Incorporate the latest advances in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other Interstitial Lung Diseases into your daily practice”

Currently, more than 150 possible causes have been described for the different Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD), which makes them very difficult to diagnose. Thanks to recent studies in the field, specialists can better define ILD. It is even advisable, based on the most prestigious international guidelines, to create multidisciplinary teams devoted to this task.

It is important for specialists to have the latest scientific postulates available to them, as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is one of the most problematic diseases, with a generally poor prognosis, which, if it becomes severe, will most likely lead to lung transplantation.

Furthermore, this Postgraduate certificate emphasizes other rare ILDs, such as those associated with drugs, pleuropulmonary fibroelastosis or alveolar microlithiasis. With all this renewed and up-to-date knowledge, specialists will continue to offer the best possible professional practice in the treatment and diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Diseases.

TECH is aware of the difficulties that specialists may have when undertaking a course of these characteristics, so this Postgraduate certificate has been designed in a completely online format, without classes or fixed schedules. The entire syllabus can be downloaded from any device with an Internet connection, allowing students to freely choose when to take on the course load.

This program is the best academic option you will find to update all your knowledge about Interstitial Lung Diseases at your own pace”

This Postgraduate certificate in Interstitial Lung Diseases contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Pulmonology
• 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 self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in the approach to respiratory failure and lung transplantation
• 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 have access to the latest research and scientific postulates in the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the 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 immersion 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 student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

The best group of medical and academic professionals will be at your disposal to guide and support you throughout the entire learning process"

This is the perfect option to follow your continuous updating work without leaving aside your professional responsibilities"

The structure and content of this program have been designed to facilitate study time for specialists as much as possible. TECH focuses on the highest quality of its contents, so in order to ensure a complete and efficient update, students will gradually and naturally learn the most important terms. Furthermore, the clarity and conciseness displayed by the teaching staff when structuring the topics makes it easier for specialists use them as a reference.

You will update all your knowledge of Pulmonary Diseases with a complete syllabus, designed to meet your most demanding professional needs”

Module 1. Interstitial Lung Diseases

1.1. ILD's

1.1.1. Classification and Epidemiology of ILD's
1.1.2. Diagnostic Approximation

1.1.2.1. Medical History. Physical Examination
1.1.2.2. Clinical Laboratory and Pulmonary Function Laboratory
1.1.2.3. Radiodiagnosis: Chest Radiography HRCT. Radiological Patterns
1.1.2.4. Invasive Techniques: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Transbronchial Biopsy (TBB) and Cryobiopsy. Surgical Biopsy. Indications and Pathologic Patterns
1.1.2.5. Multidisciplinary Diagnosis

1.1.3. Cellular Aging, Genetics and Biomarkers in ILD

1.1.3.1. Pathogenesis of Cellular Aging
1.1.3.2. Characteristics, Value, Prognosis and Treatment of Telomeric Disorders
1.1.3.3. Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis. Biomarkers Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Use

1.2. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

1.2.1. Epidemiology
1.2.2. Risk Factors
1.2.3. Natural History and Prognosis
1.2.4. Diagnostic Approximation

1.2.4.1. Clinical Manifestations Physical Examination
1.2.4.2. Radiological Criteria
1.2.4.3. Histopathological Criteria
1.2.4.4. Useful Biomarkers in IPF

1.2.5. Treatment
1.2.6. Exacerbation of IPF

1.3. Idiopathic Non-specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP) ILD Associated With Systemic Autoimmune Diseases (I): ILD Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis (ILD- RA) and ILD Associated with Systemic Sclerosis (ILD-SS)

1.3.1. Idiopathic NSIP

1.3.1.1. Histopathological Forms
1.3.1.2. Diagnostic Tests
1.3.1.3. Treatment
1.3.1.4. Prognosis

1.3.2. ILD Associated With Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

1.3.2.1. RA-ILD
1.3.2.2. SSc-ILD

1.4. ILD Associated With Systemic Autoimmune Diseases (II)

1.4.1. Dermatosis/Polymyositis
1.4.2. Sjögren's Syndrome
1.4.3. Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. “Overlap” Syndrome
1.4.4. Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF)

1.5. Sarcoidosis

1.5.1. Pathophysiology
1.5.2. Histology
1.5.3. Diagnostic Approximation
1.5.4. Evolution and Prognosis
1.5.5. Treatment

1.6. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

1.6.1. Etiology
1.6.2. Pathophysiology
1.6.3. Classification. Clinical Forms
1.6.4. Diagnostic Criteria. Differential Diagnosis
1.6.5. Natural History and Prognosis
1.6.6. Treatment

1.7. Cystic Pulmonary Diseases

1.7.1. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)

1.7.1.1. Clinical Manifestations
1.7.1.2. Diagnostic Approximation
1.7.1.3. Treatment

1.7.2. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis(HPCL)

1.7.2.1. Clinical Manifestations
1.7.2.2. Diagnostic Approximation
1.7.2.3. Treatment

1.7.3. Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia (LIP)

1.7.3.1. Clinical Manifestations
1.7.3.2. Diagnostic Approximation
1.7.3.3. Treatment

1.8. Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

1.8.1. Pathogenesis.
1.8.2. Clinical Manifestations
1.8.3. Radiological Patterns
1.8.4. Diagnostic Approximation
1.8.5. Natural History
1.8.6. Treatment

1.9. Work and Occupational Diseases

1.9.1. Diseases Related to Asbestos

1.9.1.1. Varieties of Asbestos. Sources of Exposure
1.9.1.2. Pleural Fibrosis. Clinical Forms and Radiological Diagnosis
1.9.1.3. Asbestosis. Clinical and Radiological Findings, Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment

1.9.2. Silicosis
1.9.3. Coal Pneumoconiosis

1.10. Pulmonary Eosinophilias. ILD Associated With Drugs. Other Rare ILDs: Pleuropulmonary Fibroelastosis. Alveolar Microlithiasis. Alveolar Proteinosis

1.10.1. Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia

1.10.1.1. Epidemiology and Risk Factors
1.10.1.2. Pathogenesis. 1.10.1.3. Clinical, Radiological, Functional and Anatomopathological Diagnosis
1.10.1.4. Treatment

1.10.2. ILD Associated With Drugs

1.10.2.1. Epidemiology
1.10.2.2. Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
1.10.2.3. Diagnostic Approximation
1.10.2.4. Main Causative Agents

1.10.3. Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Eosinophilia
1.10.4. Other Rare ILDs: Pleuropulmonary Fibroelastosis, Alveolar Microlithiasis and Alveolar Proteinosis: Diagnostic Approximation, Evolution and Treatment

Study all the contents at your own pace, as the entire syllabus is available from the beginning of the program”