A 100% online postgraduate certificate with 150 intensive teaching hours on CT for Nursing"

The follow-up of people with cancer, the screening of possible diseases without using high doses of radiation or the reduction of less invasive tests has made Computed Tomography an increasingly used test. The continuous development of techniques and protocols leads nursing professionals to be constantly updating their skills in this field.

Faced with this reality, health professionals who wish to effectively update their skills in this field have before them an online academic option of 150 teaching hours with the most updated content in CT for Nursing. A program designed and developed by real specialists in Diagnostic and Imaging Services in reference hospitals.

It is a postgraduate certificate that will lead students to investigate over 6 weeks in the evolution of CT, the objectives of exploration, the process of sedation, as well as the risks to which both nurses and patients are exposed. A wide field of action in which they can delve into through multimedia pills, additional readings and clinical case studies that provide a theoretical-practical approach and very useful in the daily care performance.

An excellent opportunity to carry out an updating process through a flexible and convenient proposal. Students only need an electronic device with an Internet connection to view the content at any time of the day. This way, without the need for attendance or classes with fixed schedules, students can combine a quality program with the most demanding work and personal responsibilities.

Get in only 6 weeks a complete update on the processes of nursing care in CT scanning"

This postgraduate certificate in CT for Nursing 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 Nursing in the area of Diagnostic and Imaging Treatment
• 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

The multimedia pills will be your great allies in this updating process. Thanks to the dynamic material you will obtain a quality and agile update"

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

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Delve into the physical fundamentals involved in the CT imaging process at your convenience"

This program provides you with scientific literature to further extend the information on reactions to contrast material and the sedation process"

This postgraduate certificate is designed to provide the graduates with the most advanced content in Computed Tomography and the protocols of action of nursing professionals. An updating process of only 150 teaching hours, which will be much easier, thanks to the numerous pedagogical tools provided by TECH in this program and the excellent expert teaching team that makes up this program, unique in the current academic scenario.

Get a close and real vision of the nurses' performance in musculoskeletal, neurological or abdominal explorations"

General Objectives

• Promote work strategies based on the practical knowledge of a tertiary level hospital and its application in Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology services
• Favor the enhancement of technical skills and abilities through care procedures and case studies
• Provide nurses with a process of updating their knowledge in the field of Radiology
• Be up to date with the care management and organization of the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Area, in order to optimize the operation of the Radiology Service
• Develop skills and competencies in nurses for their performance in the nursing consultation in the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Department (DTI)
• Expand nurses' knowledge of radiation oncology, interventional vascular radiology and neuroradiology to improve patient care in these specific areas

Specific Objectives

• Discover the history, physical fundamentals, elements and components involved in CT imaging
• Delve into the objectives of the scan: muscle and bone disorders, bone tumors and fractures; localization of tumors, infections and blood clots
• Describe the applications of the procedures in early detection, disease monitoring, treatment effectiveness and detection of injuries
• Understand the risks of the explorations: exposure to radiation, reactions to contrast material and those derived from sedation
• Develop the necessary competences to elaborate the nursing care process for patients undergoing a CT examination

With this program you will be aware of the protocols to avoid risks in Computed Tomography tests"