A 100% online academic opportunity to learn in detail the latest medical evidence related to international infectious diseases and their epidemiology"

Infectious diseases have marked the course of world history for centuries. From smallpox, through measles, bubonic plague and the most frequent, COVID-19, these diseases have killed millions of people, left serious consequences in others and caused serious consequences for international health. Thanks to the advances that have been made in science in general and in medicine in particular, it has been possible to work on their diagnosis and treatment in an exhaustive manner, and today there are hundreds of technical, pharmacological and preventive alternatives to focus on their containment.

In this type of situation, physicians are the ones who are at the forefront, so a specialized and updated knowledge of the latest developments in this field becomes a real necessity for all of them. For this reason, having a degree like this Postgraduate diploma in the academic market is a unique opportunity for all professionals to update their knowledge in a 100% online way. It is a multidisciplinary and austere Postgraduate diploma with which you can delve into the epidemiology of infectious diseases, the rational use of antibiotics and the clinical management of parasitic, tropical and international traveler's diseases.

For this, you will have 600 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional content (presented in different formats, including audiovisual), as well as self-knowledge exercises that will allow you to determine in which aspects you should deepen with greater intensity. In addition, you will be able to access all the material from the beginning of the academic activity and from any device with an internet connection, thanks to which you will be able to customize the 6 months of the course in a way that is totally adapted to your time availability.

You will work on the rational use of antibiotics through an updated and intensive module based on the latest evidence in pharmacology"

This Postgraduate diploma in Infectious Diseases and International Health contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Clinical cases presented by experts in Infectious Diseases
• 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
• 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

Would you like to be updated on the latest medical news related to traveler's diarrhea? With this Postgraduate diploma you will delve into its clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from 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 professional 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 professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

In the virtual classroom you will find self-knowledge exercises, thanks to which you will be able to evaluate which aspects of the syllabus you need to work on more thoroughly"

A comfortable and dynamic option to update your knowledge in relation to vaccination in the international traveler"

TECH uses the effective and innovative Relearning methodology in all of its degrees, thanks to which it can guarantee a natural and progressive updating of knowledge, without the need to invest extra hours in memorizing. To this, we add the hours of supplementary material in different formats that the graduate will find in the virtual classroom, which will not only allow them to contextualize the information developed throughout the syllabus, but also to delve deeper into the aspects they consider most relevant for the improvement of their medical skills.

You will have access to the Virtual Classroom 24 hours a day from any device with an internet connection, so you them have the option during your shifts to catch up"

Module 1. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

1.1. Epidemiological, Economic and Social Conditions by Continent that Favor the Emergence of Infectious Diseases

1.1.1. Africa
1.1.2. America
1.1.3. Europe and Asia

1.2. New and Emerging Diseases By Continent

1.2.1. Morbidity and Mortality From Infectious Diseases in Africa
1.2.2. Morbidity and Mortality From Infectious Diseases in the Americas
1.2.3. Infectious Disease Morbidity and Mortality in Asia
1.2.4. Morbidity and Mortality From Infectious Diseases in Europe

1.3. The Taxonomy Of Infectious Agents

1.3.1. Viruses
1.3.2. Bacteria
1.3.3. Fungus
1.3.4. Parasites

1.4. Disease-producing Properties of Micro-organisms

1.4.1. Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
1.4.2. Mechanisms of Adhesion and Multiplication
1.4.3. Mechanisms Enabling the Acquisition of Nutrients From The Host
1.4.4. Mechanisms Inhibiting The Phagocytic Process
1.4.5. Mechanisms For Evading The Immune Response

1.5. Microscopy and Staining

1.5.1. Microscopes and Types of Microscopes
1.5.2. Composite Stains
1.5.3. Acid-fast Micro-organism Stainings
1.5.4. Staining to Demonstrate Cellular Structures

