You are just one click away from starting an academic experience that will guarantee you will be able to update your knowledge in Infectious Diseases in only 450 hours"

The field of Infectious Diseases has always been important in the study of infectious diseases, their control, prevention, treatment, etc. However, in the current era, it was not until the advent of COVID-19 that society began to understand that professionals in this field play a vital role. Thanks to the tireless work of thousands of specialists around the world, it was possible to launch a series of vaccines on the market, without which it would not have been possible to contain the advance of the virus.

This was thanks to the exhaustive knowledge of the pathology, as has occurred with AIDS or tuberculosis, diseases that, despite not being eradicated, have considerably reduced the number of cases thanks to the application of medical strategies resulting from years of research. This is why TECH has considered it necessary to develop a program that allows graduates to keep up to date with all these new developments. This is how the Postgraduate diploma in Update in Infectious Diseases was created, a complete and dynamic program with which the physician can delve into the advances in clinical research in infectious diseases, as well as learn more about the use of ICT for registration, monitoring and surveillance, and which places special emphasis on the causes and consequences of the Coronavirus.

For this, the specialist will have 450 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional material, designed and selected by experts in the sector, who will be part of the faculty of this program. In addition, so that you can perfectly balance your update with the activity of your practice, the program is presented in a convenient 100% online format, without face-to-face classes or restricted schedules, and that will allow you to contact whenever you want and can without limits and from any device with an internet connection.

You will be able to connect to the Virtual Classroom whenever you want and can and from any device with an internet connection, either mobile, tablet or computer"

This Postgraduate diploma in Update in Infectious Diseases contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Clinical cases presented by experts in Infectious Diseases
• 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
• 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

If you are looking for a detailed understanding of the latest developments related to international sanitary control and the diseases subject to its standards, this is the perfect academic opportunity for you"

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.

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.

The perfect program to delve into the latest developments in epidemiology in the study of infectious diseases in a 100% online way"

An exhaustive and dynamic medical update without restricted schedules or face-to-face classes. This is TECH's academic offer"

TECH's success lies mainly in the creation of austere, dynamic and innovative programs that are perfect for any graduate to learn in detail about the latest developments in their profession. For this reason, for this Postgraduate diploma, the teaching team has selected the latest information in the field of Infectious Diseases to make up not only the syllabus, but also hours of additional material with which you can delve into the aspects you consider most relevant. All this, in a convenient and accessible 100% online format perfect for the doctors' update, with a personalized schedule based on their availability and accessible from anywhere through a device with internet connection.

A unique academic opportunity to learn in detail the latest aspects of current biosafety in microbiology laboratories for the handling of Coronavirus samples”

Module 1. Clinical Research in Infectious Diseases

1.1. The Clinical Method in the Diagnostic Process of Infectious Diseases

1.1.1. Fundamental Concepts of the Clinical Method: Stages, Principles
1.1.2. The Clinical Method and its Usefulness in Infectology
1.1.3. Most Common Errors in the Application of the Clinical Method

1.2. Epidemiology in the Study of Infectious Diseases

1.2.1. Epidemiology as a Science
1.2.2. The Epidemiological Method
1.2.3. Epidemiology Tools Applies in the Study of Infectious Diseases

1.3. Clinic Epidemiology and Scientific Evidence-Based Medicine

1.3.1. Scientific Evidence and the Clinical Experience
1.3.2. The Importance of Evidence-Based Medicine in Diagnosis and Treatment
1.3.3. Clinical Epidemiology as a Powerful Weapon of Medical Thinking

1.4. Behavior of Infectious Diseases in the Population

1.4.1. Endemic
1.4.2. Epidemic
1.4.3. Pandemic

1.5. Confronting Epidemic Outbreaks

1.5.1. Diagnosis of Epidemic Outbreaks
1.5.2. Measures for the Control of Epidemic Outbreaks

1.6. Epidemiological Monitoring

1.6.1. Types of Epidemiological Monitoring
1.6.2. Designs of an Epidemiological Monitoring Systems
1.6.3. Usefulness and Importance of Epidemiological Monitoring

1.7. International Sanitary Control

1.7.1. Components of International Sanitary Control
1.7.2. Diseases Subject to International Sanitary Control
1.7.3. Importance of International Sanitary Control

1.8. Mandatory Reporting Systems for Infectious Diseases

1.8.1. Characteristics of Diseases Subject to Mandatory Reporting
1.8.2. Role of the Doctor in Mandatory Reporting Systems for Infectious Diseases

1.9. Vaccines

1.9.1. Immunological Basis of Vaccination
1.9.2. Development and Production of Vaccines
1.9.3. Diseases Preventable with Vaccines
1.9.4. Experiences and Results of the Vaccine System in Cuba

