Objectives

Know the main characteristics and functions of the nervous system.

Know how to analyze cognitive functions and their relationship with dementias.

Identify the different types of dementia.

Know how to plan an appropriate neuropsychological assessment and intervention in dementias.

Know how to design a specific speech therapy intervention for Alzheimer's or other pathologies.

Know the main psychotropic drugs that help mitigate the effects of dementia.

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?

With this course in Evaluation and Intervention in Alzheimer's and Other Dementias you will have the opportunity to learn about the main characteristics of the nervous system and cognitive functions, the main assessment and diagnostic tests in neuropsychology and dementias and neuropsychological, speech therapy, pharmacological and nursing treatments most appropriate for each dementia. In addition, you will learn how to intervene with both the patient and his family in a comprehensive framework of multidisciplinary intervention.

Who is it aimed at?

This course in Evaluation and Intervention in Alzheimer's and other Dementias can be aimed at professionals in Psychology, Speech Therapy, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or any other branch of the health field. In addition, workers in the social sector, care or even family members who wish to specialize in this sector.

Career opportunities

The professional opportunities of this course in Evaluation and Intervention in Alzheimer's and Other Dementias are those of expert in dementias and all positions related to neuropsychology, speech therapy and dementia nursing according to previous professional training. Acquire a complementary training to your profession and expand your career options.