This training is the best option you can find to specialize in Dermatology in Small Animals and make more accurate diagnoses”

Within Veterinary Medicine, Dermatology is possibly the specialty that is most frequently presented in daily clinical practice.

Because of this, and considering its importance, this Professional Master's Degree program has been developed by a leading teaching team in Veterinary Dermatology.

The combination of experience, both theoretical and practical, allows the veterinary professional to develop, first hand, specialized knowledge to carry out a good diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases from the theoretical point of view, with the latest developments and scientific advances and from the extensive practical experience of all teachers. The combination of a great team of interrelated teachers is what makes this Professional Master’s Degree unique among all those offered in similar courses.

The topics developed in the program address, in great depth, the most important dermatoses of small animals, including dogs, cats and other non-traditional species of companion animals.

With this Postgraduate Certificate the veterinary professional acquires advanced knowledge of Veterinary Dermatology for daily clinical practice. The study system applied by this university provides a solid foundation in the specialized knowledge of the Physiopathology of the skin and latest generation dermatological therapeutics.

As it is an online Postgraduate Certificate course, students are not restricted by set timetables, nor do they need to physically move to another location. All of the content can be accessed at any time of the day, so you can balance your working or personal life with your academic life.

You will learn how to analyze the different clinical manifestations associated with allergic dermatoses in dogs and cats and how to differentiate them from other dermatoses"

This professional master’s degree in Small Animal Dermatology 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 Small Animal Dermatology experts
• 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
• Breakthroughs in Small Animal Dermatology
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Dermatology in Small Animals
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Don't miss the opportunity to study this program with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career and stand out in an industry with high demand for professionals”

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will offer professionals situated and contextual learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programed to practice 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. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Dermatology in Small Animals and with extensive experience.

This specialisation comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The program in Small Animal Dermatology is oriented to facilitate the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

Learn about the latest advances in the field from the comfort of your home, thanks to the online format on which this program is based"

General Objectives

• Generate specialized and advanced knowledge regarding the skin
• Determine its pathophysiology in the general clinic of the individual as a whole
• Examine the concepts of the Microbiome and Cutaneous Dysbiosis
• Identify the clinical signs and lesional patterns associated with pyodermas, fungal dermatoses and protozoal dermatoses
• Delve into the different dermatoses of the module in their clinical, etiopathogenic, diagnostic and treatment aspects
• Establish the correct clinical and diagnostic approaches for each of the above diseases
• Know the most current treatments to control pyodermas, mycoses and protozoan dermatoses
• Identify the main ectoparasites that cause dermatosis
• Examine the most frequent and common parasitic dermatoses in daily clinical practice
• Identify the main allergic dermatoses affecting dogs and cats
• Analyze the different clinical manifestations associated with allergic dermatoses in dogs and cats and how to differentiate them from other forms
• Propose an allergy diagnostic protocol to obtain a reliable diagnosis following current international recommendations
• Apply the multimodal and individualized therapeutic strategy of choice for each allergic patient, selecting the most appropriate treatments for the control of their clinical condition, following current international recommendations
• Examine autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases
• Analyze the lesional patterns associated with cutaneous autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases
• Determine an appropriate methodology for the diagnosis of immune-mediated and autoimmune skin diseases
• Develop specialized knowledge based on new findings on cutaneous autoimmune or immune-mediated diseases
• Analyze the pathophysiological basis of the endocrine mechanisms that are altered and give rise to cutaneous symptomatology
• Generate specialized knowledge on the processes related to hepatic, renal and digestive metabolism that give rise to skin anomalies
• Determine the genetic anomalies that give rise to hereditary dermatoses
• Develop detailed knowledge of the type of tests that should be used to confirm endocrine-metabolic dermatoses
• Analyze the most important cutaneous genodermatoses and the availability of genetic tests for the detection of carriers
• Examine the different types of generalized and localized disorders related to seborrhea, hyperkeratosis and all desquamation disorders
• Develop specialized knowledge and skills in the care of patients with behavioral problems and dermatological manifestations or patients with a dermatological process that may be aggravated by a behavioral process
• Examine cutaneous neoplasms and pseudo-neoplasms from the dermatologist's point of view
• Reach the diagnosis of the cell lineage and its approximate assessment with respect to the degree of malignancy, knowing how to assess the pathology and knowing the limits that may lead us to refer the case to an oncologist
• Generate specialized knowledge for the oncological therapeutic management of cutaneous neoplasms
• Analyze and manage one of the most frequent pathologies in dermatology such as external otitis
• Delve into the Dermatoses that require special attention due to their particular anatomical and differential situation
• Examine pathologies of the skin and their annexes in specific areas that require special attention such as the ear, eyelids, claws, nose, pads and anal area
• Compile the pathologies of these structures that will help us search for and locate the systemic diseases that cause them
• Establish normality in each animal species, small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
• Analyze dermatological clinical signs associated with diseases according to management problems (environmental, nutritional, etc.), skin problems or systemic diseases
• Determine the diagnostic methods adapted to exotic animals
• Establish specific treatment guidelines for each species

Specific Objectives

Module 1. The Skin as an Organ Characteristics and Diagnostic Approach

• Specify the working methodology when the presence of a cutaneous autoimmune or immune-mediated disease is suspected  
• Identify the differences between the various groups of auto-immune and immune-mediated diseases  
• Establish the differential diagnoses of auto-immune and immune-mediated diseases according to their injury pattern and clinical presentation  
• Examine the classification of autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases 
• Establish the most relevant autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases in the canine and feline species 
• Update the therapeutic approach to immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases

