Introduction to the Program

Especialízate para tratar a animales salvajes y peces, un campo de la Veterinaria que cada vez más precisa de profesionales capacitados y altamente cualificados”

La clínica de peces ornamentales es una gran desconocida por la gran mayoría de los veterinarios clínicos y, sin embargo, existe una alta conciencia sobre responsabilidad en su cuidado. Como consecuencia de ello, el veterinario hoy en día se ve obligado a realizar una alta especialización en estas especies, así como en las de la Fauna Silvestre, que muchos son tomados como animales domésticos no convencionales.

Este Postgraduate certificate se centra en el estudio de los aspectos más relevantes, tanto de los peces con diferentes destinos y sus distintas especies, como en las de la Fauna Silvestre. Un programa de enseñanza de gran calidad que se basa en el estudio de las principales patologías, técnicas diagnósticas y tratamientos en este tipo de animales para dar una educación de alto nivel a los profesionales del sector veterinario que deseen especializarse en este campo.

Así pues, se propone brindar conocimientos actualizados a todos los veterinarios que trabajan con animales exóticos en zoológicos, acuarios, centros de rescate, centros de decomiso, centros de rehabilitación o santuarios, entre otros lugares. Al tratarse de un programa online, el alumno no está condicionado por horarios fijos ni necesidad de trasladarse a otro espacio físico, sino que puede acceder a los contenidos en cualquier momento del día, equilibrando su vida laboral o personal con la académica.

No dejes pasar la ocasión de realizar con nosotros este programa en Wildlife and Fish. Es la oportunidad perfecta para avanzar en tu carrera”

Este Postgraduate certificate en Wildlife and Fish contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Fauna Salvaje y Peces
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Si deseas especializarte en la consulta clínica de Wildlife and Fish, este es tu programa. Matricúlate ahora”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Aprenderás de manos de los más reputados Veterinarios quienes te acompañarán en todo el recorrido de este Postgraduate certificate”

De un modo 100% online tú decides como, cuando y donde estudiar”

Syllabus

The structure of the content has been designed by the best professionals in the Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary studies.     

We have the most complete and up-to-date academic program in the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too"

Module 1. Wild Animal Medicine and Surgery

1.1. Triage and Emergency Care of Wildlife

1.1.1. Legislation, Organization and Function of Animal Centers
1.1.2. The Philosophy and Ethics of Wild Life
1.1.3. Answering Questions About Treatment and Release to Wildlife
1.1.4. The Relationship With the Wildlife Rehabilitator
1.1.5. Emergency Treatment of Wildlife
1.1.6. Animal Identification Techniques: Indispensable for Population Control

1.2. Selection and Emergency Treatment in Wild Patients

1.2.1. Trauma
1.2.2. Oil Spills
1.2.3. Intoxications
1.2.4. Infectious Diseases
1.2.5. Geriatric Animals
1.2.6. Natural Disasters
1.2.7. Rehabilitation and Release of Wild Patients

1.3. Real Situations of Wildlife Anesthesia and Immobilization

1.3.1. Ideal Situation
1.3.2. Real Situation
1.3.3. Pre-Anesthetic Considerations
1.3.4. Public Safety

1.4. The Anesthetic Procedure in Wildlife

1.4.1. The Immobilization Process
1.4.2. Non-Injectable Anesthetics
1.4.3. Non-Injectable Anesthetics
1.4.4. Anesthetic Recovery: Capture Myopathy

1.5. Bacterial Diseases of Wildlife I

1.5.1. Leptospirosis: Leptospira Spp
1.5.2. Brucellosis: Undulant Fever
1.5.3. The Bubonic plague: Yersinia Pestis

1.6. Bacterial Diseases of Wildlife II

1.6.1. Psittacosis: Ornithosis and Chlamydiosis
1.6.2. Salmonellosis: Salmonella Spp
1.6.3. Tetanus: Clostridium Tetanii
1.6.4. Tularemia: Rabbit Fever

1.7. Other Important Diseases in Wildlife III

1.7.1. Aspergillosis: Aspergillus Fumigatus
1.7.2. Histoplasmosis: Histoplasma Capsulatum
1.7.3. Rabies: Rhabdovirus
1.7.4. Helminth Diseases: Parasites

1.8. Ursid Medicine

1.8.1. Taxonomy: Ursidae Family
1.8.2. Most Common Species of Bears
1.8.3. Eye Anesthesia: Required Drugs
1.8.4. Most Common Infectious Diseases
1.8.5. Biometrics
1.8.6. Diagnostic Techniques
1.8.7. Vaccination: Vaccine Types and Protocols

1.9. Wild Feline Medicine

1.9.1. Taxonomy: Felidae Family
1.9.2. Most Common Species of Wild Felines
1.9.3. Anesthesia in Wild Felines: Common Drugs
1.9.4. Most Common Infectious Diseases
1.9.5. Other Important Diseases
1.9.6. Biometrics
1.9.7. Diagnostic Techniques

