Veterinarians must continue their training to adapt to new developments in this field”

The skin, along with its characteristics, is considered to be an active organ in the induction and maintenance of the immunological response. Cutaneous microbiota also contribute in a very important way to the defensive mechanisms of the skin. 

This training covers all these mechanisms and specifies the resident and transitory organisms of the skin.

Dermatology is possibly the specialty within pet veterinary medicine that is most frequently encountered in daily clinical practice. Because of this, and taking into account its importance, this Postgraduate Certificate has been developed by a highly regarded veterinary teaching team in Veterinary Dermatology. 

The combination of experience, both theoretical and practical, allows the veterinary professional to develop, first hand, specialized knowledge to carry out a good diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases from the theoretical point of view, with the latest developments and scientific advances and from the extensive practical experience of all teachers. The combination of a great team of interrelated teachers is what makes this Postgraduate Certificate unique among all those offered in similar courses.

The topics developed in this Postgraduate Certificate address, in-depth, the most important small animal dermatoses, including dogs, cats and other non-traditional pets.

With this Postgraduate Certificate veterinary professionals acquire advanced knowledge of Veterinary Dermatology for daily clinical practice. The study system applied by this university provides a solid foundation in the specialized knowledge of the Physiopathology of the skin and latest generation dermatological therapeutics.

As it is an online Postgraduate Certificate, students are not conditioned by fixed schedules, nor do they need to commute to another location. All of the content can be accessed at any time of the day, so you can balance your working or personal life with your academic life.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate certificate with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career and stand out in an industry with high demand 
for professionals”

This postgraduate certificate in Parasitic Dermatosis 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 Small Animal Dermatology experts
• 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
• Breakthroughs in Dermatology in Small Animals
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Small Animal Dermatology
• 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 certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to update your existing knowledge of Veterinary Dermatology"

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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Dermatology in Small Animals and with extensive experience.

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate certificate will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

This postgraduate certificate in Parasitic Dermatosis is aimed at facilitating veterinary professionals’ performance with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

Learn about the latest advances in the field from the comfort of your home, thanks to the online format on which this program is based"

General objectives

• Generate specialized and advanced knowledge regarding the skin
• Determine its pathophysiology in the general clinic of the individual as a whole
• Identify the main ectoparasites that cause dermatosis
• Examine the most frequent and common parasitic dermatoses in daily clinical practice

Specific objectives

• Specify the working methodology when the presence of a cutaneous autoimmune or immune-mediated disease is suspected
• Identify the differences between the various groups of autoimmune and immunomediated diseases
• Establish the differential diagnoses of auto-immune and immune-mediated diseases according to their injury pattern and clinical presentation
• Examine the classification of autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases
• Establish the most relevant autoimmune and immunomediated diseases in the canine and feline species
• Update the therapeutic approach to immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases
• Analyze the importance of the skin barrier
• Determine the fundamental role of cytology in the diagnostic approach
• Establish the differential diagnoses of superficial and deep pyodermas
• Analyze the use of the antibiogram and its correct reading in pyodermas
• Delve into current studies on resistant pyodermas and define the most appropriate treatments
• Addressing the rational use of antibiotics in pyodermas
• Recognize the clinical features and differential diagnosis of canine and feline mycoses
• Examine the different diagnostic methods for canine and feline mycoses
• Select the most appropriate therapies for the control of canine and feline mycoses
• Identify the dermatological and systemic symptoms of canine leishmaniasis
• Select the most appropriate diagnostic techniques in each case for protozoal dermatoses
• Define the most current and appropriate treatments to control canine leishmaniasis
• Identify the symptomatology and the most up-to-date treatment of the less common dermatoses covered in the module

A path to achieve education and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"