The most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in the approach to endocrine, neurological and sensory diseases from the point of view of genetics as an intervention tool"

The training program will address hereditary diseases affecting both vision and hearing, which are a group of various hereditary pathologies that are difficult to diagnose and affect a small number of people. Students will learn about the molecular basis of hereditary conditions associated with a multitude of genes that are linked to retinal dystrophies and deafness, both isolated and syndromic, their expression, and their genetic and clinical heterogeneity.

The endocrine system consists of a group of glands and organs that regulate and control various bodily functions through the production and secretion of hormones. Understanding the genetic alterations responsible for each disorder that occurs in this process will allow us to understand its molecular pathophysiology and to make more accurate diagnoses and more effective therapies.

Hereditary nervous system disorders and neurological diseases with genetic predisposition will also be reviewed. Current research indicates a genetic factor in numerous pathologies such as Parkinson's disease or dementia. Although these diseases are hereditary, symptoms often do not appear at birth and present very variable symptoms and intensity, and may also affect descendants. Therefore, for proper diagnosis or treatment and to guide and advise the family, it is important to approach the genetics of the disease correctly.

A specialty of notable interest for the medical professional that you will be able to acquire in an efficient way through this high-quality postgraduate diploma"

This online postgraduate diploma offers you the benefits of a high-level scientific, educational and technological course. These are some of its most notable features:

• Latest technology in online teaching software
• Highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulating learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

A training program that will show you the practical methodology that is developed in the genetic study of conditions"

This program has been developed by professionals from different clinical genetics clinics in which they contribute their experience in daily practice, in the care of patients and families with a variety of hereditary disorders, both in genetic counseling and in prevention programs and prenatal and preconception counseling. The faculty involved in the postgraduate diploma also carries out important research work in the field of Genetics. 

The postgraduate diploma addresses, in its different modules, the basic and necessary knowledge for the management of patients and their diseases in a clinical genetics practice. It offers a practical approach to the different techniques most commonly used for the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, as well as the interpretation of their results. It offers an approach to the diseases that cause the highest number of consultations in daily practice in a Clinical Genetics service.

The diploma contains theoretical text about the subject matter, and practical examples taken from clinical cases that will facilitate understanding and the acquisition of in-depth knowledge.

You will be trained by professionals with extensive experience in the sector, who have contributed all their knowledge and experience in the development of this program"

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this University Expert course"

Currently not all hospitals have genetics units and it is foreseeable that all healthcare centers will have genetics units in the coming years. Students in this program will deepen the knowledge required to work as clinical geneticists both in the field of diagnosis and counseling in these units or to be part of multidisciplinary groups of medical services, where patients with hereditary diseases are treated.

A high-impact course for professionals that will give you the skills you need in the approach to genetic diseases of the Endocrine, Neurological and Sensory Diseases in Clinical Genetics "

General Objectives

• Know the historical evolution of knowledge in the area of genetics
• Learn the use of genetic analysis for diagnostic purposes
• Learn about all known hereditary cancer syndromes
• Learn about all known hereditary cancer syndromes
• Recognize genetic diseases affecting the sensory organs and know how to manage them
• Detail the molecular basis and mechanisms for the diagnosis of endocrine diseases
• Know the genetic diseases affecting the central and peripheral nervous system
• Learn about genetic nephrourological diseases, such as Fabry disease or Alport Syndrome
• Addressing the different major pediatric diseases
• Review hematological, metabolic and deposit, cerebral and small vessel diseases

Specific Objectives

Module 1: Genetics of Sensory Organ Diseases

• Comprehensive and updated learning on retinal dystrophies and sensorineural hearing loss
• Understand in depth the genetic causes and inheritance models
• Develop information about prognostic diagnosis and risk of disease transmission

Module 2: Genetics of Endocrine Diseases

• Acquire up-to-date knowledge and learn about the characteristics of endocrine diseases, both in adults and children, associated with hereditary patterns
• Use of clinical and analytical data to establish the differential diagnosis, from the point of view of genetics, before making the decision on the study to be performed

Module 3: Genetics of Neurological Diseases

• Provide strategies for a global approach to the patient with neurological pathology of genetic origin, to guide a clinical diagnosis considering previous explorations, both analytical, immunohistochemical and electrophysiological studies already performed as well as other complementary explorations

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"