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Introduction to the Program
Esta Postgraduate diploma te permitirá consolidar y ampliar tus conocimientos en Infectología Clínica aplicada a Enfermedades Crónicas y Respiratorias”
El abordaje de las Enfermedades Crónicas y Respiratorias ha adquirido un papel central en la Medicina moderna debido al incremento sostenido de su prevalencia y al impacto que generan en la calidad de vida de los pacientes. En este contexto, la Infectología Clínica resulta crucial para comprender la interacción entre patógenos y organismos vulnerables, así como para desarrollar estrategias terapéuticas que optimicen la atención y reduzcan complicaciones. Además, su relevancia radica en la capacidad de guiar decisiones clínicas basadas en evidencia, lo que permite una gestión más precisa de los cuadros infecciosos asociados a condiciones crónicas y respiratorias.
Por lo tanto, el plan de estudios de este programa universitario profundiza en el estudio de áreas clave de la Chronic and Respiratory Diseases in Clinical Practice, considerando especialmente patologías como el Cáncer y las Enfermedades Crónicas no transmisibles. Asimismo, ofrece un enfoque integral sobre la respuesta inmune, tanto innata como adaptativa, lo que permite comprender los mecanismos subyacentes que regulan la defensa del organismo frente a Infecciones y alteraciones celulares.
Posteriormente, el programa universitario está diseñado para proporcionar a los profesionales herramientas avanzadas que optimicen la toma de decisiones y amplíen sus competencias clínicas. A su vez, les brinda acceso a contenidos actualizados, estrategias terapéuticas innovadoras y técnicas de diagnóstico integrales, fomentando un entendimiento profundo de la interacción entre patologías crónicas, Infecciones y sistemas inmunológicos.
Finalmente, la metodología de TECH Global University se distingue por ofrecer un aprendizaje flexible y personalizado mediante un sistema que permite acceder a los contenidos de manera continua, sin restricciones de tiempo ni lugar, desde cualquier dispositivo con conexión a internet. Además, integra el método Relearning, que potencia la retención del conocimiento mediante la revisión y aplicación constante de conceptos clave. Esta combinación garantiza que los profesionales puedan reforzar sus habilidades, actualizar sus conocimientos de manera permanente y consolidar la experiencia adquirida de manera efectiva y dinámica.
Con una metodología flexible y respaldada por el Relearning, TECH Global University asegura un aprendizaje continuo y accesible en todo momento, potenciando la comprensión profunda de cada concepto sin importar el lugar o la hora”
Esta Postgraduate diploma en Chronic and Respiratory Diseases in Clinical Practice contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:
- El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Medicina
- Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
- Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
- Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
- Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
- La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
Accederás a un plan de estudios respaldado por conocimientos actualizados y transmitidos por especialistas de referencia”
Incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales pertenecientes al ámbito de la Medicina, que vierten en este programa la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.
Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextualizado, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará un estudio inmersivo programado para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.
El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el alumno deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, el profesional contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.
Esta titulación universitaria representa la propuesta académica más actual del mercado y te garantizará una actualización inmediata y rigurosa"
TECH Global University te brindará una metodología diferencial que favorecerá el desarrollo de competencias clave en un ámbito caracterizado por su constante evolución"
Syllabus
The curriculum has been designed with the support of the teaching team and it employs the Relearning methodology, one this university has pioneered. This made it possible to create a program at the forefront of medicine, based not only on the latest developments in infectious diseases in clinical practice, but also on the most innovative and sophisticated academic technology. Our students will benefit from a program that adapts to the demands of the field and to their own needs, guaranteeing they will update their knowledge.
