Introduction to the Program

Profundiza en todos los aspectos de la Vigilancia Epidemiológica gracias a los mejores contenidos teóricos y prácticos” 

Una de las disciplinas más importantes de la Veterinaria es la Epidemiología, que se encarga de velar por la salud y el bienestar de las poblaciones animales. De ahí que los expertos en ámbitos como la Vigilancia Epidemiológica sean cada vez más demandados por sus conocimientos específicos en una de las mejores medidas de prevención, que se basa en la recogida e interpretación de resultados e informes, para la posterior gestión y búsqueda de soluciones. 

Esta es la razón por la que TECH ha diseñado una Postgraduate diploma en Epidemiological Surveillance, para generar habilidades y conocimientos especializados en los alumnos, de manera que sean capaces de afrontar su labor en este ámbito con la máxima eficiencia posible. Para lograrlo, este plan de estudios dispone de un contenido que aborda temas como los Determinantes de la Enfermedad, la Recogida de Datos, los Estudios de Población, el Manejo de Animales o los Informes de Seguridad, entre otros asuntos relevantes. 

Todo ello, a través de los materiales multimedia más completos, la información basada en las fuentes más rigurosas y actualizadas, así como las últimas tecnologías en materia de enseñanza. Además, bajo una cómoda modalidad 100% online que permite al alumno superar el proceso con total libertad, sin límites horarios, sin necesidad de desplazamientos y sin ver afectadas sus otras obligaciones del día a día. 

Conviértete en un Experto en Vigilancia Epidemiológica en pocos meses” 

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Epidemiological Surveillance contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:  

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Vigilancia Epidemiológica 
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional 
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras  
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Desde el primer día tendrás disponibilidad completa de todos los materiales en el Campus Virtual” 

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.   

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Syllabus

The structure and content of this program have been designed by the professionals who make up TECHteam of experts in Epidemiological Surveillance. To carry it out, they have relied on the most rigorous and updated sources of information, as well as on the most efficient pedagogical methodology, Relearning, which guarantees the best possible assimilation of the essential concepts by the student.

Thanks to Relearning you will not have to invest extra hours in the study of the program and you will be able to combine it with your other day-to-day activities”  

