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

Veterinarians face new challenges every day in treating their patients. The Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals comprises a complete and up-to-date educational program including the latest advances in traumatology and orthopedic surgery in ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas and llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules).

The theoretical and practical content has been chosen taking into account its potential practical application in daily clinical practice. Furthermore, the audiovisual material collects scientific and practical information on the essential disciplines for professional practice.

In each topic, practical cases presented by experts in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals have been developed, with the objective of the practically applying the knowledge acquired. In addition, students will participate in a self-evaluation process to improve their learning and knowledge during their practical activities.

The teaching team of the Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals has programmed a careful selection of techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas, llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules), including the description of musculoskeletal surgery and rehabilitation in those species to which they are applied.

The teaching surgeons of this program are graduates of the European or American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have extensive experience both in the university field and in private practice. In both areas, they are responsible for large animal surgery services in leading veterinary centers and most of them direct residency programs, master's degree programs and research projects.  
As a result of the training that the teaching staff of this Postgraduate Certificate undertook in North America and Europe, the techniques have been extensively tested and are internationally recognized.

All of these elements mentioned above make this Postgraduate Certificate a unique specialization program, exclusive and different to all the courses offered in other universities.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this Athe perfect opportunity to advance in your veterinary career"

This postgraduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lameness in Large Animals: Equidae, Ruminants and Swine
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• Latest information on Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals   
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large 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 course is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher programme to update your existing knowledge of Large Animal Veterinary Medicine"

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, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by renowned and experienced experts in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals.  

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

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

The postgraduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals is designed to facilitate the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

This is the best option to learn about the latest advances in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals”

General Objectives

• Gain fundamental knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and infections
• Establish an appropriate methodology for its exploration, diagnosis and treatment
• Generate specialized knowledge of the different materials and techniques used for the treatment of these pathologies
• Propose therapeutic strategies in wound management alternative to the conventional ones

Specific Objectives

• Develop knowledge of the different phases of skin healing
• Specify the different types of wounds that can occur in large animal clinics
• Indicate the tests to be performed on a patient with a musculoskeletal injury or infection to determine the significance of the injury
• Determine the techniques of tissue management, hemostasis, suturing, reconstruction and skin grafting
• Set guidelines for the choice of different types of sutures, needles and drains
• Select the appropriate dressing or bandage for each clinical situation
• Expose the importance and application of the fiberglass technique
• Apply the different therapeutic guidelines in acute and chronic wounds
• Carry out a correct diagnosis and treatment of synovial and bone infections
• Specify the use of the different tenorrhaphy techniques
• Present the different causes of exuberant granulation and its treatment
• Apply the different therapeutic guidelines in burns

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