1.6. Cultures and Growth of Micro-organisms

1.6.1. General Culture Mediums
1.6.2. Specific Culture Methods

1.7. Effect of Chemical and Physical Agents on Micro-organisms

1.7.1. Sterilisation and Disinfection
1.7.2. Disinfectants and Antiseptics Used in Practice

1.8. Molecular Biology and its Importance for the Infectologist

1.8.1. Bacterial Genetics
1.8.2. Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests

1.9. Indication and Interpretation of Microbiological Studies

Module 2. Responsible Antibiotic Use

2.1. Beta-Lactams I: Penicillins, Aminopenicillins and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
2.2. Beta-Lactams II: Cephalosporins, Monobactams and Carbapenems
2.3. Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines and, Lincosamides, Rifamycins and Antifolates
2.4. Quinolones and Macrolides
2.5. Glycopeptides. New Antibiotics for Gram-Positive Infections (Lipopeptides and Oxazolidinones)
2.6. Anti-Fungal Agents
2.7. Anti-Viral Agents (Excluding Antiretrovirals and Direct Antivirals for Hepatitis C)
2.8. Combinations of Antimicrobials Pros and Cons

Module 3. Infectious Diseases in International Travelers

3.1. Vaccines in the International Traveller

3.1.1. Vaccines in the International Traveller
3.1.2. Vaccination Against Yellow Fever

3.2. Prophylaxis for Travellers to Tropical Areas

3.2.1. Pharmacological Treatment According to the Geographical Area to be visited
3.2.2. Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency and Antimalarial Drugs
3.2.3. Preventive Measures for Travellers in Tropical Areas

3.3. Traveller's Diarrhoea

3.3.1. Epidemiology
3.3.2. Etiology
3.3.3. Clinical Manifestations
3.3.4. Diagnostic
3.3.5. Treatment

3.4. Health Screening of International Travellers
3.5. Fever on Return from International Travel

3.5.1. Main Aetiologies
3.5.2. Diagnostic Approach
3.5.3. Imported Infectious Pathology in the International Traveller

Module 4. Parasitic and Tropical Diseases and Anti-parasitic

4.1. Introduction to Parasitology

4.1.1. General Concepts Used in Parasitology
4.1.2. Epidemiology of the Main Parasitosis and Tropical Diseases
4.1.3. Classification of Parasites
4.1.4. Tropical Diseases and Fever Syndrome in the Tropics

4.2. Malaria

4.2.1. Epidemiology
4.2.2. Etiological Agent
4.2.3. Pathogenesis
4.2.4. Clinical Picture
4.2.5. Complications
4.2.6. Diagnostic
4.2.7. Treatment

4.3. Diseases from Intestinal Protozoas

4.3.1. Main Intestinal Protozoa
4.3.2. Diagnosis of Intestinal Protozoa
4.3.3. Amebiosis and Giardiosis

4.4. Filarial Diseases

4.4.1. Epidemiology and the Worldwide Situation
4.4.2. Clinical Syndromes
4.4.3. Main Filarial Diseases: Wuchereria Bancrofti, Brugia malayi, Brugia timori, Onchocerca volvulus, Loa loa, Mansonella Perstans, Mansonella Streptocerca y Mansonella Ozzardi

4.5. Leishmaniasis

4.5.1. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
4.5.2. Leishmaniasis Disease

4.6. Trypanosomiasis

4.6.1. African Trypanosomiasis
4.6.2. American Trypanosomiasis:

4.7. Schistosomiasis

4.7.1. Schistosoma Haematobium
4.7.2. Schistosoma Mansoni
4.7.3. Schistosoma Japonicum
4.7.4. Schistosoma Intercalatum

4.8. Intestinal Parasitism

4.8.1. Epidemiology
4.8.2. Ascaridiosis
4.8.3. Oxiuriasis
4.8.4. Hookworm Disease and Necatoriasis
4.8.5. Trichuriosis

4.9. Taeniasis Infections

4.9.1. Intestinal Tapeworms
4.9.2. Tissue Tapeworms

4.10. Antiparasitics II

4.10.1. General Concepts
4.10.2. Main Definitions Used in the Management of Antiparasitics
4.10.3. Classifications Used by Chemical Structure, Mechanism of Action or Antiparasitic Action
4.10.4. Mechanisms of action

4.11. Antiprotozoals

4.11.1. Classification
4.11.2. Mechanisms of action
4.11.3. Antiparasitic Spectrum
4.11.4. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
4.11.5. Dose and Presentation

4.12. Antiparasitic for Helminths

4.12.1. Classification
4.12.2. Mechanisms of action
4.12.3. Antiparasitic Spectrum
4.12.4. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
4.12.5. Dose and Presentation

You will not find in the market a degree that suits your academic needs as well as this Postgraduate diploma. Are you going to pass up the opportunity to take it?”