Thanks to this professional master’s degree, you will learn about the most advanced studies and research on cervical cancer and HPV” 

The human papillomavirus is behind many cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, anus, rectum and oropharynx. Among them, cervical cancer, is especially worrying as one of the leading neoplasms to cause death in women around the world, especially in underdeveloped countries.  

Nevertheless, medical professionals have contributed through their daily communication and practice to curb the spread of HPV, while scientific studies have improved tests and diagnostic technology. This Professional Master's Degree offers an intensive and advanced update of knowledge thanks to the specialized teaching team on the program and the comprehensive syllabus that deals in depth with such essential elements as screening and the most recent and effective treatments for human papillomavirus. 

A program with a theoretical-practical approach that allows students to delve into the pathogenesis of HPV, the immune response, the effect of human papillomavirus in the anus, perianal and external genitalia, as well as the psychological impact it has on the person affected by this pathology. 

In this way, professionals will have at their disposal 10 complete Masterclasses designed by a teacher with extensive experience in the field of Gynecologic Oncology and with great international prestige. With this, graduates will update their clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of Gynecologic Cancer, thanks to the exclusive teaching materials that are at the forefront of technology and education. 

TECH thereby offers an excellent opportunity for professionals who wish to update their knowledge through a convenient and flexible teaching format. Students only need an electronic device to be able to connect at any time to the virtual campus where syllabus is hosted from day one. All of this, without attendance or classes with fixed schedules.  

Get up to date with TECH and learn more about the latest scientific findings in Gynecologic Cancer, thanks to 10 exclusive Masterclasses" 

This professional master’s degree in Lower Genital Tract Pathology and HPV contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Lower Genital Tract Pathology and HPV 
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived provide scientific and practical information on those 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

The multimedia content of this program will take you in a visual and flexible way through the progress made in the approach to the patient suffering from cervical cancer" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field 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 prepare for real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

This professional master’s degree provides you with recent information, flexibility and freedom to study at your own pace"

This higher education program provides you with the highest scientific rigor in the latest therapies in the treatment of cervical injuries"

When designing this professional master’s degree, TECH has taken into account the importance of having updated medical professionals in the field of human papilloma virus and lower genital tract pathologies. Therefore, at the end of this program, students will be up to date with the latest advances in screening techniques and the latest developments and controversies in the current treatment of cervical cancer. 

Students will find it easier to accomplish this task thanks to the Relearning system, used by this institution to facilitate the educational experience.

Through a flexible university program, TECH provides you with the most recent vision on cervical cancer” 

General Objectives

• Gain a broad understanding of HPV infections and the burden the disease generates
• Understand the natural history of HPV infection, the biological behavior of the virus and the development of associated lesions
• Perform a correct evaluation of the screening, diagnosis and management of lesions caused by HPV, as well as learning how to identify them through a colposcopy.
• Know the current strategies for primary and secondary prevention, as well as tertiary prevention associated with the development of vaccine treatments
• Gain a wide vision of the different areas that HPV can affect and how to deal with them from a practical and effective point of view in daily clinical practice
• Know the latest information and controversies of current treatment in cervical cancer.
• Learn how to deal with female patients affected by HPV and their partners, at both the psychological and sexual levels 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Pathogenesis of HPV and Immune Response: Intraepithelial Neoplasia. 

• Study the dissemination routes of the virus and its transmission 
• Analyze how the immune system clears the virus 
• Understand how HPV evades the host immune system 
• Study the role of vaginal microbiota in the acquisition, progression and development of HPV. 
• Understand how intraepithelial neoplasms develops through viral infection 
• Study how cancer or even relapse can develop from intraepithelial neoplasia. 
• Know the terminology associated with HPV lesions and its international consensus through the LAST project and its terminology 

Module 2. The Human Papillomavirus: Characteristics and Epidemiology 

• Learn the structure of the HPV genome and their specific proteins. 
• Know the different viral genotypes and their different biological action 
• Analyze the different techniques for detecting the virus. 
• Study the clinical applications of the different techniques. 
• Analyze the prevalence of HPV according to population and age. 
• Analyze the population variations of HPV and the burden the disease generated 

Module 3. Primary Prevention: Preventative Vaccines for Cervical Cancer

• Study the types of preventative vaccines for VPH and their differences.
• Analyze the immunogenicity, efficacy and effectiveness of each vaccine
• Study the effect of preventative vaccines in special populations such in those with AIDS and immunosuppressed conditions
• Study the affects of vaccines in situations not represented in the initial clinical trials, such as the elderly, women who have undergone conization and males

