A high-quality program that will drive you to the highest levels of competence in the industry"

This Postgraduate certificate will review the most important aspects of dermatological in Equine Skin Disorders.

Due to the frequency of these pathologies, it is important to know in depth the different therapeutic options available. In the case of a skin laceration, the objective to be achieved, whenever possible, is the primary healing of the injured tissue. The prognosis of each case will depend on the structure involved, its location and degree of involvement.. The traumas with the worst prognosis are injuries affecting anatomical territories such as joints and tendons. Joint injuries are relatively frequent and have a poor prognosis; tendon lacerations show a lower incidence, with injuries affecting the flexor tendons presenting a serious prognosis. Both types of incidents, in the case of the sport horse, can mean the end of its sporting career and can even have a reserved vital prognosis. Good perioperative management and the use of an appropriate surgical technique will make it possible to preserve the patient's life and, in some cases, his or her return to sports practice at the previous level, since appropriate treatment will make it possible for the affected anatomical region to maintain normal functionality and for the esthetic results to be optimal.

Musculoskeletal infections in general, and those of bone and synovial structures in particular, pose a therapeutic challenge for the surgeon.

Viral and bacterial diseases encompass numerous pathologies that the equine clinician must know how to recognize and establish treatment guidelines. Fungal and parasitic diseases constitute the most frequent group of causes of skin alterations, being in many cases highly contagious between individuals, so it is important not only to identify these problems but also to establish adequate management guidelines to avoid their dissemination.

One of the most commonly observed skin problems today is allergy caused by mosquito bites and will be studied in depth in this module, along with another group of immune-mediated diseases. The topic of miscellaneous skin diseases includes those problems not covered in the previous sections, such as congenital skin problems.

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This Postgraduate certificate in Equine Skin Disorders offers the most complete and up-to-date educational program. The most important features of the program 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-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
• Banks of complementary documentation permanently available, even after the end of the program

A complete educational program that will allow you to acquire the most advanced knowledge in all the areas of intervention of the equine veterinarian"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. This way, we ensure that we provide you with up-to-date knowledge, which is what we are aiming for. A multidisciplinary team of trained and experienced professionals in different environments, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will put at your service the practical knowledge derived from their own experience: one of the differential qualities of this program.

The efficiency of the methodological design of this Professional Master's Degree, enhances the student's understanding of the subject. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. Therefore, 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 professional life. 

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.

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

Our innovative telepractice concept will give you the opportunity to learn through an immersive experience, which will provide you with a faster integration and a much more realistic view of the contents: “learning from an expert”

The contents have been developed by different experts, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills necessary to become true experts in this field. 

A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Surgical Pathologies of the Skin and Related Structures  

1.1. Exploration and Wound Types  

1.1.1. Anatomy 
1.1.2. Initial Assessment, Emergency Treatment 
1.1.3. Wound Classification 
1.1.4. Wound Healing Process 
1.1.5. Factors Influencing Wound Infection and Wound Healing 
1.1.6. Primary and Secondary Intention Wound Healing 

1.2. Tissue Management, Hemostasis and Suture Techniques   

1.2.1. Incision and Tissue Dissection 
1.2.2. Hemostasis 

1.2.2.1. Mechanical Hemostasis 
1.2.2.2. Ligatures 
1.2.2.3. Tourniquet 
1.2.2.4. Electrocoagulation 
1.2.2.5 Chemical Hemostasis 

1.2.3. Tissue Management, Irrigation and Suctioning 
1.2.4. Suture Materials Used 

1.2.4.1. Instruments 
1.2.4.2. Suture Material Selection 
1.2.4.3. Needles 
1.2.3.4. Drainages 

1.2.5. Approaches to Wound Suturing 
1.2.6. Suture Patterns 

1.3. Bandages  

1.3.1. Materials and Bandage Types 
1.3.2. Hoof Bandage  
1.3.3. Distal Extremity Bandage   
1.3.4. Full Limb Bandage 
1.3.5. Fiberglass Cast. Application and Peculiarities in Young Animals 

1.4. Acute Wound Repair  

1.4.1. Wound Treatment Medication 
1.4.2. Debriding 
1.4.3. Emphysema Secondary to Wounds   
1.4.4. Negative Pressure Therapy 
1.4.5. Topical Treatment Types 

