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Introduction to the Program
As a physician, you will learn to take care of your own emotional state and that of your patient to avoid accumulating stress"

In recent years, psychology has become interested in the health of people suffering from cancer, thanks to multiple research studies that point to a dependent relationship between the negative feelings generated by the disease and the unfavorable results of the treatment. Consequently, it is necessary to provide a complete accompaniment, involving all spheres of the person's life and a multidisciplinary team.
This Postgraduate certificate in Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology will provide the student with the opportunity to learn about the contributions of psychology to oncology. To this end, we will specify what psycho-oncology is, what its objectives are and the functions that the psycho-oncologist and the physician must perform in order to attend to the emotional responses of patients at all stages of the disease and that of their families. Also taking care of the healthcare personnel, who are exposed to the same emotional burden as the patients.
The student will also learn about the psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence cancer morbidity and mortality, applying a biopsychological approach. On the other hand, they understand their active role in health promotion and education as an effective means of preventing many types of cancer or early detection, which significantly increases the chances of cure or control of the disease.
Apply the appropriate techniques to treat your patients from a psycho-oncological point of view"
This Postgraduate certificate in Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Practical cases presented by experts in Psycho-Oncology
- 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
- 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
Rely on the expertise of psycho-oncologists to ensure comprehensive treatment"
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.
Your emotional health is also important. Learn the tools to cope with work stress"

Help to raise awareness about early detection of cancer"
Syllabus
The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate has been designed for students to learn about the contributions of psychology in oncology and the importance of a psychological evolution in cancer patients. In this way, they will learn to attend to the emotional responses of those affected and their families, also understanding the psychosocial factors that are related to the morbidity and mortality of this disease. All this will represent a job improvement for the physician, who will be able to work together with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital.

Learn about the myths, beliefs and pseudotherapies that have arisen in the face of cancer and that affect the patient's medical therapy"
Module 1. Characterization and Fields of Application of Psycho-Oncology
1.1. Cancer and Its Impact on Current Society
1.1.1. Cultural Variability
1.1.2. Incidence, Prevalence and Mortality
1.2. Myths, Beliefs and Pseudotherapies Related to Cancer
1.3. Medical Care for Cancer Patients
1.3.1. Early Detection of Cancer
1.3.2. Surgery and Treatment
1.4. Risk Factors and Cancer
1.4.1. Psychoneuroimmunology
1.4.2. Stress, Coping Styles and Personality Variables
1.5. Cancer Prevention
1.5.1. Primary and Secondary Prevention
1.5.2. Health Education and Healthy Lifestyle Habits
1.6. Functions of the Psycho-Oncologist: Their Role Within the Hospital Environment
1.7. Teaching, Training, Specialization and Accreditation in Psycho-Oncology
1.8. Objectives and Areas of Psychological Intervention for Cancer Patients and their Families
1.9. Other Disciplines Related to Psycho-Oncology
1.9.1. Psychology as an Intersection Between Oncology and Health Psychology
1.10. Approach to the Social Needs of the Cancer Patient
1.10.1. Economic and Occupational Impact. Job Reintegration
1.10.2. Social Support and Cancer

The physician and the psycho-oncologist work together to favor the patient's treatment"
Postgraduate Certificate in Characterization and Scope of Application of Psycho-Oncology
Cancer is a disease that has a great emotional burden for patients, their families and the health personnel who care for them. Psycho-oncology is a discipline that seeks to work on the emotional support of people affected by this disease, and is increasingly necessary in the field of health. This Postgraduate Certificate in Characterization and Areas of Application of Psycho-Oncology offers you a global vision of psycho-oncology and its main objectives, as well as the functions that both the psycho-oncologist and the physician must perform in order to care for patients and their families at all stages of the disease.
Broaden your career field with this 100% online program.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Characterization and Areas of Application of Psycho-Oncology will allow you to address the psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence morbidity and mortality in cancer, applying a biopsychological approach. In addition, you will delve into the importance of the active role of health promotion and education as effective means to prevent various types of cancer or early detection, which significantly increases the chances of cure or control of the disease. With this 100% online program, you will be able to update your knowledge in a dynamic and efficient way, making your healthcare activity compatible with your studies.