Module 1. Applied Epidemiology in Veterinary Clinical Trials 

1.1. Veterinary Epidemiology  

1.1.1. Historical Background  

1.1.2. Epidemiology and Its Uses  

1.1.3. Causality Criteria  

1.1.3.1. Koch's Postulates  

1.1.3.2. Bradford Hill Criteria  

1.1.3.3. Evans' Postulates  

1.1.4. Association Types  

1.1.5. Epidemiological Research  

1.1.6. Epidemiological Methods 

1.1.6.1. Qualitative Epidemiology   

1.1.6.2. Quantitative Epidemiology 

1.1.7. Disease Determinants  

1.1.7.1. Factors: Agent, Host, and Environment 

1.1.8. Pattern of Disease Progression  

1.1.8.1. Transmission, Repertoires, Hosts and Vectors 

1.1.8.2. Biological Cycles 

1.1.9. Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses  

1.2. Epidemiological Data Analysis  

1.2.1. Data Collection 

1.2.1.1. Epidemiological Surveys  

1.2.2. Nature of Data  

1.2.3. Databases. Examples of Veterinary Databases and Information Systems  

1.2.3.1. Stata Databases  

1.2.3.2. SPSS Databases  

1.2.4. Types of Variables  

1.2.5. Interpretation of Results

1.2.5.1. Pie Charts 

1.2.5.2. Bar Chart  

1.2.5.3. Histograms  

1.2.5.4. Stem and Leaves  

1.2.5.5. Cumulative Frequency Polygon 

1.2.5.6. Box Chart  

1.2.5.7. Scatter Plot 

1.2.6. Cartography 

1.2.6.1. Geographical Information Systems  

1.3. Population Structure  

1.3.1. Animal Population Structure  

1.3.2. Presentation of a Collective Disease  

1.3.2.1. Endemic  

1.3.2.2. Epidemic Outbreak  

1.3.2.3. Epidemic or Epizootic  

1.3.2.4. Pandemic  

1.3.2.5. Sporadic 

1.3.3. Measurement of Disease in the Population 

1.3.3.1. Prevalence   

1.3.3.2. Incidence and Cumulative Incidence   

1.3.3.3. Incidence Rate or Density  

1.3.4. Relationships between the Different Parameters  

1.3.4.1. Calculation of the Relationship between Prevalence and Incidence  

1.3.5. Rate Adjustment  

1.3.6. Measuring Disease Presentation  

1.3.6.1. Mortality and Mortality Ratio  

1.3.6.2. Morbidity  

1.3.6.3. Lethality  

1.3.6.4. Survival  

1.3.7. Epidemic Curves 

1.3.8. Temporal Disease Distribution 

1.3.8.1. Single-Source Epidemics  

1.3.8.2. Epidemics by Propagation  

1.3.8.3. Kendall's Theorem  

1.3.9. Evolution of Endemic Situations 

1.3.9.1. Time Trends  

1.3.9.2. Spatial Disease Distribution 

1.4. Epidemiological Research  

1.4.1. Study Planning 

1.4.2. Types of Epidemiological Studies  

1.4.2.1. By Purpose  

1.4.2.2. By Sense of Analysis  

1.4.2.3. By Time Relationships  

1.4.2.4. By Units of Analysis  

1.5. Diagnostic Epidemiology 

1.5.1. Use of Diagnostic Tests  

1.5.2. Diagnostic Concepts  

1.5.3. Reliability Assessment of Diagnostic Tests 

1.5.3.1. Sensitivity  

1.5.3.2. Specificity  

1.5.4. Relationship between Prevalence, Sensitivity and Specificity 

1.5.5. Diagnostic Probability Ratio  

1.5.6. Youden's Test  

1.5.7. Threshold Value  

1.5.8. Concordance of Diagnostic Tests  

1.5.8.1. Kappa Calculation  

1.6. Sample Size in Epidemiological Studies  

1.6.1. What Are Samples?   

1.6.2. Terms Related to Sampling  

1.6.2.1. Target Population 

1.6.2.2. Population Study  

1.6.2.3. Study Subjects  

1.6.2.4. External and Internal Validity  

1.6.3. Selection Criteria  

1.6.4. Types of Sampling  

1.6.4.1. Probabilistic  

1.6.4.2. Non-Probabilistic 

1.6.5. Sample Size Calculation 

1.6.6. Sample Size for Estimating the Mean of a Population  

1.6.7. Sample Size for Estimating Proportions

1.6.7.1. Sample Size Adjustments  

1.6.7.2. Calculation of the Accepted Error for a Preset Sample 

1.6.8. Sample Size for Estimating Difference Between Proportions  

1.6.9. Sample Size for Estimating Mean Difference 

1.6.10 Errors  

1.6.10.1. Random Error  

1.6.10.2. Systematic Error or Bias  

1.7. Observational Analytical Studies in Epidemiological Studies  

1.7.1. Measures of Effectiveness  

1.7.1.1. Case-Control Studies: Odds Ratio  

1.7.1.2. Cohort Studies: Relative Risk  

1.7.2. Impact Measures  

1.7.2.1. Attributable Risk in Exposures  

1.7.2.2. Fraction Attributable in Exposures  

1.7.2.3. Attributable Population Risk  

1.7.2.4. Population Attributable Fraction  

