In just 6 weeks you will update your knowledge of MTC infections, their pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment”

According to the World Health Organization, 1.5 million people lost their lives to tuberculosis in 2020. It is the second most deadly infectious disease in the world (behind only COVID-19) and one of the leading causes of death in general. The declaration in 1993 of a "health emergency", due to its magnitude as a public health problem, has meant that every year large sums of money are invested in its research, resulting in small advances that make it possible, little by little, to intervene in better treatment and early differential diagnosis.

For this reason, the postgraduate certificate in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (MTC) Infections is a necessary qualification for all those specialists who want to be updated on the latest developments related to this pathology. Through an exhaustive syllabus designed by experts in Medicine and Microbiology, the graduate will be able to delve into the natural evolution of the disease, its pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and how its comorbidities affect the lungs, mainly, but also the genitourinary organs, bones or intestines, among others. In addition, it also focuses on the latest guidelines related to its treatment.

Therefore, a unique academic opportunity to take a 100% online degree, designed based on the most exhaustive medical requirements and the space-time needs of specialists. This postgraduate certificate will allow the graduate to contact the Virtual Classroom from wherever he/she wants and with a timetable totally adapted to his/her availability. In this way, they will be able to update their knowledge in a guaranteed way and in coordination with the rest of their professional and personal activities.

Tuberculosis is one of the main causes of death in the world, that is why being up to date in its diagnostic and treatment novelties can help you save lives”

This postgraduate certificate in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Infections contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Medicine and Microbiology
• 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 self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• 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

Will be able to delve into the different types of pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as its clinical manifestations and new developments related to the differential diagnosis of each one of them”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning; that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

There are 150 hours of training that include the most exhaustive and rigorous scientific syllabus, perfect for you not to leave any aspect unconsulted”

You will have additional high quality material to deepen each aspect of the syllabus in a personalized way”

Given the latency that tuberculosis continues to have today, it was urgent for TECH to develop a 100% online degree adapted to the availability of specialists, with which they could update on developments related to this infectious pathology. Therefore, the objective of this postgraduate certificate is to help graduates to update their knowledge in a comprehensive manner, also focusing on the improvement of their medical skills and aptitudes in the clinical management of patients suffering from this disease.

Will also delve into the most novel aspects of miliary and genitourinary tuberculosis, so that you will learn in detail the latest scientific evidence related to its treatment”

General Objectives

• Provide the specialist with an update on the most novel aspects related to infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
• Allow the graduate to be updated on the main treatment guidelines for these infectious pathologies

Specific Objectives

• Learn the natural history of the disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex 
• Become deeply familiar with the pathogenesis of these infections and the diagnostic criteria according to the clinical features manifested in patients 
• Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory findings and imaging studies for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and other forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
• Learn to make decisions regarding available treatment regimens 

You will have real clinical cases to put into practice your professional skills through diagnostic simulation and the appropriate treatment guidelines according to each patient”