A high-quality study that represents the largest compilation of cutting-edge knowledge in spinal cord pathology for veterinarians in an intensive, higher training course”  

One of the most frequent pathologies are herniated discs in dogs, and this module analyzes the types of hernia and their possible treatments in depth. Special focus is placed on inflammatory cases, the adequate diagnosis and treatment design being of vital importance. 

The program examines the most frequent types of spinal neoplasia, their diagnosis and treatment, as well as the most common congenital anomalies and spinal cord trauma management. 

The program design emphasizes two very frequent pathologies affecting the cervical spinal cord: caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy and atlantoaxial luxation, the latter being more frequent in Toy dog breeds. 

The topics and clinical cases proposed, as well as their resolution, are based on our professors' practical experience and on the latest advances in research and development that nourish this field of work.  

All knowledge is presented in high quality multimedia content, analysis of clinical cases prepared by the professors, master classes and video techniques that allow for exchanging knowledge and experience, maintaining and updating the level of training of its members, creating action protocols and disseminating the most important developments in emergency and small animal medicine.

From the most common pathologies, such as herniated discs, to the less frequent ones, this Postgraduate certificate will give you the opportunity to update your intervention skills in this complex field”

This Postgraduate certificate in Spinal Cord Pathologies in Small Animals offers the characteristics of a high-level scientific, teaching, and technological program. These are some of its most notable features: 

• 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
• Availability of content from any fixed or portable device with internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the program

A complete study that includes the most frequent spinal neoplasms, with the most efficient diagnostic and treatment methods today”

Our teaching of TECH staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. That is how TECH ensures to offer students the updating objective it intends. A multidisciplinary team of professionals trained and experienced in different environments, who will cover the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will put the practical knowledge derived from their own experience into the course: one of the differential qualities of this course. 

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodology used in the design of this course. 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 learning: 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. 

Learn from experts, observing through high quality online systems, the actual application of the different techniques and procedures"

Learn at your own pace, in a process that combines intensity and flexibility to allow you to learn in a comfortable and sustainable way"

Through a complete and detailed syllabus, you will cover all the essential subject areas, gradually acquiring the necessary skills to put the necessary knowledge into practice. A very well-developed learning structure that will allow you to learn in a continuous, efficient way and tailored to your needs.  

All the topics covered in this Postgraduate certificate have been developed for you to learn in a constant way, turning study into real competences”

Module 1. Spinal Cord Pathologies 

1.1. Basic Localization, Gait Disturbances, Spinal Shock

1.1.1. Clinical Signs depending on Location 
1.1.2. Spinal Shock and Schiff Sherrington

1.2. Vascular Diseases in the Spinal Cord

1.2.1. Fibrocartilaginous Embolism 
1.2.2. Myelopathies due to Hemorrhage or Bleeding

1.3. Inflammatory Diseases

1.3.1. Meningomyelitis Granulomatosa
1.3.2. Steroid-Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis

1.4. Infectious Diseases

1.4.1. Viral Diseases
1.4.2. Bacterial diseases
1.4.3. Protozoan Diseases
1.4.4. Fungal Diseases

1.5. Spinal Trauma

1.5.1. Important Aspects
1.5.2. Pathophysiology
1.5.3. Congenital Abnormalities in the Spinal Cord

1.5.3.1. Hemivertebra
1.5.3.2. Arachnoid Diverticula and Other Congenital Diseases 

1.6. Metabolic Diseases

1.6.1. Primary
1.6.2. Acquired 

1.7. Spinal Cord Neoplasms

1.7.1. Types of Neoplasms 

1.8. Degenerative Myelopathy and Other Degenerative Abnormalities

1.8.1. Degenerative Myelopathy
1.8.2. Other Degenerative Abnormalities

1.9. Herniated Disc

1.9.1. Hansen I
1.9.2. Hansen II
1.9.3. Acute Herniation of Nondegenerate Nucleus Pulposus (ANNPE) and Hydrated Nucleus Pulposus Extrusion (HNPE)

1.10. Cervical Spondylomyelopathy and Atlantoaxial Dislocation

1.10.1. Etiology

Get up to speed in all the areas of interest you need to update your intervention in Spinal Cord Pathologies in Small Animals”