Description

The postgraduate diploma was created to take the professional through the essential knowledge in each and every one of the areas that make up a high-level Bariatric Unit"

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Obesity is the most common metabolic disease in the western world and one of the most important health problems in developed countries. Nowadays, surgery is considered to be the only treatment capable of offering a substantial and sustained weight loss over time, reducing comorbidities and improving patient quality of life.  

In the last decade, the number of annual bariatric procedures has skyrocketed exponentially, leading to an increase in the creation of multidisciplinary bariatric surgery units throughout the world. This has generated a greater demand for healthcare professionals prepared to treat this type of pathology, which has also increased the number of training and accreditation programs in bariatric surgery.  

Bariatric surgery has undergone a spectacular development in recent years, the expansion of surgical indications hand in hand with metabolic surgery, technological and robotic innovation, the emergence of new surgical techniques and the exponential growth of vertical gastrectomy, the difficulty to standardize the most effective treatment for weight regain and recurrence of comorbidities, all these factors force both the general and digestive surgeon as well as the specialist in bariatric surgery to update their knowledge, study the available evidence, and develop new skills that will allow them to keep up with the changes and continue to offer good quality treatment to their patients.  

The postgraduate diploma in Perioperative Management for Morbid Obesity  has been conceived to offer medical professionals the necessary training to practice as a bariatric surgeon. This training is a unique opportunity as it contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its topics allow specialists to access all the necessary knowledge based on scientific evidence and adapt their training process to their personal and professional needs.  

Our teaching staff is integrated by different medical professionals of recognized prestige belonging to the field of Obesity (surgeons, endocrinologists, nutritionists, psychologists, gastroenterologists, etc.), who are also references in the field of bariatric surgery. A multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals who will faithfully develop theoretical knowledge and apply their practical experiences to the service of the student, one of the differential qualities of this postgraduate diploma. 

A unique training program with which you can achieve professional success"

This postgraduate diploma in Perioperative Management for Morbid Obesity. Bariatric Patient Emergencies offers you the characteristics of a high-level scientific, teaching and technological course. These are some of its most notable features:   

  • Latest technology in online teaching software
  • 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
  • Self-regulating learning: full compatibility with other occupations
  • Practical exercises for self-evaluation 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 course

The teachers of this postgraduate diploma have been selected based on two criteria: the excellence of their medical practice in the field of the creation, promotion and maintenance of bariatric units, and their proven didactic capacity. All in order to offer you the high quality training program that you need"

Our teaching staff is composed of medical professionals, practising specialists. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with the training update we are aiming for. A multidisciplinary team of professors with training and experience in different environments, who will develop theoretical knowledge effectively, but, above all, will bring their practical knowledge derived from their own experience to the course: one of the differential qualities of this program. 

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodology used in the design of this postgraduate diploma. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. This way, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your training.  

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:  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. 

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With a methodological design based on proven teaching techniques, this postgraduate diploma will take you through different teaching approaches to allow you to learn in a dynamic and effective way"

Objectives

This program aims to train highly qualified professionals for the workplace. 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 surgical professionals reach a much higher level of expertise and control, meeting all the requirements in the field of bariatric surgery. A goal that, in just a few months, you will be able to achieve with a highly intensive and precise course.

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Our goal is yours: to provide you with the best online training and specialization course in Bariatric Surgery on the market. A highly qualified step, from the hands of the best professionals in this specialty"

General Objectives

  • Define ERAS protocols in bariatric surgery
  • Break down the different sections within the protocol
  • Analyze the results obtained through the implementation of these protocols
  • Understand the importance of multidisciplinary management
  • Determine how different techniques can influence the evolution of the patient 
  • Monitor the nutritional evolution of the patient 
  • Establish the basic recommendations in relation to the special nutritional requirements of children, adolescents and elderly candidates for bariatric surgery
  • Know the nutritional requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding in women who have previously undergone bariatric surgery  
  • Identify the specific nutritional risks of the menopause after bariatric surgery 
  • Describe the semiology peculiarities of bariatric patients and the different tools available for the diagnosis of complications
  • Know the most common surgical complications involved in bariatric surgery
  • Evaluate the specific medical and nutritional complications during bariatric procedures

