Description

With this postgraduate diploma the psychologist will have the domain of the relational in the therapist-patient intervention, and therefore, of the norms that direct the subject’s interaction with the world in the here and now”

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This program is unique in its field, as it is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge to intervene as a psychogeriatric nurse specialist. It is also unique because it incorporates for the first time the variable of psychotherapy for the elderly, changing the rhythms of intervention that we perform in adult psychotherapy.

There is no other postgraduate diploma on the market that has really designed its own strategies for the elderly brain. The majority try to alleviate the sequelae of the illnesses or simply support the elderly, trying to reduce their suffering. In this postgraduate diploma, we have designed a whole intervention, guided by the knowledge of brain functioning from the age of 65 onwards, which aims not so much to provide palliative treatment, but to try to help the elderly person overcome their suffering and become satisfied with their life.

This postgraduate diploma in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

This postgraduate diploma in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

  • Clinical cases presented by experts in the different specialties. 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
  • New developments in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease
  • An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
  • With special emphasis on evidence-based psychology and research methodologies in Psychology
  • All of this will be complemented by 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

This postgraduate diploma may be the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease, you will obtain a postgraduate diploma from TECH Technological University”

Forming part of the teaching staff is a group of professionals in the world of Psychology who bring to this training their work experience, as well as a group of renowned specialists, recognised by esteemed scientific communities.

Thanks to its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, they will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to prepare in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student will must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of psychology with extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this postgraduate diploma”

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A path to achieve education and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the labor market”

Objectives

The main objective of the program is the development of theoretical and practical learning, so that the psychologist can master in a practical and rigorous way the intervention with the elderly.

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This updating program will provide you with a sense of confidence in the practice of psychology, which will help you grow both personally and professionally”

General Objectives

  • Provide the student with knowledge of the infinite complexity of old age
  • Provide skills to deal with the psychological state of the elderly
  • Learn how to design multidisciplinary intervention protocols for old age
  • Master evaluation, differential diagnosis and intervention in old age
  • Provide the skills to support individuals in old age from the here and now
  • Describe and teach the knowledge required to face illnesses related to ageing and their relationship with the life lived

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Old Age from an Anthropological Perspective

  • Manage the specific characteristics of old age and their consequences on human behavior

Module 2. Assessment of Health and Disease in Old Age

  • Assess and diagnose, taking into account the social and affective surrounding in which the elderly person finds themselves
  • Train in listening and managing silence with elderly patients
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Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up-to-date on the latest developments in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease”

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease

Psychogeriatrics is a health discipline that focuses on the study and treatment of mental disorders in the elderly population. Nowadays, with the aging of the population, psychogeriatrics has become a field of great importance in the care of the elderly. For this reason, TECH Technological University offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease, a unique and specialized training for those professionals who wish to acquire the necessary skills to address psychological disorders in older people. This program is taught online, which allows access to the online classes from anywhere and at any time. This is especially beneficial for those who wish to continue working while studying or who have family or personal responsibilities.

Expand your academic knowledge and stand out in the workplace.

At TECH Technological University, we work to offer you the best possible continuous learning, adapted to the needs and demands of today's labor market. During the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease, you will learn how to identify, assess and treat the most common psychological disorders in the elderly population. They will also address issues related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in this age group. They will also be able to apply the knowledge acquired to clinical practice and improve the quality of life of patients. Professionals who complete this program will have a wide range of possibilities in the labor market. Undoubtedly, the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychogeriatrics of Health and Disease from TECH Technological University is a unique opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to work in a field in constant growth.