This Postgraduate certificate in Therapeutic Apheresis delves into this technique like no other in the educational market, a guarantee of excellence from a prestigious university: TECH”

Apheresis procedures are infrequent techniques but they should be known by physicians in a comprehensive manner, hence the need for specialists in this field. It is a moderately invasive procedure performed by the hematology service, sometimes also by the nephrology service, but from which many specialties can benefit, of interest to the development of this specialty. 

In this program, we will go in depth into how this therapy is performed and what it consists of and its different modalities. In addition, its side effects and possible complications are reviewed. The clinical indications of this procedure in hematology, apheresis for the collection of hematopoietic progenitors, plasma exchange and altruistic donation of blood components that can be done by apheresis will be developed specifically. 

Finally, indications in other specialties in which this procedure is gaining importance, such as renal and neurological disorders, are addressed. Therefore, the main objective of this program in Therapeutic Apheresis is to provide an in-depth knowledge of this technique, its purpose and usefulness in clinical practice, with its different clinical indications. Likewise, the qualification to perform it or to know which patients can benefit from this procedure considering the side effects and complications. 

In this way, it is a 100% online program, so students have the ease of being able to take it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All they need is a device with an Internet connection to take their career one step further. In addition, an additional Masterclass has been incorporated, led by an expert of international prestige in the field of Transfusion Medicine. This specialist will guide students to acquire the essential knowledge and skills, backed by the most up-to-date scientific evidence. 

TECH will allow you to participate in a complementary Masterclass, developed by an internationally renowned expert in Transfusion Medicine. A future investment for your career!” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Therapeutic Apheresis contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market.The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Transfusion Medicine, specialized in Therapeutic Apheresis 
• 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
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in the field of Transfusion Medicine
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments    
• The availability of access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will get to know the apheresis technique in depth, its purpose and its usefulness in clinical practice, with its different clinical indications, improving the diagnosis of your 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 during the course. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Balance this program with your professional and personal life, it is 100% online!"

You will learn which patients can benefit from Therapeutic Apheresis taking into account side effects and complications.

The structure of the contents of this Postgraduate certificate has been designed based on the knowledge of Transfusion Medicine focused on Therapeutic Apheresis, in order for the professional to delve and update their knowledge in this technique, specializing successfully and rigorously. In this way, the teaching team of this program has developed a syllabus whose content offers a broad perspective of everything involved in this blood transfusion procedure, its complications and adverse effects, as well as the indications to carry it out. In this way, the student will acquire the skills to develop professionally in this area of medicine with confidence and guarantee, thanks to a quality content and the best teaching methodology.

In this TECH Postgraduate certificate you will learn more about the complications and adverse effects related to the apheresis technique”

Module 1. Therapeutic Apheresis

1.1. Apheresis Techniques 

1.1.1. Techniques and Types of Replacement 
1.1.2. Apheresis in Pediatrics

1.2. Complications and Adverse Effects: 

1.2.1. Complications Related to the Technique 
1.2.2. Adverse Effects Related to the Anticoagulant Used and Venous Accesses
1.2.3. Adverse Effects Related to the Replenishment Volume 

1.3. General Apheresis Procedure 

1.3.1. Types of Venous Access 

1.4. Patient Assessment for Apheresis 

1.4.1. Donor/Patient Assessment 
1.4.2. Informed Consent 

1.5. Therapeutic Apheresis in Hematology: Progenitor Transplantation 

1.5.1. Apheresis for Hematopoietic Progenitor Donation, for Autologous and Allogeneic Transplantation 
1.5.2. Donor Lymphocyte Apheresis 

1.6. Therapeutic Apheresis in Hematology: Plasma Exchange 

1.6.1. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura 

1.7. Therapeutic Apheresis in Hematology: Other Situations 

1.7.1. Erythroapheresis 
1.7.2. Leukoapheresis 
1.7.3. Platelet Apheresis 

1.8. Therapeutic Apheresis in Solid Organ Rejection 

1.8.1. Indications for Solid Organ Transplants

1.9. Therapeutic Apheresis in Neurological Pathology

1.9.1. Indications in Neurological Pathology 

1.10. Therapeutic Apheresis in Renal Pathology 

1.10.1. Indications in Neurological Pathology

You will learn all about apheresis for hematopoietic progenitor donation, for autologous and allogeneic transplantation”