1.10. Research Methodology in the Field of Health

1.10.1. The importance of Public Health in Research Methodology as a Science
1.10.2. Scientific Thought in Healthcare
1.10.3. The Scientific Method
1.10.4. Stages of Scientific Research

1.11. Information Management and the Use of New Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

1.11.1. The Use of New ICT in the Management of Knowledge for Healthcare Professionals in the Professional Clinical, Teacher and Research Work
1.11.2. Information Literacy

1.12. Design of Research Studies for Infectious Diseases

1.12.1. Types of Studies in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
1.12.2. The Design of Research Applied to Infectious Diseases

1.13. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

1.13.1. Summary Measures for the Different Variables in Scientific Research
1.13.2. Central Tendency Measures: Mean, Mode and Median
1.13.3. Dispersion Measures: Variants and Standard Deviation
1.13.4. Statistical Estimation
1.13.5. Population and Sample
1.13.6. Tools for Inferential Statistics

1.14. Design and Use of Databases

1.14.1. Types of Databases
1.14.2. Programs and Statistical Packages for the Management of Databases

1.15. Protocol of Scientific Research

1.15.1. Protocol Components of Scientific Research
1.15.2. Usefulness of Protocol of Scientific Research

1.16. Clinical Trials and Meta Analysis

1.16.1. Types of Clinical Trials
1.16.2. The Role of a Clinical Trial in Healthcare Research
1.16.3. Meta Analysis: Conceptual Definitions and Their Methodological Design
1.16.4. Application of Meta-Analyses and Their Role in the Medical Sciences

1.17. Critical Reading of Research Results

1.17.1. Medical Journals, Their Role in the Dissemination of Scientific Information
1.17.2. Medical Journals of High-Impact on a Global Level in the Field of Infectology
1.17.3. Methodological Tools for Critical Reading of Scientific Literature

1.18. Publication of Scientific Research Results

1.18.1. The Scientific Article
1.18.2. Types of Scientific Articles
1.18.3. Methodology Requirements for the Publication of Scientific Research Results
1.18.4. The Process of Scientific Publications in Medical Journals

Module 2. ICT and Medical Records in Infectious Diseases

2.1. Clinical Decision Support Systems
2.2. Information Systems and Sales Programming
2.3. Record Keeping and Surveillance System

Module 3. Coronavirus Infections

3.1. Discovery and Evolution of Coronaviruses

3.1.1. Discovery of Coronaviruses
3.1.2. Global Trends in Coronavirus Infections

3.2. Main Microbiological Characteristics and Members of the Coronavirus Family

3.2.1. General Microbiological Characteristics of Coronaviruses
3.2.2. Viral Genome
3.2.3. Principal Virulence Factors

3.3. Epidemiological Changes in Coronavirus Infections from its Discovery to the Present

3.3.1. Morbidity and Mortality of Coronavirus Infections from their Emergence to the Present

3.4. The Immune System and Coronavirus Infections

3.4.1. Immunological Mechanisms Involved in the Immune Response to Coronaviruses
3.4.2. Cytokine Storm in Coronavirus Infections and Immunopathology
3.4.3. Modulation of the Immune System in Coronavirus Infections

3.5. Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Coronavirus Infections

3.5.1. Pathophysiological and Pathogenic Alterations in Coronavirus Infections
3.5.2. Clinical Implications of the Main Pathophysiological Alterations

3.6. Risk Groups and Transmission Mechanisms of Coronaviruses

3.6.1. Main Sociodemographic and Epidemiological Characteristics of Risk Groups Affected by Coronaviru
3.6.2. Coronavirus Mechanisms of Transmission

3.7. Natural History of Coronavirus Infections

3.7.1. Stages of Coronavirus Infection

3.8. Latest Information on Microbiological Diagnosis of Coronavirus Infections

3.8.1. Sample Collection and Shipment
3.8.2. PCR and Sequencing
3.8.3. Serology Testing
3.8.4. Virus Isolation

3.9. Current Biosafety Measures in Microbiology Laboratories for Coronavirus Sample Handling

3.9.1. Biosafety Measures for Coronavirus Sample Handling

3.10. Up-to-Date Management of Coronavirus Infections

3.10.1. Prevention Measures
3.10.2. Symptomatic Treatment
3.10.3. Antiviral and Antimicrobial Treatment in Coronavirus Infections
3.10.4. Treatment of Severe Clinical Forms

3.11. Future Challenges in the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Coronavirus

3.11.1. Global Challenges for the Development of Prevention, Diagnostic, and Treatment Strategies for Coronavirus Infections

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