Become a successful professional in the application of anesthesia in the veterinary field and improve the way you treat your patients day by day"  

The introduction of new surgical techniques has created the need to develop new anesthetic protocols, and there is a growing concern about the impact of anesthesia and analgesia on animal welfare and the final outcome of surgical procedures. Therefore, it is imperative that veterinarians update their knowledge in order to be up to date with all procedures related to anesthesiology intervention.

Advanced skills in anesthesia management are essential for veterinary surgeons, since anesthetic techniques are closely linked to surgical procedures. But it is also necessary to have expertise in procedures prior to the application of anesthesia on the patient, such as knowledge of the equipment, previous handling of the patient or medication and study of drug-drug interactions. A very comprehensive and precise program of work to be carried out by the veterinarian in order to achieve a successful intervention.

Therefore, in this advanced master’s degree, the main contents related to general anesthetic techniques in veterinary medicine and those related to larger animals have been combined. In this way, you will encounter a very comprehensive program that covers study of the physiology most closely related to anesthesia, focusing on the involvement of the cardiocirculatory, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems; to general or locoregional anesthesia and analgesia in ruminants, swine, camelids and equines.

It’s necessary to take into account that this specialized course is aimed at professionals who generally have long working days, which prevents them from being able to continue with their specialization in face-to-face classes and who cannot find high quality online courses adapted to their needs. Baring in mind the need for a competent and high-quality online specialization, TECH presents the advanced master’s degree in Veterinary Anesthesiology, which has revolutionized the world of veterinary specialization, both with its content as well as its teaching staff and innovative teaching methodology.

Furthermore, as it is a 100% online specialization, the student decides where and when to study. Without the restrictions of fixed timetables or having to move between classrooms, this course can be combined with work and family life.

A high-level scientific program, supported by advanced technological development and the teaching experience of the best professionals"

This advanced master’s degree in Veterinary Anesthesiology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The latest technology in e-learning software
• Intensely visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical case studies presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self organized learning which makes the course completely compatible with other commitments
• Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: Questions to the expert, discussion forums and knowledge
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection
• Databases of supplementary materials are permanently available, even after the completing the program

A specialisation created for professionals who aspire to excellence that will allow you to acquire new skills and strategies in a smooth and effective way" 

Our teaching staff is made up of working professionals. In this way TECH ensures that it delivers the educational update objective it is aiming for. A multidisciplinary staff of trained and experienced professionals from a variety of environments, who will develop theoretical knowledge in an efficient manner, but above all, will bring their practical knowledge from their own experience to the course.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this advanced master’s degree. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. Hence, the professional will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will provide the functionality they need in their specialization.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning, an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely telepractice will be used. With the help of an innovative interactive video system and Learning from an Expert, the professional will be able to acquire the knowledge as if they were facing the scenario they are learning at that moment. A concept that will make it possible to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

A deep and comprehensive dive into strategies and approaches in application of Veterinary Anesthesiology"

TECH offers the best specialization of the moment for you to carry out an in-depth study of Veterinary Anesthesiology"

The objective is to prepare highly qualified professionals for work experience. An objective that is complemented, moreover, in a global manner, by promoting human development that lays the foundations for a better society. This objective is focused on helping professionals reach a much higher level of expertise and control. A goal that you will be able to achieve thanks to a highly intensive and detailed course.

If your goal is to improve in your profession, to acquire a qualification that will enable you to compete among the best, then look no further: welcome to TECH”

