Veterinarians must continue their training to adapt to new developments in this field”

Dermatology is possibly the specialty within pet veterinary medicine that is most frequently encountered in daily clinical practice. 

Because of this, and taking into account its importance, the program of this postgraduate diploma has been developed by a highly-regarded veterinary teaching team in Veterinary Dermatology. 

The combination of experience, both theoretical and practical, allows the veterinary professional to develop, first hand, specialized knowledge to carry out a good diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases from the theoretical point of view, with the latest developments and scientific advances and from the extensive practical experience of all teachers. The combination of a great team of interrelated teachers is what makes this postgraduate diploma unique among all those offered in similar training.

The topics developed in the postgraduate diploma program address, with a high level of depth, the most important dermatoses of small animals, including dogs, cats and other non-traditional pets.

With this postgraduate diploma the veterinary professional acquires advanced knowledge of Veterinary Dermatology for daily clinical practice. The study system applied by this University provides a solid foundation in the specialized knowledge of the Physiopathology of the skin and Latest Generation Dermatological Therapeutics.

As it is an online program, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules, nor does he/she need to move to another physical location. All of the content can be accessed at any time of the day, so you can balance your working or personal life with your academic life.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this Postgraduate Diploma with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career and stand out in an industry with high demand for professionals”

This postgraduate diploma in Dermatosis Due to Microbiome Alterations and External Agents 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 Small Animal Dermatology experts.
• 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.
• Breakthroughs in Dermatology in Small Animals
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Dermatology in Small Animals
• 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 choosing a refresher programme to update your existing knowledge of Veterinary Dermatology"

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.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist 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 Dermatology in Small Animals and with extensive experience. 

This program has the best educational material, which will allow a contextual study to facilitate your learning.

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field

This program in Dermatosis Due to Microbiome Alterations and External Agents is aimed at facilitating medical professionals’ performance with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

Learn about the latest advances in the field from the comfort of your home, thanks to the online format of this program"

General Objectives

• Generate specialized and advanced knowledge regarding the skin
• Determine its pathophysiology in the general clinic of the individual as a whole
• Examine the concepts of microbiome and skin dysbiosis
• Identify the clinical signs and injury patterns associated with pyodermas, fungal dermatoses and protozoal dermatoses
• Delve into the different dermatoses of the module in their clinical, etiopathogenic, diagnostic and treatment aspects
• Establish the correct clinical and diagnostic approaches for each of the above diseases
• Learn about the most current treatments to control pyodermas, mycoses and protozoal dermatoses
• Identify the main ectoparasites that cause dermatosis
• Examine the most frequent and common parasitic dermatoses in daily clinical practice
• Identify the main allergic dermatoses affecting dogs and cats
• Analyze the different clinical manifestations associated with allergic dermatoses in dogs and cats and know how to differentiate them from other dermatoses
• Propose an allergy diagnostic protocol to obtain a reliable diagnosis following current international recommendations
• Apply the multimodal and individualized therapeutic strategy of choice for each allergic patient, selecting the most appropriate treatments for the control of their clinical condition, following current international recommendations
• Examine autoimmune or immune-mediated diseases
• Analyze the injury patterns associated with cutaneous autoimmune or immunemediated diseases
• Determine an appropriate methodology for the diagnosis of immune-mediated and autoimmune skin diseases
• Develop expertise based on new findings on cutaneous autoimmune or immune-mediated diseases
• Analyze the pathophysiological basis of the endocrine mechanisms that are altered and produce cutaneous symptomatology
• Generate specialized knowledge on the processes related to hepatic, renal and digestive metabolism that produce skin anomalies
• Determine the genetic anomalies that give rise to hereditary dermatoses
• Develop detailed knowledge of the type of tests that should be used to confirm endocrine-metabolic dermatoses
• Analyze the most important cutaneous genodermatoses and the availability of genetic tests for the detection of carriers
• Examine the different types of generalized and localized disorders related to seborrhea, hyperkeratosis and all desquamation disorders
• Develop specialized knowledge and skills in the care of patients with behavioral problems and dermatological manifestations or patients with a dermatological process that may be aggravated by a behavioral process
• Examine cutaneous neoplasms and pseudo-neoplasms from dermatologists’ point of view
• Reach the diagnosis of the cell lineage and its approximate assessment with respect to the degree of malignancy, knowing how to assess the pathology and knowing the limits that may lead us to refer the case to an oncologist
• Generate specialized knowledge for the oncological therapeutic management of cutaneous neoplasms
• Analyze and manage one of the most frequent pathologies in dermatology such as External Otitis
• Delve into the Dermatoses that require special attention due to their particular anatomical and differential situation
• Examine skin pathologies and their annexes in specific areas that require special attention such as the ear, eyelids, claws, nose, footpads and anal area
• Compile the pathologies of these structures that will help us search for and locate the systemic diseases that cause them
• Establish normality in each animal species, small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
• Analyze dermatological clinical signs associated with diseases according to whether they are handling problems (environmental, nutritional, etc.), skin problems or systemic diseases
• Determine the diagnostic methods adapted to exotic animals
• Establish specific treatment guidelines for each species

Specific Objectives

Module 1. The Skin as an Organ Characteristics and Diagnostic Approach

• Specify the working methodology when the presence of a cutaneous autoimmune or immunemediated disease is suspected
• Identify the differences between the various groups of autoimmune and immunemediated diseases
• Establish the differential diagnoses of auto-immune and immune-mediated diseases according to their injury pattern and clinical presentation
• Examine the classification of autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases
• Establish the most relevant autoimmune and immunemediated diseases in the canine and feline species
• Update the therapeutic approach to immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases

Module 2. Cutaneous Dysbiosis or Alterations of the Microbiome (Bacteria and Fungi)

• Design the office where dermatology is performed, within the clinic
• Planning the logistics of engaging in this specialty
• Develop expertise in skin pathophysiology
• Analyze the cutaneous manifestations of different noxas
• Examine study methods to address them
• Determine diagnostic methods
• Develop advanced knowledge of general dermatological therapy

Module 3. Dermatosis of Parasitic Origin

• Analyze the importance of the skin barrier
• Determine the fundamental role of cytology in the diagnostic approach
• Establish the differential diagnoses of superficial and deep pyodermas
• Analyze the use of the antibiogram and its correct reading in pyodermas
• Gain in-depth knowledge of current studies on resistant pyodermas and define the most appropriate treatments
• Addressing the rational use of antibiotics in pyodermas
• Recognize the clinical features and differential diagnosis of canine and feline mycoses
• Examine the different diagnostic methods for canine and feline mycoses
• Select the most appropriate therapies for the control of canine and feline mycoses
• Identify the dermatological and systemic symptoms of canine leishmaniasis
• Select the most appropriate diagnostic techniques in each case for protozoal dermatoses
• Define the most current and appropriate treatments to control canine leishmaniasis
• Identify the symptomatology and the most up-to-date treatment of the less common dermatoses covered in the module

A path to achieve training and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"