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 Dermatoses of Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Congenital Origin: Non-inflammatory Alopecia 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 programme 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 combine your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge in this field"

This postgraduate certificate in Dermatoses of Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Congenital Origin: Non-inflammatory Alopecia is designed to facilitate the performance of Veterinary Professionals 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 mode on which this program is based"

General Objectives

• Analyze the pathophysiological basis of the endocrine mechanisms that are altered and give rise to cutaneous symptomatology
• Generate specialized knowledge on the processes related to hepatic, renal and digestive metabolism that give rise to skin anomalies
• Determine the genetic anomalies that give rise to hereditary dermatoses
• Develop detailed knowledge of the type of tests that should be used to confirm endocrine-metabolic dermatoses
• Analyze the most important cutaneous genodermatoses and the availability of genetic tests for the detection of carriers

Specific Objectives

• Analyze the different etiopathogenic mechanisms of pruritus and its different causes
• Identify the different clinical manifestations associated with pruritus in canine and feline patients
• Determine the common and specific symptoms associated with the different allergic dermatoses through the data collected in the clinical history and dermatological examination
• Select the diagnostic techniques necessary to make a correct diagnosis of exclusion to rule out the presence of other dermatopathies that also cause pruritus
• Generate specialized knowledge for the orderly performance of diagnostic tests aimed at identifying the allergen or allergens involved in the diagnostic approach to allergic dermatosis
• Select the most appropriate therapy for each allergic patient taking into account the type of allergic dermatosis the animal presents
• Determine the most effective and safe antipruritic therapy for each allergic patient taking into account the level of pruritus and the lesions they present
• Establish the most suitable therapy to control the microbiota and its application for each allergic patient, taking into account the clinical picture it presents
• Select the most appropriate formulation for the repair and maintenance of skin barrier integrity for each allergic patient

An unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development”