Postgraduate certificate Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques

Progress in the tools and techniques used in neuropsychological diagnosis has led to better detection in patients suffering from a condition or disease that alters their cognitive development. This effectiveness is coupled with studies and scientific research that have changed the landscape of this specialty. Given this scenario, it is necessary to have medical professionals with up-to-date knowledge. That is why this 100% online university degree was born, taught by a specialized teaching team with extensive professional experience in implementing therapeutic practices that, on many occasions, have led to considerable improvements in patients with these characteristics.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

An advanced Postgraduate certificate, which will take you to the most exhaustive knowledge about neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation techniques for 150 hours”

Patients with attention deficits, memory, problems with language or who suffer different types of praxias or agnosias have seen how through of neuropsychology have advanced considerably. The techniques used for the evaluation of the patient and neuropsychological rehabilitation focus this Postgraduate certificate in which specialized teachers in this field participate.

Through innovative educational material, medical professionals will be able to update their knowledge of the main instruments used in patients who suffer from some type of difficulty in their cognitive development. In addition to delving into the evaluation, this online program will allow you to explore the variables that intervene in the patient's recovery, as well as the different strategies to carry out depending on the characteristics of the pathology and the patients themselves.

A multidisciplinary program with a theoretical-practical approach where rehabilitation will have its space to offer the latest advances to the medical professional that have occurred in this field, as well as the most recent studies that support their application. The clinical cases presented by the teaching team that integrates this degree will be very useful in their daily professional performance.

Therefore, the professional is faced with an excellent opportunity offered by TECH Global University for students who wish to update their knowledge.through exclusively online and flexible teaching. You will only need an electronic device (computer, Tablet or mobile phone) with which to connect to the virtual platform, where the syllabus of the Postgraduate certificate will be completely available.Thus, professionals will be able to access the content whenever and when they wish, while distributing the study load according to their needs. All this, in addition, with educational and innovative multimedia content and that is at the academic forefront.

A university program in which you can comfortably delve into restoration, compensation and mixed strategies”

This Postgraduate certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology
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 for 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 100% online program that will allow you to recycle your knowledge about the different variables involved in patient recovery"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its 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 education designed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.

During 150 class hours, you will be able to delve into rehabilitation techniques for attention, memory, executive functions and agnosia"

You will be able to access 24 hours a day to the entire syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate, from and when you want with your computer"

Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate has been designed by an expert teaching team in the field of Neuropsychology.. A faculty that has shared its extensive knowledge in this area through an advanced and exhaustive syllabus, where students have video summaries, detailed videos, essential readings or simulations of real clinical cases with which tthe different techniques of evaluation and rehabilitation currently used will be explores. Likewise, the Relearning system, based on the repetition of content, will allow you to reduce the long hours of study that are so frequent in other teaching methods.

Delve into the main evaluation instruments in neuropsychology through multimedia content”

Module 1. Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation

1.1. Assessment of Attention and Memory

1.1.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Attention and Memory
1.1.2. Main Instruments

1.2. Language Evaluation

1.2.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Language
1.2.2. Main Instruments

1.3. Executive Functions Assessment

1.3.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Executive Functions
1.3.2. Main Instruments

1.4. Evaluation of Apraxia and Agnosia

1.4.1. Introduction to the Assessment of Apraxia and Agnosia
1.4.2. Main Instruments

1.5. Variables that Intervene in the Recovery of a Patient

1.5.1. Risk Factors
1.5.2. Protective Factors

1.6. Strategies: Restoration, Compensation and Mixed Strategies

1.6.1. Restoration Strategies
1.6.2. Compensation Strategies
1.6.3. Mixed Strategies

1.7. Rehabilitation of Attention, Memory, Executive Functions and Agnosias

1.7.1. Rehabilitation of Attention
1.7.2. Rehabilitation of Memory
1.7.3. Rehabilitation of Executive Functions
1.7.4. Rehabilitation of Agnosias

1.8. Adapting to the Environment and External Support

1.8.1. Adapting the Environment to Meet the Constraints
1.8.2. How to Help the Patient in an External Way?

1.9. Biofeedback Techniques as Intervention

1.9.1. Biofeedback: Definition and Basic Concepts
1.9.2. Techniques that Use Biofeedback
1.9.3. Biofeedback as an Intervention Method in Health Psychology
1.9.4. Evidence on the Use of Biofeedback in the Treatment of Certain Disorders

1.10. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as an Intervention

1.10.1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Definition and Basic Concepts
1.10.2. Functional Areas Considered Therapeutic Targets of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
1.10.3. Results of Intervention through TMS in Health Psychology

Delve into Biofeedback and EMT techniques and its use in the treatment of certain disorders with this Postgraduate certificate"

Postgraduate Certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques

Neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation are fundamental tools in many professional fields, from psychology and medicine to education and scientific research. That is why having this Postgraduate Certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques from TECH will be a key tool for your future career. This program will allow you to learn about the main instruments used in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, as well as the variables involved in patient recovery. You will be able to learn about the rehabilitation of different cognitive functions such as attention, memory, executive functions and agnosias, which will allow you to help people with neurological disorders to recover and improve their cognitive functioning. In addition, by completing this program, you will learn about adaptation to the environment and external aids, which will allow you to provide patients with the necessary tools to adapt to their environment and improve their quality of life. You will also learn about biofeedback techniques as an intervention, which will allow you to help patients control and regulate their body functions. You will also learn about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as an intervention, a technique that uses a magnetic field to stimulate neurons in the brain and improve cognitive function in patients with neurological disorders.

The most complete content available 100% online

Thanks to its 100% online methodology, studying this program will provide you with the convenience and flexibility to learn at your own pace, without time or geographical location restrictions. In addition, you will have access to specialized tutors who will guide you at all times and provide you with the support you need to achieve your professional goals. Enroll now in TECH's Postgraduate Certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Techniques and develop your full potential in clinical practice and research in this important professional field!