Specialize! The development of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for liver pathologies has turned hepatology into an area of knowledge or specific education that is highly demanded by medical professionals today"

Hepatology has experienced great changes in recent years. There have been important developments in the last 35-40 years, in both diagnostic and treatment techniques. In terms of diagnosis, we have seen the introduction of Ultrasound, Computerized Axial Tomography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, FibroScan, etc.

With regard to treatment, we have gone from patiently observing the evolution of liver disease without being able to offer patients anything, to now being able to prescribe effective treatments such as new antivirals for hepatitis B and C, immunosuppressants for autoimmune diseases or liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease.

All this has meant that Hepatology today constitutes a specific area of knowledge, which sometimes exceeds the objectives of the digestive system specialists' education period, thereby implying the need for professional development and the existence of skilled professionals.

It is essential that specialists can respond adequately to the evolution of these events, through an adequate update of their knowledge and the incorporation of these advances in their daily medical practice, which is why TECH has developed this comprehensive program in response to an in-demand specialty.

You will learn in depth about the advances made in the diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis, the recognition of new liver pathologies and the generalization of liver transplantation" 

The professional master’s degree in Hepatology contains the most complete and updated scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• More than 80 clinical cases, presented by experts in the different specialties. 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
• New diagnoses and treatments for different hepatic pathologies
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in the field of hepatology
• All of this will be complemented by 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

This professional master’s degree may be the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Hepatology, you will obtain a professional master’s degree from TECH Technological University"

The program’s teaching staff includes a team of healthcare professionals, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

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 training, programmed for training in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the specialist will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in treating patients with hepatic pathology with extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this professional master’s degree"

Make the most of the opportunity and choose to stay up to date, to improve your medical practice with your patients"

This program is designed to expand the physician's knowledge in biology and hepatobiliary disease, so that they develop skills and attitudes in diagnostic and treatment procedures in order to know the indications and how to carry them out.

You will update your knowledge in the management of patients with liver disease with the latest advances and the best professionals in this medical specialty"

General Objective

• Expand the specialist's knowledge in the management of patients with liver disease, taking into account the latest advances in the field of hepatology, in order to provide quality, safe care and to improve the prognosis of the disease

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Diagnostic Methods and Research Techniques

• Identify the updated diagnostic criteria for liver diseases, and develop a correct differential diagnosis strategy 
• Establish the pathogenic basis of liver diseases, incorporating the latest advances in the field of study 
• Determine the treatment plan for the most prevalent acute and chronic liver diseases 
• Define the rationale, indications, limitations, and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic tests used in Hepatology 
• Define invasive and non-invasive methods for diagnosing and quantifying fibrosis and their clinical applicability 
• Explain the main laboratory techniques used in basic research 
• Study the alteration of liver function tests in primary care

Module 2. Viral Hepatitis 

• Explain how to manage patients with chronic hepatitis undergoing antiviral treatment 
• Describe the pathogenic basis of viral hepatitis, its diagnosis, and treatment 
• Point out and analyze the surgical treatment options in the most frequent liver diseases and evaluate the risks and benefits 

Module 3. Autoimmune Hepatitis and Cholangitis

• Describe the clinical utility of MRI cholangiography

Module 4. Alcoholic Liver Disease and Metabolic Hepatic Steatosis

• Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment management of systemic diseases that involve the liver 

Module 5. Hepatic Cirrhosis I

• Address the imaging diagnosis of cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and hepatic vascular disease 
• Characterize the natural history of liver cirrhosis its clinical and hemodynamic manifestations

Module 6. Hepatic Cirrhosis II

• Indicate recommended and unsafe drugs in hepatic cirrhosis, as well as dietary advice
• Address the management of complications of hepatic cirrhosis: ascites, infections, esophageal variceal bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy
• Describe the main problems associated with portal hypertension, as well as diagnosis and possible treatments

Module 7. Other Metabolic Liver Diseases

• Develop the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of metabolic liver diseases 
• Establish the pathogenic basis of autoimmune liver disease, diagnostic criteria, and treatment 

Module 8. Hepatic Tumors

• Analyze hepatocellular carcinoma preventive strategies, staging and therapeutics 
• Address the endoscopic management of neoplastic complications in the hepatopancreaticobiliary area 
• Describe the epidemiology of hepatocarcinoma and its risk factors 
• Analyze the different useful imaging techniques in the diagnosis of the main cholestatic diseases and the current treatment options 
• Analyze the curative treatments for intermediate and advanced hepatocarcinoma

Module 9. Liver Transplant

• Describe the principles for selecting liver transplant candidates, the surgical basis of transplantation, immunosuppressive drugs, and the short and long-term management of liver transplant patients 
• Describe the principles for selecting candidates for pediatric liver transplantation and the short and long-term patient management 
• Address the coordinated management of liver transplant patients in Primary Care

Module 10. Miscellaneous: Hepatic Vascular Diseases, Hepatotoxicity, Hepatic Diseases in Pregnancy 

• Highlight the impact of the immune system on liver disease 
• Identify the main childhood liver diseases 
• Address the diagnosis and treatment of the main hepatic diseases during pregnancy 
• Develop a correct differential diagnosis strategy for liver diseases 
• Inform the most frequent childhood liver problems and how they are treated

Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up-to-date on the latest developments in Hepatology”