postgraduate certificate Pediatric Retina

During the last few years, a series of technological advances have been made in the treatment and diagnosis of retinal pathologies in children, which has allowed for more timely interventions in this type of ocular disease. In this way, specialists have been able to provide solutions to conditions that impair the vision of infants. Therefore, given the relevance in the health and welfare of the child, TECH has designed this academic degree with the purpose of providing the specialist with exclusive content related to acquired disorders of the pediatric retina, such as inflammatory retinopathies. All this with a 100% online pedagogical format providing the necessary time flexibility, in addition to the support of a team of experienced teachers in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price

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Description

Update your skills on the evaluation and diagnosis of ROP through this postgraduate certificate”

Retinal pathologies in early ages are not so frequent, since infants at that stage do not tend to complain about vision loss. In this way, there are indirect signs that lead the infant to this type of diseases such as ocular deviations. For this reason, specialists have carried out multiple investigations and have succeeded in developing solutions and treatments to help mitigate this type of anomalies in children at an early age.

In this way, studies in this field have progressed, achieving an optimal integration of opthalmologic retinal treatments in children at an early age. A development that has achieved the prevention of ocular diseases of high impact in infants. Likewise, this postgraduate certificate will offer the specialist the latest updates on hereditary disorders of the retina in childhood and its natural history, all this in just 6 weeks.

The specialist will enhance their knowledge in specific areas related to the importance of multidisciplinary management in cases of retinoblastoma. Likewise, this degree has an excellent team of experts in Pediatric Retina, which integrates multimedia content of the highest quality that offers dynamism and comfort with the online modality.

In this sense, TECH thinks in comfort and excellence, that is why this program offers the most unique and complete up to date with the highest standards, being a qualification of great flexibility as the graduate only needs a device with Internet connection to easily access the virtual platform from wherever they are.

With TECH you will enhance your knowledge of therapeutic strategies for retinoblastoma in the pediatric population”

This postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Retina contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

Practical case studies presented by experts in Pediatric Ophthalmology
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

You will strengthen your skills to recognize acquired disorders of the Pediatric Retina, such as inflammatory retinopathies in only 150 teaching hours”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The 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 immersive education programmed to learn 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 during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

From a theoretical-practical perspective you will delve into advanced treatments in retinoblastoma”

TECH not only presents a program with the convenience of the online modality, it also focuses on the highest standards of its content”

Objectives

This postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Retina has been developed essentially to provide the professional with the most current innovations related to cases of retinal detachment in children and its etiology. Therefore, TECH provides the best technological resources, ensuring the success of a program that contains a complete up to date in the area of Ophthalmology, in addition to the support of the best teaching tools offered by this qualification. Therefore, the graduate will have broadened their competencies regarding rare retinal disorders in childhood and their diagnosis.

TECH provides you with the best didactic methods and tools, allowing you to effectively achieve the objectives of this academic program”

General Objectives

Acquire a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmologic conditions in children, including neonates and infants
Develop a solid understanding of the basics of childhood vision development, covering ocular embryology, related genetics, and the anatomy and physiology of the growing visual system
Understand and address ocular anterior segment pathologies, including palpebral, orbital, conjunctival pathology, developmental alterations of the anterior segment, and corneal and ectatic diseases in the pediatric age group
Become familiar with the diagnosis and management of pediatric glaucoma, pediatric uveitis, aniridia and other conditions related to the anterior segment
Acquire specific knowledge of retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma, hereditary retinal disorders, retinal vascular anomalies, pediatric retinal detachment, and other pediatric retinal conditions
Delve into the field of pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, covering topics such as nystagmus, supranuclear motility disorders, congenital optic nerve anomalies and hereditary optic neuropathies

Specific Objectives

Identify the clinical and genetic characteristics of retinoblastoma in children
Address therapeutic strategies for retinoblastoma in the pediatric population
Understand the importance of multidisciplinary management in cases of retinoblastoma
Studying the retinopathy of Clothing its risk factors
Deepen in the advanced stages of ROP and its clinical implications
Identify inherited retinal disorders in childhood and their natural history
Evaluate prognosis and treatment options for retinal disorders in children
Recognize genetic syndromes associated with retinal disorders in children
Study rare retinal disorders in childhood and their diagnosis
Identify retinal vascular anomalies in children and their association with visual problems
Recognize acquired disorders of the pediatric retina, such as inflammatory retinopathies
Evaluate cases of retinal detachment in children and their etiology

In this university program in the advanced stages of (ROP) and its clinical implications”

Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Retina

If you are one of those health professionals who never stop learning and preparing to keep growing, you should take the Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Retina 100% online. This an excellent opportunity for those professionals who wish to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases in children and adolescents. This high-level training is designed for ophthalmology physicians and ophthalmology residents who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in this field. Pediatric retina is an ophthalmic subspecialty that focuses on problems related to the retina and choroid in pediatric patients. During this Postgraduate Certificate of academic excellence, participants will acquire the necessary knowledge to diagnose and treat retinal diseases in infants, children and adolescents, with the goal of preserving and improving their vision.

Add value to your resume with this Postgraduate Certificate

Participants will learn how to perform specialized diagnostic tests, such as fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography and electroretinography. In addition to theoretical knowledge, this Postgraduate Certificate offers participants the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned through real clinical cases and simulation exercises. They will also be guided by experts in the field of pediatric retina, who will share their experiences and best practices to provide comprehensive and quality care to patients. They will have an updated and complete platform where they will find videos, readings, forums and summaries of the classes, which will be an excellent complement to the meetings with the teachers. At the end of the Postgraduate Certificate, participants will be able to make accurate diagnoses of pediatric retinal diseases, such as retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa and Coats disease, among others. In addition, they will be prepared to provide appropriate treatments, such as photodynamic therapy, vitrectomy and retinal surgery. They will also acquire skills to monitor and follow up patients throughout their growth and development, in order to prevent complications and optimize visual outcomes. Don't think twice and enroll in the best digital university in the world.