Introduction to the Program

Incorpora a tu trabajo diario los métodos de gestión más avanzados de enfermería en la UCI, profundizando en aspectos como el transporte hospitalario y la organización de recursos sanitarios”

La actual coyuntura social internacional, dominada por pandemias y diferentes crisis sanitarias, ha realzado la importancia de las unidades de cuidados intensivos, al ser un servicio clave en la monitorización y tratamiento de pacientes críticos. En ese sentido, la virulencia y capacidad de transmisión del COVID-19 obligaron a actualizar numerosos protocolos de atención en la UCI, razón por la que el profesional de Enfermería necesita ponerse al día de forma inmediata en esta área.

Así, este programa ofrece a los participantes una visión integral de la gestión de UCI, incluyendo la coordinación de equipos multidisciplinarios, la toma de decisiones críticas, la gestión de recursos y la implementación de políticas de calidad en el servicio. De este modo se garantiza la actualización del enfermero, que podrá profundizar, a través de 4 módulos especializados, en los métodos de gestión UCI más avanzados.

La Postgraduate diploma en ICU Management for Nursing se desarrolla en modalidad online, lo que ofrece la posibilidad de estudiar a distancia sin tener que desplazarse. Esta metodología permite al alumno organizarse según su disponibilidad y ritmo de aprendizaje. Además, el programa académico cuenta con un equipo docente prestigioso y con gran experiencia en esta área clínica, y le trasladará al profesional todas las claves para llevar a cabo una gestión completa y actualizada de la UCI. A ellos se integra un reputado Director Invitado Internacional que aporta al itinerario académico un grupo de exclusivas Masterclasses con un enfoque disruptivo sobre las principales innovaciones en este campo. 

Ponte al día a través de las exclusivas Masterclasses que TECH te brinda junto a un experto internacional de amplio prestigio y trayectoria investigativa”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en ICU Management for Nursing contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos Enfermería en Cuidados Intensivos
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

La metodología 100% online con la que se desarrolla este programa te permitirá ponerte al día de forma cómoda y flexible”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Esta Postgraduate diploma pondrá a tu alcance numerosos recursos multimedia de gran rigor pedagógico como estudios de casos clínicos, vídeos in focus o resúmenes interactivos"

La metodología Relearning de TECH te permitirá aprovechar cada minuto de estudio que inviertas, sin interrumpir tus actividades personales y profesionales cotidianas"

Syllabus

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma includes numerous relevant subjects of interest to nursing professionals who work or wish to work in ICU Management for Nursing, such as multidisciplinary team coordination, critical decision making, resource management, and implementation of quality policies in the service. In addition, the syllabus focuses on improving the skills and competencies of the participants, enabling them to play a key role in the efficient management of these units and guarantee the quality of health care services in them.

This is the most complete and up-to-date syllabus for nursing professionals who wish to incorporate the most advanced ICU management techniques into their daily work"

Module 1. Organization and Management of an Intensive Care Unit

1.1. Historical Review
1.2. Legislation
1.3. Professional Discretion.
1.4. Features of the Critical Care Unit: ICU Equipment and Apparatus
1.5. Intensive Care Nursing
1.6. Role of the Critical Care Nurse: Burnout Syndrome
1.7. Intensive Care Unit Nursing Management
1.8. Security Culture
1.9. Humanization in the Intensive Care Unit

Module 2. Hospital Transport

2.1. Intrahospital Transfer of the Critically Ill Patient
2.2. Out-of-hospital Transfer and ISOBAR
2.3. Intrahospital Neonatal Transport
2.4. Ambulance Equipment
2.5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Trolleys and Backpacks
2.6. Driving and Road Safety
2.7. Immobilization and Transfer

Module 3. Research Methodology in Intensive Care Nursing

3.1. Recovery of Quality Information Specializing in Health Sciences

3.1.1. Development of a Bibliographic Search
3.1.2. Knowledge of Different Information Sources: General Search Engines (Google Scholar, Scopus), Databases (PubMed, Embase, Cinahl) and Clearinghouse Clinical Practice Guidelines
3.1.3. Designing Complex Search Strategies
3.1.4. Refinement of Search Results
3.1.5. Creating Bibliographic Alerts

3.2. Bibliographic Reference Management

3.2.1. Introduction to Bibliographic Reference Managers
3.2.2. Importing References into the Zotero Reference Manager
3.2.3. PDF Metadata Extraction
3.2.4. Use of Tags or Metatags to Classify the Bibliography
3.2.5. Including References in the Text (Word). Vancouver Style
3.2.6. Social Web and Group Work