Module 2. Cutaneous Dysbiosis or Microbiome Disorders Bacteria and Fungi 

• Design the office where dermatology is performed, within the clinic  
• Plan the logistics of engaging in this specialty  
• Develop expertise in skin pathophysiology  
• Reinforce the diagnostic protocol and the importance of always following its steps  
• Analyze the cutaneous manifestations of different noxas  
• Examine study methods to address them 
• Determine diagnostic methods  
• Develop advanced knowledge of general dermatological therapy 

Module 3. Parasitic Dermatoses   

• Analyze the importance of the skin barrier  
• Determine the fundamental role of cytology in the diagnostic approach 
• Establish the differential diagnoses of superficial and deep pyodermas 
• Analyze the use of the antibiogram and its correct pyoderma reading  
• Delve into current studies on resistant pyodermas and define the most appropriate treatments  
• Address the rational use of antibiotics in pyodermas  
• Recognize the clinical features and differential diagnosis of canine and feline mycoses 
• Examine the different diagnostic methods for canine and feline mycoses 
• Select the most appropriate therapies for the control of canine and feline mycoses 
• Identify the dermatological and systemic symptoms of canine leishmaniasis 
• Select the most appropriate diagnostic techniques in each case for protozoal dermatoses  
• Define the most current and appropriate treatments to control canine leishmaniasis 
• Identify the symptomatology and the most up-to-date treatment of the less common dermatoses covered in the module 

Module 4. Allergic Dermatoses

• Determine the main diagnostic techniques 
• Analyze the biological cycle and zoonotic possibilities of the different parasites 
• Identify ectoparasites that can act as vectorial transmitters of disease 
• Develop the clinical picture of the different ectoparasitosis 
• Analyze the differential diagnoses of the different diseases 
• Explore the main treatments 
• Examine the main antiparasitic drugs and their pharmacokinetics

Module 5. Immune-Mediated and Autoimmune Dermatoses 

• Develop specialized knowledge of the characteristic clinical signs of each disease, the skin lesions, their distribution and how they evolve 
• Analyze the pathogenic mechanism of each process 
• Establish a list of differential diagnoses for each disease  
• Select the most appropriate or conclusive diagnostic tests in each case
• Determine the drugs for therapy and follow-up protocols 
• Evaluate risk-benefit, in case of surgical options, adapted to each patient 

Module 6. Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Congenital Dermatoses: Non-Inflammatory Alopecia 

• Analyze the different etiopathogenic mechanisms of pruritus and its different causes  
• Identify the different clinical manifestations associated with pruritus in canine and feline patients  
• Determine the common and specific symptoms associated with the different allergic dermatoses through data collected in the clinical history and dermatological examination  
• Select the diagnostic techniques necessary to make a correct diagnosis of exclusion to rule out the presence of other dermatopathies that also cause pruritus  
• Generate specialized knowledge for the orderly performance of diagnostic tests aimed at identifying the allergen or allergens involved in the diagnostic approach to allergic dermatosis  
• Select the most appropriate therapy for each allergic patient taking into account the type of allergic dermatosis the animal presents  
• Determine the most effective and safe antipruritic therapy for each allergic patient taking into account the level of pruritus and the lesions they present  
• Establish the most suitable therapy to control the microbiota and its application for each allergic patient, taking into account the clinical picture it presents  
• Select the most appropriate formulation for the repair and maintenance of skin barrier integrity for each allergic patient 

Module 7. Keratinization Disorder and Psychogenic Dermatoses 

• Design the algorithm to be able to diagnose these diseases  
• Analyze the most important complementary methods in its diagnosis  
• Examine for alterations in sebum production and rate of desquamation  
• Establish the diagnostic protocol and the importance of always following its steps  
• Learn the different types of shampoos, which are so important in these pathologies  
• Develop specialized, advanced knowledge that will enable a correct anamnesis from a behavioral medicine approach  
• Establish an inclusive differential diagnosis that includes psychogenic dermatoses 
• Develop advanced knowledge on the application of psychotropic drugs and other products commonly used in clinical ethology  
• Examine the multidisciplinary approach to dermatological processes with a behavioral and/or neurological basis in order to approach their treatment from the same point of view 

Module 8. Cutaneous Neoplasms and Paraneoplasms  

• Generate specialized knowledge to manage cutaneous neoplastic tissue cytology to be able to discern, in feasible cases, lineage and degree of differentiation Assess its therapeutic management, once the tumor is recognized  
• Recognize tumors from the macroscopic point of view 
• Master the cytology of neoplasms 
• Establish degrees and stages 
• Reinforce the diagnostic protocol and the importance of always following its steps 
• Establish the therapeutic management of the most frequent skin tumors 
• Develop advanced knowledge of general dermatological therapy

Module 9. External Ear, Eyelids, Nails, Anal Area, Nasal Bridge and Nose Conditions 

• Examine the classification and denomination of the different pathologies  
• Master cytology as a fundamental tool in Otology  
• Analyze the specific treatments for these dermatoses 
• Reinforce the diagnostic protocol and the importance of always following its steps 

Module 10. Exotic Animal Dermatology   

• Develop specialized knowledge to carry out a complete anamnesis in exotic animals  
• Examine the specific characteristics of the integument of each species  
• Differentiate between injuries due to different problems  
• Establish differential diagnoses according to the presentation of skin lesions  
• Determine a small mammal working methodology  
• Establish a birds and reptiles working methodology  
• Propose a amphibians and fish working methodology  

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