You will find dozens of hours of high-quality additional material on the Virtual Campus for you to delve into aspects such as bacteria alidade against cancer in today's medical environment”
Module 1. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
1.1. Epidemiological, Economic and Social Conditions by Continent that Favor the Emergence of Infectious Diseases
1.1.1. Africa
1.1.2. America
1.1.3. Europe and Asia
1.2. New and Emerging Diseases by Continent
1.2.1. Morbidity and Mortality from Infectious Diseases in Africa
1.2.2. Morbidity and Mortality from Infectious Diseases in the Americas
1.2.3. Morbidity and Mortality from Infectious Disease in Asia
1.2.4. Morbidity and Mortality from Infectious Diseases in Europe
1.3. The Taxonomy of Infectious Agents
1.3.1. Viruses
1.3.2. Bacteria
1.3.3. Fungi
1.3.4. Parasites
1.4. Properties in Microorganisms that Cause Disease
1.4.1. Pathogenic Mechanisms
1.4.2. Adhesion and Multiplication Mechanisms
1.4.3. Mechanisms that Enable Nutrient Acquisition from Hosts
1.4.4. Mechanisms that Inhibit Phagocytic Processes
1.4.5. Mechanisms that Circumvent Immune Responses
1.5. Microscopy and Staining
1.5.1. Microscopes and Types of Microscopes
1.5.2. Composite Stains
1.5.3. Acid-Fast Microorganism Stains
1.5.4. Stains for Cellular Structures
1.6. Microorganism Cultures and Growth
1.6.1. General Culture Methods
1.6.2. Specific Culture Methods
1.7. Effect of Chemical and Physical Agents on Microorganisms
1.7.1. Sterilisation and Disinfection
1.7.2. Disinfectants and Antiseptics Used in Practice
1.8. Molecular Biology and Its Relevance to Infectious Disease Specialists
1.8.1. Bacterial Genetics
1.8.2. Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests
1.9. Indication and Interpretation of Microbiological Studies
Module 2. Cancer and Immunosuppression
2.1. The Innate and Adaptive Immune Response
2.1.1. Cells and Cytokines in Response to Infectious Agents
2.1.2. Characteristics of the Innate Immune Response
2.2. Immunosuppression in Different Conditions in Patients with Sepsis
2.2.1. The Role of Cytotoxics in Immunosuppression
2.2.2. The Role of Cytotoxics in Immunosuppression
2.2.3. Infection in Transplant Patients
2.3. The Oncohematological Patient with Sepsis
2.3.1. Medullary Aplasia
2.3.2. Neutropenia
2.3.3. Infections in Cancer Patients
2.4. Sepsis in Diabetic Patients
2.4.1. The Immune System in Diabetes Mellitus
2.4.2. Main Infections in Diabetic Patients
2.5. Comprehensive Approach to Immunocompromised Patients with Sepsis
2.5.1. Diagnostic Considerations
2.5.2. Therapeutic Measures
2.6. The Link between Cancer and Microorganisms
2.6.1. Oncogenesis and Infection
2.6.2. Virus and Cancer
2.6.2.1. Epstein-Barr Virus
2.6.2.2. Hepatitis B and C Viruses
2.6.2.3. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
2.6.2.4. T-Cell Lymphoma/Leukaemia Viruses
2.6.2.5. Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus
2.7. Bacterias and Cancer
2.7.1. Helicobacter Pylori
2.8. Parasites and Cancer
2.8.1. Schistosoma Haematobium
2.8.2. Opisthorchis Viverrini
2.9. Bacteria Allies against Cancer
Module 3. Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Infections
3.1. Infections and Chronic Inflammatory Response
3.1.1. Immune System Cells in Chronic Inflammatory Response to Infections
3.1.2. The Granulomatous Response and Delayed-type Hypersensitivity
3.1.3. The Role of Chemical Mediators in Chronic Inflammatory Response
3.2. Stress, Immunity and Infectious Agents
3.2.1. Neurological, Endocrine and Immune Interrelationships
3.2.2. Stress and Immune Response
3.2.3. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Infections
3.3. Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease and the Role of Infectious Agents
3.3.1. The Role of Infectious Agents in Atherosclerosis
3.3.2. Cardiovascular Disease Mortality and Infectious Agents
3.3.3. Cardiovascular Mortality in Pneumonia Patients
3.4. Digestive Diseases Associated with Infectious Microorganisms
3.4.1. Gut Flora and Important Functions
3.4.2. Gastroduodenal Peptic and Helicobacter Pylori Disease
3.4.3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Infections
3.4.4. Whipple’s Disease
3.5. Neurological Diseases and Infections
3.5.1. Dementia and Infections
3.5.2. Multiple Sclerosis and its Relationship to Certain Infectious Agents
3.5.3. Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Immunity and Viral Infections
3.5.4. Parkinson’s Disease and Infections
3.6. Endocrinopathies and Infections
3.6.1. Mellitus Diabetes and Infections
3.6.2. Chronic Thyroiditis and Infections
3.7. The Infectious Theory of Rheumatic Diseases
3.7.1. Rheumatoid Arthritis
3.7.2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
3.7.3. Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
3.7.4. Wegener's Granulomatosis
3.7.5. Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Module 4. The Most Lethal Respiratory Infections
