brain Death Diagnosis
10.5.2. Physiological Changes After Brain Death
10.5.3. Thoracic Donor Maintenance

10.6. Donation in Controlled Asystole

10.6.1. Concept of Donation in Controlled Asystole
10.6.2. Controlled Asystole Donation Procedure
10.6.3. Organ Preservation in Controlled Asystole Donation 

10.7. Tissue Donation

10.7.1. Types of Tissues for Transplant
10.7.2. Ocular Tissue Donation Procedure
10.7.3. Donation of Other Tissues
10.8. New Donation Scenarios
10.8.1. Intensive Care Oriented Towards Donation
10.8.2. Donation in Neurodegenerative Diseases
10.8.3. Donation After Providing Aid in Dying

10.9. Care for Transplanted Patients

10.9.1. Heart Transplant
10.9.2. Lung Transplant
10.9.3. Liver Transplant
10.9.4. Kidney Transplant

10.10. Donation in Uncontrolled Asystole (DUA)

10.10.1. Uncontrolled Asystole Donation Procedure
10.10.2. Organ Preservation in Uncontrolled Asystole Donation
10.10.3. Outcomes in DUA 

Apply biosafety measures and infection control in the gastroenterology service, protecting patients at all times”