Through this fully online Advanced master’s degree, you will master the most sophisticated Advanced Life Support techniques to deal with emergency cases with maximum efficiency” 

According to a new report prepared by the World Health Organization, respiratory emergencies represent a significant burden for health systems on a global scale. In this regard, the organization highlights that approximately 5 million children die each year mainly due to preventable and treatable causes such as pneumonia, bronchitis or laryngotracheitis. Faced with this reality, professionals have the responsibility to incorporate into their daily clinical practice the most innovative strategies based on scientific evidence both to reduce mortality and to improve the prognosis for recovery. 

In this context, TECH presents an exclusive Advanced master’s degree in Accident and Emergency Care. Designed by references in this field, the curriculum will delve into issues ranging from the implementation of the most effective advanced life support procedures or the management of complex neurological cases to the use of cutting-edge technological tools to optimize care in critical situations such as natural disasters. Thanks to this, graduates will obtain advanced clinical skills to make quick decisions, manage available resources efficiently and ensure the highest quality in patient care.

To reinforce all these concepts, TECH uses its disruptive Relearning system, which involves the progressive repetition of key concepts to ensure their proper assimilation. In addition, the university program provides graduates with a variety of real case studies, allowing professionals to exercise in simulated environments to bring them closer to the reality of emergency care. In this sense, to access the educational resources, you will only need an electronic device capable of connecting to the Internet. In addition, the syllabus includes rigorous Masterclasses given by renowned International Guest Directors.

Prestigious International Guest Directors will provide comprehensive Masterclasses on the latest advances in the proper management of out-of-hospital Accident and Emergency Care” 

This Advanced master’s degree in Accident and Emergency Care 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 Accident and Emergency Care
• 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in financial practice 
• 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 

You will be highly prepared to address toxicological conditions such as chemical, drug or medication abuse intoxications” 

The teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of Finance, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from leading companies 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 an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations. 

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

You will handle advanced diagnostic tools such as Clinical Ultrasound, Hemodynamic Monitoring and Mechanical Ventilation”

With the innovative Relearning method applied by TECH, you will not have to invest a great amount of study hours and you will focus on the most relevant concepts”

The teaching contents that are part of this university degree have been prepared by authentic references in the area of Accident and Emergency Care. In this way, the academic itinerary will delve into subjects ranging from the execution of the main techniques of advanced life support or protocols for action in incidents involving multiple victims to the use of cutting-edge technological tools to monitor the real-time status of patients. In this way, graduates will acquire advanced clinical skills to effectively manage critical situations and provide comprehensive care that prioritizes the patients’ recovery.     

You will gain a focused approach to the care of critically ill patients, ensuring quality and safety in each intervention” 

Module 1. General Overview

1.1. Definitions and Concepts
1.2. Comprehensive Care
1.3. Bioethics and Legislation in Accident and Emergency Care

Module 2. Emergency Services and Medical Transport

2.1. Organization of Emergency Medical Systems
2.2. Coordination and Health Regulation
2.3. Information and Record Systems
2.4. Types of Medical Transport

2.4.1. Intrahospital Transport
2.4.2. Interhospital Transport
2.4.3. Ground Medical Transport
2.4.4. Air Medical Transport

2.5. Pathophysiology of Medical Transport and Transfer Positions
2.6. Patient Transfer. Models

Module 3. Advanced Cardiovascular Support

3.1. Basic Life Support in Adults

3.1.1. General Overview

3.2. Advanced Life Support in Adults

3.2.1. Action in Response to Bradyarrhythmias
3.2.2. Action in Response to Tachyarrhythmias

3.3. Basic Pediatric Life Support
3.4. Pediatric and Neonatal Advanced Life Support

3.4.1. Recognition and Management of Critically Ill Children
3.4.2. Advanced Airway Management
3.4.3. Basics of Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics
3.4.4. Infusion Routes and Drugs in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
3.4.5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Algorithms and Arrhythmia Management

3.5. Neonatal Resuscitation

3.5.1. Post-resuscitation Stabilization and Neonatal Transport

3.6. Advanced Life Support in Serious Trauma Patients
3.7. Advanced Life Support in Special Cases

Module 4. Cardiovascular Emergencies

4.1. Arrhythmias
4.2. Syncope
4.3. Acute Chest Pain
4.4. Acute Heart Failure
4.5. Pericarditis, Cardiac Tamponade
4.6. Heart Failure
4.7. Acute Pulmonary Edema
4.8. Deep Vein Thrombosis
4.9. Pulmonary Embolism
4.10. Aortic Dissection
4.11. Hypertensive Emergencies
4.12. Shock

