Update your knowledge in tumor radiobiology thanks to this postgraduate certificate in Radiation Oncology Applied to Ocular Oncology, where you will learn the molecular mechanisms of biological radiation injury and the "5 R's" of radiation therapy”

Nowadays, ocular cancer is an increasingly frequent disease and its treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach. Radiotherapy is one of the most widely used therapeutic options in the treatment of ocular cancer, so it is important to have professionals trained in this area. Lack of knowledge about the basics of radiotherapy and the application of specialized techniques can put patients' visual health at risk. 

Taking into account this context, TECH has designed a postgraduate certificate in Radiation Oncology Applied to Ocular Oncology proposed to provide health professionals with a complete and updated training on the subject. Participants will learn about radiobiology and the molecular mechanisms of biological radiation injury, as well as the "5 R's" of radiotherapy. In addition, they will study radiophysics, the magnitudes and units of measurement, the interaction of radiation with matter and treatment design. Topics related to radiation protection and the corresponding regulations and legislation will also be addressed. 

The program is taught by experts in the area of Radiation Oncology Applied to Ocular Oncology and is carried out through a theoretical-practical methodology. Thus, TECH uses its innovative Relearningmethod, to guarantee learning without the need to memorize. In addition, the program uses state-of-the-art teaching resources and materials such as case studies, so that students can apply the knowledge acquired in real situations. 

With this qualification you will be able to apply radiotherapy in the treatment of various ocular pathologies related to cancer, which will result in an improvement in the quality of life of patients”

This postgraduate certificate in Radiation Oncology Applied to Ocular Oncology 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 medical experts focused on Radiation Oncology Applied to Ocular Oncology
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the 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 postgraduate certificatee is designed for health professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge in Radiation Oncology, including ophthalmologists, radiation therapists and oncologists”

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring to this training the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and 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.   

Through the didactic resources that TECH  has prepared especially for this program, you will be able to expand your knowledge easily and quickly”

This postgraduate certificate is a unique opportunity for those health professionals seeking to improve their performance in clinical practice and provide better treatment to their patients”

The main objective of this postgraduate certificate in Radiation Oncology Applied to Ocular Oncology is to equip students in scientific research in the field of health, providing them with the necessary tools to interpret scientific methodology and establish the principles of evidence-based medicine. In addition, it seeks to develop skills to examine and disseminate scientific results in an ethical and legal manner. In this way, the students will have the possibility to broaden their knowledge in this area and to update comprehensively on the characteristics of this field. 

Students will learn to examine the methodology of clinical trials and to interpret the results of scientific research, in order to apply them in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with ocular cancer”

General Objectives

• Update knowledge on the different tumors that can affect the eye and its appendages
• Deepen in the diagnostic-therapeutic approach of ocular neoplasms
• Delve into the main common characteristics of ocular neoplasms
• Deepen in the different tumor lesions that can affect the eyelids, the lacrimal drainage pathway and the orbit
• Investigate the different types of tumors that can be located on the ocular surface, cornea and conjunctiva
• Delve into the most recent research in Oncological Ophthalmology

Specific Objectives

• Provide the most advanced knowledge for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with ocular oncologic disease
• Deepen in the methodology of clinical and pathological classification of ocular tumor pathology
• Update knowledge in the area of tumor radiobiology
• Delve into the types of radiation beams used for the treatment of ocular pathology
• Deepen in the principles for the simulation and design of radiotherapy treatments
• Investigate the principles of radiation protection applied to radiotherapy treatments

Become an expert in Ocular Oncology with this postgraduate certificate and obtain the most advanced knowledge for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with ocular oncologic disease”