1.5. Repair and Management of Chronic and/or Infected Wounds  

1.5.1. Particularities of Chronic and Infected Wounds 
1.5.2. Causes of Chronic Wounds 
1.5.3. Management of Severely Contaminated Wounds 
1.5.4. Laser Benefits 
1.5.5. Larvotherapy 
1.5.6. Cutaneous Fistulas Treatment 

1.6. Hoof Wound Treatment Regional and Intraosseous Perfusion of Antibiotics  

1.6.1. Hoof Wounds 

1.6.1.1. Coronary Buckle Wounds 
1.6.1.2. Heel Wounds 
1.6.1.3. Puncture Wounds on the Palm 

1.6.2. Antibiotic Perfusion 

1.6.2.1. Regional Perfusion 
1.6.2.2. Intraosseous Perfusion 

1.7. Management and Repair of Synovial Wounds and Joint Lavage   

1.7.1. Pathophysiology of Synovial Infection 
1.7.2. Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Synovial Wound Infections 
1.7.3. Synovial Wound Treatment Joint Lavage 
1.7.4. Synovial Wound Prognosis 

1.8. Tendon Lacerations Management and Repair  

1.8.1. Introduction, Anatomy, Anatomical Implications 
1.8.2. Primary care, Examination of the Injury, Immobilization 
1.8.3. Case Selection: Surgical or Conservative Treatment 
1.8.4. Tendon Lacerations Surgical Repair 
1.8.5. Rehabilitation and Return to Work Guidelines after Tenorrhaphy 

1.9. Reconstructive Surgery and Skin Grafting  

1.9.1. Principles of Basic and Reconstructive Surgery 

1.9.1.1. Skin Tension Lines 
1.9.1.2. Incision Orientation, Suture Patterns  
1.9.1.3. Tension Release Techniques and Plasties 

1.9.2. Closure of Skin Defects of Different Shapes 
1.9.3. Skin Grafts 

1.10. Treatment of Exuberant Granulation Tissue Sarcoid Burns   

1.10.1. Causes of the Appearance of Exuberant Granulation Tissue 
1.10.2. Treatment of Exuberant Granulation Tissue 
1.10.3. Sarcoid Appearance in Wounds 

1.10.3.1. Wound Associated Sarcoid Type  

Module 2. Medical Pathologies of the Skin Endocrine System  

2.1. Clinical Approach and Diagnostic Tests in Equine Dermatology  

2.1.1. Medical History 
2.1.2. Sampling and Main Diagnostic Methods 
2.1.3. Other Specific Diagnostic Techniques 

2.2. Bacterial and Viral Skin Diseases  

2.2.1. Bacterial diseases 
2.2.2. Viral Diseases 

2.3. Fungal and Parasitic Skin Diseases  

2.3.1. Fungal Diseases 
2.3.2. Parasitic diseases 

2.4. Allergic, Immune-Mediated and Irritative Skin Diseases  

2.4.1. Hypersensitivity: Types 
2.4.2. Insect Sting Allergy 
2.4.3. Vasculitis and other Immune-Mediated Reactions 
2.4.4. Other Skin Tumors 

2.5. Congenital Diseases and Syndromes in Equine Dermatology 

2.5.1. Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA), Epidermolysis Bullosa, and Other Congenital Diseases 
2.5.2. Miscellaneous 

2.6. Cutaneous Neoplasms  

2.6.1. Sarcoids 
2.6.2. Melanocytic Tumors 
2.6.3. Squamous Cell Carcinomas 
2.6.4. Mastocytomas 
2.6.5. Lymphomas 

2.7. Alternatives in the Medical Treatment of Neoplasms  

2.7.1. Electroporation and Electrochemotherapy 
2.7.2. Immunotherapy 
2.7.3. Radiotherapy 
2.7.4. Dynamic Phototherapy 
2.7.5. Cryotherapy 
2.7.6. Other Therapies 

2.8. Endocrine System I  

2.8.1. Dysfunction of the Intermediate Portion of the Pituitary Gland 
2.8.2. Equine Metabolic Syndrome 
2.8.3. Endocrine Pancreas 
2.8.4. Adrenal Insufficiency 

2.9. Endocrine System II  

2.9.1. Thyroid Gland 
2.9.2. Calcium Disorders 
2.9.3. Magnesium Disorders 
2.9.4. Phosphorus Disorders 

2.10. Nutritional Management of the Obese Horse  

2.10.1. Body Condition Assessment 
2.10.2. Weight Reduction and Caloric Restriction 
2.10.3. Pharmacological Intervention 
2.10.4. Exercise 
2.10.5. Maintenance 

This training will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"