Module 5. Respiratory Emergencies

5.1. Respiratory Emergencies
5.2. Pneumonia
5.3. COPD Exacerbation
5.4. Pleuritis and Pleural Effusion
5.5. Pneumothorax
5.6. Hemoptysis

Module 6. Neurological Emergencies

6.1. Neurological Assessment of a Critically Ill Patient
6.2. Vascular Disorders, Stroke Code
6.3. Alterations in the Level of Consciousness
6.4. Intracranial Hypertension
6.5. Central Nervous System Infections
6.6. Seizure Crises and Status Epilepticus
6.7. Headaches
6.8. Vertiginous Syndrome (Vertigo)

Module 7. Digestive Emergencies

7.1. Acute Abdominal Pain
7.2. Acute Digestive Bleeding and Vascular Disorders
7.3. Intestinal Obstruction
7.4. Acute Gastroenteritis
7.5. Acute Pancreatitis
7.6. Acute Biliary Disease
7.7. Acute Anal Pathology

Module 8. Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies

8.1. Glucose Metabolism Disorders
8.2. Thyroid Emergencies
8.3. Acid-Base Balance Disorders
8.4. Water Balance Disorders
8.5. Electrolyte Balance Disorders

Module 9. Renal and Urological Emergencies

9.1. Renal and Urological Emergencies
9.2. Renal and Excretory System Lithiasis
9.3. Urinary Retention
9.4. Urinary Tract Infections
9.5. Acute Renal Failure
9.6. Hematuria
9.7. Acute Scrotal Syndrome
9.8. Urethral Pathology

Module 10. Hematological, Immunological, and Infectious Emergencies

10.1. Hemotherapy
10.2. Thrombocytopenia
10.3. Anticoagulation and Thromboprophylaxis
10.4. Allergies and Anaphylactic Reactions
10.5. Risk Exposure and Exposure to Potentially Contaminated Material
10.6. Fever of Unknown Origin
10.7. Sepsis and Septic Shock

Module 11. Psychiatric Emergencies

11.1. Psychopathologies
11.2. Psychomotor Agitation
11.3. Acute Alcoholic Pathology
11.4. Self-Harm Attempt
11.5. Anxiety Crisis
11.6. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Module 12. Ophthalmological Emergencies

12.1. Eyelid and Lacrimal System Diseases
12.2. Red Eye
12.3. Sudden Loss of Vision
12.4. Ocular Injuries

Module 13. Otorhinolaryngological Emergencies

13.1. Infectious Processes in ENT
13.2. Foreign Objects in ENT
13.3. Epistaxis
13.4. Sudden Deafness

Module 14. Toxicological Emergencies

14.1. General Aspects of the Intoxicated Patient
14.2. Most Common Intoxications

Module 15. Terminally Ill Patients in the Emergency Department

15.1. Urgent Complications in Terminal Patients
15.2. End-of-Life Care
15.3. Dermatology in Emergency Care

Module 16. Obstetric Emergencies

16.1. Inflammatory, Infectious Disorders, and Other Emergencies
16.2. Gynecological Bleeding
16.3. Emergencies During Pregnancy and Puerperium
16.4. Assistance in Childbirth in Emergencies
16.5. Sexual Abuse

Module 17. Pediatric Accidents and Emergencies

17.1. Infant Colic
17.2. Fever Syndrome
17.3. Seizures
17.4. Respiratory Tract Pathology
17.5. Exanthematous Diseases
17.6. Gastrointestinal Pathology
17.7. Child Abuse
17.8. Transport of the Pediatric Critically Ill Patient

Module 18. Severe Trauma Care

18.1. General Overview
18.2. Biomechanics of Accidents
18.3. Primary and Secondary Assessment
18.4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
18.5. Thoracic Trauma
18.6. Abdominal Trauma
18.7. Spinal Trauma and Spinal Cord Injury
18.8. Trauma of the Locomotor System
18.9. Wounds
18.10. Hypovolemic Shock
18.11. Pediatric Trauma
18.12. Trauma in Pregnant Women
18.13. Special Traumas
18.14. Trauma from Physical and Environmental Agents
18.15. Bites and Stings
18.16. Analgesia and Sedation
18.17. Mobilization and Immobilization. Materials and Techniques
18.18. Rescue and Medical Assistance in Confined and Remote Locations

