This professional master’s degree in Speech and Orofacial Neurorehabilitation for Nurses will generate a sense of confidence in the performance of your profession as a nurse, which will help you grow both personally and professionally"

OMT (Orofacial and Myofunctional Therapy) is a discipline that deals with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and intervention in orofacial alterations or dysfunctions at the anatomical and functional level of the stomatognathic system. This discipline is related to the development of basic functions such as chewing, swallowing, sucking, breathing and simultaneously treating the muscular structures that intervene synergistically in each of these functions. 

There is a broad professional demand for training to acquire the necessary competencies to enable the nurse to provide a comprehensive and complete health and clinical response. In this sense, nursing professionals will benefit from this training program, as it integrates the vision of multiple disciplines that converge to offer a better treatment to the patient.

This training in the form of a  master in Speech Neurorehabilitation and Analysis of Vital Functions and OMT (Orofacial and Myofunctional Therapy), responds to this demand for continuing education, and is aimed primarily at nursing professionals. With this training course, the nurse will acquire skills to manage speech disorders or disorders of a logopedic nature in different work contexts. In addition, these studies can ease the access to employment in this field, due to the high demand for this type of professionals, both in the health and clinical fields.

This professional master’s degree is developed by a specialized work team, formed by several health professionals, creating a multidisciplinary team and integrating the information in a linear and continuous way. At the same time, it offers a very broad vision of orofacial and myofunctional therapy, including examples of successful cases, using all the necessary and basic techniques for the rehabilitation of orofacial alteration, offered and guaranteed by professionals in the field who recognize and certify their application in professional activity. 

Through this professional master’s degree, you will update your knowledge in Speech Therapy Neurorehabilitation and you will become a first rate nurse"

This professional master’s degree in Speech and Orofacial Neurorehabilitation for Nurses contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. Development of clinical cases presented by experts in the different areas of multidisciplinary knowledge. 

• The development of a large number of case studies presented by experts in speech therapy neurorehabilitation
• 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
• New advances in the use of speech-language neurorehabilitation
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student
• Special emphasis on evidence-based methodologies in speech-language neurorehabilitation
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the Postgraduate Diploma, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This professional master’s degree may be the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in speech-language neurorehabilitation for nurses, you will obtain a professional master’s degree from TECH Technological University"

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of speech therapy neurorehabilitation who bring to this training the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists belonging to reference 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 an immersive training program to train in real situations.

The design of this program is based on problem-based learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the course. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in the field of speech therapy neurorehabilitation with extensive teaching experience. 

Make the most of the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in speech-language neurorehabilitation and improve your skills as a nurse"

This program will allow you to increase your confidence in decision making, as it will update your knowledge and turn you into a first rate nurse"

The professional master’s degree in Speech and Orofacial Neurorehabilitation for Nurses is oriented towards facilitating the performance of the professional dedicated to working with patients who need to be intervened from a speech therapy perspective. This course will enable nurses to update their knowledge and know how to refer patients with neurological and speech problems, offering them a more personalized treatment with greater guarantees of success.  All this will make them much more prepared and in demand by all types of health institutions.

This professional master’s degree is designed to help you update your knowledge in speech therapy neurorehabilitation and contribute with quality and safety to the decision making and follow-up of this type of patients"

General Objectives

• Develop a broad knowledge of the anatomical and functional basis of the central and peripheral nervous system 
• Study the anatomy and function of the organs involved in basic functions such as respiration, phonation and swallowing. 
• Acquire knowledge in both assessment and speech therapy intervention. 
• Deepen knowledge of rehabilitation techniques endorsed in clinical practice. 
• Develop intervention skills gained from complementary disciplines such as neuropsychology, physiotherapy and psychology. 
• Handle the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neurofunctional and logopedic disorders in specific groups with neurodevelopmental or syndromic disorders. 
• Know various approaches and intervention programs in speech-language neurorehabilitation. 

