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Building:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Type of University:
Public center
Address:
AVENIDA DE CARDENAL HERRERA ORIA S/N , 39011 SANTANDER
Date of ANECA Assessment Report:
1/1/1900
Discipline:
Health Sciences
Participating universities:
Academic, scientific and professional interest justification
Information about the máster structure: Master's Degree in Clinical and Basic Aspects of Pain
Basic competences
Have and understand knowledge that can provide a base or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
Students should know to apply their acquired knowledge and their ability in problem-solving in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study
Students should be capable of integrating knowledge and facing up to the complexity of showing judgment from incomplete or limited information that includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities which are linked to the application of their knowledge and judgment
Students should know how to communicate their conclusions - and the knowledge and reasons sustaining them - to a specialised and non-specialised audience in a clear and unambiguous way
Students should have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or independent
General competences
Have a deep and wide knowledge of neurotransmission and its pathophysiological alterations
Know the general bases of the use of technologies, tools and techniques for diagnosis and treatment
Know the basis of pain assessment
Be able to identify and analyse alterations in sensory perception
Be able to develop explanatory models from observable experience and critical analysis
Integrate the basic and clinical aspects involved in the knowledge of the determinants of pain
Be able to capture the results of their research and/or assistance work in documents that allow the dissemination, debate and exploitation of the results.
To know the ethical aspects related specifically to pain research
Be able to self-diagnose deficiencies and needs in acquiring, understanding, applying knowledge, the ability to make judgments and the ability to communicate
Obtain and synthesize relevant information about the problems that afflict patients in pain and understand the content of this information
Know how to use information and communication technologies in clinical, therapeutic, preventive and research activities
Know, critically assess and use search and retrieval systems for biomedical information in the field of pain to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate clinical, scientific and health information
Transversal competences
Improve Language and Communication Skills in the Academic Environment. To perfect Public Speaking. Be able to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, in different professional situations (with patients and their families, other professionals and the media)
Acquire Comprehension and Written Expression of Scientific Texts
Perform graphic communication in technical documents.
Manage information effectively, using critical reasoning
Promote Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership and Teamwork
Specific competences
Learn about the development of current lines of research on pain and its impact on the development of research in this field.
Recognize the impact of the new molecular basis of neural signalling on the possibilities of pain research
Integrate new pharmacological therapy guidelines in complex pathologies that cause pain
To know about recent advances in invasive and non-invasive techniques that allow an approach to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of pathological processes that occur with pain
Know and apply research methodology in the study of pain
Know the legislation on the design and accomplishment of biomedical studies, with special emphasis on bioethical aspects and the peculiarities of clinical trials focused on pain and analgesia
Know about recent genetic and molecular advances that explain the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of pain.
Demonstrate proficiency in locating, accessing, and critically reviewing scientific literature in the area of knowledge
Design and lead a research project in the area of pain, as well as being able to write and discuss a scientific article in the field of a specialized journal about that area.
Understand and recognize the anatomical and physiological mechanisms that regulate pain perception under physiological conditions
Understand and recognize the responsible pathophysiological mechanisms that determine the development of pain
Recognize and understand the main pathological entities that cause pain in clinical practice
Understand the fundamentals of action, indications and efficacy of therapeutic interventions in pain, based on available scientific evidence
By always respecting the professional competencies granted by the original degree (degree, diploma or bachelor's degree), studentwill be able to apply this knowledge to their professional practice for the benefit of patients and/or will be able to research, contribute and expand scientific knowledge of the mechanisms involved in pain and analgesia
Know the structure and function of cells. Biomolecules. Cellular communication. Excitable membranes
Understand and recognize the normal structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system, at molecular, cellular, tissue, organic, and systems levels
Know the basic concepts of biostatistics and their application to medical sciences. Understand and interpret statistical data in the medical literature. Be able to design and conduct simple statistical studies using computer programs and interpret the results
