Description

We offer you a quality specialization program with which you can expand your skills in the field of emergency care. A high-level program for professionals seeking to achieve professional success"

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Highly qualified healthcare professionals are an added value in patient care with urgent pathologies or in emergency situations, since they demand professionals who are able to respond under pressure with a limited amount of time. On many occasions, speed is essential to save a life, and a mistake during intervention can mean life or death for patients. For this reason, emergency professionals must have superior knowledge and constantly update their skills, allowing them to provide quality care, both in-hospital and out-of-hospital services.

To achieve such high-quality care, TECH has assembled the best team of professionals to develop this advanced master’s degree with specific content on emergency medicine. A fully up-to-date program in which you can find the latest information in this field. The program covers current issues from high-risk infectious diseases, pandemics and protocols required in emergency departments, to toxicology and rare diseases. Extensive and diverse content with which to obtain an overview of all the pathologies that can be found in emergency care, but without losing the depth and quality of content that all health education must have to be able to apply it in practice.

Throughout this specialization program, students will learn all of the current approaches to the different challenges posed by their profession. A high-level step that will become a process of improvement, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. This challenge is one of TECH's social commitments: to help highly qualified professionals specialize and develop their personal, social and work skills during the course of their studies.

We will not only take you through the theoretical knowledge we offer, but we will introduce you to another way of studying and learning, one which is simpler, more organic, and efficient. We will work to keep you motivated and to create in you a passion for learning. And we will push you to think and develop critical thinking.        

Immerse yourself in an intensive study of Emergency Medicine and boost your career”

This advanced master’s degree in Accident and Emergency Care is the most comprehensive and up-to-date course on the university scene. The most important features include:

  • The latest technology in e-learning software
  • Intensely visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
  • Practical case studies presented by practising experts   
  • State-of-the-art interactive video systems    
  • Teaching supported by telepractice     
  • Continuous updating and recycling systems    
  • Self-regulated 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 education has ended

An educational program created for professionals who aspire to excellence that will allow you to acquire new skills and strategies in a smooth and effective way"

Our teaching staff is made up of working professionals. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with the up-to-date education we are aiming for. We have a multidisciplinary team of qualified and experienced professionals in different environments, who will carry out the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but above all, they will put at the service of the specialization the practical knowledge derived from their own experience.

This command of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this program. 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 easy-to-use and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the necessary skills you need for your specialization.

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, students can acquire the knowledge as if you were facing the scenario you are learning at that moment. A concept that will make it possible to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

We have the best teaching methodology and a multitude of simulated cases that will help you train in real situations"

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A deep and complete immersion into the most updated strategies and approaches, which will allow you to acquire useful knowledge to apply in your profession"

Objectives

Our objective is to prepare highly qualified professionals for the working. 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 you will be able to achieve thanks to a highly intensive and detailed course.

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If your goal is to improve in your profession and acquire a qualification that will enable you to compete with the best, then look no further: Welcome to TECH”

General Objectives

  • Gain the up-to-date knowledge required to treat a patient in a serious condition, with the aim of improving the quality and security of your healthcare practice in accident, emergency and disaster situations
  • Enable emergency medicine professionals in the methods that enable highly effective and efficient care in hospital emergency departments and primary care centers
  • Successfully treat patients in the emergency department with the knowledege to respond optimally to their specific needs

Specific Objectives

Module 1. General Aspects

  • Differentiate between the concepts of accidents, emergencies and disasters 
  • Identify the fundamentals of emergency health care 
  • Apply clinical and non-clinical professional skills in emergencies 
  • Define the structure and organization of the accident and emergency services
  • Use medical records in the emergency department and understand the most relevant legal and ethical aspects of health care in emergencies 
  • Prioritize, organize and manage patient care in the most efficient way through triage 
  • Understand the basic workings of an emergency coordination center 

Module 2. Emergency Services and Medical Transport

  • Incorporate the criteria for selecting the most appropriate mode of medical transport in daily practice 
  • Describe the main characteristics of medical transport, its pathophysiology and the different EMS transport options 
  • Analyze the risk management of transport for patients and staff
  • Identify the equipment and the communication systems in an EMS 
  • Describe the concept of continuity of care and hospital transfer 

