Description

Throughout the postgraduate diploma, you will work with the latest psychodiagnostic techniques to further increase the precision with which you treat your patients" 

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As life expectancy increases, so do age related psychological problems. For this reason, it is recommended that physicians specialized in psychogeriatrics update their knowledge of the subject from time to time. Catching up on the latest research. 

Based on this premise, TECH has developed a leading program for the detection of diseases and psychological disorders in the elderly. Making a compilation of the most relevant scientific studies. They focus on the evaluation of cognitive, memory, attention, behavior, and the most frequent psychological disorders in the elderly. 

In parallel, aging will be analyzed from the personality point of view. Delving into different studies and theories about the aging process and the changes it causes in the personality. 

Finally, the physician will be prepared to identify physiological and neuropsychological changes in older patients. Focusing on neuropsychological and psychopathological alterations related to disorders of consciousness. 

All this, through a 100% online modality, without timetables and with all the syllabus available from the first day. In this way, students can organize themselves according to their needs, thus favoring personal and work conciliation. 

TECH teachers will help you identify changes in the central nervous system of your patients based on the most innovative techniques"

The postgraduate diploma in Assessment and Psychodiagnosis in Old Age contains the scientific most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The development of case studies presented by experts in Assessment and Psychodiagnosis
  • The graphic, schematic, and eminently 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

In TECH you will practice with real cases together with prestigious doctors to perfect your diagnostic skills to the maximum"

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

The 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 immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional 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.

Social assessment can provide a lot of information about possible psychopathology. Enroll and work with all your keys, for example, the number of friends or economic capacity”

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TECH faculty will provide you with the most current research and studies in the field of psychogeriatrics”

Objectives

The ultimate goal of this program is for its graduates to internalize the advances that are taking place in the field of Psychogeriatrics. And more specifically, in the field of Psychodiagnosis. We will learn how psychological factors affect physical activity and vice versa; we will work with different theories about aging and its reflection in personality traits; and we will analyze physiological and neuropsychological changes in the elderly.

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Enroll in TECH and expand your skills to detect the problem solving capacity of your patients" 

General Objectives

  • Provide innovative psychodiagnostic methods oriented to elderly patients
  • Know the latest research and studies related to psychodiagnostics
  • Facilitate the linkage of the practitioner to the general psychological state of old age
  • Familiarize the practitioner with the symptoms and signs of disease and psychological disorders

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Health and Disease Assessment in Old Age

  • Conduct a physical, psychological and social evaluation
  • Determine how psychological and social factors affect physical activity
  • Observe the ability to solve problems

Module 2. Aging From the Perspective of Personality Traits

  • Know the different theories about the aging process and its reflection in personality traits
  • Understand the social dynamics of the elderly
  • Delve into in the most current research in psychogeriatrics
  • Know the negative and positive changes of the personality in the aging process
  • Update on how personality disorders develop in old age

Module 3. Physiological and Neuropsychological Changes in Old Age

  • Understand the changes that occur in the central nervous system during aging
  • Define the influence of psychopathologies and neuropathologies on disorders of consciousness and perception in the elderly
  • Understand affective behaviors in old age
  • Understand the sleep disorders in old age
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At TECH we provide you with a wide range of resources so that you can achieve academic excellence and extrapolate it to your practice" 

Postgraduate Diploma in Assessment and Psychodiagnosis in Old Age

The older adult population is constantly growing, which has generated an increase in the need for professionals trained in the psychological care of this population group. If you want to specialize in this field to perform psychological evaluations in older adults and design intervention plans adapted to their specific needs, in TECH Technological University you will find the ideal program to fulfill this purpose. The Postgraduate Diploma in Assessment and Psychodiagnosis in Older Adults is an online postgraduate program of the highest level, which is presented as a unique qualification opportunity to take your skills to the next level. This completely online program will add to your curriculum the most updated competencies in the market so that you can perform effectively in the field of assessment and psychodiagnosis in old age. With our curriculum, designed by top specialists, you will specialize in the psychological processes involved in aging, assessment and psychological diagnosis of older adults.

Focus your professional career in the psychological care of the elderly.

Did you know that by enrolling in this TECH program you will be mentored by professional Postgraduate Diplomas in the area of gerontology and psychology? They will guide you in your learning process and will provide you with the necessary tools to successfully perform in the field of psychological care of older adults. Through this complete Postgraduate Diploma, you will delve into the psychological processes involved in the aging, assessment and psychological diagnosis of older adults. In addition, with our theoretical and practical lessons, you will learn to design and apply efficient psychological intervention plans for this population. All this, without having to leave home, with the best teaching tutorials and interactive material that will give that rewarding plus to your professional profile.