It is vital that pharmacy professionals always continue their specialization to improve their daily pratice and management of infections”  

The cure of infectious diseases is one of the great challenges of today's society and, in order to achieve a reduction in the morbidity of affected persons, or to try to alleviate their symptoms, it is necessary for the of the pharmacy to have a solid knowledge of the subject, adapted to the latest developments. Regardless of their place of work, any pharmacist can be faced with the situation of having a patient with an infection originating in another country among their patients, since the evolution of tourism has caused citizens to arrive in all parts of the world and, on occasions, tourists do not take the necessary preventive measures. 

Among the most important infectious diseases worldwide are malaria and tuberculosis. The first is endemic in more than 100 countries and the objective is to reduce mortality by at least 20% over the mortality rate observed in 2005. Meanwhile, tuberculosis accounts for some 8 million new cases per year and more than 1 million deaths, with 20% of the cases associated with HIV/AIDS infection, with problems of resistance to treatment and lack of compliance with treatment, which led the WHO to consider tuberculosis a global health emergency in 1993. 

In addition, HIV/AIDS remains a pandemic in different parts of the world, with more than 1.8 million adults dying in 2016 and more than 600,000 children under the age of 15 infected in a single year. In developing countries, current treatment is out of reach for many people, and there are numerous cases of resistance to the antiretroviral drugs used. 

All this is even more alarming if we take into account all the new infectious diseases that have emerged in the last 20 years, with epidemic behavior. Therefore, it is essential for healthcare professionals to be aware of the new treatments for the different types of infections, even the most infrequent or unknown ones, as well as for occupational accidents that can lead to the transmission of bloodborne infections.

Malaria and tuberculosis are two of the most important infectious diseases globally” 

This postgraduate diploma in Accidental and Traveler's Infections contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the training include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in infectious diseases
• 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 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

Infectious diseases are propagated by tourist activity, which makes it essential for the pharmacy professional to update their knowledge to offer better care to their patients” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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 training programmed to train in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, which means the student must try to solve the different real-life situations which arise throughout the academic program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Immerse yourself in this program and be the best in your pharmaceutical speciality"

If you are looking for a program adapted to your needs and that you can do online, do not hesitate, this postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your profession"

The main objective of the postgraduate diploma is the improvement of pharmacy professionals, by helping them acquire the most up-to-date and innovative scientific knowledge in the field of infectious diseases and how they are treated, allowing them to develop the skills that will turn their daily pharmaceutical practice into a benchmark of the standards of the best scientific evidence available, with a critical, innovative, multidisciplinary and integrative sense. In addition, this will help pharmacy professionals to enter a sector that increasingly demands more professionals in the field.

With this program, pharmacists will be able to improve their daily practice by improving their knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections" 

General Objectives

• Explore key aspects of Clinical Infectious Diseases and Advanced Antibiotic Therapeutics
• Manage the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
• Explore a multidisciplinary and integrative approach to facilitate the control of these pathologies
• Acquire skills in the area of Clinical Infectious Diseases and Advanced Antibiotic Therapeutics
• Be able to apply the latest technological innovations to establish an optimal management in diagnostics

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Epidemiology and microbiology of infectious diseases 

• Understand the epidemiological, economic, social and political conditions of the countries with major infectious diseases
• Identify the different taxonomies of infectious agents, as well as the properties of microorganisms
• Explore chemical and physical Agents from microorganisms
• Become familiar with the indications and interpretations of a microbiological study, understanding all the technical aspects of it

Module 2. Occupational Accident and Blood-borne Pathogens 

• Address the important role of microbiology and the infectologist in the control of infectious diseases
• Describe the main elements that favour occupational accidents and the transmission of blood-borne pathogens
• Analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to accidents Involving blood

Module 3. Infections in the International Traveller 

• To highlight the importance of morbidity and mortality from infections in the international traveller
• Explain health controls for international travelers
• Know and identify the most common infections for international travelers such as "fever in returned travelers" or "traveler's diarrhea”

Module 4. Multi-Resistance and Vaccines 

• Identify the acquired genetic mechanisms that lead to antimicrobial resistance 
• Explore the different infections that have developed resistance to antiviral drugs 
• Know the general aspects of vaccination, as well as its immunological basis, its production process and the risk for people 
• Establish the correct method for the use of vaccines 

Module 5. Rare Infectious Diseases and Other Challenges in Infectiology 

• Know the generalities of the most common infectious diseases in the world 
• Identify the etiology, clinical picture and diagnosis of the most common diseases in the world 
• Develop the skills necessary to identify new emerging infectious diseases as well as the development of new antibiotics 

Train with us in Accident and Traveling Patient Infections and excel in your profession as a pharmacist"