Neuromuscular Diseases for Nursing

Master the specific care required by neurological patients with Neuromuscular Diseases, and make your career stand out from the rest with this TECH program"

This program studies in depth the etiopathogenesis of Neuromuscular Diseases, which are those that cause problems in the nerves that control the muscular system. They usually cause atrophy, contractions and muscle pain. For this reason, the syllabus goes in depth into the most common related disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy.

Knowledge will be given on the most advanced and current treatments in this area; although it is true that these diseases usually have no cure, the treatments improve the symptomatology, and increase both mobility and life expectancy, with nursing having a crucial role in the management of these diseases.

On the other hand, once these treatments and specific nursing care in Neuromuscular Diseases have been defined, this knowledge will be integrated to be able to perform a specific assessment by functional patterns and diagnose according to NANDA taxonomy, planning outcome criteria following NOC taxonomy and nursing interventions in accordance with NIC taxonomy.

In addition, as it is a 100% online program, it provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever he/she wants. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality according to the current times with all the guarantees to position the nurse in a highly demanded area.

Although Neuromuscular Diseases usually have no cure, nursing treatments improve the symptomatology, increasing the mobility and life expectancy of patients"

This Postgraduate Certificate in Neuromuscular Diseases for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• Development of more than 100 case studies presented by experts in neurological nursing
• Its graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents, which are designed to provide essential scientific and assistance information for professional practice
• Latest developments in neurological nursing
• Contains practical exercises
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert and clinical cases for individual reflection
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, which will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to train in real situations

With this program you will delve into neurological disorders that often cause muscle atrophy, contractions and pain, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy"

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 professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

With this Postgraduate Certificate you will acquire the necessary knowledge in the correct treatment of Neuromuscular Diseases"

TECH offers you this 100% online program so that you can combine it with your professional and working life"

The structure of the contents of this program has been designed by a team of nursing professionals from a leading hospital in neurological care at all levels, aware of the relevance of the current specialization in Neuromuscular Diseases. Thus, they warn of the need to have nurses qualified in the treatment of these pathologies, which is why they have designed this program. Committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies, they have established a curriculum whose syllabus offers a broad perspective of the performance of the functions of the nurse in this area of health, with which you will expand your knowledge and acquire full competence for your day-to-day work, knowing that you also have the support of a team of experts and the guarantee from of quality TECH, a prestigious university.

This program has been designed by a team of nursing professionals from a leading hospital in neurological care to provide you with the keys that will guide you towards your future career goal"

Module 1. Neuromuscular Diseases

1.1. Clinical History and Neuromuscular Examination

1.1.1. Assessment and Anamnesis
1.1.2. Evaluation of Motor Function Deficits

1.2. Complementary Tests in the Study of Neuromuscular Diseases

1.2.1. Immunological Tests
1.2.2. Electromyogram
1.2.3. Neuroimaging

1.3. Acquired and Genetic Myopathies
1.4. Muscular Dystrophies
1.5. Myasthenia and Myastheniform Syndromes
1.6. Acquired Polyneuropathies
1.7. Hereditary Neuropathies
1.8. Motor Neuron Diseases
1.9. Treatments for Neuromuscular Diseases

1.9.1. Pharmacological Treatments and Side Effects
1.9.2. Non-Pharmacological Treatment

1.10. Nursing Care in Neuromuscular Diseases

1.10.1. Specific Care in Myopathies
1.10.2. Specific Care in Dystrophies
1.10.3. Specific Care in Myasthenia
1.10.4. Specific Care in Polyneuropathies
1.10.5. Specific Care in Hereditary Neuropathies
1.10.6. Specific Care in Motor Neuron Diseases

1.11. Standardized NANDA-NIC-NOC Care Plans.

1.11.1. Nursing Assessment by Gordon Functional Patterns
1.11.2. Nursing Diagnoses NANDA Taxonomy
1.11.3. Care Planning According to NIC-NOC Taxonomy

Now more than ever, the Postgraduate Certificate in Neuromuscular Diseases for Nursing is the program you need to advance your career path to success"