Become one of the most demanded professionals today: specialize in Veterinary Oncology in Small Animals with this complete online professional master’s degree”

The professional master’s degree in Veterinary Oncology in Small Animals is a program developed by veterinary professionals with extensive experience in Small Animal Clinical Oncology both in the Clinical and Teaching areas.

All the professors on the program are clinicians and/or university professors with experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate training. The participating professors are specialized in different areas involved in Small Animal Oncology such as clinical oncologists, oncological surgeons, radiologists and anatomopathologists. The aim is to offer a professional master’s degree that takes a multidisciplinary approach to oncology.

Small Animal Oncology is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine which has experienced great development in the last decades. Our professors are at the forefront of the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment of oncologic diseases in small animals. Due to their specialized training, they have designed a useful, practical program adapted to the current situation, an increasingly demanding and specialized reality.

The teaching team imparts specialized knowledge in each of the aspects covered by Veterinary Oncology, starting from tumor biology, with a general approach to oncology patients from the point of view of clinical oncology, oncologic surgery, specialized veterinary practice in diagnostic imaging and anatomo-pathology, including an exhaustive study of the most frequent types of tumors, reaching the most complex procedures and rare diseases. This program specializes general practitioners in veterinary oncology in an area that is increasingly in demand, partly due to its prevalence, and partly to the specialization this area requires and demands. The modules gradually present established knowledge, starting with the understanding of tumor biology, the approach to oncology patients, the main diagnostic and treatment techniques used in cancer, and ending with the development of specific tumors. It compiles the author's experience, without forgetting scientific rigor and the most important updates based on evidence. It addresses the diseases, the action protocols and the integral approach to patients, considering the disease, the patient and the owner in line with evidence-based medicine. All the modules include a large amount of multimedia material: photos, videos, diagrams, imaging techniques and surgery, all of which are crucial in the specialty.

As it is an online Master's Degree, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules, nor does he/she need to move to another physical 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.  

You will evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in injection site associated sarcomas in cats from professionals with years of experience”

This professional master’s degree in Veterinary Oncology in Small Animals 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
• A 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
•  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 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

Get a complete and adequate qualification in Veterinary Oncology in Small Animals with this highly effective professional master’s degree and pave new paths to your professional advancement”

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. That way, TECH ensures to offer the updating objective it intends to provide. A multidisciplinary team of professionals trained and experienced in different environments, who will cover the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will bring the practical knowledge from their own experience to the course: one of the differential qualities of this course.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design used in this professional master’s degree in Veterinary Oncology in Small Animals. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. That way, students will study with a range of easy-to-use and versatile multimedia tools that will give them the necessary skills needed during training

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, the student will be able to acquire the knowledge as if they were facing the scenario they are learning at that moment. A concept that will allow students to integrate and memorize what they have learnt in a more realistic and permanent way.

This program will give you a sense of confidence when practising veterinary medicine, which will help you grow both personally and professionally"

Learn in an efficient way, with a real qualification objective, with this unique professional master’s degree for its quality and price, in the online teaching market"

The objective is to train highly qualified professionals for work experience. An objective that is complemented, moreover, in a global manner, by promoting human development that lays the foundations for a better society. This objective is focused on helping medical professionals reach a much higher level of expertise and control. A goal that, in just a few months, you will be able to achieve with a highly intensive and precise course. 

If your objective is to broaden your skill set to include new paths of success and development, this is your program: A training that aspires to excellence”