General Objectives

• Know and understand the main mechanical parts of the anesthesia machine and the importance of the preparatory management of the patient in terms of drugs and feeding
• Know the most important physiological characteristics of the different organ systems and their relationship and modifications that occur during anesthesia
• Know the general characteristics of pharmacology and the specific characteristics of the main anesthetic drugs used
• Use tables for the preparation of combinations of anesthetic or anesthesia-related drugs
• Know the characteristics of each anesthetic phase and the control points to be taken into account to increase patient safety
• Know the specific needs in terms of fluid therapy and transfusion medicine related to the perioperative period
• Learn and understand the physiology of nociceptive and acute and chronic pain
• Acquire a logical understanding of the physiological implications of untreated pain
• In-depth knowledge of the different analgesics and their indications
• Know how to assess both acute and chronic pain
• Understand the basics of locoregional anesthesia and analgesia
• Understand the main differences and indications of different drugs
• Understand the different blocks to be performed and the areas affected by them
• Understand the monitoring of the anesthetized patient, from the most basic to the most complicated such as nociception and hypnosis
• Understand the limitations and the most appropriate monitoring in each patient and in each specific case
• Detect, prevent and treat the main complications during the perioperative period
• Anesthetic management of the patient in specific pathological situations, or with specific physiological alterations that will require a different anesthetic approach
• Put your learning into action in the management of specific situations, understanding the protocol used, monitoring, detection of complications and their resolution
• Examine the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and the functioning of the respiratory system
• Establish the normal functioning of the digestive and renal systems
• Develop specialized knowledge on the functioning of the nervous system and its response to anesthesia
• Analyze the unique needs of the different species (ruminants, swine, camelids and equids)
• Examine the requirements of a pre-anesthetic evaluation and develop expertise in interpreting anesthetic risk
• Establish the pre-anesthetic preparation required for large animals
• Analyze the pharmacological properties of injectable drugs
• Determine available sedative and tranquilizing drugs
• Deepen your knowledge of the available protocols for deep sedation
• Gain advanced knowledge of pharmacology and clinical maneuvers in the induction and intubation period in small and large ruminants, swine and camelids
• Provide safe options for current and new combinations of these agents to perform effective and safe induction of general anesthesia in the equine patient
• Detail the procedure of endotracheal intubation in the equine patient
• Examine the main physiological, anatomical and clinical needs related to the different types of decubitus and limb positioning of the equine patient
• Determine the components and operation of anesthetic machines, respiratory systems, oxygen delivery systems and artificial ventilation
• Generate specialized knowledge of the pharmacology of halogenated inhalation anesthetics, injectable anesthetics, sedative adjuvants, as well as the most recent TIVA and PIVA techniques described for ruminants, swine and camelids, and for equine species
• Develop advanced knowledge on mechanical ventilation to recognize the need for mechanical ventilation and the most effective and safe Settings for ruminants, swine and camelids, as well as for equine species
• Determine the pharmacology and clinical application of neuromuscular blocking agents
• Compile specialized knowledge on the anesthetic recovery phase in ruminants, swine, camelids and equine species 
• Determine the vital importance of the correct use of the anesthetic records during general anesthesia
• Examine and deepen knowledge related to the vital signs that should be monitored during general anesthesia or sedation of the equine patient
• Establish the technical features of the main monitoring equipment used in the equine patient
• Develop knowledge of the main special monitoring requirements in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Analyze the pathophysiological principles governing pain processes
• Determine the features and correct use of pain scales specific to the equine species
• Generate specialized knowledge of the pharmacology of the main families of analgesic agents
• To examine the special pharmacological qualities of analgesic agents in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Examine the anatomy relevant to the locoregional techniques to be performed
• Generate specialized knowledge on the clinical pharmacology of the local anesthetics to be used
• Determine the equipment necessary to perform the different locoregional techniques
• Detail how to perform the different locoregional techniques in large ruminants, small ruminants, swine and camelids
• Establish how to perform the different locoregional techniques on horses
• Identify, prevent and resolve complications during the perianesthetic period in the horse
• Establish the appropriate clinical approach to cardiorespiratory resuscitation in the adult horse and neonatal foal
• Identify, prevent and resolve complications during the perianesthesia period in small and large ruminants, swine and camelids
• Establish the bases of body fluid and electrolyte physiology in the equine patient
• Determine the acid-base balance and interpret the most common alterations in equine patients
• Examine the skills and knowledge required for venous catheterization in the equine patient
• Establish the clinical and laboratory parameters important for monitoring of fluid therapy in the equine patient
• Establish the special physiological considerations related to fluid therapy in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Examine the main characteristics of crystalloid and colloid solutions frequently used in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Generate specialized knowledge related to therapeutic applications of fluid therapy in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Analyze the types of fluids available to the equine patient
• Know the main characteristics of the most frequent procedures performed under sedation
• Detail the most pertinent points on anesthetic management of the most common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Generate specialized knowledge for the correct anesthetic management of animals intended for human consumption
• Master the legislation related to animals for human consumption as well as experimental animals
• Detail the main logistical, pharmacological and clinical requirements for the correct anesthetic management of wild animals
• To specify the most characteristic special anesthetic management considerations for the most frequent diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in foals
• Perform euthanasia protocols that respect the physical and mental well-being of the horse