1.7.3.  Confusion and Interaction  

1.8. Experimental Studies in the Epidemiological Study  

1.8.1. Types of Experimental Studies  

1.8.2. Experimental Elements  

1.8.3. Experimental Study Design 

1.8.4. Statistical Analysis  

1.8.4.1. Exposure Effect  

1.9. Epidemiological Statistics 

1.9.1. Types of Statistics 

1.9.1.1. Analytics  

1.9.1.2. Descriptive or Inferential  

1.9.2. Relationship between Epidemiology and Biostatistics 

1.10. Review in Clinical Epidemiological Research  

1.10.1. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis   

1.10.2. Protocol  

1.10.3. Hypothesis Origin  

1.10.4. Selection of the Study Population 

1.10.4.1. Information Search  

1.10.4.2. Inclusion Criteria  

1.10.5. Data Collection 

1.10.5.1. Importance of Source and Measurement of Data  

1.10.6. Combination Methods 

1.10.6.1. Mantel-Haensel Method  

1.10.7. Heterogeneity Studies 

1.10.8. Publication Bias  

1.10.9. Health Significance of Meta-Analysis 

Module 2. Genetic Diseases in Veterinary Clinical Trials (VCT) Veterinary Genetic Epidemiology  

2.1. Populations 

2.1.1. Attributes to Highlight in a Population 

2.1.1.1. Common and Ethnicity Attributes  

2.1.1.2. Methods and Estimates of Gene Phylogeny in Populations 

2.1.1.3. Populations, Social Level and Health Plan: Epidemiological Influence 

2.2. Distributions of Disease Traits in Animal Populations. Genetic Databases 

2.2.1. Genetic Traits and Diseases 

2.2.1.1. Qualitative Determinants of Disease 

2.2.1.2. Quantitative Traits and Disease Susceptibility 

2.2.1.3. Genetic Disease Databases and their Application to Epidemiology 

2.2.1.4. NCBI Searches 

2.2.1.5. Species-Specific Databases on Genetic Diseases 

2.3. Interaction in the Genetic Epidemiological Triad 

2.3.1. Elements of the Epidemiological Triad    

2.3.2. Host, Genetic Make-Up and Environment 

2.3.2.1. Genetic Make-Up and its Relevance  

2.3.2.2. Genotype-Environment Interaction 

2.4. Genetic Epidemiology in the Light of Koch's Postulates. Part I  

2.4.1. Epidemiology of Cytogenetic Animals  

2.4.2. Diseases Due to Genetic Alterations of Major Effect 

2.4.2.1. Cause of Disease: Single Gene Disorders“Monogenic"  

2.4.2.2. Genetic Heterogeneity in Monogenic Diseases 

2.5. Genetic Epidemiology in the Light of Koch's Postulates. Part II  

2.5.1. Multifactorial Cause of Disease: Genetic Component 

2.5.1.1. High Heritability 

2.5.1.2. Low Heritability 

2.5.2. Multifactorial Cause of Disease: Environmental Component 

2.5.2.1. Infectious Causes as an Environmental Component 

2.5.2.2. Cause of Disease and Environmental Exposure 

2.5.3. Interaction Between Components 

2.6. Data Collection and Analysis Strategy: Population Studies vs. Family Studies 

2.6.1. Population Studies 

2.6.1.1. Evaluation of the Distribution of Traits in Populations 

2.6.1.2. Identification of Risk Factors and their Importance 

2.6.2. Family Studies 

2.6.2.1. Evaluation of Trait Distribution in Families 

2.6.2.2. Identification of Risk Factors, Aggregation and their Importance 

2.6.3. Combining Population and Family Studies  

2.7. Data Collection Strategy and Analysis: Components of a Study of a Common Complex Disease 

2.7.1. Measuring Disease Burdens  

2.7.1.1. Different Ways of Measuring Disease Burdens  

2.7.2. Morbidity Measures 

2.7.2.1. Cumulative Incidence  

2.7.2.2. Prevalence 

2.7.2.3. Disease Duration 

2.8. Main Analytical Study Designs 

2.8.1. Cross-Sectional Design (Current Prevalence) 

2.8.2. Cohort Design (Prospective) 

2.8.3. Case-Control Design (Retrospective)  

2.8.4. Association Measures 

2.9.  Data Analysis and Risk Calculations 

2.9.1. Association Measures 

2.9.1.1. Relative Risk Estimates  

2.9.1.2. Odds Ratio (OR)  

2.9.2. Impact Measures 

2.9.2.1. Attributable Risk (AR)  

2.9.2.2. Population Attributable Risk (PAR) 

2.10. Estimates, Data Evaluation and Calculations in SPSS 

2.10.1. Estimates  

2.10.2. Assessment of Information  

2.10.3. SPSS Calculations 

Module 3.  Approach to Veterinary Clinical Trials in Different Veterinary Settings Laboratories and Farms

