Conviértete en un profesional referente en el ámbito de cuidados paliativo y contribuye activamente a la atención al final de la vida.

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Este título de experto en cuidados paliativos está diseñado para formar profesionales de la salud capaces de ofrecer una atención integral, ética y humanizada a personas con enfermedades avanzadas o terminales, promoviendo el bienestar del paciente y su familia en una de las etapas más delicadas de la vida.

Para qué te prepara

  • Atender a personas con enfermedad avanzada y terminal, proporcionando cuidados que alivien el sufrimiento físico, emocional, social y espiritual.
  • Diseñar planes de atención individualizados y adecuados a cada paciente y su familia.
  • Tomar decisiones clínicas y éticas fundamentadas.
  • Trabajar de forma interdisciplinar con otros profesionales sanitarios.
  • Investigar e innovar en el ámbito de los cuidados paliativos.

¿A quién va dirigido?

Dirigido a titulados en:

  • ENFERMERÍA
  • MEDICINA
  • PSICOLOGÍA
  • FISIOTERAPIA

 

También pueden acceder profesionales interesados en la atención a pacientes en situación de enfermedad avanzada, discapacidad o final de vida.

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Datos de interés

Título

Curso de Experto en Pacientes con Enfermedad Avanzada y Necesidades Paliativas

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Créditos

21 ECTS

Plazas Ofertadas

30

Horario

Talleres presenciales algunos fines de semana.

Duración

Octubre 2025 – Junio 2026

Modalidad

Semipresencial

Dirección

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Calendario

Plan de estudios

1. Cuidados Paliativos: principios generales, trabajo en equipo y comunicación
Principios y aspectos socioculturales
Trabajo en equipo y liderazgo
2. Control de síntomas, atención, cuidados y aspectos psicosociales y espirituales
Evaluación clínica, entrevista y modelos de atención
Control del dolor y síntomas en pacientes oncológicos
Cuidados en pacientes no oncológicos, pediátricos, urgencias
Atención a las necesidades psicosociales y espirituales del paciente y su familia
3. Investigación, docencia y ética en cuidados paliativos
Ética, antropología y planificación anticipada
Investigación y docencia aplicada en el área paliativa
4. Prácticas externas
En unidades clínicas de cuidados paliativos
5. Trabajo Final
Diseño de un proyecto de intervención/investigación aplicada

Prácticas Externas

Se realizarán en unidades clínicas especializadas en cuidados paliativos, donde el estudiante podrá aplicar sus conocimientos y adquirir experiencia directa en la atención a pacientes con enfermedades avanzadas y sus familias.

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Profesorado

Precio del Postgrado 25/26

Denominación del título

Curso de Experto en Pacientes con
Enfermedad Avanzada y Necesidades Paliativas

Precio total

1.400€

Reserva de plaza

280€

Honorarios de matrícula

1.120€

Becas y ayudas

Para que continúen formándose en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

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Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

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Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

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Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

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Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

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How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

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  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

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I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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