Learn more about the latest developments in the field of proteomics and massive sequencing with this professional master’s degree”

This professional master’s degree in Tuberculosis is aimed at healthcare professionals in charge of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infections who wish to intensively address the most up-to-date and extensive knowledge of this infectious disease with the main objective of incorporating it into their usual clinical practice.

During this 12-month program, i.e., 1,500 teaching hours, professionals will delve into the relevant factors in managing these clinical pictures and the recent diagnostic tools used, as well as the latest developments in the treatment of infections caused by this group of microorganisms.

Also, the specialized team with extensive experience in Microbiology in leading hospitals in this area of medicine, will teach students the latest scientific advances achieved for the management of Tuberculosis and other infections in special populations whose approach requires extensive knowledge as in the case of pediatric patients, HIV patients, transplanted or immunocompromised.

An opportunity to update knowledge, while balancing personal and professional responsibilities in a 100% online program. Students will be able to access all the content at any time of the day, as there are no sessions with fixed schedules, they will only need a device with an Internet connection that allows them to view the entire syllabus, as well as the video summaries, essential specialized readings and the practical cases proposed by the teaching team. 

Apply the latest scientifically proven treatments to treat Tuberculosis thanks to this online teaching"

This professional master’s degree in Tuberculosis contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Tuberculosis and Infectious Diseases
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Access recent advances in non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections in immunocompromised patients” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.

Learn about the latest advances in the treatment of latent Tuberculosis infection in HIV patients"

Update your knowledge to establish the best diagnostic method available for each patient"

This professional master’s degree offers medical professionals an update so they can keep abreast of the latest developments in the evolution of Tuberculosis and mycobacterial infection up to the present. Likewise, the teaching team on this academic program will impart a deep body of knowledge of the diagnostic techniques used, such as proteomics or image diagnosis, as well as the spectrum of action, dosage and most important adverse effects of the drugs used in the various treatments for these types of bacterial infection. All this, in order to have detailed knowledge of the most current studies in this field and improve latent Tuberculosis infection in all types of patients. The extensive multimedia content and the Relearning system used by TECH will favor the achievement of these goals.

TECH rigorously selects the teaching team to offer you quality teaching at the academic forefront”

General Objectives

• In-depth study and updating of knowledge on infections caused by mycobacteria
• Have a broad body of knowledge of the available diagnostic methods and perform a detailed study of the drugs used in treatment, so as to optimize diagnoses and establish the most effective treatment guidelines with less adverse effects
• Comprehensively address and manage both pulmonary and extrapulmonary clinical pictures caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex, so as to know how to recognize, diagnose and treat this type of infections
• Define and recognize the clinical, microbiological, diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics of infections caused by an important number of non-tuberculous mycobacteria

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Mycobacterial Infections

• Have in-depth knowledge of the evolution of the disease and contextualize the importance of mycobacterial infection today
• In-depth knowledge of the characteristics of the genus, the classification of mycobacteria and the main mechanisms of transmission of these microorganisms
• Study the pathogenesis of the infection and the different clinical forms in depth
• In-depth knowledge of prevention and control measures

Module 2. Mycobacterial Infection Diagnosis

• In-depth knowledge of which types of samples and methods of sample collection are the most appropriate to send to the laboratory
• Gain a deep understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the main diagnostic methods so as to optimize diagnoses
• Know when and where (cultures, clinical samples) molecular biology techniques can be used to diagnoses mycobacterial infections
• Know the other diagnostic techniques used, such as proteomics or diagnostic imaging

Module 3. Medication and Treatments for Mycobacterial Infections

• Recognize the different populations to be treated in tuberculosis infection in order to design treatments with the appropriate drugs
• Become deeply familiar with the spectrum of action, posology and most important adverse effects of the drugs used in the various treatments for these bacterial infections
• Get to know the new antibiotics available whose spectrum of action includes mycobacteria and can offer alternatives in infections caused by resistant mycobacteria
• Have in-depth knowledge of the most prevalent antibiotic resistances and understand the repercussions they may have when prescribing different treatments

Module 4. Infections caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex

• Learn the natural history of the disease caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex
• In-depth knowledge of the pathogenesis of these infections and the diagnostic criteria according to the clinical features manifested in patients
• Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory findings and imaging studies for the diagnosis of pulmonary Tuberculosis and other forms of extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
• Learn to make decisions regarding available treatment regimens

Module 5. Infections by Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria

• Get to know the evolution and current problems of infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria
• Learn the microbiological characteristics, clinical picture and treatment of infections caused by M. Avium Complex, M. Kansasii, M. Ulcerans, M. Genavense, M. Haemophilum, M. Marinum, M. Scrofulaceum and M. Gordonae

Module 6. Others Infections by Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria

• In-depth knowledge of the evolution and current problems of infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria
• Learn the microbiological characteristics, clinical picture and treatment of infections caused by M. abscessus, M. Chelonaei, M. Fortuitum Complex, M. Malmoense, M. Simiae, M. Szulgai, M. Xenopi and other non-tuberculous mycobacteria

Module 7. Mycobacterial Infections in VIH Patients

• Study the epidemiology of TB/HIV coinfection in depth
• Gain detailed knowledge of the manifestations of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients according to the number of LTCD4
• Delve into the available diagnostic methods and peculiarities to optimize diagnoses in this special type of patients
• Have broad knowledge of the treatment of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections in HIV patients
• Management of latent tuberculosis infection in this type of patient and its treatment

Module 8. Mycobacterial Infections in Special Patients

• In-depth knowledge of the peculiarities of tuberculosis in different patients: nephropaths, hepatopaths, the elderly, patients treated with biologics, oncohematologic patients, lung transplant recipients and other patients with solid organ transplants
• Conduct an in-depth study of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections in immunocompromised patients and patients with pulmonary pathology
• Know how to manage latent Tuberculosis in immunosuppressed patients

Module 9. Mycobacterial Infections in Pediatrics

• Become familiar with the evolution and current problems of childhood mycobacterial infections
• Delve into the different clinical forms of tuberculous disease in this type of patients
• Know all the available diagnostic methods that can be used, including clinical history and immunology, among others, which also helps make adequate differential diagnoses
• Delve into the treatment of Tuberculosis disease in pediatric patients, including resistant tuberculosis and monitoring during treatment

Module 10. Leprosy

• Become familiar with the evolution and current problems of infections caused by the Mycobacterium Leprae complex
• Delve into the reservoirs and the different routes of transmission of this pathology, as well as the etiopathogenesis and epidemiology
• Learn the different clinical classifications of the disease and its anatomopathological study
• In-depth knowledge of the diagnostic techniques and treatment of this infection including the development of resistance

This online program will teach you about the latest advances in bactericidal antibiotic treatments”