3.3. Critical Reading on Outcomes Research

3.3.1. Introduction Critical Reading
3.3.2. Some Basic Concepts in Epidemiology
3.3.3. Qualitative Research Designs
3.3.4. Quantitative Research Designs
3.3.5. Instruments for Critical Reading

3.4. How to Prepare a Research Protocol

3.4.1. Headings that Make Up the Protocol of a Research Project
3.4.2. Editorial Staff articles with Scientific Structure
3.4.3. Writing a Case Report, Review, Qualitative Research Article, and a Thesis or Dissertation
3.4.4. Style in Scientific Communication

3.5. Master’s Thesis: Academic Work of Bibliographic Review and Research

3.5.1. The Importance of a Master's Thesis
3.5.2. Proposal and Feasibility of a Master's Thesis
3.5.3. Recommendations for the Preparation of the Master's Thesis
3.5.4. Development and Evaluation of the Master's Thesis
3.5.5. Recommendations for the Defence of the Master's Thesis

Module 4. Latest Information on Coronavirus Infections

4.1. Discovery and Evolution of Coronaviruses

4.1.1. Discovery of Coronaviruses
4.1.2. Global Trends in Coronavirus Infections

4.2. Main Microbiological Characteristics and Members of the Coronavirus Family

4.2.1. General Microbiological Characteristics of Coronaviruses
4.2.2. Viral Genome.
4.2.3. Principal Virulence Factors

4.3. Epidemiological Changes in Coronavirus Infections from its Discovery to the Present

4.3.1. Morbidity and Mortality of Coronavirus Infections from their Emergence to the Present
4.4. The Immune System and Coronavirus Infections.
4.4.1. Immunological Mechanisms Involved in the Immune Response to Coronaviruses
4.4.2. Cytokine Storm in Coronavirus Infections and Immunopathology
4.4.3. Modulation of the Immune System in Coronavirus Infections. Topics

4.5. Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Coronavirus Infections

4.5.1. Pathophysiological and Pathogenic Alterations in Coronavirus Infections
4.5.2. Clinical Implications of the Main Pathophysiological Alterations

4.6. Risk Groups and Transmission Mechanisms of Coronaviruses

4.6.1. Main Sociodemographic and Epidemiological Characteristics of Risk Groups Affected by Coronavirus.
4.6.2. Coronavirus Mechanisms of Transmission

4.7. Natural History of Coronavirus Infections

4.7.1. Stages of Coronavirus Infection.

4.8. Latest Information on Microbiological Diagnosis of Coronavirus Infections

4.8.1. Sample Collection and Shipment
4.8.2. PCR and Sequencing
4.8.3. Serology Testing
4.8.4. Virus Isolation

4.9. Current Biosafety Measures in Microbiology Laboratories for Coronavirus Sample Handling.

4.9.1. Biosafety Measures for Coronavirus Sample Handling.

4.10. Up-to-Date Management of Coronavirus Infections

4.10.1. Prevention Measures
4.10.2. Symptomatic Treatment.
4.10.3. Antiviral and Antimicrobial Treatment in Coronavirus Infections
4.10.4. Treatment of Severe Clinical Forms

4.11. Future Challenges in the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Coronavirus

4.11.1. Global Challenges for the Development of Prevention, Diagnostic, and Treatment Strategies for Coronavirus Infections

With this program you will be able to combine your studies and your work, since its methodology has been designed to adapt to the circumstances of the working professional"

Postgraduate Diploma in ICU Management for Nursing

Critical patient care in an intensive care unit (ICU) requires a high level of specialization and efficient resource management. In this context, continuing education in this area is essential for the professional development of nurses. For this reason, TECH Global University offers the Postgraduate Diploma in ICU Management for Nursing, a program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge necessary to lead critical care teams. This program is focused on the acquisition of specific competencies in critical patient care, such as mechanical ventilation management, hemodynamic support, enteral and parenteral nutrition, infection control and ICU drug administration. In addition, students will learn about leadership and resource management, skills that will enable them to lead ICU work teams and efficiently coordinate available resources.

Successfully lead critical patient care with TECH

TECH Global University's Postgraduate Diploma in ICU Management for Nursing has a highly qualified faculty with extensive experience in the field of critical care and ICU resource management. The practical and dynamic approach of the classes will allow you to apply the acquired knowledge immediately in your professional practice. The Postgraduate Diploma in ICU Management for Nursing from TECH Global University is an excellent opportunity for those professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in critical patient care and ICU leadership. The interactive learning modality and the practical approach of the classes will allow students to access quality information without compromising their professional and personal lives.