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introduction. Anesthetic Equipment

• Know the origins of the specialty in human medicine and its incorporation into the veterinary field
• Know the guidelines and importance of perioperative management of feeding of the surgical patient and fasting from solids and liquids
• Know and understand the operation of anesthetic machines and mechanical ventilators

Module 2. Physiology and Pharmacology Related to Anesthesia

• Know and understand the ventilatory, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, endocrine, nervous (both central and peripheral) physiology and the age-related modifications of these
• Know and understand the general pharmacological processes and those directly related to each of the pharmacological families related to anesthesia (sedatives, analgesics, inducers, neuromuscular relaxants)

Module 3. Anesthetic Timing

• Practical knowledge of the different phases of anesthesia from preoperative assessment to patient awakening and the main postoperative care
• Know the characteristics of premedication, induction, maintenance and education to minimize anesthetic risks as much as possible
• Understand, from a practical point of view, the differences during the maintenance phase in the case of inhalation and intravenous anesthesia
• Know the characteristics and indications of perioperative fluid therapy and the administration of blood products

Module 4. Analgesia

• Understand the different nociceptive pathways and the phenomena of central and peripheral sensitization
• Understand the action of each family of analgesics and their use in both acute and chronic pain
• Know the importance and different methods of acute and chronic pain assessment

Module 5. Locoregional Anesthesia/Analgesia

• Understand the basics of locoregional anesthesia and analgesia with the different technical methods used
• Know the main complications associated with locoregional techniques and their treatment
• Understand basic pharmacology of local anesthetics and their adjuvants
• Understand the different blocks to be performed on the head, torso and limbs
• Inclusion of locoregional techniques explained in specific clinical cases, within multimodal analgesia protocols

Module 6. Monitoring

• Understand in detail how to make the most of basic patient monitoring based on examination, observation and palpation
• Understand the most important parameters to monitor from a cardiovascular, ventilatory and neurological point of view
• Understand and assess the different methods of monitoring patient volemia

Module 7. Anesthetic Complications

• Assist in the detection, prevention and treatment of complications related to perioperative management (regurgitation, hypothermia)
• Assist in the detection, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular, neurological and ventilatory complications associated with anesthesia
• Assist in the detection and treatment of cardiorespiratory arrest and patient management after resuscitation

Module 8. Anesthetic Management in Specific Situations I

• Establish and understand the differences in the management of specific anesthetic situations
• Determine mechanisms to anticipate potential problems that may arise during patient management

Module 9. Anesthetic Management in Specific Situations II

• Establish and understand the differences in the management of specific anesthetic situations and determine the mechanisms to anticipate possible problems that may arise during the management of patients with respiratory or
• ophthalmologic pathologies, for minimally invasive procedures, with alterations in body condition, extreme body size, brachiocephalic, with thoracic pathology, oncologic or pregnant patients

Module 10. Anesthetic Management in Specific Situations III

• See from a practical point of view the use of different protocols, anesthetic and monitoring techniques applied to specific situations
• Assess the most appropriate protocol for each patient and understand that in the absence of predetermined protocols individualization is necessary for each procedure and each case

Module 11. Physiology Applied to Anesthesia in Large Animals

• Examine the special anatomical and physiological features of large and small ruminants relevant to the design of a safe anesthetic protocol in these species
• Examine equine cardiac anatomy, the basis of electrophysiological behavior of the heart and the stress response produced by anesthesia in the equine patient
• List the special anatomical and physiological features of swine and Camelids relevant to the design of a safe anesthetic protocol in these species
• Determine the cardiac mechanical processes related to blood circulation
• Establish the hormonal and neuronal mechanisms involved in the control of the cardiovascular system
• List processes related to ventilation and gas exchange
• Analyze the clinical implications of respiratory alterations in anesthetized patients
• Determine the normal anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and the consequences of anesthesia on it
• Establish the excretion and hormonal processes related to the renal system
• Generate specialized knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system
• Analyze the alterations produced by anesthetic drugs in the nervous system

