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Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Oncological Psychonutrition

Duration:
6 (six) biweekly synchronous meetings of 4 (four) hours each, on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Modality:
Synchronous online

More information: posgrado.nutricionriocuarto@um.edu.ar

Foundation

Cancer, in its various forms, continues to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Beyond conventional medical approaches, cancer patients face a series of complex challenges that affect their physical, emotional, and social well-being. These include malnutrition, eating disorders, and emotional disturbances such as anxiety, stress, and depression, which are common and can negatively impact disease progression and treatment adherence. In this context, it is essential to implement a comprehensive approach that considers not only the biomedical aspect but also the nutritional and psychological aspects of the patient.

Oncology psychonutrition is emerging as an innovative discipline that articulates the knowledge of nutrition and psychology to provide more comprehensive, humane, and effective care. However, despite its relevance, this approach is rarely addressed in conventional training. Therefore, it is necessary to create educational opportunities that prepare healthcare professionals to face the current challenges of oncology care from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The purpose of this postgraduate course is to introduce healthcare professionals to the concept of oncology psychonutrition, providing them with basic knowledge of how emotional factors can influence nutrition and how proper nutrition can impact a patient's emotional state. This interdisciplinary approach is particularly relevant in a context where integrative, patient-centered medicine is positioned as a quality standard in healthcare.

General objectives

To introduce participants to the key concepts of oncology psychonutrition, addressing the interaction between nutrition, emotions, and cancer treatments.
Promote the importance of interdisciplinary work in the care of cancer patients.

Specific objectives

Provide psychoemotional tools to support patients in adherence to treatment.
Develop practical skills in managing nutritional and emotional side effects related to cancer treatments.
Promote the capacity for comprehensive assessment of the nutritional and emotional status of cancer patients.
Propose effective interdisciplinary strategies for the comprehensive care of cancer patients, with an emphasis on psychonutrition.

Modality and duration

Modality: Online (synchronous and asynchronous meetings)

The activity is organized around 5 (five) modules and the production of a mandatory Final Integration Project.

A distance learning course is planned, with 6 (six) synchronous biweekly meetings of 4 (four) hours each, on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., complemented by asynchronous activities through an online campus that will function as a space for communication and access to materials, instructions and exchange forums between students and teachers.

Duration: October to December 2025 – 40 clock hours in total (classes every 15 days, Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).

teachers in charge

Lic. Jazmin Tobaldo (Oncology Nutrition – Parinama). Graduate in Nutrition. Universidad de Mendoza. Río Cuarto. 2022

Pedagogical Pathway for Non-Teaching Graduates. Higher Institute of Pedagogical Studies (ISEP). Currently in progress.

Master's Degree in Oncology Nutrition. Distance Learning University of Madrid (UDIMA). Spain. 2024.

Diploma in Nutrition and Psychology: Brain and Mindfulness. Professional Development Conceptual. 2022.

Postgraduate Course on the Management of Cardiometabolic Pathologies and Prevalent Gastrointestinal Symptoms. Argentine Nutrition Society (SAN). 2023.

Postgraduate Course in Nutrition, Gastronomy, and Health. Argentine Society of Clinical Nutrition (SAC). 2022.

Lic. Guadalupe Camarote (Integrative Psycho-Oncology – Parinama). Graduate in Psychology. Universidad Católica de Cuyo. Río Cuarto. 2018

Diploma in Emotional Education. National University of Villa María.

Diploma in Integrative Psycho-Oncology. Italian Hospital of Córdoba.

Mindfulness and Stress Management Instructor Course. Argentine Identity Academy. 2025.

Postgraduate Course in Psycho-Oncology. Argentine Medical Association. 2021.

Prashant Yoga Teacher. Prashant Yoga School Argentina. 2021.

Adult Neurocognitive Assessment Course. Espacio Psico Córdoba. 2021.

Psychological Fitness Course.” Espacio Psico. Córdoba. 2021.

Course on Psychological Assessment in Assisted Fertility.” Espacio Psico. Córdoba. 2021.

Recipients

Doctors, Nutritionists, and Psychology Graduates. Advanced students of these degree courses.

Program

Duty

National Tariff $240.000 (can be paid in 6 installments of $40.000 each)

Foreign Tariff $350.000

Registration and contact

✉️ posgrado.nutricionriocuarto@um.edu.ar o info.riocuarto@um.edu.ar
📱 358-5000648

To introduce participants to the key concepts of oncology psychonutrition, addressing the interaction between nutrition, emotions, and cancer treatments.
Promote the importance of interdisciplinary work in the care of cancer patients.

Provide psychoemotional tools to support patients in adherence to treatment.
Develop practical skills in managing nutritional and emotional side effects related to cancer treatments.
Promote the capacity for comprehensive assessment of the nutritional and emotional status of cancer patients.
Propose effective interdisciplinary strategies for the comprehensive care of cancer patients, with an emphasis on psychonutrition.