Objectives

To acquire expert knowledge of psychological and social needs in cancer.

To provide an overview of psychosocial care in cancer.

To obtain tools for psychological assessment and treatment of cancer.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This course in advanced psycho-oncology for health personnel prepares you to know in depth the field of psychology related to the treatment environment of cancer patients, acquiring the different techniques of action in this type of interventions to perform their work in a professional manner. In addition, you will understand the evaluation of these patients and the possible psychological disorders derived.

Who is it aimed at?

This course is aimed exclusively at health personnel according to Law 44/2003, of November 21, 2003, on the organization of health professions.

Career opportunities

With this course in advanced Psycho-oncology for health personnel you will be able to opt for positions related to professions such as psychology or oncology in health environments and contexts. In addition, it will give you the opportunity to become an expert in Psychology in cancer patients which will give you the option to work as a Psycho-oncologist in hospital centers. This is your chance!