Module 3. Advanced Cardiovascular Support 

  • Gain up-to-date knowledge of the process for performing an ECG 
  • Interpret the electrocardiogram tracing in emergency situations 
  • Apply protocols for medical care in cases of heart rhythm disorders 
  • Identify the life-threatening pathophysiological processes 
  • Describe the different conditions that cause chest pain and apply the appropriate protocols in each case 
  • Recognize the different signs and symptoms typical of ischemic heart disease 
  • Apply the specific procedures in Acute Coronary Syndrome and assess the possibility of prehospital fibrinolysis 
  • Know how to address congestive heart failure and acute pulmonary edema 
  • Correctly use non-invasive mechanical ventilation 
  • Know how to address cardiac tamponade and pericardial effusion 
  • Describe pericardiocentesis and pericardial drainage techniques 

Module 4. Cardiovascular Emergencies 

  • Establish the diagnosis and management of acute pericarditis and cardiac tamponade 
  • Establish the diagnosis and conduct of acute coronary syndrome
  • Detect urgent patterns in diabetic patients, elderly or dementia patients, as they are paucisymptomatic and this could mask the characteristics of a potentially life-threatening pain 

Module 5. Respiratory Emergencies  

  • Recognize acute dyspnea and its most frequent causes 
  • Establish the diagnostic approach to acute dyspnea in the emergency department 
  • Identify the main clinical manifestations of exacerbation of acute bronchial asthma attacks 
  • Describe the therapeutic behavior in bronchial asthma exacerbations according to their severity 

Module 6. Neurological Emergencies  

  • Identify the case of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and provide timely treatment 
  • Review the types of studies for the identification of the stroke 
  • Enable the approach of physicians involved in the initial care of AVE to a practical and simple way of updated guidance 
  • Present an update on current diagnostic methods and the various therapies available, on a case-by-case basis, for acute ischemic stroke 

Module 7. Digestive Emergencies 

  • Define acute abdominal pain 
  • Effectively perform anamnesis for acute gastrointestinal bleeding and vascular disorders 
  • Establish procedures to identify acute gastroenteritis 
  • Establish protocols for acute pancreatitis  

Module 8. Endocrine and Emergencies 

  • Have a broad knowledge of the definition, pathophysiology and classification according to severity of the most frequent endocrine and metabolic emergencies 
  • Establish diagnosis and apply effective treatment to these emergencies  

Module 9. Nephrourological Emergencies 

  • Deal with the most common nephrourological diseases and how to approach their diagnosis 
  • Establish the types of anticoagulation and thromboprophylaxis that should be applied in each case 
  • Understand risk exposure and exposure to potentially contaminating materials 
  • Delve into the understanding of sepsis and septic shock  

Module 10. Hematologic, Immunologic, and Infectious Emergencies

  • Characterize the main mechanisms in hemostasis to maintain blood flow and the integrity of the vascular system 
  • Correlate its two major components: primary hemostasis and secondary hemostasis 
  • Identify the most common acquired and congenital causes of coagulation disorders 
  • Analyze diagnostic criteria and their therapeutic implication when caring for a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and sepsis 

Module 11. Psychiatric Emergencies 

  • Understand psychopathology at the prehospital level, as well as the factors that relate to the physician and the patient 
  • Approach an urgent case efficiently 
  • Learn how to conduct the psychiatric clinical interview  
  • Describe the different types of pathologies in psychiatry  

Module 12. Ophthalmologic Emergencies 

  • Delve into the most common diseases of the eyelids and lacrimal system
  • Address red eye, diagnosis and treatment
  • Know the reasons and treatments for sudden vision loss

Module 13. Otolaryngologic Emergencies 

  • Review the anatomy of the external auditory canal 
  • Establish clinical and diagnostic classifications and referral criteria 
  • Attend foreign bodies in the nasal cavity and/or pharynx  

Module 14. Toxicology Emergencies 

  • Establish the general aspects of the intoxicated patient, as well as their protocols of action 
  • Know the most frequent types of intoxications: drugs, mushrooms, medicinal, domestic 

Module 15. Terminally Ill Patient in the Emergency Department 

  • Define the urgent complications in the terminally ill patient
  • Apply end-of-life care in the last days of life 
  • Apply dermatological care in the emergency department 
  • Delve into organ and tissue donation and discuss the approach with the patient and family members 

Module 16. Obstetric Emergencies 

  • Detail the generalities of gynecological bleeding, abnormal uterine bleeding and dysfunctional uterine bleeding Outline aspects related to the types and classification 
  • Describe the characteristics in the diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding 

Module 17. Pediatric Accidents and Emergencies 

  • Identify the most common gynecological-obstetric conditions in emergency care and state the precise guidelines to correctly resolve each case 
  • Review the main aspects of childbirth care, previous care, basic techniques of assistance, types of presentations, and dilatation, expulsion and delivery timings 
  • Identify the skills needed to deliver a baby in the out-of-hospital setting 
  • Identify the different emergencies in the pediatric unit 
  • Highlight the priority actions in emergency pediatric situations 
  • Understand the medical-legal documents and how to act in situations of gender violence and child abuse 