4.1. Immunology and Defence Mechanisms of the Respiratory System
4.2. Influenza and Other Lethal Viral Infections
4.2.1. Influenza Epidemics
4.2.2. H1N1 Influenza
4.2.3. Vaccine Against Influenza and the Prevention of Mortality
4.3. Bacterial Pneumonia: The Captain of the Armies of Death
4.3.1. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
4.3.2. Intrahospital Pneumonia
4.3.3. Pneumonia Associated with Healthcare
4.4. Tuberculosis
4.4.1. Epidemiology
4.4.2. Pathobiology
4.4.3. Classification
4.4.4. Clinical Picture
4.4.5. Diagnosis
4.4.6. Treatment
4.5. Loeffler's Syndrome and Eosinophilic Syndromes
4.5.1. Pulmonary Phase of Parasites
4.5.2. Clinical and Radiological Manifestations
4.5.3. Other Eosinophilic Pneumonias
4.6. Antimicrobials and the Respiratory System
4.6.1. Antimicrobials Effective in the Respiratory System
4.6.2. The Immunomodulatory Role of Macrolides in Pneumonia
Module 5. Multi-Resistance and Vaccines
5.1. The Silent Epidemic of Antibiotic Resistance
5.1.1. Globalization and Resistance
5.1.2. Change from Susceptible to Resistant of the Microorganisms
5.2. The Main Genetic Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance
5.2.1. Describe the Main Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance
5.2.2. Selective Antimicrobial Pressure on Antimicrobial Resistance
5.3. Superbugs
5.3.1. Pneumococcus Resistant to Penicillin and Macrolides
5.3.2. Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococci
5.3.3. Resistant Infections in Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
5.3.4. Resistant Urinary Tract Infections
5.3.5. Other Multi-Resistant Microorganisms
5.4. Resistant Viruses
5.4.1. HIV
5.4.2. Influenza
5.4.3. Hepatitis Viruses
5.5. Multidrug-Resistant Malaria
5.5.1. Chloroquine Resistance
5.5.2. Resistance to Other Antimalarials
5.6. The Main Genetic Studies of Antimicrobial Resistance
5.6.1. Interpretation of Resistance Studies
5.7. Global Strategies for Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance
5.7.1. The Control of Prescribing Antibiotics
5.7.2. Microbiological Mapping and Clinical Practice Guidelines
5.8. Overview of Vaccines
5.8.1. Immunological Basis of Vaccination
5.8.2. The Process of Vaccination Production
5.8.3. Quality Control of Vaccines
5.8.4. Vaccine Safety and Major Adverse Events
5.8.5. Clinical and Epidemiological Studies for Vaccine Approval
5.9. The Use of Vaccines
5.9.1. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Vaccination Programmes
5.9.2. Global Experiences of the Effectiveness of Vaccination Programmes
5.9.3. Vaccine Candidates for New Diseases
Cardiovascular, neurological, endocrinopathic diseases? With this program, you will be able to implement the best and most innovative strategies in your practice to fight against infections”
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Infectious Diseases of Chronic and Respiratory Diseases
The current health situation has highlighted the importance of having highly trained professionals in the management of chronic and respiratory diseases. If you want to excel in the field of clinical infectology and contribute to the improvement of people's health, the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Infectology of Chronic and Respiratory Diseases from TECH Global University is your opportunity. Focused on providing a comprehensive and excellent preparation, our program is taught in online mode, allowing you to study from anywhere and in the schedule that best suits your needs. The flexibility offered by online education will allow you to advance in your professional development without having to neglect your daily responsibilities.
The best education is here with TECH
TECH Global University is recognized for its practical and results-oriented approach. Our team of faculty, experts in the field of clinical infectology, will guide you in learning the latest trends and advances in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of chronic and respiratory diseases. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to face challenges in the clinical setting and participate in evidence-based medical decision making. You will be able to provide specialized and quality care to patients with chronic and respiratory diseases, improving their quality of life and reducing the impact of these conditions on society. Our practical approach is reflected in the online learning platform, where you will find simulations, clinical cases and interactive tools that will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired in real situations. In addition, you will have the support of specialized tutors who will solve your doubts and guide you throughout the learning process. Register now and prepare yourself for a future full of opportunities in the health field!