Module 12. Evaluation, Preanesthetic Preparation and Sedation in Large Animals

• Determine the physical examination and common findings in the equine pre-anesthetic evaluation
• Consolidate the basics of pre-anesthetic laboratory evaluation
• Analyze, identify and interpret the patient’s anesthetic risk
• Establish the necessary actions in the preparation of the patient for anesthesia
• Detail the special pharmacological considerations for the main sedative drugs in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Develop expertise in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs for horses
• Know the pharmacological properties and clinical implications of sedative and tranquilizing drugs
• Establish the most common in-station procedures and protocols in the equine patient

Module 13. Induction of General Anesthesia in Large Animals

• Generate specialized knowledge on the pharmacology of dissociative agents and barbiturates given the side effects and the main contraindications for their administration
• Examine the pharmacology of propofol, alfaxalone and etomidate, given the side effects and major contraindications for their administration
• Develop advanced knowledge of the pharmacology of muscle relaxants such as benzodiazepines and guaifenesin
• Examine the anatomical, physiological and pharmacological considerations necessary to perform effective and safe induction of general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation in small and large ruminates, swine and camelids
• Determine the physiological and anatomical considerations necessary to perform an effective and safe take-down for patients and staff in the equine population
• Compile the clinical and anatomical knowledge necessary for the safe performance of endotracheal intubation in the equine patient
• Develop anatomical and physiological knowledge essential for the correct positioning of the equine patient in decubitus, in order to avoid the complications associated with decubitus

Module 14. General Anesthesia and Equipment in Large Animals

• Analyze the most frequent problems in the anesthetic machine and circular circuit, in order to identify and solve them
• Know and understand the operation of oxygen delivery systems and artificial ventilation during the general anesthesia of large animals
• Know the pharmacology of halogenated inhalation anesthetics and their adverse effects in large animals
• Deepen knowledge about injectable sedative and hypnotic agents that can be used as adjuvants or as general anesthetics, as well as the latest techniques prescribed for PIVA and TIVA in equines
• Detail the techniques of general anesthesia, both by inhalation and injectable, prescribed in large and small ruminants, swine and camelids
• Recognize the need for mechanical ventilation during anesthesia, know the positive and negative consequences of mechanical ventilation, as well as understanding the appropriate ventilatory parameters for its safe application
• Broaden your knowledge of specific special features of mechanical ventilation in large and small ruminants, swine and camelids
• Detail the action mechanism of neuromuscular blocking agents as well as their pharmacology
• Know the techniques for monitoring neuromuscular blocks and the agents used to reverse this block
• Recognize the importance of recovery from general anesthesia in equines. Expand your knowledge related to the techniques that can be used and the necessary preparation of the patient and the box
• Broaden your knowledge of specific special anesthetic recovery considerations in large and small ruminants, swine and camelids

Module 15. Monitoring in Large Animals

• Detail the correct and regular use of the anesthetic record during general anesthesia
• Determine the importance and the most characteristic clinical signs of anesthetic depth monitoring in the equine patient
• Generate specialized knowledge on blood oxygenation monitoring and the monitoring of proper ventilation
• Analyze the importance and main technical features related to the monitoring of cardiovascular and hemodynamic rates
• Detail the leading role of arterial blood gases in the clinical monitoring of the equine patient during general anesthesia 
• Detail the special monitoring considerations for other types of vital parameters, such as glucose, lactate, temperature or the degree of neuromuscular blockade
• Examine the main special anesthetic monitoring considerations in other species such as ruminants, swine and camelids

Module 16. Analgesia in Large Animals

• Examine the definition of pain, as well as the different types of pain in relation to their pathophysiology and their evolution in time
• Determine the main physiological components associated with pain sensation
• Generate specialized knowledge relating to the nociception pathway
• Determine the main pathophysiological consequences of untreated pain
• Analyze theories on the use of pain scales in the equine patient
• Gain advanced knowledge of the pharmacology of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine and other adjuvant analgesic drugs
• Establish the main side effects of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine and other adjuvant analgesic drugs
• Determine the main contraindications to the administration of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine and other adjuvant analgesic drugs
• Examine the clinical uses of opioids, NSAIDs, alpha-2 agonist agents, ketamine, lidocaine, and other adjuvant analgesic drugs
• Establish the main special pharmacological considerations for analgesic agents in ruminants, swine and camelids in ruminants, swine and camelids

