Discover the latest advances in feline neoplasms in feline neoplasms, urinalysis and design of fluid therapy plans" 

A thorough update in the management of the hospitalized cat can be a key differential factor to address more accurately both urinary and oncologic pathologies. The more frequent appearance of feline patients with these ailments makes it more urgent than ever to incorporate advances in diagnosis and monitoring as well as in the various treatments, including the necessary surgical interventions. 

Thus, the teaching team in charge of this Postgraduate diploma brings together a series of up-to-date skills and competencies for the veterinary specialist, based both on the most recent scientific postulates and on their own practical experience. The union of these two visions makes it a more enriching academic experience from the very beginning, allowing the incorporation into practice of the developments taught throughout the program.  

A Postgraduate diploma withTECH's characteristic 100% online format, in which it is the specialist who decides how to distribute the entire course load. For this purpose, all the study material is provided from the first day and can be downloaded from any device with an internet connection. There are no fixed classes or schedules, having total flexibility to combine both academic and professional and personal facets in a program that comprehensively promotes the update in urinary pathologies, oncology and critical care of the feline patient. 

You will have the quality endorsement of a teaching team with extensive experience in the area and care of feline patients with all kinds of pathologies"

This Postgraduate diploma in Feline Urinary System Pathology and Oncology. Hospitalization and Critical Care contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Feline Medicine and Surgery
• 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 self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Incorporate into your daily practice the most recent protocols for chronic renal damage, resuscitation of felines in cardiorespiratory arrest, and pain control caused by neoplasms”

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and 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 the professional 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 access to top-quality didactic material, made up of audiovisual and complementary resources compiled by the teachers themselves"

You decide how to distribute the entire academic program, without having to sacrifice professional or personal aspects"

The investment of hours required to acquire the knowledge and competencies of this Postgraduate diploma is usually high. For this reason, TECH also makes an effort to alleviate the teaching load and make the academic experience less frustrating. The large amount of audiovisual material, including detailed videos, summaries and real clinical cases, helps to acquire a better understanding of all the topics covered. In this way, the veterinarian not only delves into the theory of the urinary system, oncology and feline hospitalization, but also in the necessary contextualization of the same for a much more progressive and natural understanding. 

The virtual classroom will be available 24 hours a day, being able to access it from the comfort of your tablet or smartphone"  

Module 1. Hospitalization and Intensive Care in Felines 

1.1. Initial Assessment of Emergencies 

1.1.1. Essential Material in the Emergency Department 
1.1.2. Primary Assessment: ABC 
1.1.3. Assessment of the Neurological Patient 
1.1.4. Secondary Assessment: Crash Plan
1.1.5. Acute Pain Management 

1.2. Basic Parameters for the Assessment of the Critical Patient 

1.2.1. PCV/PT/Frotis 
1.2.2. Glucose 
1.2.3. Lactate 
1.2.4. Ions 
1.2.5. Acid-base Equilibrium 
1.2.6. Gasometry 
1.2.7. AFAST/TFAST 

1.3. Fluid Therapy. 

1.3.1. Physiology of Body Fluids 
1.3.2. Fluid Therapy Solutions 
1.3.3. Design of a Fluid Therapy Plan 
1.3.4. Fluid to be Used 
1.3.5. Administration of Fluid Therapy 

1.4. Transfusion Medicine 

1.4.1. Blood Products 
1.4.2. Indications for Transfusion 
1.4.3. Blood Groups and Compatibility Tests 
1.4.4. Blood Collection and Handling 
1.4.5. How to Transfuse 
1.4.6. Transfusion Reactions. How to Treat Them 

1.5. Stabilization of the Critical Patient: Shock and Cardiovascular System. 

1.5.1. Types of Shock 
1.5.2. Signs of Shock in the Feline Patient 
1.5.3. Treatment of Shock 
1.5.4. Hypovolemic Shock. 

1.6. SIRS and Septic Shock 

1.6.1. Pathophysiology 
1.6.2. Criteria for Diagnosis 
1.6.3. Treatment 
1.6.4. Others Points to Consider 

1.7. Monitoring of Critical Patients 

1.7.1. Kirby's 20 Rules 
1.7.2. Basic Monitoring 
1.7.3. Advanced Monitoring 

1.8. Dietary Management of the Hospitalized Feline Patient 

1.8.1. Assisted Feeding 
1.8.2. Design of a Feeding Plan 
1.8.3. Routes of Administration 
1.8.4. Refeeding Syndrome 

1.9. ICU Procedures 

1.9.1. Placement of Peripheral and Central Catheters. 
1.9.2. Blood Pressure Measurement 
1.9.3. Oxygen Therapy 
1.9.4. Measurement of Urine Output 
1.9.5. Placement of Feeding Tubes 

1.10. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 

1.10.1. Preparedness and Prevention 
1.10.2. Basic Vital Support 
1.10.3. Monitoring 
1.10.4. Advanced Vital Support 
1.10.5. Post-Arrest Care

Module 2. Nephrology and Urology in the Feline Species 

2.1. Diagnostic Methods I. Assessment 

2.1.1. Assessment of Renal Size 
2.1.2. Blood Biochemistry 
2.1.3. Diagnostic Imaging Techniques in the Urinary Tract 
2.1.4. Renal Biopsy. 

