Infectious diseases can cause fever in most cases. Therefore, physicians must be up to date to apply the best treatments for their decrease"

No person is safe from suffering from an infectious disease and, therefore, at some point in their life they will have a fever. Although it is a common symptom of this type of pathology, its management can be complicated, since, on certain occasions, resistance to treatment can occur, preventing a rapid cure.

To obtain an updated knowledge on the main tools available to physicians to manage fever in patients with infectious diseases, TECH has designed this complete postgraduate diploma, with which you can enter into a deep and comprehensive study on this topic.

Specifically, the training program includes classic aspects in the management of fever in infectious pathology by apparatus or organs, incorporating new items for the correct management of infectious diseases in the current scenario of globalization of health. An important part of the program covers the concept of risk prevention, derived from the care of infectious diseases, both for healthcare personnel and the population, going in depth into the measures that can be adopted in the Emergency Department to minimize them. In addition, there will be a space to learn about microbiology tests, systemic febrile syndrome, antimicrobials or fever management in special situations, such as with the elderly patient, with HIV infection or recent surgery, for example. In such a way that they acquire a general knowledge of all the situations in which they may find themselves in the Emergency Department.

On the other hand, being a 100% online training, the professional will have the ability to decide when and from where to study, without commitments or obligations, thus being able to combine their study time with the rest of their daily obligations.

Immerse yourself in the study of this complete Diploma and improve the care of your patients with infectious pathologies"

This postgraduate diploma in Fever Management in the Emergency Room contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the postgraduate diploma are:

• Clinical symptoms cases presented by experts in fever management in the Emergency Room
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• New therapeutic developments in fever management
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Special emphasis on research methodologies
• 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 diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting an up-to-date program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Fever Management in the Emergency Room, you will obtain a qualification by TECH"

Its teaching staff includes a professionals from the field of medicine, who bring the experience of their work to this training, as well as recognised specialists from leading scientific societies.

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 an immersive training experience designed to train for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in fever management and extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this postgraduate diploma"

Get trained with the best teaching methodology of the moment and acquire a training of the highest academic level that will allow you to increase your training and the care of your patients"

The postgraduate diploma in Fever Management in the Emergency Room is oriented to facilitate the performance of the professional in this area dedicated to the treatment of urgent infectious pathology in all areas, but, above all, in the emergency department.

If your goal is to improve the care of your patients with fevers, do not think twice and train with us. We offer you the best training on the market"

General Objectives

• Provide the theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the environment in which professional care is given to patients with infectious diseases
• Provide the appropriate treatment in the different cases of infectious diseases
• Gain in-depth understanding of the areas in which professionals must be trained, in order for them to be able to provide the best practice when treating infectious diseases

Specific Objectives

• Define virulence factors and toxins
• Identify the main human pathogens in our environment
• Explain the different current scenarios of infection in the emergency room
• Describe the etiopathogenic profiles of bacterial infection
• Describe the etiopathogenic profiles of viral infection
• Describe the etiopathogenic profiles of fungal infections
• Describe the etiopathogenic profiles of microbacterial infections
• Describe the etiopathogenic profiles of parasitic infections
• Describe the process of collecting specimens
• Define which specimens are most commonly requested in the Emergency Department
• Explain the collection of specimens in patients with devices
• Describe the management of specimens in the laboratory
• Explain the clinical significance of bacterial resistance
• Define the techniques available for emergency diagnoses
• Describe the interpretation of preliminary results
• Explain the analytical interpretation of the different types of samples
• Define the procedures in hospitals without on-call microbiologists
• Explain the diagnostic techniques that can possibly be performed in the emergency department laboratory
• Explain the biomarkers used in the clinical diagnosis of infectious disease
• Define the use of C-reactive protein and procalcitonin in the diagnosis of infectious diseases
• Define the practical use of non-specific tests for infectious evidence
• Explain the initial focus in Acute Fever Syndrome
• Define the action taken in cases of Bacteremia, Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Explain how to activate the Sepsis Code
• Define the use of different antimicrobials in fever syndrome
• Describe the characteristics of the different types of antimicrobials
• Define the implications of antimicrobial resistance when selecting treatment
• Explain the basic steps in the selection of antimicrobials according to the type of host and other extrinsic or environmental factors
• Explain the concept of empirical antibiotic therapy
• Describe how to act in the case of beta-lactam allergy
• Describe the use of antimicrobials and renal function
• Explain the relationship between fever and the presence of exanthema
• Explain the relationship between fever and the presence of adenopathies 
• Fever and hematological alterations
• Explain the association of fever with altered level of consciousness
• Describe fever management in an elderly patient
• Describe fever management in a patient in a hemodialysis program
• Describe fever management in a patient with intravascular devices
• Describe fever management in a patient with a HIV infection
• Describe fever management in a patient with iatrogenic immunosuppression
• Describe fever management in a patient with oncohematological pathology
• Describe fever management in a patient with febrile neutropenia
• Describe fever management in a patient in the solid organ transplant patient
• Explain the implications of cytomegalovirus and BK virus infections in transplant recipients
• Describe fever management in a patient who has recently undergone surgery
• Describe the current management of infection of surgical wounds
• Explain the management of other infections in a patient who has recently undergone surgery
• Describe fever management in a pregnant patient
• Explain the use of antibiotic therapy in pregnancy

Take the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Fever Management in the Emergency Room"