Specific Objectives

  • Analyze the role of each of the members of a multidisciplinary group
  • Establish the importance of information and patient participation in perioperative care
  • Evaluate the importance of creating protocols
  • Define the measures included in the ERAS protocols
  • Analyze the peculiarities of the ERAS protocols in bariatric surgery
  • Identify problems in the implementation of protocols
  • Develop strategies to promote universal implantation
  • Establish guidelines and advice for the reintroduction of physical activity after surgery
  • Understand the benefits of weight loss, nutritional optimization and comorbidity as preoperative measures in bariatric surgery
  • Know the guidelines for dietary treatment after bariatric surgery, depending on the type of surgery 
  • Identify the specific nutritional risks in the perioperative period
  • Describe the parameters to be evaluated in a correct nutritional assessment
  • Define the guidelines for providing appropriate nutritional education
  • Analyze the nutritional needs of patients in relation to an intervention
  • Establish a program for monitoring the nutritional status of a patient
  • Identify the nutritional risk during pregnancy and breastfeeding in women who have previously undergone bariatric surgery
  • Know the maternal-fetal outcomes of this type of pregnancy
  • Identify the specific risks of each type of surgery
  • Know the guidelines for supplementation of micronutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Know the nutritional treatment guidelines during menopause in women who have previously undergone bariatric surgery
  • Identify the occurrence of anemia, hypoproteinemia and neurological disorders
  • Analyze the most important findings in the anamnesis and physical examination of bariatric patients, as well as the usefulness of each of the auxiliary diagnostic methods
  • Describe the most important complications in endoscopic treatment procedures for obesity, as well as their diagnosis and management
  • Study the relative aspects of leakages and fistulas following the different types of surgical techniques, determining the most appropriate algorithm in the treatment of each one 
  • Establish the main causes of intestinal obstruction which occurs in patients undergoing bariatric surgery, their differential diagnosis and treatment 
  • Know the most important aspects in the treatment and management of gastrointestinal bleeding and/or hemoperitoneum after bariatric surgery 
  • Study the etiology and management of marginal ulcer, stenosis and abdominal digestive disorders in the bariatric patient
  • Analyze hepato-biliary complications resulting from post-surgical intestinal malabsorption and bacterial overgrowth after surgery
  • Establish the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine, cardiac and renal complications in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery
  • Describe the nutritional or toxic deficits most frequently seen in the emergency department after obesity surgery
  • Study the etiology and chronic pain management after bariatric surgery
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A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"

Postgraduate Diploma in Perioperative Management of Morbid Obesity. Emergencies of the Bariatric Patient

Have you ever wondered how to deal with the medical challenges associated with morbid obesity? Dive into the Postgraduate Diploma, a high-level online program offered by the prestigious TECH School of Medicine Technological University. In this exclusive program, you will have the opportunity to acquire specialized skills to address the medical complexities inherent to morbid obesity during the perioperative periods. Would you like to be part of a select group of professionals trained to deal with emergencies in bariatric patients? Here, that and more is possible. Our faculty is made up of a distinguished team of teachers, experts in their respective fields, who will guide you through this fascinating educational journey. You will discover the essential aspects of perioperative management, from evaluations to emergency interventions. Can you imagine the invaluable experience of learning from the best?

Strengthen your knowledge with the best online faculty on the market.

By enrolling, you'll explore in depth critical topics such as patient optimization prior to surgery, intraoperative complication management and postoperative follow-up. Plus, you'll enjoy the flexibility of the online modality, designed to fit your busy schedule. Upon completion, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate that will validate your acquired knowledge and skills. Do you visualize yourself with a strengthened professional profile, ready to tackle unique challenges in the management of morbid obesity? Studying with us is a unique opportunity that gives you this. The institution is distinguished by its cutting-edge approach and commitment to academic excellence. You will be part of an innovative academic community, with access to state-of-the-art resources. Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this unique program that will transform your career. Enroll today in the Postgraduate Diploma in The Perioperative Management of Morbid Obesity. Bariatric Patient Emergencies from TECH Global University and prepare yourself for an exceptional professional future!