Module 18. Severe Trauma Care 

  • Identify the different traumatology conditions in emergency situations 
  • Describe the action of health professionals in different types of traumas and their correct usage 
  • Specify the priority actions to be taken in polytraumatized patients 
  • Select the best option when mobilizing and immobilizing a trauma patient 
  • Use general procedures and techniques applied to critical patients in emergency situations 

Module 19. Multiple-Victim Incidents (MVIs) and Disasters 

  • Organize material and human healthcare resources in multiple casualty incidents and disasters 
  • Implement disaster action plans with certainty 
  • Establish the criteria and guidelines for appropriate and efficient communication between the various agents involved in the emergency and critical care systems 

Module 20. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques 

  • Know the main consequences and initial handling of CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear) risk situations
  • Explain new forms of bioterrorism 
  • Implement techniques for teamwork, motivation, leadership and dealing with uncertainty in situations 

Module 21. Emergency Pharmacology 

  • Gain up-to-date knowledge of the procedures for the use of drugs frequently used in emergency medicine 
  • Identify the main emergency immunological pathologies and gain up-to-date knowledge of how to treat patients suffering from anaphylactic reactions 
  • Acquire up-to-date knowledge on how to care for intoxicated patients and injuries caused by environmental agents 

Module 22. Other Important Aspects in Accident and Emergency Care 

  • Develop assertive communication skills in emergencies and emergencies 
  • Provide patient safety
  • Understanding the new competencies of the emergency professional  

Module 23. Update on Coronavirus Infections  

  • Know the microbiological characteristics of coronaviruses 
  • Know how to assess the morbidity and mortality of coronavirus infections 
  • Identify the main risk groups and mechanisms of coronaviruses 
  • Be able to perform the necessary tests for diagnosing Coronavirus 
  • Know how to apply the necessary preventive measures, as well as the most accurate treatments according to the type of patient 

Module 24. Current Challenges in Modern Emergency Department Management  

  • Understand the general aspects of emergency department management and its evolution as a response to health care needs  
  • Develop specific aspects of emergency department organization in pandemic situations  
  • Acquire tools for the development of fundamental aspects of an emergency department: assistance, research and teaching  
  • Define general aspects of the inter-service relationship in emergency patient care and the integration of the emergency department with the rest of the hospital  
  • Define and recognize the importance of quality of care in the emergency department, its objectives and indicators  
  • Define and recognize the importance of patient safety as a guide for all healthcare actions and develop guiding protocols Acquire knowledge for the development of multidisciplinary groups in patient safety in the emergency department  
  • Understand the humanization of health processes in the emergency department  
  • Delve into the knowledge related to protocols and attention to cases of gender violence  
  • Delve into general knowledge and practical tools in biosafety  
  • Review medical-legal and bioethical aspects related to urgent care   

Module 25. Donation Process in Emergency Departments 

  • Acquire general notions in end-of-life care  
  • Broaden knowledge of therapeutic limitations in life support  
  • In-depth knowledge of advance directives   
  • Delve deeper into basic medical-legal and ethical concepts of the order not to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers  
  • Acquire knowledge of donations in emergencies and pre-interview  

Module 26. New Technologies in Emergency Services 

  • Acquire general knowledge of new technologies and artificial intelligence  
  • Know the potential scenarios for the application of new technologies in the emergency department: catastrophes and pandemic situations  
  • Gain deeper knowledge of the tools for adequate diagnostic tests in the emergency department   
  • Utility of new technologies in the emergency department  
  • Utility of new technologies for patient information in the emergency department   

Module 27. Advanced Vital Support 

  • Acquire the ability to develop action protocols for CPR in risk situations  
  • Know the requirements of advanced life support protocols  
  • Review the strengths of the European and American advanced life support guidelines  
  • Delve deeper into the dissemination mechanisms in advanced life support guidelines and protocols among healthcare personnel  
  • Acquire the tools to evaluate the implementation of protocols  
  • Apply advanced life support in adult and pediatric patients in special situations  
  • Acquire ethical and medico-legal notions of advanced life support in adult and pediatric patients