3.1. Biology and Animal Management  

3.1.1. Interaction Between Animals and Their Environment  

3.1.2. Species Criteria  

3.1.2.1. Mammals  

3.1.2.2. Birds  

3.1.2.3. Reptiles  

3.1.2.4. Amphibians  

3.1.2.5. Fish  

3.1.3. Procedures  

3.1.3.1. Substance Administration  

3.1.3.2. Sample Collection  

3.1.3.3. Surgical Procedures  

3.1.4. Animal Pain and Suffering 

3.1.4.1. Pain Recognition  

3.1.4.2. Ethical Obligations  

3.1.4.3. Euthanasia  

3.2. Veterinarians' Role in Different Veterinary Fields 

3.2.1. Advantages and Disadvantages in the Different Veterinary Fields   

3.2.1.1. Communication   

3.2.2. Adapting Protocols to the Study Environment 

3.2.2.1. Veterinarian's Responsibilities 

3.2.3. Informed Consent 

3.3. Special Considerations in the Practice of Clinical Trials in Laboratories and on Farms  

3.3.1. Structure and Sites for Clinical Trials  

3.3.1.1. Study Location Importance  

3.3.1.2. Role of Laboratories 

3.3.1.3. The Role of Farms  

3.3.2. Shipping and Handling of Samples and Medical Products  

3.3.3. Evolution of Anti-Parasitic Products  

3.3.4. Application and Therapeutics of Vaccines  

3.3.5. Responsible Antibiotic Use  

3.3.5.1. Resistance Surveillance and Monitoring  

3.4. Clinical Trials in the Scope of Aquaculture  

3.4.1. Study Planning 

3.4.1.1. Environmental Requirements  

3.4.1.2. Access to Study Sites  

3.4.1.3. Working Conditions: Personnel and Equipment  

3.4.2. Protocol Development  

3.4.3. Types of Research Substances  

3.4.3.1. Nutritional Treatments  

3.4.3.2. Immersion Baths  

3.4.3.3.  Vaccines  

3.4.4. Design and Procedures  

3.4.5. Sampling  

3.4.6. Data Processing  

3.5. Clinical Trials in the Scope of Poultry  

3.5.1. Special Conditions in Poultry Farming  

3.5.1.1. Study Structure  

3.5.2. Study Planning

3.5.3. Protocol Development  

3.5.4. Data Processing

3.6. Clinical Trials in Companion Animals  

3.6.1. Pet Therapy Industry  

3.6.2. Pet Characteristics  

3.6.3. Protocol Development   

3.6.4. Design and Procedures  

3.6.5. Working Conditions: Personnel and Equipment  

3.6.5.1. Informed Consent  

3.6.5.2. Protection and Precaution  

3.6.7. Study Purpose  

3.7. Clinical Trials in Pig Farming  

3.7.1. The Pig Industry in Recent Years 

3.7.1.1. Meat Quality  

3.7.1.2. Industry Structure  

3.7.1.3. Medical Products and the Industry  

3.7.2. Good Practices and Organization of Trials 

3.7.2.1. Participant Considerations  

3.7.2.2. Research Site Choice  

3.7.3. Performance of Procedures  

3.7.3.1. Practical Applications  

3.8. Clinical Trials in Cattle 

3.8.1. Test Conditions and Approvals  

3.8.2. Study Sites  

3.8.2.1. Today's Cattle Industry  

3.8.2.2. Choice of Site  

3.8.3. Livestock Transportation  

3.8.4. Test Substance Considerations 

3.8.5. Trial Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria 

3.8.5.1. Immune Status and Weaning  

3.8.5.2. Signs of Disease  

3.8.6. Practical Considerations  

3.8.6.1. Design and Procedures  

3.8.6.2. Monitoring of Animals and Personnel  

3.9. Clinical Trials in Sheep and Goats  

3.9.1. Small Ruminant Industry  

3.9.2. Good Practices and Organization of Trials  

3.9.2.1. Trail Conditions  

3.9.2.2. Protocol Development  

3.9.3. Studies Site Choice 

3.9.4. Working Conditions: Personnel and Equipment  

3.9.5. Trail Monitoring  

3.10. Clinical Trials in Equids  

3.10.1. Researchers’ Role in this Area of Study  

3.10.2. Protocol Development  

3.10.2.1. Important Aspects of Treatments  

3.10.2.2. Importance of Standardized Procedures  

3.10.3. Recruitment of Individuals  

3.10.3.1. The Importance of Equine Aptitude  

3.10.3.2. How to Choose the Sample: Age, Breed, Feed and Fitness  

3.10.4. Research Site Planning  

3.10.5. Unforeseen Events and Problems During the Trial 

Module 4. Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoeconomics

4.1. Safety of Veterinary Medications in Animals  

4.1.1. Design and Implementation of the Pharmacovigilance System in a Clinical Trial 

4.1.2. Development and Updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)   

4.1.3. Initial Assessment  

4.2. Personal Safety   

4.2.1. Active Substance Toxicity Data  

4.2.2. Toxicity Studies  

4.2.3. Exposure Scenarios   

4.2.4. Risk Management  

4.3. Environmental Safety  

4.3.1. Active Substance Metabolites  

4.3.2. Biodegradation  

4.3.3. Recommended Studies  

4.4. Adverse Event Management  

4.4.1. Registration (Adverse Reactions, Side Effects and Expected Unfavorable Reactions) 

4.4.2. Control Methods   

4.4.3. Adverse Events Communication. 

4.5. Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Veterinary Medication  

4.6. Elaboration and Maintenance of the Pharmacovigilance System Description  

4.6.1. Detailed Description of the Pharmacovigilance System 

4.6.2. Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)  

4.6.3. Organization  

4.6.4. Databases  

4.6.5. Quality Management Systems  

4.7. Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs) 

4.7.1. VedDRA Code (Veterinary Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)  

4.8. Risk-Benefit Analysis

4.8.1. Concept and Components   

4.8.2. Quantitative Methods   

4.8.2.1. Relationship Between Benefit and RIsk Impact Measures   

4.8.2.2. Incremental Benefit-Risk Ratio   

4.8.2.3. Multi-Criteria Analysis   

4.8.3. Cohort Simulation  

4.9. Crisis Management 

4.9.1. Risk Assessment  

4.9.2. Response Coordination  

4.9.3. Risk and Cr

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Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiological Surveillance

Epidemiological Surveillance is a task that has gained relevance due to the events that have taken place in recent years. The collection of data with the purpose of identifying health problems that may represent a risk for the population is fundamental to guarantee a good quality of life for people. In this sense, it is necessary that veterinary professionals are trained and updated at a professional, scientific and technical level to perform adequately in the field of Veterinary Clinical Trials (VCT). At TECH Global University we offer a Postgraduate Diploma course specially designed to deepen the knowledge and skills that will allow you to develop in this specialized field.

Become an expert in animal health

The main objective of this Postgraduate Diploma program in Epidemiological Surveillance is to develop in veterinary professionals a specialized knowledge that allows them to handle new methods of detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect both animal and human species. It also aims to train students in the correct interpretation of epidemiological results and reports, with ethical responsibility as a principle. After completing this course, the graduate will be able to propose and implement actions and clinical trials with the purpose of promoting animal health promotion and prevention. In this way, they will not only contribute with valuable contributions to the field of epidemiological research and surveillance, but will also demonstrate their quality work and promote the growth of their professional profile.

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At TECH Global University we have the most complete and innovative curriculum in the sector. With this program, you will be trained through the study and resolution of real cases in simulated environments along with the best techniques and tools focused on online learning. In this way, you will have at your fingertips a complete and concrete program that is highly self-manageable and adjusts to the needs of our students and makes it compatible with the goals and life projects of people who are immersed in the working world.