General Objectives

• Examine the basis of tumor biology and etiology of cancer
• Analyze the different types of epidemiologic studies used in cancer research
• Generate a protocol for a general approach to cancer patients
• Perform cytological technique and interpretation
• Propose a system for biological specimen referral to anatomic pathology laboratories and analyze the information provided in the anatomopathological report
• Examine the different modalities in imaging techniques used to diagnose cancer patients
• Present the molecular diagnostic techniques available in oncology
• Evaluate the therapeutic modalities of cancer treatment such as surgery and chemotherapy
• Define new treatment options for cancer patients such as electrochemotherapy and molecular/targeted therapy
• Evaluate therapeutic modalities in new-onset and/or less accessible cancers
• Define para-neoplastic syndromes and associated complications
• Analyze key aspects of owner communication about small animal cancers
• Specify palliative care in cancer patients
• Define the generalities of the classification and diagnostic and therapeutic approach to cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors
• Present the main cutaneous and subcutaneous epithelial tumors
• Propose diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for canine and feline mastocytoma
• Propose diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for soft tissue sarcomas
• Evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in injection site-associated sarcomas in cats
• Establish action, staging and therapeutic protocols for melanoma in dogs
• Analyze the principles of skin tumor oncologic surgery and reconstruction techniques
• Define clinical diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for tumors affecting the respiratory tract in dogs and cats
• Compile the different techniques that can be used in the surgical treatment of respiratory tumors in dogs and cats
• Analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the main digestive tumors in dogs and cats
• Define the risk and prognostic factors in digestive tumors in dogs and cats
• Examine the different techniques available for the surgical approach of the main neoplasms in dogs and cats
• Generate diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for mesothelioma
• Develop action protocols for the main endocrine tumors in dogs and cats
• Evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to canine mammary tumors
• Analyze the main ophthalmic tumors in dogs and cats, as well as the diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic approach to these types of tumors
• Present classical methods, as well as the most advanced and novel techniques for the surgical approach to endocrine, mammary and ocular tumors
• Develop diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for the main male and female genital tract tumors
• Generate diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for the main urinary tumors in dogs and cats
• Evaluate the different diagnostic procedures and specify treatments for the main tumors affecting the nervous system in dogs and cats
• Examine the different techniques that exist for surgically treating patients with genitourinary and nervous system tumors
• Identify hematopoietic neoplasms and histiocytic diseases in cats and dogs
• Evaluate the different presentations of hematopoietic tumors, knowing their etiology, pathology, classification and staging
• Specify specific treatments for each type of hematopoietic tumor or histiocytic disease
• Establish knowledge of the prognosis of hematopoietic tumors and histiocytic diseases
• Develop a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for the approach to hemagiosarcoma, with special emphasis on splenic hemangiosarcoma
• Establish guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of thymoma
• Examine the main cardiac tumors in small animals and evaluate the therapeutic alternative for them
• Generate diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for the main musculoskeletal tumors in dogs and cats
• Describe the main techniques for the surgical approach to splenic hemangiosarcoma, cardiac tumors, thymoma and osteosarcoma

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introduction to Oncology. Etiology, Biology and Epidemiology of Cancer. Anatomopathologic Diagnosis

• Analyze the genetic basis of cancer, as well as the influence of chemical, physical, hormonal and viral factors in its development 
• Define tumor biology and metastases formation
• Compile the different types of epidemiologic research used in the study of cancer
• Define the concept of translational medicine and its implication in human cancer research
• Propose protocols for the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in cancer patients
• Develop the cytologic technique and interpretation in depth
• Identify the key points to correctly refer biological samples to anatomic pathology laboratories
• Establish the guidelines to correctly interpret anatomic pathology reports

Module 2. Cancer Diagnosis. Imaging and Molecular Diagnostic Techniques. Chemotherapy, Electrochemotherapy and Molecular/Targeted Therapy

• Develop radiology as an imaging technique in cancer patient staging
• Analyze ultrasound as an imaging technique in the diagnosis of cancer patients
• Evaluate computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging as advanced imaging techniques in the diagnosis of oncologic patients
• Specify the advantages and limitations of diagnostic imaging techniques to define their scope of application
• Evaluate surgery as one of the first cancer treatment modalities
• Define the concepts of surgical margins and types of surgery in oncology, as well as the advantages and limitations of this therapeutic modality in cancer treatment
• Develop new therapeutic modalities in the treatment of oncology patients such as electrochemotherapy and molecular/targeted therapy
• Establish the side effects, advantages and limitations of chemotherapy, electrochemotherapy and molecular/targeted therapy in the treatment of oncology patients

Module 3. Cancer Patient Treatment. Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy, Interventional Oncology. Complications in Oncological Therapy. Palliative Care

• Analyze the indications, advantages, limitations, and side effects of radiation therapy as an oncological treatment modality in small animals
• Examine the indications, advantages, limitations, and side effects of immunotherapy as a small animal oncology treatment modality
• Evaluate the indications, advantages, limitations, and side effects of interventional oncology as a small animal oncology treatment modality
• Define paraneoplastic syndromes in dogs and cats
• Propose action protocols for oncological emergencies
• Establish guidelines to establish a proper line of communication with cancer patient owners
• Analyze the treatment of pain in oncological patients
• Develop nutritional support plans for cancer patients

