Delve into a syllabus that ranges from dermatological patterns and differential diagnosis in felines to hormonal diseases, eosinophilic complex and bacterial infections in cats"

Since the skin is a mirror of the physical and mental health of the feline patient, an extensive, up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the skin benefits the veterinary specialist in their daily work. The exhaustive exploration of this organ can reveal an early diagnosis of other ailments and pathologies, enabling a much more effective and rapid response to the assigned treatment.

Likewise, the veterinarian should not stop at mere skin lesions, but go further and delve into the dermatological pathologies of the feline species. Many of these ailments are extrapolated, erroneously, from canine patients, which leads to professional malpractice. By analyzing the dermatological patterns of the feline patient and the tools available to tackle numerous complications, a much more exhaustive and comprehensive knowledge of the most up-to-date procedures is obtained.

In addition, thispostgraduate certificate has the quality endorsement of being supported by a teaching team made up of experts in Feline Dermatology. Their personal experience at the head of veterinary clinics and Dermatology fields gives them an essential practical vision to all the contents, so that the specialist can start applying them as they go, even before finishing the program.

A 100% online program that focuses on the most current needs and demands in the field of Feline Dermatology and Surgery, with an in-depth study of all the most current dermatological issues. The contents are available from the first day of the program, which means that they can be downloaded from any device with an internet connection. Thus, the specialist will be able to combine this postgraduate certificate with their most demanding professional or personal responsibilities.

Include in your daily practice the main advances in Feline Dermatology and maintain your high level of professional practice based on the most recent scientific postulates"

This postgraduate certificate in Feline Dermatology 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out 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

You will discover a compendium of high quality theoretical and practical material, reinforced with topics dedicated to ticks, mites, arthropods and other parasites that attack the feline's skin"

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 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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will be brought up to date by the best professionals in the sector, with years of experience in the treatment of all types of dermatological ailments"

You will be able to decide where, when and how to take on the entire course load, as the virtual classroom will be available 24 hours a day"

Since it is essential to master the clinical diagnosis in feline patients with dermatological pathologies, TECH has made sure that all the contents of this program cover both the most common areas that the veterinarian will face and the infrequent but equally important processes that may occur. Thus, the objective of the program is to provide the tools and theoretical knowledge necessary to get up to date on all the latest developments in Feline Dermatology.

TECH prioritizes quality content, both in terms of theory and practical examples. Throughout the program, you will have access to a good repertoire of both scientific analysis and real clinical examples"

General Objectives

• Identify and classify different skin lesions
• Examine the different dermatological patterns
• Analyze the main cutaneous diseases of the feline species
• Establish the basis for an appropriate anamnesis and cutaneous examination
• Relate the dermatological patterns with the main diseases that cause them and to make a complete differential diagnosis
• Know the technique to perform the different diagnostic tests
• Interpret analytical, cytological and pathological anatomy results
• Decide on the most effective diagnostic method in each case
• Determine when biopsy is the most convenient test

Specific Objectives

• Know the structure and functions of the skin
• Identify the different cell groups and patterns in skin cytology
• Associate these patterns with the diseases that cause them
• Identify the different types of skin parasites affecting the cat
• Be able to convey to the owner the type of disease, treatment and severity of the skin disease affecting the cat
• Develop the diseases of special public health interest
• Establish the most effective treatment in accordance with the type of patient
• Have a thorough knowledge of feline atopy, in particular of the different diagnostic methods and treatments existing today and their efficacy
• Associate the different localizations of pruritus to the most probable diseases that can cause it
• Interpret an anatomopathological report
• Determine when to suspect psychogenic dermatitis or psychogenic pruritus and how to treat it
• Develop the causes of pruritus and establish a specific diagnostic plan for each case

You will be able to incorporate all the knowledge given to your daily practice almost immediately, given the contextualization provided by means of examples and theoretical-practical exercises"