We offer you a unique specialization due to two fundamental aspects: the quality of the teaching staff and the updating of the academic program. If you want to enhance your training, don't miss this opportunity”

One of the main features that infectious diseases can present in patients is fever, as the body tries to fight the microorganisms that cause them by raising the body temperature. However, this survival mechanism generated by the body itself must be treated by professionals to avoid major consequences in patients.

In order to offer a complete training on this aspect, TECH has designed this specific program for nurses working in the Emergency Department, so that they know how to act at all times. Specifically, the syllabus deals with aspects as varied as: the initial approach in acute febrile syndrome, antimicrobials, or the management of fever in different types of patients, according to their own pathologies, among other aspects.

Thus, this very complete specialization, which has been developed by a team of specialists in the field, will help students to improve their professional skills, obtaining a superior training that will allow them to achieve professional success.

In addition, this postgraduate certificate has the advantage that, being a 100% online training, the professional will have the ability to decide when and where to study, without commitments or obligations, thus being able to combine their study time with the rest of their daily obligations.  

A high-level specialization that will enable you to achieve professional success"

This postgraduate certificate in Febrile Syndrome and Fever in the Emergency Department for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most outstanding features of this program are

• The development of clinical cases presented by experts in the field
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional
• Therapeutic developments on intervention in Infectious Diseases 
• Practical exercises where to carry out the self-assessment process to improve learning
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Its special emphasis on research 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

This program is the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Febrile Syndrome and Fever in the Emergency Department, you will obtain a certificate by TECH"

It includes, in its teaching staff, professionals belonging to the field of nursing, who bring to this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from leading scientific societies. 

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 an immersive training experience designed to train for real-life situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the nurse must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in Fever and Febrile Syndrome, and with great teaching experience. 

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this postgraduate certificate"

We offer you the best teaching methodology and a multitude of practical cases that will make your study easier"

The postgraduate certificate in Febrile Syndrome and Fever in the Emergency Department for Nursing is aimed at facilitating the performance of the health professional dedicated to the treatment of urgent infectious pathology in all areas, but especially in the Emergency Department.  

Specialize with the use of the latest educational technology, to contribute with quality and safety to decision making and patient care"  

General Objectives

• Provide the theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the environment in which professional care is given to patients with infectious diseases
• Provide the appropriate treatment in the different cases of infectious diseases
• Gain in-depth understanding of the areas in which professionals must be trained, in order for them to be able to provide the best practice when treating infectious diseases

Specific Objectives

• Explain the biomarkers used in the clinical diagnosis of infectious disease
• Define the use of C-reactive protein and procalcitonin in the diagnosis of infectious diseases
• Define the practical use of non-specific tests for infectious evidence
• Explain the initial focus in Acute Fever Syndrome
• Define the action taken in cases of Bacteremia, Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Explain how to activate code sepsis
• Define the use of different antimicrobials in febrile syndrome
• Describe the characteristics of the different types of antimicrobials
• Define the implications of antimicrobial resistance when selecting treatment
• Explain the basic steps in the selection of antimicrobials according to the type of host and other extrinsic or environmental factors
• Explain the concept of empirical antibiotic therapy
• Describe how to act in the case of beta-lactam allergy
• Describe the use of antimicrobials and renal function
• Explain the relationship between fever and the presence of exanthema
• Explain the relationship between fever and the presence of adenopathies
• Fever and hematological alterations
• Explain the association of fever with altered level of consciousness
• Describe fever management in the elderly patient
• Describe fever management in the hemodialysis patient
• Describe fever management in a patient with intravascular devices
• Describe fever management in a patient with a HIV infection
• Describe fever management in a patient with iatrogenic immunosuppression
• Describe fever management in a patient with oncohematological pathology
• Describe fever management in a patient with febrile neutropenia
• Describe fever management in the solid organ transplant patient
• Explain the implications of cytomegalovirus and BK virus infections in transplant recipients
• Describe fever management in a patient who has recently undergone surgery
• Describe the current management of infection of surgical wounds
• Explain the management of other infections in a patient who has recently undergone surgery
• Describe fever management in a pregnant patient
• Explain the use of antibiotic therapy in pregnancy

Make the most of this opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Febrile Syndrome and Fever in the Emergency Department for Nursing”