Add to your daily practice the most recent developments in the treatment of SARS-CoV2 infections in cats, surgical approach to cardiorespiratory pathology and dietary management of hospitalized felines"

It is entirely true that in order to maintain a high level of professional practice, the specialist must continually update his or her knowledge. What is really important is to know the areas of greatest interest or impact on daily practice, which means a better investment of the study time spent on updating.

It should be noted that the pathologies of the cardiorespiratory system in felines represent an added difficulty to any consultation and diagnostic process, which makes them an area of preferential interest. In addition, it should not be forgotten that both cardiorespiratory pathologies and infectious diseases can lead to hospitalization and critical care of the feline patient, which means that uniting these three disciplines implies a significant advance in the daily practice of all veterinary specialists.

This TECH postgraduate diploma, created by specialists with extensive clinical experience, responds to this triple demand. Throughout the 3 modules that compose it, the veterinarian will delve into the up-to-date parameters of critical evaluation, transfusion medicine, cardiac pathologies and laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases, among many other topics of great interest to the specialized veterinarian.

In addition, all this is offered in a completely online format, with no ties or fixed classes. Since no timetables are established, the specialist has the power to decide how to distribute the teaching load, as all the contents are available from the first day in the virtual classroom.

Get up to date on the most frequent cardiorespiratory and infectious pathologies with the most rigorous scientific postulates, provided by a team of highly prestigious professionals”

This postgraduate diploma in Feline Cardiorespiratory System Pathology and Infectious Diseases. Hospitalization and Critical Care contains the most complete and up-to date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Feline Medicine and Surgery
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents are designed to provide scientific and practical information on those 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 for experts and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will have at your disposal an extensive and thorough compilation of didactic material, including videos and summaries created by the teachers themselves"

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

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 education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Rely on the most advanced educational and pedagogical technology, provided by the world's largest online academic institution"

You will not have to follow schedules or classes, being yourself the one who decides how to distribute your study time"

This educational program offers cutting-edge content and quality in the approach to cardiorespiratory and infectious pathologies. It is therefore a complete approach for the specialists, who will see their objective of professional updating fulfilled thanks to the immense effort of the teachers in creating didactic material that covers the most urgent areas of veterinary interest. As the content is eminently practical, the specialists will be able to incorporate it into their daily practice as they go along.

You will verify the usefulness and timeliness of the contents provided in all the real clinical cases provided throughout this postgraduate diploma"

General Objectives

• Selecting and assessing the critically ill patient
• Recognize the signs of shock in the cat and be able to establish a stabilization plan
• Recognize and explore the patient with cardiorespiratory pathology
• Make a differential diagnosis and complementary tests for the diagnostic conclusion
• Approach feline patients with infectious diseases in the most effective and up to date way
• Expand the list of differential diagnoses of a feline patient with clinical signs compatible with an infectious pathology

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Hospitalization and Intensive Care in Felines 

• Adequately stabilize the patient in shock 
• Outline an adequate fluid therapy plan for each case. 
• Know the blood products, when and how to use them. 
• Recognize pathologic findings on blood tests, AFAST and TFAST 
• Determine and manage signs of pain in the hospitalized feline patient  
• Master the development of a nutritional plan for the hospitalized feline patient 
• Recognize and prevent signs of refeeding syndrome 
• Become familiar with the procedures to be performed in the hospitalization area. 
• Protocolize the resuscitation of the patient in cardiorespiratory arrest. 

Module 2. Feline Cardiorespiratory System

• Perform a complete physical examination
• Elaborate a list of differential diagnoses
• Know the update of the main feline cardiomyopathies according to the ACVIM consensus.
• Assess the main arrhythmias
• Apply medical therapies on an outpatient basis
• Manage patients in hospitalization
• Know the most common surgical techniques in the cardiorespiratory system.

Module 3. Infectious Diseases in Feline Patients

• Develop the diagnostic techniques used in feline infectious pathology.
• Understand the concepts of sensitivity, specificity, prevalence and predictive value
• Diagnose and appropriately treat a kitten with panleukopenia
• Recognize the major clinical stages of feline leukemia and how to treat it
• Understand feline immunodeficiency-associated diseases
• Use the most reliable diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of any symptomatic picture of feline infectious peritonitis.
• Clarify the current knowledge about new therapeutics for patients with feline infectious peritonitis. 
• Analyze the main pathogens responsible for upper respiratory tract disease.
• Elaborate an adequate diagnostic protocol for upper respiratory tract disease in acute and chronic cases.
• Responsible use of antibiotics in bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract
• Establish an appropriate diagnostic protocol for kittens with infectious diarrhea, as well as methods of specimen collection
• Determine how SARS-Cov2 virus affects felines based on current scientific evidence.
• Know the pulmonary parasites that can affect the cat, diagnose them and treat them appropriately.

You will have the technical support of a great professional team at TECH, ready to solve any doubt that may arise throughout the program"