- UNAM was founded on September 22, 1910.
- It is not only considered one of the best universities in Mexico but also in all of Latin America.
- Through the Aprendo+ platform, it offers a wide variety of free online courses and there are several focused on the field of health.
With more than 100 years of history, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is one of the most important educational institutions in the country. But in addition to training within its classrooms, it has also had to adapt to technological times. For the same reason, it also has a wide variety of free online courses that anyone can enroll in.
Academic training outside the classroom
It’s about the Aprendo+ platform and is part of the Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education (CUAIEED). The catalog includes more than 50 options focused on the most diverse items. Each one has a duration that varies between six and 30 hours.
In this case, all online courses are free and are made up of videos, readings, links to other sites, images, audio and other elements that will help you study. Therefore, below we share some options that are useful for all health professionals like you.
Diet, key to diabetes control
This course offers an alternative to feel good; in it, the eating habits and customs of daily life are differentiated, for the care of people with diabetes. The contents of the course will be addressed in four topics; its main intention is to highlight the importance of what we eat in our health.
Self-esteem: transcendence of life
In this course we will address self-esteem as the assessment we make of ourselves, based on the sensations and experiences that we have incorporated throughout life. Self-esteem allows us to transcend as integral people and have a good level of human development.
Due to the above, it will be reviewed, through experiential activities and reflection, how well you know yourself and what elements you need to modify or strengthen to achieve self-realization. These elements are the beginning and means to achieve your life project.
Healthy heart and diet
This course will provide you with practical advice to keep your heart healthy, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve your quality of life.
The contents of the course will be treated in four topics; its main intention is to highlight the importance of healthy living habits in caring for our heart. We will describe how our healthy heart is and the factors that affect it.
Physical and psychological effects of the use of psychoactive drugs
The course will provide participants with the basic concepts of the physical and psychological effect of the consumption of some psychoactive substances, providing practical resources to prevent relapses associated with physical and psychological symptoms.
Hygienic habits to maintain good oral health
This online course, aimed at the general public, which contains basic concepts on oral health and conditions such as cavities and periodontal diseases, has the objective of raising awareness of good hygiene habits to prevent said conditions and maintain adequate oral health; In addition, topics such as the effect of caries on general health and quality of life are discussed, the main oral health problems are described, what it is and how to control bacterial dental plaque, what is the correct brushing technique for majority of the population and what auxiliaries exist to complement it. The revision of the contents is accompanied by learning activities and self-assessments.
The mind fades: Dementias
Dementias are reviewed, as the various types of a chronic and progressive disease characterized by impaired ability to process thought are known, the cause of which is not necessarily aging. It affects various higher mental functions, such as memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning ability, language or judgment.
Dementias are caused by various diseases and injuries that affect the brain. There are several types of dementia and its signs and symptoms are understood as early, intermediate and advanced stages. They have no cure, but taking drug treatment and a healthy life slow down their progress.
My mental health first: attention to psychological problems
In this course, you will learn information regarding various psychological problems that could affect your well-being; You will find key points to identify a possible depression, psychosis, epilepsy, dementia, distinguish the difference between self-harm and suicide, as well as to identify if you, a family member or a friend have a behavioral problem or substance use.
Finally, general tools will be presented to deal with these situations and you will be provided with data where you can receive help if necessary. Remember that your mental health comes first.
Without Sadness… How to overcome depression?
In this course you will recognize the concept of depression, as well as the reasons why a person may have such a disease. Later, you will be provided with information on some strategies that can be used to prevent or deal with it, such as scheduling pleasant activities, assertive communication, and problem solving.
How to control my stress? Attention to anxiety disorders
Online course aimed at the general public, which contains information on situations that trigger stress, types of stress and health problems derived from it, with the purpose of publicizing strategies to deal with it and thus have a better relationship with others , feel safer and prevent health problems. The revision of the contents is accompanied by learning activities and self-assessments.
What is epilepsy? Origin and treatment
During the study of the course, you will learn techniques and exercises that will help you understand what epilepsy is, identify its main characteristics, warning signs, its treatments and the myths that surround it.
At the same time, you will recognize that epilepsy is a condition that can develop from various personal, biological, family and social events or circumstances that, despite not being determinative, can generate a crisis.
You will also be able to recognize the life situations that a person with epilepsy experiences and the way in which it is possible to assist them and help them to have a full life.
Don’t forget that all online courses are free and anyone can sign up. If you are interested in one, all you have to do is click on this link.
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