2.2. Diagnostic Methods II. Urinalysis 

2.2.1. Urinalysis 
2.2.2. Timing, Collection Technique and Handling 
2.2.3. Interpretation 
2.2.4. Urine Culture 
2.2.5. UPC 

2.3. Acute Renal Disease 

2.3.1. Causes 
2.3.2. Pathophysiology 
2.3.3. Staging and Management According to IRIS Guidelines 
2.3.4. Dialysis 
2.3.5. Renal Transplant 

2.4. Chronic Renal Insufficiency I. Causes and Diagnosis 

2.4.1. Causes 
2.4.2. Clinical Findings 
2.4.3. IRIS Guides: What's New 
2.4.4. Importance, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Proteinuria: ACVIM Consensus 
2.4.5. Systemic Arterial Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment 

2.5. Chronic Renal Insufficiency II. Specific and Non-Specific Diseases 

2.5.1. Management of Specific Diseases 
2.5.2. Non-specific Therapeutic Strategies 
2.5.3. Importance of Nutrition 

2.6. Feline Idiopathic Cystitis 

2.6.1. Importance, History and Risk Factors 
2.6.2. Pathophysiology 
2.6.3. Clinical Signs 
2.6.4. Diagnosis 
2.6.5. Treatment 

2.7. Urolithiasis 

2.7.1. Prevalence 
2.7.2. Methods of Extraction  
2.7.3. Struvite Urolithiasis  
2.7.4. Urolithiasis by Oxalate 
2.7.5. Recommendations According to the ACVIM Consensus 

2.8. Urethral Obstruction 

2.8.1. Urethral Obstruction 
2.8.2. Stabilization 
2.8.3. Decompression 
2.8.4. Medical Treatment 
2.8.5. Surgical Treatment: Perineal Urethrostomy 

2.9. Ureteral Obstruction. 

2.9.1. Ureteral Obstruction. 
2.9.2. Causes 
2.9.3. Clinical Presentation 
2.9.4. Diagnosis 
2.9.5. Medical Treatment 
2.9.6. Surgical Treatment: SUB vs. Stent vs. Ureterotomy. 

2.10. Others Urinary System Pathologies 

2.10.1. Neoplasms 
2.10.2. Trauma Lesions 
2.10.3. Urinary Incontinence. 

Module 3. Oncology in the Feline Patient 

3.1. Approach to the Feline Patient with a Mass 

3.1.1. First Evaluation 
3.1.2. Cytology: Methods of Collection, Preparation, Staining and Dispatch
3.1.3. Choosing the Type of Biopsy 
3.1.4. Peculiarities of Biopsy Collection According to Specific Locations 
3.1.5. Staging 

3.2. Particularities of Chemotherapy in Cats 

3.2.1. Usage Scenarios 
3.2.2. Preparation 
3.2.3. Administration. 
3.2.4. Adverse Effects of the Chemotherapy and its Management 

3.3. Drugs and Electrochemotherapy 

3.3.1. Alkylating Agents 
3.3.2. Anthracyclines 
3.3.3. Antimetabolites 
3.3.4. Antitubulin Agents 
3.3.5. Platinum-Derived Drugs 
3.3.6. Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors 
3.3.7. Other Drugs 
3.3.8. Electrochemotherapy 

3.4. Digestive Lymphoma 

3.4.1. Types 
3.4.2. Clinical Signs 
3.4.3. Diagnosis and Staging 
3.4.4. Treatment and Prognosis 

3.5. Other Types of Lymphoma 

3.5.1. Peripheral Lymph Node Lymphoma 
3.5.2. Mediastinal Lymphoma 
3.5.3. Nasal Lymphoma 
3.5.4. Renal Lymphoma 
3.5.5. Central Nervous System Lymphoma 
3.5.6. Uterine and Subcutaneous Lymphoma 
3.5.7. Pharyngeal, Laryngeal and Tracheal Lymphoma 
3.5.8. Ocular Lymphoma 

3.6. Breast Tumors 

3.6.1. Clinical Presentation 
3.6.2. Diagnosis 
3.6.3. Treatment 
3.6.4. Prognosis 

3.7. Injection Site-Associated Sarcoma 

3.7.1. Pathogenesis. 
3.7.2. Epidemiology 
3.7.3. Clinical Management 
3.7.4. Treatment 
3.7.5. Prevention 

3.8. Other Frequent Types of Tumors in the Feline Species 

3.8.1. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 
3.8.2. Respiratory Carcinoma (Nasal and Pulmonary) 
3.8.3. Mastocytoma 
3.8.4. Squamous Cell Oral Carcinoma 
3.8.5. Osteosarcoma 

3.9. Oncologic Surgery: Excision Margins 

3.9.1. Tumor Margins 
3.9.2. Types of Resection 
3.9.3. Assessment of Margins 
3.9.4. Communication with the Pathologist 
3.9.5. Interpretation of Margins in the Biopsy Report 

3.10. Pain Management in the Cat with Cancer 

3.10.1. Pain Management in the Cat with Cancer 
3.10.2. Evaluation 
3.10.3. Treatment

A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"