A 100% online university program that offers you the most complete update on the immune system, the skin and the health of the microbiome”

Thanks to the impulse in recent years of studies on the Microbiota of the human skin, professionals from various specialties have achieved a much deeper knowledge in this field. At the same time, the use of probiotic therapies to help restore a healthy balance in the Skin Microbiota of patients has been consolidated.

In this context, the physiotherapist currently has much more rigorous and accurate information in this field that allows them to develop much more complete therapies and to carry out an interdisciplinary collaboration with other specialists such as dermatologists. This is how this 6-month Postgraduate diploma in Skin Microbiota was created.

A program that will allow the graduate to obtain, during 540 teaching hours, the most effective update in Microbiome, metagenomics, the immune system and the most recent lines of research. Likewise, to achieve this objective, this academic institution provides numerous additional didactic material, where the latest technology applicable to the academic field has been used.

In addition, this program becomes even more attractive with the Relearning method, based on the continuous reiteration of the key content. Therefore, with this system, the physiotherapist will be able to consolidate the concepts in a simple way and reduce the long hours of study and memorization.

A unique opportunity for updating through a quality and flexible university proposal. The student only needs a digital device with an Internet connection to visualize, at any time of the day, the syllabus. Undoubtedly, an ideal option to make compatible with the most demanding responsibilities.

Also, the program stands out for having in its teaching staff an outstanding International Guest Director. This specialist is in charge of a series of rigorous Masterclasses with which students will be able to update their skills and integrate innovations in the Human Microbiota in the practice of Physiotherapy.

The exclusive Masterclasses of this program are taught by a distinguished International Guest Director, specialized in the study of the Human Microbiota”

This Postgraduate diploma in Skin Microbiota contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Human Microbiota
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable 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

Increase your skills to manage skin conditions and the implementation of specific measures to promote healing”

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 course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts in the field of educational coaching with extensive experience.   

Access, without time limits, the extensive virtual library that makes up this university proposal"

A flexible academic option that adapts to the real needs of physical therapists"

The curriculum of this university program will lead the physiotherapist professional to be able to keep up to date with the advances in terms of Skin Microbiota. For this purpose, the excellent teaching team of this program provides students with the most innovative didactic material based on multimedia pills, clinical case studies and specialized readings, which will allow them to further extend the rigorous information provided in this academic option. In addition, the syllabus will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A complete curriculum, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”

Module 1. Skin Microbiota

1.1. Skin Physiology 

1.1.1. Structure of the Skin: Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis 
1.1.2. Functions of the Skin 
1.1.3. Microbial Composition of the Skin 

1.2. Factors that Regulate the Type of Bacterial Flora in the Skin 

1.2.1. Sweat Glands, Sebaceous Glands, Desquamation 
1.2.2. Factors that Alter the Ecology of the Skin and its Microbiota 

1.3. Skin Immune System. Epidermis; Essential , Element of our Defences  

1.3.1. Epidermis; Essential , Element of our Defences 
1.3.2. Elements of the Cutaneous Immune System: Cytosines, Keratinocytes, Dendritic Cells, Lymphocytes, Antimicrobial Peptides 
1.3.3. Influence of the Skin Microbiota on the Skin Immune System. Staphylococcus Epidermidis, Staphylococcus Aureus 

1.4. Alteration of the Normal Cutaneous Microbiota (Dysbiosis) and Alteration of the Barrier Function  

1.4.1. Impaired Barrier Function 

1.5. Triggered Skin Diseases 

1.5.1. Psoriasis (Streptococcus Pyogenes) 
1.5.2. Acne Vulgaris. 
1.5.3. Atopic Dermatitis 
1.5.4. Rosacea 

1.6. Influence of the use of Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Different Skin Diseases 
1.7. Current Lines of Research 

Module 2. Microbiota. Microbiome. Metagenomics

2.1. Definition and Relationship Between Them 
2.2. Composition of the Microbiota: Types, Species and Strains 

2.2.1. Groups of Microorganisms that Interact with Humans: Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, and Protozoa 
2.2.2. Key Concepts: Symbiosis, Commensalism, Mutualism, Parasitism 
2.2.3. Autochthonous Microbiota  

2.3. Different Human Microbiota. General Overview of Eubiosis and Dysbiosis 

2.3.1. Gastrointestinal Microbiota 
2.3.2. Oral Microbiota 
2.3.3. Skin Microbiota 
2.3.4. Respiratory Tract Microbiota 
2.3.5. Urinary Tract Microbiota 
2.3.6. Reproductive System Microbiota 

2.4. Factors that Influence Microbiota Balance and Imbalance 

2.4.1. Diet and Lifestyle. Gut-Brain Axis 
2.4.2. Antibiotic Therapy 
2.4.3. Epigenetic-Microbiota Interaction. Endocrine Disruptors 
2.4.4. Probiotics, Prebiotics, Symbiotics. Concepts and Overviews 
2.4.5. Fecal Transplant, Latest Advances

Module 3. Microbiota and Immune System

3.1. Immune System Physiology 

3.1.1. Immune System Components 

3.1.1.1. Lymphoid Tissue 
3.1.1.2. Immune Cells 
3.1.1.3. Chemical Systems 

3.1.2. Organs Involved in Immunity 

3.1.2.1. Primary Organs
3.1.2.2. Secondary Organs

3.1.3. Innate, Non-Specific, or Natural Immunity  
3.1.4. Acquired, Adaptive, or Specific Immunity 

3.2. Nutrition and Lifestyle 
3.3. Functional Foods (Probiotics and Prebiotics), Nutraceuticals, and Immune System 

3.3.1. Probiotics, Prebiotics and Symbiotics  
3.3.2. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods 

3.4. Bidirectional Relationship Between Microbiota and the Neuroimmunoendocrine System 
3.5. Microbiota, Immunity and Nervous System Disorders: 
3.6. The Gut-Microbiota-Brain Axis 
3.7. Current Lines of Research

Delve into how the use of Probiotics influences the prevention and treatment of different skin diseases”