Module 4. Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Tumors

• Present general protocols for the diagnosis of cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors in dogs and cats
• Define epithelial tumors in dogs and cats
• Analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to mastocytoma in dogs and cats
• Present the classification of soft tissue sarcomas
• Propose diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for soft tissue sarcomas
• Define risk factors and prognoses in canine and feline mastocytomas
• Establish the factors involved in the recurrence of soft tissue sarcomas

Module 5. Injection Site Sarcomas. Melanoma Respiratory Tumors

• Generate expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of feline injection site sarcomas
• Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of canine melanoma
• Establish prognostic criteria in canine melanoma
• Define skin anatomy and healing as principles that enable the surgical approach to cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors
• Evaluate the different reconstructive techniques that can be used in extensive resections of cutaneous tumors
• Establish diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for tumors of the nasal plane, nasal cavity and sinuses, larynx, trachea and lung parenchyma
• Develop the different techniques that can be used in the surgical treatment of tumors of the nasal plane, nasal cavity and sinuses, larynx, trachea and lung parenchyma

Module 6. Digestive Tract Tumors. Mesothelioma

• Define tumors in dogs and cats affecting the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, anal sacs and liver
• Establish diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for the main tumors affecting the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine and anal sacs
• Analyze the main risk factors influencing the prognosis of patients with tumors of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, anal sacs
• Identify the anatomy and type of scarring of the digestive tract that is clinically relevant for the surgical approach to oncological diseases of the digestive tract
• Define the main surgical techniques of the digestive tract that can be used in the treatment of digestive tumors in dogs and cats
• Perform the diagnostic and therapeutic approach and evaluate the risk and prognostic factors in liver tumors in dogs and cats
• Generate diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for mesothelioma

Module 7. Endocrine System Tumors. Breast Tumors. Ophthalmologic Tumors

• Generate diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for the main pituitary, adrenal and thyroid gland and exocrine pancreas tumors in dogs and cats
• Establish clear, patient-based recommendations on the therapeutic alternatives for pituitary, adrenal, thyroid and exocrine pancreas tumors in dogs and cats
• Develop, in detail, the techniques involved in the surgical approach to pituitary, adrenal and thyroid gland and exocrine pancreas tumors in dogs and cats, including potential complications
• Compile the information available on the therapy of chronic degenerative valve disease
• Propose protocols for making decisions in breast oncology
• Define the risk factors associated with the occurrence and prognosis of canine and feline mammary tumors
• Demonstrate the importance of peri-operative care of patients with breast tumors
• Establish action protocols for the main canine and feline ophthalmologic tumors

Module 8. Genitourinary Tumors. Nervous System Tumors

• Define the different tumors affecting the urogenital tract in dogs and cats
• Evaluate the classical and minimally invasive diagnostic techniques used in tumors affecting the urogenital tract in dogs and cats
• Establish the different medical and surgical treatments for urogenital tumors in dogs and cats
• Analyze the new minimally invasive therapeutic strategies and interventional radiology in tumors affecting the urogenital system in dogs and cats
• Establish the risk and prognostic factors in canine and feline urogenital tumors
• Define the different brain and spinal cord tumors affecting dogs and cats
• Generate algorithms for the diagnosis of nervous system tumors in dogs and cats based on clinical history, physical examination and imaging techniques
• Develop the different therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of nervous system tumors in dogs and cats

Module 9. Hematopoietic Tumors

• Define the appropriate diagnosis and clinical staging of canine and feline lymphoma
• Compile the different classifications of canine and feline lymphoma
• Establish the different treatments for induction, reinduction and rescue of canine and feline lymphoma
• Discuss new treatment strategies and future alternatives for canine lymphoma
• Examine the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to both canine and feline lymphocytic leukemia
• Implement the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to myeloproliferative diseases
• Demonstrate knowledge of the different aspects of tumor behavior in histiocytic diseases
• Substantiate the appropriate prognosis for each hematopoietic neoplasm and histiocytic disease according to its presentation and response to treatment

Module 10. Hemangiosarcoma. Thymoma. Cardiac Tumors. Musculoskeletal Tumors

• Establish the basis for the diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma in dogs and cats
• Develop the medical and surgical treatment of splenic hemangiosarcoma
• Identify the key aspects in the diagnosis of thymoma
• Define cardiac tumors affecting dogs and cats
• Evaluate techniques for treating complications secondary to cardiac tumors
• Define musculoskeletal tumors
• Establish management protocols for musculoskeletal tumors
• Develop conventional treatment and new strategies in the approach to canine osteosarcoma
   

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