Module 19. Multiple Victims Incidents (MVI) and Disasters

19.1. General Overview
19.2. MVI Management and Disasters
19.3. Sectorization
19.4. Deployment and Logistics
19.5. Triage
19.6. Multiple Victim Care
19.7. Evacuation
19.8. MVI Management in a Hospital
19.9. CBRN Incidents
19.10. Emergency Plans

Module 20. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques (Humanitarian Emergencies and Disasters)

20.1. Catheters
20.2. Peripheral and Central Venous Access
20.3. Intraosseous Access
20.4. Endotracheal Intubation (ETI)
20.5. Difficult Airway
20.6. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
20.7. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Management
20.8. Pericardiocentesis
20.9. Thoracocentesis and Pleural Drainage
20.10. Emergency Ultrasound
20.11. Electrical Therapy (MP, CV, DF)
20.12. Hemodynamic Status Monitoring and Electrocardiography
20.13. Capnography and Pulse Oximetry
20.14. Oxygen Therapy
20.15. Neurological Status Monitoring
20.16. Sedation and Analgesia Monitoring
20.17. Collection of Analytical Samples
20.18. Common Scales in Emergency Care
20.19. Physiological Parameters in Adults and Children

Module 21. Pharmacology in Emergency Care

21.1. Basic Concepts
21.2. Routes of Drug Administration in Accident and Emergency Care
21.3. Safety in Drug Administration
21.4. Fluid Therapy
21.5. Most Common Drugs in Emergency Care
21.6. Formulas and Dose Calculation

Module 22. Other Important Aspects in Accident and Emergency Care

22.1. Communication Skills in Emergency Care
22.2. Patient Safety
22.3. New Competencies for Professionals in Accident and Emergency Care
22.4. New Technologies in Accident and Emergency Care

Module 23. Current Status of Coronavirus Infections

23.1. Discovery and Evolution of Coronaviruses
23.2. Main Microbiological Characteristics and Members of the Coronavirus Family
23.3. Epidemiological Changes in Coronavirus Infections from Discovery to the Present
23.4. The Immune System and Coronavirus Infections
23.5. Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Coronavirus Infections
23.6. Risk Groups and Transmission Mechanisms of Coronaviruses
23.7. Natural History of Coronavirus Infections
23.8. Updated Microbiological Diagnosis of Coronavirus Infections
23.9. Current Biosafety Measures in Microbiology Laboratories for Coronavirus Sample Handling
23.10. Updated Management of Coronavirus Infections
23.11. Future Challenges in Prevention, Diagnosis, and Therapy of Coronavirus Infections

Module 24. Current Challenges in the Management of a Modern Emergency Department

24.1. Advanced Basic Concepts in Accident and Emergency Care
24.2. Basic Concepts in Accident and Emergency Care
24.3. Management Challenges During a Pandemic
24.4. Quality Challenges in the Emergency Department

24.4.1. Quality Care in the Emergency Department. Indicators

24.5. Patient Safety Challenges in the Emergency Department

24.5.1. Clinical Safety in the Emergency Department. Indicators

24.6. Biosecurity in the Field of Accident and Emergency Medicine Care
24.7. Integrating the Emergency Department into the Rest of the Hospital
24.8. Emergency Services and the Problem of Gender Violence
24.9. Clinical Research in the Emergency Department: Is It Possible?
24.10. Teaching in the Emergency Department: Beyond Assistance
24.11. Humanizing Management in Emergency Departments

Module 25. Donation Processes in Emergency Services

25.1. Concept of End-of-Life Care in Emergency Services
25.2. Donation Concepts in Emergency Care
25.3. Advance Directives
25.4. Do Not Resuscitate Order
25.5. Pre-Interview in Emergency Services
25.6. Coordination Between Emergency Services and Transplant Team
25.7. Bioethics in Emergency Services
25.8. The Role of the Family in the Donation Process in Emergency Services
25.9. Ethical Aspects in the Donation Process in Emergency Services