Specific Objectives

• Learn about the history of the brain and how it has been the subject of study since ancient times. 
• Study the basis of the nervous system to understand the functioning of the brain. 
• Detail in general terms what are the stages of embryological development of the nervous system. 
• Classify the different structures that form the central nervous system. 
• Study the structural and functional organization of the cerebral cortex. 
• Identify the general characteristics that make up the ascending and descending pathways of the spinal cord. 
• Recognize the differences between the pediatric and adult population in clinical practice. 
• Study the different functions performed by the autonomic nervous system. 
• Know the characteristics that constitute motor control. 
• Knowing the different brain damage diseases as a basis for neuropsychological exploration. 
• Know which are the basic cognitive functions. 
• Know how to conceptualize the functions of attention, memory and perception. 
• Know the classifications, processes and systems. 
• Acquire basic knowledge of tests used for evaluation. 
• Know the main alterations of the functions studied in the present topic. 
• Make an introduction to the knowledge of the Executive Functions and Language. 
• Know what neuropsychological rehabilitation consists of and how to approach each cognitive function. 
• Know different behavior modification techniques (BCT). 
• Have a basic understanding of how to apply TMC. 
• Acquire tools to act in the event of behavioral alterations. 
• Know how to apply CCT to the logopedic field in order to achieve higher performance. 
• Know the clinical implication of occupational therapy in speech therapy rehabilitation. 
• Know the clinical implication of occupational therapy in speech therapy rehabilitation. 
• Knowing the role of families during the rehabilitation process. 
• Apply theoretical knowledge to a clinical case: The main objective of this topic is to know how to program a rehabilitative treatment for a case of severe TBI with aphasia. Perform a proper multidisciplinary assessment and collect relevant information from the family to establish a comprehensive work plan tailored to the individual. 
• Know how to implement a correct and complete assessment of vocal function in daily clinical practice. 
• Know the most important features of the voice and learn to listen to different types of voices in order to know which aspects are altered to guide the practice. 
• Know the specific anatomical and functional aspects of the phonatory system as a basis for the rehabilitation of vocal pathologies and for vocal work with voice professionals. 
• Know how to implement a correct and complete assessment of vocal function in daily clinical practice. 
• Know the most important features of the voice and learn to listen to different types of voices in order to know which aspects are altered to guide clinical practice. 
• Know how to implement a correct and complete assessment of vocal function in daily clinical practice. 
• Know the most important features of the voice and learn to listen to different types of voices in order to know which aspects are altered to guide clinical practice. 
• Deepen the knowledge of the most current diagnostic and treatment techniques. 
• Analyze the different possible vocal pathologies and achieve scientific rigor in the treatments. 
• Solve real practical cases with current therapeutic approaches based on scientific evidence. 
• Deepen the knowledge of the most current diagnostic and treatment techniques. 
• Deepen knowledge and analysis of the results obtained in objective voice assessments. 
• Know different approaches to the treatment of vocal pathologies. 
• Raise awareness of the need for vocal care. 
• See the voice as a global ability of the person and not as an exclusive act of the phonatory system. 
• Understand the oral-facial behavior, both innate and acquired, of the infant. 
• Recognize the correct motor pattern in swallowing, breathing and sucking. 
• Early detection of a functional alteration in feeding. 
• Know the importance of oro-facial growth and development of vegetative functions at the pediatric level. 
• Detect the signs of proper positioning, as well as apply them to various breastfeeding postures. 
• Learn to use alternative techniques for infant feeding. 
• Learn to manage the different intervention strategies at orofacial level in pediatric age in children with swallowing disorders. 
• Know and develop action plans during feeding that can help in the first instance with a high possibility of success. 
• Create feeding programs adapted and individualized to each case in a preventive, re-educative and rehabilitative way. 
• Know the anatomy and physiology of swallowing. 
• Provide anatomical and physiological knowledge of the structures involved in normal and pathological swallowing. 
• Learn the functional basis of dysphagia, classify it and know the pathologies associated with this disorder. 
• Know the assessment scales, exploration and instrumental evaluation techniques. 
• Develop strategies to assess dysphagia before, during and after the speech therapy intervention. 
• Learn to assess the nutritional status of patients with dysphagia and the consequences of poor hydration and malnutrition. 
• Know compensatory techniques as opposed to rehabilitative techniques. 
• Train the professional for a comprehensive approach to dysphagia of neurological origin. 
• Know the functioning of the structures involved in breathing, chewing and swallowing. 
• Recognize dentomaxillary anomalies. 
• Relate, complement and coordinate the work between dentistry and speech therapy. 
• Know the orthodontic appliances. 
• Know and evaluate the functions of the orofacial system and their interrelation. 
• Recognize when swallowing is not functional. 
• Elaborate an orofacial-myofunctional evaluation protocol. 
• Develop competencies that favor the evaluation of Orofacial System alterations in Congenital Neurological Disorders. 
• Improve the quality of life of neurological patients by improving their eating habits. 
• Expand knowledge and consolidate the bases of children's gold motor functioning. 
• Carry out the creation of programs of new habits and routines directly related to the nutrition of students with special educational needs, in order to improve their quality of life both personally and socially. 
• Improve the quality of PCI intake during feeding, offering greater safety and efficacy at each feeding.
• Know the concept of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) and how their sensory profile influences their diet. 
• Study possible strategies to deal with feeding difficulties. 
• Learn to develop a work program that enhances nutritional function. 
• Provide support strategies for understanding the context through visual, tactile and auditory support. 
• Generate practical tools to be used in natural contexts. 
• Promote the creation of individualized, flexible feeding programs based on the interests of the child with autism. 

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