1.10. Medicine in Primates

1.10.1. Taxonomic Classification: Primates of the New World and the Old World
1.10.2. The Most Common Species of Primates
1.10.3. Anesthesia in Primates: Common Drugs
1.10.4. Most Common Infectious Diseases

Module 2. Care and Pathologies in Fish

2.1. Veterinary Clinical Activity in Fish: Basis for Clinical Diagnosis

2.1.1. Global Profile of the Clinical Picture
2.1.2. The Different Aquatic Environments

2.1.2.1. Natural Aquatic Environment and Ornamental Fish Keeping Facilities
2.1.2.2. Technological Role in Water Maintenance

2.1.3. Chemical Properties of Water

2.1.3.1. Chemical Criteria
2.1.3.2. Biological Criteria

2.2. Anatomic Reminder: Guidelines to Achieve Cross-Species Identification

2.2.1. Taxonomic Classification
2.2.2. Most Common Species of Fish
2.2.3. Ornamental Fish
2.2.4. Fish for Consumption 
2.2.5. Laboratory Fish

2.3 Clinical Handling: Guidelines for Their Appropriate Handling

2.3.1. Appropriate Anamnesis
2.3.2. Correct Physical Evaluation
2.3.3. Basic Handling Techniques
2.3.4. Specialized Methods in Clinical Techniques

2.3.4.1. Taking Samples for Complementary Tests

2.4. Clinical Guidelines: The Definitive Diagnosis

2.4.1. Identifying Clinical Problems
2.4.2. Postmortem Diagnostic Techniques: The Major Finding

2.4.2.1. Necropsy Technique

2.4.3. Interpreting Clinical Findings
2.4.4. Zoonosis: The Importance of Knowledge for Our Protection
2.4.5  Biosafety
2.4.6. Patient Protection
2.4.7. Food Safety
2.4.8. Environmental Safety

2.5. Pathologies Diagnosed with Simple Water Analysis Kits: Improper Handling of the Acuatic Environment

2.5.1. Low Concentration of Oxygen
2.5.2. Appropriate Control of the Temperature

2.5.2.1. Thermal Gradients

2.5.3. Toxicity Due to Ammonia Concentration
2.5.4. Toxicity Due to Nitrite Concentration
2.5.5. Control of the pH of the Water
2.5.6. Appropriate Use and Measuring of the pH of the Water
2.5.6. Concentration of Solutes in Water

2.5.6.1. Hard Waters
2.5.6.2. Inadequate Salinity

2.6. Pathologies Derived from an Improper Maintenance: The Fish as an Individual Patient

2.6.1. Nutritional Deficiency
2.6.2. Presence of Inappropriate Toxic Substances: Poisons
2.6.3. Pathologies Due to the Presence of Algae
2.6.4. Trauma
2.6.5. Genetic Alterations

2.7. Pathologies Caused by Microorganisms:

2.7.1. Viral
2.7.2. Bacterial
2.7.3. Parasitic

2.8. Pathologies that Require Complementary Diagnostic Tests

2.8.1. Incorrect Concentration of Gas
2.8.2. Trematode Infections
2.8.3. Nematode Infections
2.8.4. Cestode Infections
2.8.5. Ceratomyxa Shasta Infection
2.8.6. Microsporidiosis
2.8.7. Coccidiosis
2.8.8. Processes of Renal Destruction

2.9. Treatment Administration: General Concepts and the Most Used Methods

2.9.1. Guide of Treatments Used
2.9.2. Medicine Administration Routes
2.9.3. Choosing the Right Dosage

2.10. Most Commonly Used Anesthesia Techniques: Administering Anesthesia

2.10.1. Patient Response to Anesthesia
2.10.2. Euthanasia
2.10.3. Produced Toxicity and Residues Generated to the Environment

This training will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"

Postgraduate Certificate in Wildlife and Fish

Veterinary care for non-domestic species or animals whose habitat requires special conditions is an arduous task that requires the highest preparation by professionals. At TECH Global University we prepared this Postgraduate Certificate in Wildlife and Fish, a postgraduate course that will not only allow you to reach a new level of knowledge in the conservation of biological diversity and specialized care for the rescue and transport of animals that require clinical care, but for the service of assistance to different zoos, rescue and confiscation centers, rehabilitative foundations and sanctuaries.

Become an expert in the clinical care of wild animals

With this program you will be able to acquire specialized knowledge to carry out medical assistance services in wild animal species. In this way, you will develop the necessary criteria to identify the different pathologies that can alter their state of health and carry out the clinical examination they require to determine the best available treatment. Likewise, you will be able to create preventive veterinary medicine programs with your work team, taking into account the needs and protocols that each animal requires. After completing this Postgraduate Certificate, you will be a professional specialized in the clinical care of wild animals and fish, a constantly growing field of work.

Study at the largest world's largest School of Veterinary Medicine

At TECH Global University we offer you the most up-to-date educational content in the market, in addition to unique methodologies for virtual teaching. During the completion of this program you will have the company of experts in the field who will guide your process and theoretical-practical methods that will help strengthen your skills as a veterinary professional in wildlife species. In addition, you will be able to study completely remotely, organizing your time and accessing from wherever you need.