Working from wherever you want and with a schedule that is fully adapted to your availability on the latest news about the Intestinal Microbiota and its clinical importance is now possible thanks to this comprehensive Postgraduate diploma"

The microorganisms that constitute the ecosystems of the human gut are key to the immune system. The Intestinal Microbiota acts as a very powerful defensive barrier, and in the antibody production for the identification and neutralization of pathogens that affect people's health. For this reason, achieving homeostasis through the care and production of these bacteria is fundamental for health, as it helps prevent a wide range of diseases, including dysbiosis, which alters the intestinal structure causing weakness and increasing the risk of suffering chronic pathologies such as diabetes, obesity or even different types of cancer. 

Based on the importance of caring for these macroorganisms, TECH and its team of experts in Biology and Medicine, have developed a comprehensive program through which clinical specialists will be able to catch up on the latest developments in this field. This is the Postgraduate diploma in Intestinal Microbiota, a 100% online program that will allow students to delve into the latest scientific advances related to the microbiome and metagenomics. In addition, they will work with the most innovative information related to homeostasis and dysbiosis, as well as the best treatments for each of them.  

For this purpose, students will have 450 hours of diverse content: the syllabus, designed by a teaching team specialized in the field, clinical cases extracted from their consultations, research articles, complementary readings, self-knowledge exercises, news, dynamic summaries of each unit and much more. All compacted in a convenient and flexible 100% online format, and whose Virtual Campus can be accessed from any device with internet connection. In this way, students will not depend on schedules or on-site classes to update their knowledge, being able to combine the course with their clinical agenda.  

You will be able to get up to date on the factors that influence the balance and imbalance of the microbiota, 100% online”   

This Postgraduate diploma in Intestinal Microbiota contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Case studies presented by experts in the Digestive System 
• 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
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative 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 

Esophageal, gastric, and gallbladder microbiota, to name a few This Postgraduate diploma will cover all of them, as well as the clinical and diagnostic innovations to take care of them based on the most effective techniques”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

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 professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

You will have unlimited access to the Virtual Campus, being able to use it from any device with internet connection"

You will work with the most up-to-date information related to intestinal homeostasis and the most innovative guidelines to achieve it"

This Postgraduate diploma content has been developed following the teaching team's guidelines, as well as the requirements of the effective and prestigious Relearning methodology. As a result, students will not have to spend extra hours memorizing, but will see a natural and progressive updating of their knowledge thanks to the continuous reiteration of the most important concepts throughout the syllabus. In addition, this teaching strategy is also based on clinical case studies, so students can improve their skills based on the practical resolution of day-to-day practice contexts. 

In the Virtual Campus, you will find real clinical cases to work on their resolution in a practical way, as well as complementary readings, research articles and self-knowledge exercises” 

Module 1. Microbiota. Microbiome. Metagenomics

1.1. Definition and Relationship Between Them 
1.2. Composition of the Microbiota: Types, Species and Strains 
1.3. Different Human Microbiota. General Overview of Eubiosis and Dysbiosis 

1.3.1. Gastrointestinal Microbiota 
1.3.2. Oral Microbiota 
1.3.3. Skin Microbiota 
1.3.4. Respiratory Tract Microbiota 
1.3.5. Urinary Tract Microbiota 
1.3.6. Reproductive System Microbiota 

1.4. Factors that Influence Microbiota Balance and Imbalance 

1.4.1. Diet and Lifestyle. Gut-Brain Axis 
1.4.2. Antibiotic Therapy 
1.4.3. Epigenetic-Microbiota Interaction. Endocrine Disruptors 
1.4.4. Probiotics, Prebiotics, Symbiotics. Concepts and Overviews 
1.4.5. Fecal Transplant, Latest Advances 

Module 2. Gut Microbiota I. Intestinal homeostasis

2.1. Gut Microbiota Studies 

2.1.1. Projects MetaHIT, Meta-Biomed, MyNewGut, Human Microbiome Project 

2.2. Microbiota Composition 

2.2.1. Protective Microbiota (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides) 
2.2.2. Immunomodulatory Microbiota (Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli) 
2.2.3. Mucoprotective or Muconutritive Microbiota (Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Akkermansia muciniphila) 
2.2.4. Microbiota with Proteolytic or Proinflammatory Activities (E. coli Biovare, Clostridium, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, Desulfovibrio, Bilophila) 
2.2.5. Fungal Microbiota (Candida, Geotrichum) 

