In only 6 months you will be updated on the latest scientific findings in the field of Food Parasitology and control measures”

In recent years, society has become more aware of the dangers to its health of poor hygiene in the treatment of food or its consumption without proper safety measures. Striking cases such as anisakis and the resulting consequences on people's physical condition have led to greater awareness in this field. However, authorities around the world are currently implementing strict sanitary controls from the farm to the consumer's own table.

In addition to this reality, the scientific community is continuously working on the detection of parasites such as Trichinella, Toxoplasma and Giardia, present in meat, poultry and water. The progress achieved in this field and its relevance make it essential that its knowledge is available to nutrition professionals. That is why TECH has created this postgraduate diploma in Food Parasitology, which will take the specialists to deepen over 6 months by the most recent scientific evidence in the world of microbiology, risk control systems or the main preventive measures currently adopted with respect to microbiological and parasitological contamination of food.

A program with the latest information, which is offered through an syllabus with a global vision and complemented with innovative multimedia content based on video summaries, videos in detail or essential readings. This will allow students to delve more easily into the latest analytical techniques used in the detection of parasites, the main diseases by their presence in food or the current international standard and application in the food industry.

Thus, this program is an excellent opportunity for the Nutrition professionals to study a postgraduate diploma, comfortably at any time of the day and from an electronic device with Internet connection. In addition, you have the freedom to distribute the teaching load according to your needs, which will allow you to more easily reconcile a university education with work and / or personal responsibilities.

This program is designed for you to combine your work as a nutritionist with a university degree, which is at the academic forefront”

This postgraduate diploma in Food Parasitology 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 Food Technology
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived scientific and practical information on those 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

This 450-hour program will provide you with the most recent advances in the techniques used for food analysis and traceability detection in the food chain”

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.

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

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

A university program that will allow you to update your knowledge on the importance of food-borne parasites"

The specialists who are part of this university program will provide you with case studies whose knowledge you will be able to integrate into your daily practice"

Thanks to this qualification developed by specialists rigorously selected by TECH, the nutrition professionals will be able to be up to date in Food Parasitology. These goals can be achieved more easily thanks to the multimedia content that will bring them closer to the advances in the detection of parasites that cause foodborne diseases or the latest tools used to improve the management of product safety.

Access the resource library and delve into the latest information on parasitological risk assessment throughout the food chain”

General Objectives

• Recognize the sanitary and preventive importance of cleaning, disinfection, disinsecting and pest control programs in the food chain
• Collaborate in the implementation of quality systems
• Identify and apply the main techniques for sampling and identification of parasites in food
• Value and understand the current importance of parasites and their relationship with food/nutrition

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Microbiology and Food Hygiene

• Learn the main tranfsormative, pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms in food
• Establish the beneficial effects of microorganisms in the field of food
• Identify and understand the most important elements of a microbiology laboratory
• Apply techniques for the detection of microorganisms in food

Module 2. Food Parasitology

• Know the microbiology and parasitology concepts and procedures relevant to the food industry
• Identify, analyze and evaluate parasitological risks throughout the food chain, from raw material collection to the distribution of the processed product to the final consumer
• Analyze and understand the main preventive measures with respect to microbiological and parasitological contamination of food at any stage of the food chain
• Know and identify the main food-borne parasites that cause human illnesses

Module 3. Quality and Food Safety Management

• Design and evaluate tools that promote food safety management throughout the food chain to protect public health
• Identify and interpret the requirements of the food safety management standard (UNE EN ISO 22000) for its subsequent application and evaluation in food chain operators
• Develop, implement, evaluate and maintain appropriate hygiene practices, food safety and risk control systems
• Evaluate, control and manage aspects of traceability in the food supply chain

This university program will allow you to delve into the quality and hygiene requirements demanded of the food industry, as well as the steps involved in the approval of suppliers”