Acquire the knowledge required for advanced genetic interventions in the field of cardiovascular diseases"

This Postgraduate diploma offers a review of basic concepts in the subject It addresses inheritance models and their applicability in daily clinical practice. It shows the variability of the human genome and its significance and impact at the clinical level. It offers a practical methodology in the gathering of information necessary for the construction of the genogram, exposing the symbology and graphic representation of such information, as well as practical exercises for the handling and mastery of this tool.

The use of genetic analysis for diagnostic purposes is being integrated into routine care exponentially in recent years, so it is important to provide students with knowledge to familiarize them with the technical approaches and ethical implications of these methods. All the techniques currently used for diagnosis in clinical genetics, their advantages and limitations will be described.  

The great development of cardiogenetics in recent years has led to the redefinition of numerous heart diseases with the consequent change in therapeutic management. In modern medicine, a complete knowledge of the genetic and pathophysiological basis of these diseases is essential. This module combines the fundamental bases of molecular biology, genetics, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology and clinical cardiology for a comprehensive practical and applied view of inherited cardiovascular diseases. 

An intensive and comprehensive way of working that will allow you to acquire new professional skills in the field of genetic cardiology"

This online Postgraduate diploma offers you the benefits of a high-level scientific, educational and technological course. These are some of its most notable features:

• Latest technology in online teaching software
• Highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulating learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

A training program that masterfully combines intensity and flexibility, making its objectives easily and comfortably achievable for the professional"

This program has been developed by professionals from different clinical genetics clinics in which they contribute their experience in daily practice, in the care of patients and families with a variety of hereditary disorders, both in genetic counseling and in prevention programs and prenatal and preconception counseling. The faculty involved in the Postgraduate diploma also carries out important research work in the field of Genetics.

The Postgraduate diploma addresses, in its different modules, the basic and necessary knowledge for the management of patients and their diseases in a clinical genetics practice. It offers a practical approach to the different techniques most commonly used for the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, as well as the interpretation of their results. It offers an approach to the diseases that cause the highest number of consultations in daily practice in a Clinical Genetics service.

The diploma contains theoretical text about the subject matter, and practical examples taken from clinical cases that will facilitate understanding and the acquisition of in-depth knowledge.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this University Expert course"

You will be trained by professionals with extensive experience in the sector, who have contributed all their knowledge and experience in the development of this program" 

The contents of this program have been developed by the different experts of this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills they require to become true experts in this field. 

A comprehensive and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success” 

Module 1. Introduction to Genetics

1.1. Introduction.
1.2. Basic Structure of DNA. 

1.2.1. The Gene. 
1.2.2. Transcription and Translation. 
1.2.3. Regulation of Gene Expression.

1.3. Chromosomopathies.
1.4. Numerical Alterations.
1.5. Structural Alterations.

1.5.1. Phases of Mendelian Genetics.

1.6. Autosomal Dominant Inheritance.
1.7. Recessive Autonomic Inheritance.
1.8. X-linked Inheritance.

1.8.1. Mitochondrial Genetics.
1.8.2. Epigenetics.
1.8.3. Genomic Imprinting.
1.8.4. Genetic Variability and Disease.

1.9. Genetic Counseling.

1.9.1. Genetic Counseling Pretest.
1.9.2. Genetic Counseling Posttest.
1.9.3. Preconception Genetic Counseling.
1.9.4. Prenatal Genetic Counseling.
1.9.5. Preimplantation Genetic Counseling.

1.10. Ethical and Legal Aspects

Module 2. Genetic Diagnostic Techniques

2.1. Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH).
2.2. Quantitative Fluorescent Polymerase Chain Reaction (QF-PCR).
2.3. Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH Array).
2.4. Sanger Sequencing. 

2.4.1. Digital PCR.

2.5. Massive Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).
2.6. Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA).
2.7. Microsatellites and TP-PCR in DNA Repeat Expansion Diseases.
2.8. Fetal DNA Sudy in Maternal Blood.

Module 3. Cardiovascular Diseases

3.1. Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
3.2. Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy of the Right Ventricle.
3.3. Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
3.4. Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy.
3.5. Aortic Aneurysms.

3.5.1. Marfan Syndrome. 
3.5.2. Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.

3.6. Long QT Syndrome.
3.7. Brugada Syndrome.
3.8. Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia. 

3.8.1. Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation.

3.9. Short QT Syndrome.
3.10. Genetics of Congenital Malformations in Cardiology.

Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Diagnostic Techniques and Cardiovascular Diseases in Clinical Genetics"