Update your knowledge in Pediatric Oncology Nursing in only 12 months and with the best professionals"

The increase in the incidence of oncological disease and the impact that this disease has not only on pediatric patients, but also on their families and environment, makes it relevant for professionals in the field of nursing to be fully updated with the fundamental techniques and innovations for the development of their professional functions.

Fortunately, the scientific and technological advances of the last decades have allowed a significant increase in the possibilities of treatment and cure for children and adolescents with oncological diseases. This leads healthcare professionals to be in constant contact with these patients and their families. For this reason, TECH has designed this Hybrid Master's Degree in Pediatric Oncology Nursing, a unique opportunity for updating from a theoretical-practical approach in a single program.

In this way, our students will have the opportunity to learn about the most appropriate treatment and care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families through theoretical content provided in online format and, subsequently, they will be able to carry out an internship in a reference hospital in this field, tutored by health professionals with extensive experience in this field.

All this, thanks to quality content, prepared by professionals with consolidated experience in this field, multimedia and innovative didactic material, accessible 24 hours a day, from any digital device with connection. In addition, thanks to the on-site phase, the graduate will be able to complete their updating process in a distinguished environment and surrounded by the best in the field.

Undoubtedly, this is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals who are looking for a flexible academic proposal, compatible with their most demanding responsibilities, while at the same time providing a real response to the current needs of professionals in the healthcare sector.

Complete an intensive stay in a top-level hospital center and integrate the most effective clinical strategies in Pediatric Oncology into your care practice”

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Pediatric Oncology Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by pediatric oncology nurses and university pediatric oncology nursing professionals and experienced university professors
• 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
• Comprehensive plans for systematized patient care in pediatric oncology nursing
• Presentation of practical workshops on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in pediatric oncology nursing
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies
• Special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and pediatric oncology nursing research methods
• 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 possibility of a clinical internship in one of the best hospitals in the world

Complete an intensive internship in a first level hospital center and integrate the most effective clinical strategies in Pediatric Oncology into your practice"

In this proposal for a Hybrid Master's Degree, of a professionalizing nature and online format, the program is aimed at updating nursing professionals who perform their functions in intensive care units, and who require a high level of qualification. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a educational way to integrate theoretical Nurse practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the updating of knowledge and will allow decision making in the patient management.

Thanks to the multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, nursing professionals will benefit from situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Improve your skills in the care of pediatric oncology patients thanks to this blended learning Hybrid Master's Degree"

With this program you will increase your ability to respond to emergencies and critical patient care in pediatric oncology"

This academic itinerary consists of 12 months with a theoretical phase that provides the most recent and advanced information on childhood cancer, the main treatments and the different approach strategies. All from a multidisciplinary point of view, which will be completed during the practical internship carried out in a distinguished hospital center in this field. Undoubtedly, a unique opportunity for updating that will lead the professional to perfect their skills.

Thanks to the Relearning method, you will reduce your study hours and achieve a much more effective update"

Module 1. Introduction to Pediatric Cancer and Main Treatments

1.1. Children and Cancer
1.2. Pathophysiology of Pediatric Cancer. Characteristics Shared by Tumor Cells
1.3. Epidemiology of Pediatric Cancer
1.4. Aetiology of Pediatric Cancer
1.5. Fundamentals of the Hematopoietic System and Blood Cells
1.6. Types of Pediatric Cancer
1.7. Diagnostic and Follow-Up Procedures in Pediatric Oncohematology
1.8. Treatment of Childhood Cancer
1.9. Chemotherapy (I)
1.10. Chemotherapy (II)
1.11. Late Side Effects of Treatments in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Module 2. Malignant Oncohematologic Pathology in Pediatrics

2.1. Leukemias and Myelodysplastic Syndromes in Pediatrics
2.2. B-Cell Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
2.3. Lymphomas and Reticuloendothelial Neoplasms in Pediatrics
2.4. CNS Tumors in Pediatrics and Miscellaneous Intracranial and Intraspinal Neoplasms in Pediatrics
2.5. Neuroblastomas and Other Peripheral Nerve Cell Tumors in Pediatrics
2.6. Retinoblastomas in Pediatrics
2.7. Renal Tumors in Pediatrics
2.8. Liver Tumors in Pediatrics
2.9. Bone Tumors in Pediatrics
2.10. Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Other Extraosseous Sarcomas in Pediatrics
2.11. Other Malignant and Unspecified Neoplasms in Pediatrics

Module 3. Nursing Care in Pediatric Oncohematology I

3.1. Patient Safety in Unit Nursing Care
3.2. Safety in the Pediatric Oncology Unit
3.3. Nursing Care for Performing Diagnostic Tests
3.4. Nursing Care Venous Catheters I
3.5. Nursing Care Venous Catheters II. Subcutaneous Reservoir
3.6. Nursing Care in the Administration of Antineoplastic Medication
3.7. Nursing Care in the Intravenous Administration of Antineoplastic Medication
3.8. Nursing Care in the Administration of Supportive Care Medication
3.9. Transfusion Support in Pediatric Oncohematology
3.10. Nursing Care at the Onset

