Learn how to use the techniques that genetics has to offer for diagnosing hereditary diseases through this highly specialized course"

All the techniques currently used for diagnosis in clinical genetics, their advantages and limitations will be described.  

The choice of the technique to be used in different cases will be discussed in order to obtain the desired results in each case. The course is theoretical and practical as it will include real clinical cases for the students to practice and thus obtain comprehensive knowledge of these techniques and the optimization of their management and choice.   

Finally, we will dedicate a part of the course to interpretation and communication of the requested genetic test results as such results are often difficult to interpret and explain. The criteria for interpreting the results and how to report them will be explained in detail.  

A specialty of notable interest for the medical professional that you will be able to acquire in an efficient way through this course”

This Online Course offers you the characteristics 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 occupation
• 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 in the collection of information and its interpretation to create a diagnosis supported by genetic evidence" 

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 course also carries out important research work in the field of Genetics.  

The course 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 course 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. 

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

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 complete update on the most innovative techniques to date in cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics in a course that will train you in an intensive way"

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
• 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 2: Genetic Diagnostic Techniques

• Update on currently available techniques for cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics 
• Request optimization strategies and diagnostic interpretation in genetics. Resolution of practical cases

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