2.3. Digestive System Physiology. Composition of the Microbiota in the Different Parts of the Digestive Tract. Resident Flora and Transient or Colonizing Flora. Sterile Areas in the Digestive Tract 

2.3.1. Esophageal Microbiota 

2.3.1.1. Healthy Individuals 
2.3.1.2. Patients (Gastric Reflux, Barrett's Esophagus, etc.) 

2.3.2. Gastric Microbiota 

2.3.2.1. Healthy Individuals 
2.3.2.2. Patients (Gastric Ulcer, Gastric Cancer, MALT, etc.) 

2.3.3. Gallbladder Microbiota 

2.3.3.1. Healthy Individuals 
2.3.3.2. Patients (Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, etc.) 

2.3.4. Small Intestine Microbiota 

2.3.4.1. Healthy Individuals 
2.3.4.2. Patients (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, etc.) 

2.3.5. Colon Microbiota 

2.3.5.1. Healthy Individuals. Enterotypes 
2.3.5.2. Patients (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Colon Carcinoma, Appendicitis, etc) 

2.4. Gut Microbiota Functions: Metabolic. Nutritional and Trophic. Protective and Barrier. Immunological 

2.4.1. Interrelationships Between the Intestinal Microbiota and Distant Organs (Brain, Lung, Heart, Liver, Pancreas, etc.) 

2.5. Intestinal Mucosa and Mucosal Immune System 

2.5.1. Anatomy, Characteristics, and Functions (MALT, GALT, and BALT System) 

2.6. What is Intestinal Homeostasis? Role of Bacteria in Intestinal Homeostasis 

2.6.1. Effects on Digestion and Nutrition 
2.6.2. Defence Stimulation, Hindering Colonization by Pathogenic Microorganisms 
2.6.3. Production of Vitamin B and K 
2.6.4. Production of Short Chain Fatty Acids (Butyric, Propionic, Acetic, etc.) 
2.6.5. Production of Gases (Methane, Carbon Dioxide, Molecular Hydrogen). Properties and Functions 
2.6.6. Lactic Acid 

Module 3. Gut Microbiota II. Intestinal Dysbiosis

3.1. What is Intestinal Dysbiosis? Consequences 
3.2. Intestinal Barrier. Physiology. Function. Intestinal Permeability and Hyperpermeability. Relationship between Intestinal Dysbiosis and Intestinal Hyperpermeability 
3.3. Relationship of Intestinal Dysbiosis and Other Types of Disorders: Immunological, Metabolic, Neurological and Gastric (Helicobacter Pylori) 
3.4. Consequences of the Alteration of the Intestinal Ecosystem and its Relationship to Functional Digestive Disorders 

3.4.1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD 
3.4.2. Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn's Disease. Ulcerative Colitis 
3.4.3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Diverticulosis 
3.4.4. Intestinal Motility Disorders. Diarrhea. Diarrhea Caused by Clostridium Difficile. Constipation 
3.4.5. Digestive Disorders and Nutrient Malabsorption Problems: Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats 
3.4.6. Markers of Intestinal Inflammation: Calprotectin. Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP). Lactoferrin. Lysozyme
3.4.7. Leaky Gut Syndrome. Permeability Markers: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin. Zonulin. Tight Junctions and their Main Function 

3.5. Alteration of the Intestinal Ecosystem and its Relationship with Intestinal Infections 

3.5.1. Viral Intestinal Infections 
3.5.2. Bacterial Intestinal Infections 
3.5.3. Intestinal Infections due to Parasites 
3.5.4. Fungal Intestinal Infections. Intestinal Candidiasis

3.6. Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota in the Different Stages of Life 

3.6.1. Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota in Adulthood. “Stable Period” 
3.6.2. Gut Microbiota Composition in the Elderly “Unstable Stage”. Aging and Microbiota 
3.6.3. Variation in Gut Microbiota Composition from the Neonatal-Early Childhood Stage to Adolescence. “Unstable Period” 

3.7. Nutritional Modulation of Intestinal Dysbiosis and Hyperpermeability: Glutamine, Zinc, Vitamins, Probiotics, Prebiotics 
3.8. Techniques for Quantitative Analysis of Microorganisms in Feces 
3.9. Current Lines of Research 

Enroll in this Postgraduate diploma where you will be able to, without a doubt, perfect your skills in nutritional modulation for preventing dysbiosis and intestinal homeostasis enhancement”