Module 28. Rare Diseases in the Emergency Department 

  • Acquire general and epidemiological knowledge of rare diseases   
  • Review the reasons for patient consultation in the emergency department in cases of known rare diseases   
  • Delve into the knowledge that enables a high index of suspicion of rare diseases and their most frequent causes in consultation  
  • Delve deeper into the general knowledge, diagnosis and emergency treatment of hereditary angioedema  
  • Delve into the general knowledge, diagnosis and emergency treatment of congenital coagulopathies  
  • Master the general knowledge, diagnosis and emergency treatment of porphyria  
  • Acquire general knowledge, diagnosis and emergency treatment of other rare diseases  

Module 29. Emergency Ultrasound 

  • Review of general aspects of clinical ultrasound in the emergency department  
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the tools for clinical ultrasound in acute abdominal pain in the emergency department  
  • Master the tools for clinical ultrasound in patients with acute renal failure and urological manifestations in the emergency department  
  • Expand the tools for clinical ultrasound in chest pain and other cardiovascular symptoms in the emergency department  
  • Learn the uses of clinical ultrasound in patients with acute dyspnea of uncertain origin in the emergency department  
  • Expand the tools for clinical ultrasound in patients with pain and increased volume of the lower limb in the emergency department  
  • Expand the tools for clinical ultrasound in patients with fever of unknown origin in the emergency department  
  • Establish the tools for clinical ultrasound in patients with hypotension and shock in the emergency department  
    Know the tools for clinical ultrasound in acute cardiorespiratory arrest in the emergency department  
  • Recognize the tools for clinical ultrasound in polytraumatized patients in the emergency department  
  • Increase the tools for clinical ultrasound in ultrasound-guided procedures: central and peripheral venous access, arterial puncture, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture in the emergency department  

Module 30. Clinical Simulation in the Emergency Department 

  • Obtain basic knowledge about simulation as a tool for learning and safety in the emergency department  
  • Know the tools to develop simulation scenarios in relation to emergency pathologies  
  • Review and acquire leadership tools in the emergency department  
  • Delve into the tools necessary for teamwork development  
  • Obtain the skills to correctly perform briefings and debriefings  

Module 31. Clinical Toxicology in Emergency Services 

  • Obtain general knowledge of poisoning  
  • Know the new aspects of new abused substances and their language  
  • Know the aspects of chemical submission and study protocols  
  • Acquire knowledge of the toxicity of the most common alternative medicines and pseudotherapeutic practices   
  • Gain knowledge of newly developed antidotes  
  • Internalize the knowledge of organ donation in brain death due to intoxication 
  • Review medical-legal aspects of intoxications  

Module 32. Special Needs Patients

  • Review general aspects of special needs patients  
  • Use appropriate tools for the care of special patients   
  • Know the specific protocols in the urgent care of patients with special needs  
  • Obtain the necessary knowledge on the importance of accompanying special needs patients  
  • Recognize and manage complications in the care of these patients  
  • Review medical-legal aspects in relation to patients with special needs

Module 33. HRID (High-Risk Infectious Diseases) 

  • Review the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary in the care of these pathologies  
  • Develop diversified circuits in the Emergency Department  
  • Acquire tools for the preparation of healthcare personnel through the development of simulations in the Emergency Department
  • Achieve the theoretical knowledge and tools to implement protocols for high-risk respiratory pathology  
  • Internalize the theoretical knowledge and tools to implement protocols for hemorrhagic fevers management   
  • Review current threats and current infectious diseases with high pandemic potential  
  • Reviewing recommendations for future threats: how we prepare for them 
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Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this field in order to apply it to your daily practice"

Advanced Master's Degree in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Care

Emergency medical care requires highly trained medical personnel to attend to the symptoms presented by critically ill patients, not only because of their degree of complexity, but also because of the risk they represent to the patient's life. In addition to a high quality service, the attention of these professionals must be fast and effective to respond to these first order needs, whether in a hospital or outpatient setting. At TECH Technological University we developed the Advanced Master's Degree in Emergency Medicine, a program focused on addressing the most relevant concepts and topics to specialize in this discipline. With a graduate degree of high academic level you will have the opportunity to achieve academic and professional excellence.

Specialize in the largest School of Medicine

At the largest School of Medicine you will have the opportunity to access a first class postgraduate program, equipped with the most advanced technological and human resources to develop your skills in the field of Emergency Medicine. Thus, you will review the fundamentals of emergency health care; you will apply clinical and non-clinical skills in emergency medicine, prioritize, organize and manage care in a more efficient way through triage. You will also handle frequently used drugs and identify the various trauma pathologies of critically ill patients. This will allow you to solve complex risk and emergency situations in real environments and stand out through excellence. With our Advanced Master's Degree you will enhance your professional growth and advance in your professional goals.