Become one of the most sought-after professionals: specialize in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals with this comprehensive online program”

In the last 20 years, Veterinary Anesthesia in Large Animals has seen significant advances thanks to the introduction of new techniques and drugs, as well as the development of monitors and specialized anesthetic machines.

The introduction of novel surgical techniques has resulted in the need to develop new anesthetic protocols. There is a growing concern about the impact of anesthesia and analgesia on animal welfare and the final outcome of surgical procedures.

This postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals is designed in response to the need of clinical veterinarians to gain expertise on the protocols and techniques for this area of anesthesia and analgesia.

The topics covered in the postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals have been selected with the aim of offering a complete course in anesthesia, so that the student develops specialized knowledge to safely address any situation requiring general or locoregional anesthesia and analgesia in ruminants, swine, camelids and equids.

Thus, TECH offeres this 100% online program for veterinary professionals who want to update their knowledge. In this way, and by analysing practical cases, they will be able to broaden their knowledge of anesthetic processes.

Get a comprehensive and practical qualification in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals with this highly effective postgraduate diploma and open up new routes to professional advancement”

This postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A 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
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-assessment 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 program

A postgraduate diploma that will enable you to work in all fields of veterinary anesthesiology with the competence of a high-level professional"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with an update in line with objectives. A multidisciplinary team of qualified and experienced professionals from different contexts, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but above all, bring their practical knowledge from their own experience to the program: one of the factors that makes this educational program unique.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-Learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, you will be able to study with a range of convenient and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your studies.

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, we will use telepractice learning: with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice"

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

The objective of this postgraduate diploma is to train highly qualified professionals. 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 can be achieved in just a few months with a highly intensive and targeted program.

If your objective is to broaden your skills set to include new paths of success and development: this is the program for you: a training that aspires to excellence"

General Objectives

• Examine the requirements of a pre-anesthetic assessment and develop expertise in interpreting anesthetic risk
• Establish the pre-anesthetic preparation required for large species
• Analyze the pharmacological properties of injectable drugs
• Determine available sedative and tranquilizing drugs
• Delve into the available protocols for deep sedation
• 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
• Get to know the main characteristics of the most frequently performed procedures in the station 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 destined for human consumption
• Become an expert on the legislation related 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
• Specify the most characteristic peculiarities of the anesthetic management of 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. Evaluation, Preanesthetic Preparation and Sedation for Large Animals

• Determine the physical examination and common findings in the equine pre-anesthetic assessment
• Strengthen the basics of pre-anesthesia laboratory assessment
• 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
• Know the pharmacological properties and clinical implications of sedative and tranquilizing drugs
• Establish the most common station procedures and protocols in the equine patient

Module 2. 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 in 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
• Be aware of the complications related to improper positioning of the ruminant, swine or camelid patient
• Recognize the main cardiovascular complications in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Study the complications associated with the gastrointestinal system in camelids
• Recognize complications associated with intravenous catheter placement in ruminants, swine and camelids
• Broaden knowledge of the pathophysiology of malignant hyperthermia
• Identify the complications that can occur during anesthetic recovery in ruminants, swine and camelids

Module 3. Special Clinical Cases and Conditions for Large Animals

• Generate specialized knowledge on the most frequent surgical and imaging procedures
• Establish the most appropriate protocols according to the procedure to be performed
• Detail the main differences in the anesthesia of foals compared to adults
• Know the risk factors and complications for colic anesthesia in order to adapt the anesthetic protocol
• Detail the physiological aspects to be taken into account during anesthesia in geriatric horses
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the 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 features of anesthesia in swine transplantation models, as well as for laparoscopy in experimental swine
• 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
• Delve into the pharmacology of anesthetic and analgesic agents in donkeys and mules
• Broaden knowledge of the logistics and pharmacological methods most appropriate for the capture and handling of wild species
• Master sedation and field anesthesia protocols in wild ruminants
• Determine protocols for sedation and field anesthesia in wild swine
• Detailed protocols for sedation and field anesthesia in wild camelids
• Expand knowledge related to monitoring alternatives in these non-domestic species

A path to achieve education and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"