Module 17. Locoregional Anesthesia in Large Animals

• Determine the drugs to be administered
• Establish the equipment to be used
• Examine the anatomy of the head in relation to the nerve blocks performed
• Generate specialized knowledge on local head, forelimb and hind limb techniques
• Examine the anatomy of the forelimb and hind limb in relation to nerve blocks 
• Detail the anatomy of the abdomen in relation to the nerve blocks performed
• Generate advanced knowledge on local abdominal techniques
• Examine the anatomy of the vertebral canal
• Detail the epidural technique
• Determine the main locoregional techniques in other large animal species

Module 18. Anesthetic Complications and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Know the published studies on mortality and perianesthetic morbidity in horses
• Know the risk factors and causes for perianesthetic mortality
• Identify, anticipate and resolve complications that occur in the premedication phase
• Identify, anticipate and resolve complications that occur during the induction phase
• Identify, anticipate and resolve complications that occur in the maintenance phase
• Identify, anticipate and resolve complications that occur in the recovery and postoperative phase
• Early recognition of life-threatening cardiorespiratory emergencies in horses
• Develop effective cardiorespiratory resuscitation protocols
• Know the complications relating to improper positioning of the ruminant, swine or camelid patient
• Recognize the main cardiovascular complications in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Identify and know the main arrhythmias in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Recognize the main respiratory complications in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Know the complications related to endotracheal intubation in swine
• Recognize the complications relating to the digestive tract of ruminants
• Study the complications associated with the gastrointestinal system in camelids
• Recognize complications associated with intravenous catheter placement in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Broaden your knowledge of the pathophysiology of malignant hyperthermia
• Identify the complications that can occur during anesthetic recovery in ruminants, swine and camelids

Module 19. Fluid Therapy in Large Animals

• Detail the physiology and movement of bodily water
• Deepen your knowledge of the physiology and alterations of the most important electrolytes
• Determine the acid-base balance and its regulation
• Interpret pH alterations
• Reinforce the important factors for catheter and catheterization site selection
• Detail the most frequent complications of venous catheterization
• Analyze the most frequent crystalloid fluids
• Detail the properties of blood derivatives and know their complications
• Deepen your knowledge of the special physiological features of ruminants, swine and camelids in relation to fluid therapy
• Establish the properties of the isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic crystalloid solutions most frequently used for ruminants, swine and camelids
• Delve into the study of the use of colloids in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Apply clinical fluid therapy pertinent to the perioperative period, as well as to electrolyte and glucose imbalances in ruminants, swine and camelids

Module 20. Cases and Special Clinical Situations in Large Animals

• Gain specialized knowledge on the most frequent surgical and imaging procedures
• Establish the most appropriate protocols according to the procedure to be performed
• To detail the main differences in foal anesthesia in comparison to adults
• Know the risk factors and complications in colic anesthesia in order to adapt the anesthetic protocol
• Detail the physiological aspects to be taken into account for anesthesia in geriatric horses
• Deepen your knowledge of anesthetic management of the main diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in large and small ruminants
• Detail the anesthetic management of ruminant adnexal organs such as horns, hooves or tails
• Master the characteristics of anesthesia in swine transplantation models, as well as for laparoscopy in experimental swine
• To establish basic characteristics of field anesthesia in pigs and castration of piglets
• Determine the basic principles of field anesthesia in camelids
• Define the main behavioral, physiological and anatomical characteristics of donkeys and mules
• Deepen your knowledge of the pharmacology of anesthetic and analgesic agents in donkeys and mules
  Master the legislation applicable to the anesthesia of animals intended for human consumption
• Master abundance the veterinary prescription drug
• Establish waiting times and maximum residue limits applicable to species for human consumption
• Master the legislation applicable to experimental animals
• Detail the unique anesthesia considerations for ruminants and swine for experimentation
• Broaden your knowledge of the logistics and pharmacological methods most appropriate for the capture and handling of wild species
• Master sedation and field anesthesia protocols for wild ruminants
• Determine sedation and field anesthesia protocols for wild swine
• Detail sedation and field anesthesia protocols for wild camelids
• Expand your knowledge related to monitoring alternatives in these non-domestic species
• Determine analgesic techniques that can be applied in these non-domestic species
• Examine the main physical and chemical methods of euthanasia

Quality specialized programs for outstanding students. At TECH, we offer the perfect education for high level development in your field”