Knowing in detail the latest scientific developments derived from visual dysfunctions and ocular pathologies will allow you to expand your protocols of action with patients who present their symptomatology"

Thanks to the continuous research carried out in the last decades, it is now possible to distinguish dozens of visual dysfunctions and ocular pathologies, as well as to establish treatments for each one of them. Suffering from any of these diseases during school age can seriously influence a child's or adolescent's academic development, which is why early diagnosis is of vital importance.

The role of the psychologist in this diagnosis is very important, since sometimes, when it is not known that the infant suffers from these conditions, he/she is referred to his/her office in the hope that he/she can help him/her to improve. This is why this specialist must have the necessary knowledge to be able to quickly distinguish what it is, in order to refer the patient appropriately.

In order for the graduate to find in a single degree all the information that allows him/her to fulfill this task, the Diploma in Visual Dysfunctions and Pathologies was created. This is a degree designed by experts in psychology and the visual system, which covers the main visual conditions, their characteristics, causes and recommendations.

A program that will positively influence the psychologist's professional career, allowing him/her to expand and update his/her knowledge based on the most comprehensive and complete online program on the market and an effective, efficient and dynamic teaching methodology.

Accessing the entire syllabus from the beginning of the Diploma will allow you to organize the academic experience in a personalized way and according to your availability"

This postgraduate certificate in Visual Dysfunctions and Pathologies contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in psychology applied to academics
• 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 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 experts of this Diploma have selected real clinical cases that will help you to contextualize the theoretical content and to obtain a broader and more detailed vision of the different ocular pathologies"

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 allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Having a detailed knowledge of eye movements will positively influence how quickly you will be able to detect possible visual dysfunctions"

You will have access to a section dedicated exclusively to two of the visual dysfunctions that you will see most often in your practice: myopia and hyperopia"

TECH Technological University has created this Diploma in Visual Dysfunctions and Pathologies for two reasons: so that the graduate can improve professionally and so that he/she does not have to waste time looking for a degree that suits his/her academic needs and availability. That is why in this 100% online program you will find the opportunity to expand and update your knowledge, which will make you a committed and highly qualified psychologist.  

In the Virtual Classroom you will find detailed videos, images, research articles and further reading. In short: everything you need to achieve your most ambitious academic goals"

General Objectives

• To analyze ocular pathology and visual dysfunctions from the psychologist's point of view and their impact on the student's academic performance
• Generate a broad and updated knowledge of the main ocular pathologies that a child
  or adolescent may present and how to establish the most appropriate action protocols
• To deepen in the psychological tools that can have a positive impact on the academic development of a patient suffering from a visual dysfunction or pathology

Specific Objectives

• Discover the process of reading
• Learn about the developments associated with reading
• Introduce oral speech skills in reading
• Discern phonological awareness in reading
• Understand the logographic phase of reading
• Learn about the alphabetic phase of reading
• Discover the process of writing
• Learn about the development associated with writing
• Evaluate the planning module in writing
• Understand the intervention of the planning module in writing
• Understand the intervention of the lexical modules in writing

TECH Technological University goal is that you finish this degree feeling that you have invested your time and effort in the best program in Visual Dysfunctions and Pathologies"