Become a professional in one of today’s most in-demand fields: specialize in Large Animal Analgesia with this comprehensive online program”

In the last 20 years, postgraduate certificate has experienced significant advances thanks to the introduction of new techniques and drugs, as well as the development of monitors and specialized anesthetic machines.

The introduction of novel surgical techniques has resulted in the need to develop new anesthetic protocols. There is a growing concern about the impact of anesthesia and analgesia on animal welfare and the final outcome of surgical procedures.

The postgraduate certificate in Large Animal Analgesia is designed in response to the need for clinical veterinarians with greater expertise of the protocols and techniques relevant to this area.

The teaching team of this program is made up of professionals specialized in Large Animal Analgesia, with a wide experience in teaching, both in undergraduate and graduate programs, most of them being university professors and graduates. These professors are practicing anesthesiologists at leading veterinary centers and directors or participants in various research projects, so that in addition to teaching and clinical work they also carry out research activities.

The topics covered in the postgraduate certificate in Large Animal Analgesia have been selected with the aim of offering a complete course in anesthesia, so that the student develops specialized knowledge to safely address any situation requiring general or locoregional anesthesia and analgesia in ruminants, swine, camelids and equids.

At present, one of the issues that affects continuous postgraduate development is the reconciliation of work and personal life. Current professional demands make it difficult to achieve quality, specialized education in person, so the online format will allow students to combine this specialized training with their daily professional practice, without losing their connection to development and specialization. 

A postgraduate certificate that will enable you to work in all fields of Veterinary Anesthesiology with the competence of a high-level professional"

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

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• Intensely visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents, easy to assimilate and understand 
• Case studies presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice 
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and work for individual reflection
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases which are permanently available, even after the program

Achieve a comprehensive and relevant qualification in Large Animal Analgesia with this highly effective postgraduate certificate and open up new pathways for your professional progress”

The teaching team is made up of professionals from different fields within this specialism. In this way, TECH ensures that it delivers educational results in line with its objectives. A multidisciplinary team of professionals, trained and experienced in different environments, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but above all, they will bring their practical knowledge from their own experience to the program: one of the differential qualities of this training. 

This mastery of the subject matter is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this postgraduate certificate in Large Animal Analgesia. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-Learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. Students will be able to study with a range of convenient and versatile multimedia tools that will give them the operability they need while specializing in the subject. 

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that views learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, TECH will use telepractice: with the help of an innovative, interactive video system, and Learning from an Expert, students will be able to acquire the knowledge as if they were facing the case they are learning in real time. A concept that will allow students to integrate and memorize what they have learnt in a more realistic and permanent way.

You will have the experience of expert professionals who will contribute their experience in this area to the program, making this course a unique opportunity for professional growth"

With a methodological design based on proven teaching techniques, this program will take you through different teaching approaches to allow you to learn in a dynamic and effective way"

The objective of this postgraduate certificate is to train highly qualified professionals. An objective that is complemented, moreover, in a holistic manner, by promoting human development that lays the foundations for a better society. The aim is focused on helping professionals reach a much greater level of expertise and control. A goal that can be achieved in just a few months with a high-intensity and precise program.

If your objective is to broaden your skills set to include new paths of success and development: this is the program for you: a training that aspires to excellence"

General Objectives

• Analyze the pathophysiological principles governing pain processes
• Determine the features and correct use of pain scales specific to equine species
• Build specialist knowledge of the pharmacology of the main families of analgesic agents
• Examine the special pharmacological qualities of analgesic agents in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Examine the anatomy relevant to the loco-regional techniques to be performed
• Generate specialized knowledge on the clinical pharmacology of the local anesthetics to be used
• Determine the equipment necessary to perform the different loco-regional techniques
• Detail how to perform the different loco-regional techniques in large ruminants, small ruminants, swine and camelids
• Establish how to perform the different loco-regional techniques on horses

Specific Objectives

• Examine the definition of pain, as well as the different types of pain in relation to their pathophysiology and their evolution in time
• Determine the main physiological components associated with pain sensation 
• Generate specialized knowledge relating to the nociception pathway 
• Determine the main pathophysiological consequences of untreated pain 
• Analyze theories on the use of pain scales in the equine patient 
• Gain advanced knowledge of the pharmacology of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine and other co- analgesic drugs 
• Establish the main side effects of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine and other co- analgesic drugs
• Determine the main contraindications to the administration of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine and other co- analgesic drugs 
• Examine the clinical uses of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine, and other co- analgesic drugs  
• Determine the drugs to be administered 
• Establish the equipment to be used 
• Examine the anatomy of the head in relation to the nerve blocks performed 
• Generate specialized knowledge on local head, forelimb and hind limb techniques 
• Examine the anatomy of the forelimb and hind limb in relation to nerve blocks  
• Detail the anatomy of the abdomen relevant to the nerve blocks performed  
• Generate advanced knowledge on local abdominal techniques 
• Examine the anatomy of the vertebral canal 
• Detail the epidural technique 
• Determine the main loco-regional techniques in other large animal species 

A program and professional growth path that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market”