Description

Ophthalmologists will find in this postgraduate certificate the perfect opportunity to increase their training and improve in the care of patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)"

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The objective of this postgraduate certificate on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is to train professionals in the field of ophthalmology and retinology in one of the main diseases they will encounter in their daily practice.

The genetics of AMD and the environmental factors that may influence its development are undoubtedly a very important point for the knowledge and first diagnosis of these patients. The perfect mastery of exploratory tests and, in particular, of Angio OCT and OCT, will be a differentiating point for the student in terms of diagnosis and better treatment.

Past, present, and future treatments are treated in this postgraduate certificate in detail, so that the student can deepen in their therapeutic possibilities. Thus, at the end of this postgraduate certificate, the student will have the ability to diagnose, analyze exploratory tests, classification, treatment, and follow-up of this type of diseases.

The training program has a teaching staff specialized in ocular pathology and surgery, and who contribute both their practical experience of their day to day in private practice, as well as their long experience of teaching at national and international level. In addition, it has the advantage of being a 100% online training, so the student can decide from where to study and at what time. This way, you will be able to flexibly self-direct your study hours.

This postgraduate certificate is the best option you can find to increase your knowledge in ocular disease and give a plus to your professional career"

This postgraduate certificate on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

  • The development of clinical cases presented by experts in ocular pathology and surgery
  • The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • The presentation of practical workshops on procedures and techniques
  • An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
  • Action protocols and clinical practice guidelines, where the most important novelties in the specialty are disseminated
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, discussion forums on controversial topics and individual reflection papers
  • Special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies
  • The availability of access to the contents from any fixed or portable device with Internet connection

This postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make in a training to update your knowledge in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)"

It includes in its teaching staff a team of medical professionals, who bring to this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists belonging to scientific societies of reference.

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 an immersive training experience designed to train for real-life situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem Based Learning, by means of which the professional will have to try to solve the different situations of professional practice that will arise throughout the academic postgraduate certificate. For this purpose, you will have the help of an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts in age-related macular degeneration, with extensive teaching experience.

This university 100% online course allow you to study from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection"

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Our innovative teaching methodology will allow you to study as if you were dealing with real cases, and therefore increasing your training"

Objectives

The postgraduate certificate in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is oriented to facilitate the performance of the professional dedicated to health with the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector.  

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This training will create a sense of confidence in daily practice and help you to grow professionally"

General Objectives

  • Deepen in a broad way all aspects related to age-related macular degeneration

Specific Objectives

  • Learn about the epidemiology and genetics of AMD
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the histopathology of AMD
  • Understand all aspects of clinical examination and consultation findings in AMD
  • Learn about everything related to OCT, AngioOCT, and AMD
  • Deepen your understanding of old and current classifications of AMD
  • Learn about each and every one of the treatments that have been applied and are currently being applied in AMD
  • Know how to apply the new treatments used in AMD
  • Understand the unique situations related to AMD
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Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve it too"

Postgraduate Certificate in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

One of the most frequently presented diseases in retinology and ophthalmology consultations is age-related macular degeneration or AMD. In fact, this represents one of the main causes of blindness in people over 65 years of age. Given the regularity with which this occurs, it is necessary to have medical personnel prepared to diagnose and treat these cases in a timely manner, since, if they are not treated, they could have serious consequences on the health and quality of life of patients. Faced with this scenario, at TECH Technological University we designed this Postgraduate Certificate in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which will allow you to complement your professional skills with the acquisition of new knowledge about the area and the procedures and techniques to treat it.

Obtain a Postgraduate Certificate on one of the most frequent and severe ocular diseases in the eye care field.

If one of your goals is to achieve a new level of knowledge about eye diseases that can compromise central vision status, this program is for you. With a specific and high academic level curriculum, you will be able to learn about the epidemiology and genetics of macular degeneration, such as histopathology, clinical examination and findings, classifications, treatments, among others. Thus, after completing the program, you will have the ability to perform professionally in the diagnosis, analysis of tests, classification and treatment of these conditions in the daily practice of your profession.

Specialize in the largest School of Medicine

Through a scientific program created by experts in the area and accompanied by innovative methodologies, you will receive, in addition to theoretical and practical classes, the opportunity to learn through the study and analysis of real cases. This will not only allow you to perfect your skills for the resolution of complex situations in both simulated and real environments, but will also prepare you to provide an accurate and individualized diagnosis to each patient, guaranteeing your professional and personal growth.