We offer you a very complete training in avian surgery so you can specialize in this veterinary field and give a boost to your career” 

Anesthetic drug toxicity tends to occur when it is close to the correct therapeutic dose, so it is necessary to remember to adequately control the dose while clinically monitoring patients. These situations cannot be controlled when performing field immobilizations in wild birds and, therefore, the main objective is to perform major surgical interventions, reducing risk factors. 

Furthermore, this postgraduate certificate also puts the focus on orthopedic interventions, which are becoming a useful tool for clinical veterinarians specialized in avian surgery, practitioners and residents in training, as well as for individuals dealing with comparative species, such as zoo medicine and interspecies surgery. 

Determining the prognosis of a fracture is especially relevant when trying to reach a decision. One of the most important factors is the location of the fracture and the structures involved, as, for example, forelimb fractures are much more complex to resolve than hind limb fractures. 

In exotic birds that present a fracture or traumatological problem and are going to be kept in captivity, the predominant option is not to intervene surgically, since it is not vital to maintain their flight capacity; only those fractures that affect the pelvic limbs and can affect their holding capacity are relevant.  

On the contrary, in wild birds, the aim is to reintroduce them into the natural environment and, therefore, it is essential that their ability to fly is maintained intact, which is why managing fractures in these birds is crucial for their survival. This is also true for birds used in falconry, since it is paramount that they maintain their ability to fly in order to hunt. 

In short, this training provides students with specific tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wide field of avian medicine and surgery. It addresses key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and develops responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills within the essential teamwork. 

As it is an online postgraduate certificate, students will not be bound by fixed schedules or the need to commute to another location, but rather, they can access the content at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life. 

Do not miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate certificate with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career”

This postgraduate certificate in Soft Tissue Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery in Avian Patients contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in avian medicine
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Latest developments avian patient care
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in avian medicine
• 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 expand your existing knowledge of the subject matter”

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the veterinary field, who bring the experience of their work to this training, as well as recognised 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 training programmed to train 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 program. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in patient Medicine, and with great experience. 

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

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

The postgraduate certificate in Soft Tissue Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery in Avian Patients is designed to facilitate professional veterinary practice with the latest advances and the most innovative treatments in the sector.  

This is the best option to learn about the latest advances in bird medicine and surgery”

General Objectives

• Analyze the different anatomical and physiological aspects of birds to apply them to anesthetic techniques
• Examine emergencies in situations of hemorrhage and more advanced surgical problems
• Establish emergency protocols, as in any animal that is injured or needs surgical assistance
• Reach the shock state protocol, which is very difficult to determine in avian patients
• Develop specialized knowledge to properly treat fractures and determine prognosis
• Determine the proper praxis in resolving fractures in avian patients, using bandages and surgical methods of osteosynthesis, by means of external immobilizations, centromedullary interlocking, external fixators or locks
• Examine the most effective methods for treating each type of bird and potential fractures in terms of physical recovery and total recovery of the limb
• Analyze the different anatomical and physiological aspects of birds to apply them to the most effective treatments

Specific Objectives

• Develop specialized knowledge in soft tissue surgery, starting from supplies in the operating room prior to any surgery
• Determine the special surgical supplies for avian patients
• Establish the main surgical problems of the skin and its appendages
• Perform all surgical techniques on male and female reproductive systems
• Evaluate all surgeries of the digestive and respiratory systems, following comprehensive and updated protocols
• Demonstrate the need for biopsies to reach a definitive diagnosis
• Emphasize the necessary guidelines for patient recovery
• Develop specialized knowledge regarding the most frequent ocular pathologies and the most up-to-date treatments
• Analyze the most frequent pathologies in obese birds in captivity: nails
• Address bone fracture emergencies situations and treatments
• Establish bone fixation methods in wings and shoulder girdles
• Analyze the osseous injuries in bird carpus and tarsus
• Determine how to conduct bone repairs of the femur and their surgical treatments
• Gain in-depth knowledge of postoperative care in repaired fractures

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