Module 4. Cervical Cancer Screening

• Analyze the secondary prevention of cervical cancer and its consequences on the population. 
• Study the types of current screening.
• Analyze the best and most cost-effective screening for the spanish population. BORRAR
• Understand the new strategies designed for population screening.
• Analyze the different screening techniques, especially those which have viral detection as their basis
• Analyze the use of biomarkers in screening.
• Compare and identify the improvements and difficulties of the different screening systems that currently exist. 
• Analyze screening in the current medical landscape 

Module 5. Dealing with Abnormal Screening Results

• Analyze the management of abnormal screening results and their integration into daily clinical practice.
• Know the diagnostic techniques available for designing a plan of action in the case of abnormal results.
• Take an comprehensive view between pathology management and the interaction between the bacterial environment of the vagina and HPV.
• Analyze the different existing therapies in the treatment of cervical lesions.
• Have a practical vision in order to gain in-depth knowledge of how to handle the guidelines and protocols published by our scientific societies.

Module 6. Colposcopy

• Analyze colposcopy terminology according to the latest classification provided by the American Association of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy, as well as the latest information available 
• Study and compare various images of colposcopy, vaginoscopy and vulvoscopy. 
• Study the differences in the images and terminology in special situations such as pregnancy. 

Module 7. Therapeutic Vaccines for Cervical Cancer

• Understand the biological effect and purpose of therapeutic vaccines.
• Analyze the “target” viral points which serve as a bullseye for vaccines.
• Learn how to design vaccine treatment and which types of vaccines are being tested
• Analyze phase II vaccines against low and high grade lesions.
• Analyze the effect of immunotherapy against cervical cancer.
• Have a vision of the future of HPV infections and their possible solutions using the immune system

Module 8. Effect of HPV on the Anus and Perianal Area

• Study the effect of HPV on the anus and perianal area, analyzing the burden of diseases produced by HPV
• Study the natural history of HPV infection in the anus, as well as the development of associated lesions and their evolution.
• Analyze how to screen for these lesions, which population is appropriate and with which techniques
• Study images of anal and perianal lesions caused by HPV and their classification.
• Study how to manage preneoplastic and neoplastic anal lesions and their repercussions

Module 9. Effect of HPV on the Oropharynx

• Study the effect of HPV on the oral cavity and larynx, analyzing the burden of diseases produced by HPV in this zone.
• Study the natural history of HPV infection in the oropharynx, as well as the development of associated lesions and their evolution.
• Analyze how to screen for these lesions, which population is appropriate and with which techniques 
• Study images of HPV lesions in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx
• Study how to manage preneoplastic and neoplastic oropharynx lesions and their repercussions

Module 10. Effect of HPV on the External Genitals

• Study images of the lesions produced in the external genitals of both men and women
• Analyze the burden of disease and the prevalence of condylomas.
• Study how to diagnose and manage condylomas and intraepithelial neoplasms both in women and men by following clinical guidelines
• Study the premalignant and malignant lesions in the external genitals, the differential diagnosis and the management both in men and women.

Module 11. Cervical Cancer (CC)

• Analyze the current management of the invasive cervical pathology, its diagnosis and management according to the current clinical practice guidelines.
• Study the most innovative surgical approaches such as robotic surgery and the use of detection techniques on the sentinel lymph node.
• Analyze the available evidence in the different approaches and treatment techniques for protecting the fertility of young women with cervical cancer.
• Visualize and analyze the different alternatives in locally advanced cases and the management of tumors >2 cm.

Module 12. Psychological Impact of HPV Infection

• Analyze the psychosocial impact of HPV diagnosis, not only in terms of the lesions, but the mere presence of the virus
• Study the psychological impact of the presence of the virus on women and their partners, and the subsequent repercussions on the couple's relationship and sexuality
• Implement criteria of care in couple therapy and know how to comprehensively treat patients beyond clinical management
• Study the circumstances in which women with HPV infections want to get pregnant and the repercussions of this.

Module 13. Special Conditions in HPV Infection

• Review the different conditions which appear in HPV infections, with special emphasis on gestation and immunosuppression.
• Assess the differences in the screening and management protocols
• Analyze skin infections and other uncommon infections related to HPV.
• Study the vertical transmission and neonatal infection following birth in women with HPV
• Analyze the relationship between HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases and how to manage their co-existence.

You will successfully keep up to date with the latest concepts on immunosenescence in elderly women”