Module 4. Nursing Care in Pediatric Oncohematology II

4.1. The Importance of Observation and Active Nursing Listening in Pediatric Oncohematology
4.2. The Importance of Nursing Assessment in Pediatric Oncohematology
4.3. Most frequent Nursing Diagnoses in Pediatric Oncohematology
4.4. Nursing Care in Symptom Control in Pediatric Oncohematology
4.5. Pain Management and Care in Pediatric Oncohematology
4.6. Skin Care in Pediatric Oncohematology
4.7. Nutrition in Children and Adolescents with Cancer
4.8. When the Response to Treatment is Not Adequate
4.9. Carefully Care for Children/Adolescents with Cancer and Their Family
4.10. Research in Pediatric Oncohematology Care

Module 5. Hematopoietic Progenitor Transplantation in Pediatrics

5.1. Introduction to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
5.2. Indications for Hematopoietic Progenitor Transplantation (HPT) in Pediatrics
5.3. From Donation to Infusion of Hematopoietic Progenitors
5.4. Nursing Care in HPT Conditioning
5.5. Nursing Care During HP Infusion
5.6. Nursing Care Medullary Aplasia Phase
5.7. Medium-Term Post-HPT Nursing Care
5.8. Follow-Up HPT Nursing Consultation
5.9. New Therapies for Treating Complications After HPT
5.10. Long-Term of the Care Complications Post-HPT Nursing Care

Module 6. Emergencies and Critical Patients in Pediatric Oncology

6.1. Introduction to Emergencies in Pediatric Patients with Oncohematologic Pathology
6.2. Hematologic Emergencies in Pediatric Oncohematology
6.3. Mechanical and Neurological Emergencies in Pediatric Oncohematology
6.4. Metabolic and Abdominal Emergencies in Pediatric Oncohematology
6.5. Other Emergencies Derived From Treatment
6.6. Emergencies in the Post-Transplanted Patient of Hematopoietic Progenitor Transplants
6.7. Pediatric Patients with Oncohematologic Pathology Requiring Intensive Care
6.8. Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients with Oncohematologic Diseases and Their Family, Admitted to the PEICU
6.9. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Humanization Projects

Module 7. Palliative Care and Last Days in Oncologic Pediatrics

7.1. Comprehensive Care for Children and Adolescents with Oncohematological Disease in a Palliative Care Situation and Their Families
7.2. Symptom Control in Pediatric Oncology Palliative Care
7.3. Terminal Phase and Last Days Situations in Pediatric Oncology
7.4. Palliative Sedation in Pediatric Oncology
7.5. Pediatric Palliative Care. History, Concepts, Peculiarities and Universal Principles
7.6. Objectives and Stages of the Therapeutic Approach in Pediatric Palliative Care
7.7. Total Pain Control in Pediatric Oncology Palliative Care
7.8. Ethical Aspects and Decision Making in Pediatric Oncology Palliative Care

Module 8. New Therapies: Clinical Trials and Immunotherapy in Pediatric Oncology

8.1. Clinical Trials in Pediatric Oncohematology Concepts and Historical Bases
8.2. Why Clinical Trials are Necessary in Pediatric Oncology
8.3. Designing a Clinical Trial
8.4. Preparing and Starting a Clinical Trial
8.5. Developing a Clinical Trial
8.6. Current Situation of Clinical Trials in Pediatrics
8.7. Present and Future of Pediatric Oncology. Personalized Medicine
8.8. Professionals Involved in a Clinical Trial
8.9. The Role of Nursing Professionals in the Clinical Trials in Pediatric Oncology
8.10. The Map of Nursing Professionals Skills in the Clinical Trials in Pediatric Oncology

Module 9. Multidisciplinary Support and e-Health in Pediatric Oncohematology

9.1. Psychological Support for Children during the Process of Living with Cancer
9.2. Psychological Support for Adolescents during the Process of Living with Cancer
9.3. Psychological Support Needs of Children and Adolescents Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Their Families
9.4. Educational Support for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
9.5. Pediatric Cancer and Society
9.6. Parents of Children with Cancer Associations and Other Non-Profit Organizations
9.7. Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Children and Adolescents with Cancer
9.8. Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs and E-Health) for the Parents of Children and Adolescents with Cancer
9.9. Nursing Professionals, ICTs and E-Health

Module 10. Fostering, Caring and Accompanying in Pediatric Oncology

10.1. Comprehensive View of the Care of Children and Adolescents with Cancer and Their Family
10.2. Vision from the Nurse's Point of View
10.3. Facilitating Role of the Nurse in Pediatric Oncology
10.4. The Profile of Emotional Skills of Nursing in Pediatric Oncology
10.5. Therapeutic Communication in Pediatric Oncology
10.6. The Influence of the Environment and Surroundings when Accompanying Children with Cancer
10.7. Accompaniment for the Family System in Pediatric Oncology
10.8. Accompanying Children in Pediatric Oncology
10.9. Accompaniment for the Family System in Pediatric Oncology
10.10. Supporting Parenting and Healthy Development

This program will keep you up to date with advances in pediatric patient care through new information technologies”