Module 26. New Technologies in Emergency Services

26.1. What Do We Mean by New Technologies?
26.2. Development of Software Applications for Emergency Medical Providers
26.3. New Triage Systems in Emergencies
26.4. Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine
26.5. New Technologies in Disaster Situations
26.6. New Technologies in Pandemic Situations
26.7. New Systems for Optimizing Diagnostic Testing in Emergency Services
26.8. Integrating Technology in Patient and Family Information
26.9. Bringing Patients Closer to Emergency Services via Technology

Module 27. Advanced Life Support

27.1. Advanced Life Support in Adults
27.2. Advanced Airway Management
27.3. Rapid Sequence Intubation
27.4. Advanced Life Support Protocols in Adults
27.5. Advanced Life Support in Pediatric Patients
27.6. Special Situations in Advanced Life Support in Adults
27.7. Special Situations in Advanced Life Support in Pediatric Patients

Module 28. Rare Diseases in Emergency Care

28.1. Epidemiology and Magnitude of the Rare Diseases Problem
28.2. Rare Diseases and Consultations in Emergency Services
28.3. Hereditary Angioedema
28.4. Congenital Coagulopathies
28.5. Porphyrias
28.6. Other Rare Diseases
28.7. Implementing Emergency Protocols. Current Situation
28.8. Development of Software Applications to Aid Emergency Physicians
28.9. Integration of Rare Disease Associations in Emergency Services

Module 29. Emergency Ultrasound

29.1. Introduction. Clinical Ultrasound Indications and Limitations in the Emergency Department
29.2. Clinical Ultrasound Utility in Different Acute Abdominal Pain Manifestations
29.3. Clinical Ultrasound in Acute Renal Failure and Urological Manifestations
29.4. Clinical Ultrasound in Chest Pain and Other Cardiovascular Symptoms (Syncope, Murmur, Electrocardiographic Changes)
29.5. Clinical Ultrasound in Patients with Dyspnea of Uncertain Origin
29.6. Clinical Ultrasound in Patient with Edema or Pain in the Lower Limb
29.7. Clinical Ultrasound in Patients with Fever without Apparent Focus
29.8. Clinical Ultrasound in Hypotension and Undifferentiated Shock
29.9. Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest and in the Advanced Airway Management
29.10. Ultrasound in Patients with Polytrauma
29.11. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures: Central and Peripheral Venous Access, Arterial Puncture, Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Thoracocentesis, Lumbar Puncture

Module 30. Clinical Simulation in Emergency Care

30.1. Basic Principles of Clinical Simulation
30.2. Types of Clinical Simulation
30.3. Importance of Communication in Clinical Simulation
30.4. Types of Simulators
30.5. Briefing and Debriefing
30.6. Leadership, Teamwork, and Role Distribution
30.7. Types of Evaluations in Clinical Simulation
30.8. Scenario Preparation

Module 31. Clinical Toxicology in Emergency Services

31.1. General Information about Intoxicated Patients
31.2. The Language of Drugs
31.3. New Drugs of Abuse
31.4. Chemical Submission
31.5. Chemsex (Chemical Sex)
31.6. Toxicity of Alternative Medicines and Pseudotherapeutic Practices
31.7. Toxicity from Other Living Organisms I
31.8. Toxicity from Other Living Organisms II
31.9. New Antidotes
31.10. Organ Donation in Brain Death from Toxic Origins

Module 32. Patients with Special Needs

32.1. General Management
32.2. Specific Management Based on Special Needs
32.3. Specific Protocols and Use of Tools
32.4. Importance of Accompanying Patients with Special Needs
32.5. Diagnosis of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
32.6. Severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder
32.7. Complications in Their Management
32.8. Integration of Special Needs Patient Associations in Emergency Services
32.9. Role of Family Members of Special Needs Patients in Emergency Services

Module 33. High-Risk Infectious Diseases

33.1. Introduction
33.2. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
33.3. Diversification of Emergency Services. Emergency Care Pathways
33.4. Healthcare Staff Training
33.5. Simulations in Emergency Care
33.6. Transfer and Transport of Patients to High Isolation Units
33.7. One Health
33.8. Respiratory Disease Protocols
33.9. Hemorrhagic Fever Protocols
33.10. Future Threats: How We Prepare

Design strategies for response to mass emergencies such as traffic accidents, natural disasters, or health crises, enabling you to lead critical interventions with precision”