The most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in the approach to endocrine, neurological and sensory diseases from the point of view of genetics as an intervention tool"

The training program will address hereditary diseases affecting both vision and hearing, which are a group of various hereditary pathologies that are difficult to diagnose and affect a small number of people. Students will learn about the molecular basis of hereditary conditions associated with a multitude of genes that are linked to retinal dystrophies and deafness, both isolated and syndromic, their expression, and their genetic and clinical heterogeneity.

The endocrine system consists of a group of glands and organs that regulate and control various bodily functions through the production and secretion of hormones. Understanding the genetic alterations responsible for each disorder that occurs in this process will allow us to understand its molecular pathophysiology and to make more accurate diagnoses and more effective therapies.

Hereditary nervous system disorders and neurological diseases with genetic predisposition will also be reviewed. Current research indicates a genetic factor in numerous pathologies such as Parkinson's disease or dementia. Although these diseases are hereditary, symptoms often do not appear at birth and present very variable symptoms and intensity, and may also affect descendants. Therefore, for proper diagnosis or treatment and to guide and advise the family, it is important to approach the genetics of the disease correctly.

A specialty of notable interest for the medical professional that you will be able to acquire in an efficient way through this high-quality Postgraduate diploma"

This online Postgraduate diploma offers you the benefits of a high-level scientific, educational and technological course. These are some of its most notable features:

• Latest technology in online teaching software
• Highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulating 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 individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

A training program that will show you the practical methodology that is developed in the genetic study of conditions"

This program has been developed by professionals from different clinical genetics clinics in which they contribute their experience in daily practice, in the care of patients and families with a variety of hereditary disorders, both in genetic counseling and in prevention programs and prenatal and preconception counseling. The faculty involved in the Postgraduate diploma also carries out important research work in the field of Genetics. 

The Postgraduate diploma addresses, in its different modules, the basic and necessary knowledge for the management of patients and their diseases in a clinical genetics practice. It offers a practical approach to the different techniques most commonly used for the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, as well as the interpretation of their results. It offers an approach to the diseases that cause the highest number of consultations in daily practice in a Clinical Genetics service.

The diploma contains theoretical text about the subject matter, and practical examples taken from clinical cases that will facilitate understanding and the acquisition of in-depth knowledge.

You will be trained by professionals with extensive experience in the sector, who have contributed all their knowledge and experience in the development of this program"

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this University Expert course"

The contents of this program have been developed by the different experts of this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills they require to become true experts in this field. 

A comprehensive and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success” 

Module 1: Genetics of Sensory Organ Diseases

1.1. Peripheral Retinal Dystrophies
1.2. Central Retinal Dystrophies
1.3. Syndromic Retinal Dystrophies
1.4. Optic Atrophy
1.5. Corneal Dystrophies
1.6. Ocular  Albinism
1.7. Ocular Malformations
1.8. Sensorineural Hearing Loss of Autosomal Dominant Recessive Inheritance
1.9. Sensorineural Hearing Loss due to Mitochondrial Inheritance
1.10. Syndromic Hearing Loss

Module 2: Genetics of Endocrine Diseases

2.1. Monogenic Diabetes
2.2. Primary Hypoparathyroidism
2.3. Familial Short Stature and Achondroplasia
2.4. Acromegaly
2.5. Hypogonadism

2.5.1. Kallmann Syndrome

2.6. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
2.7. Genetics of Phosphocalcium Metabolism
2.8. Familial Hypocholesterolemia
2.9. Paraganglioma and Pheochromocytoma
2.10. Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

Module 3: Genetics of Neurological Diseases

3.1. Peripheral Neuropathies Hereditary
3.2. Hereditary Ataxias
3.3. Huntington’s Disease
3.4. Hereditary Dystonia
3.5. Hereditary Paparesis
3.6. Muscular Dystrophies

3.6.1. Dystrophinopathies
3.6.2. Facioscapulohumeral Dstrophy
3.6.3. Steinert's Disease

3.7. Myotonia Congenita
3.8. Dementia

3.8.1. Alzheimers Disease
3.8.2. Frontotemporal Dementia

3.9. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
3.10. Cadasil Disease

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice"