The emergence of COVID-19 has forced specialists to keep up to date on the main respiratory therapies. Enroll on this Professional Master's Degree now and receive the training that will enable you to use the most up-to-date and effective techniques” 

Population aging, air pollution and smoking are all factors that lead to an increase in chronic respiratory pathologies, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which have a considerable impact on the population. However, the discovery and widespread use of new treatments has changed the prognosis and evolution of other respiratory diseases, such as Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), lung cancer and cystic fibrosis, which has opened up a field of research and clinical management that, until recently, was rather limited.

Likewise, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced pulmonologists and other medical specialists to update their knowledge of infectious diseases and has highlighted the usefulness of advanced respiratory therapies such as high-flow oxygen therapy and non-invasive mechanical ventilation for managing respiratory failure.

This professional master’s degree in Pulmonology at TECH Technological University aims to provide physicians with an update on the latest scientific evidence available in published guidelines, scientific articles and systematic reviews. As such, the syllabus presented is particularly relevant today, as it includes improvements in diagnostic and therapeutic methods that can change previous paradigms in managing these patients. The syllabus also covers pathophysiological fundamentals and incorporates images that illustrate the latest diagnostic tests. Additionally, the scientific evidence on recently incorporated therapies will be reviewed in depth.

One of the main advantages of this program is that it is taught in a 100% online format, so students will have access to all the contents available in the virtual classroom from the moment they enroll. They will be able to manage their study time independently and, in addition, a self-learning approach will be favored, which will enable them to handle respiratory pathology in an ever-changing era with complete confidence.

Thanks to your specialized help, patients with pulmonary diseases will be able to improve their quality of life” 

This professional master’s degree in Pulmonology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Pulmonology
• 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
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in the approach to  pulmonological affections
• 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

With the latest educational methodology and a first-rate syllabus, you will have the opportunity to update your knowledge to grow professionally and offer more personalized care”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

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 to train in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

A 100% online program, essential to apply the latest techniques in the field of Pulmonology"

Learn to use the latest diagnostic tools for early detection of the main respiratory pathologies"

Respiratory pathologies can generate serious health problems. Therefore, this professional master’s degree has been created with the main objective of offering specialized knowledge to medical specialists. Through a practical approach, they will be able to improve their training to care for patients with respiratory problems and improve their quality of life.  For this purpose, students are provided with an up-to-date program with a comprehensive syllabus based on the latest scientific evidence.  

You will learn how to interpret complementary tests used for monitoring asthma patients” 

General Objectives

• Provide an update on the latest scientific evidence available in published guidelines, scientific articles and systematic reviews 
• Address the fundamental aspects in treating pulmonary pathologies 
• Update knowledge of the most frequent pathologies in Pulmonology 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Interstitial Pulmonary Diseases

• Update the most relevant theoretical medical knowledge on ILDs
• Delve deeper into the specific knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects in the most prevalent ILDs
• Actively promote the continued training of every professional in order to improve clinical care and practice

Module 2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Develop professional skills aimed at optimizing comprehensive patient-centered care based on the latest available evidence
• Interpret the most commonly-used complementary tests in the diagnosis and monitoring of COPD patients
• Know how to manage the main comorbidities associated with COPD
• Update the maintenance treatment of COPD

Module 3. Asthma

• Improve asthma control and patient quality of life through knowledge based on the latest scientific evidence available
• Interpret the most commonly used complementary tests in the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma patients
• Identify and manage the main comorbidities associated with asthma
• Update the maintenance treatment for asthma
• Learn to identify the subgroup of patients with severe uncontrolled asthma
• Know the different phenotypes and specific asthma treatment recommendations
• Learn how to manage occupational asthma, pulmonary eosinophilias, and special circumstances such as asthma-pregnancy, exertion-induced asthma, aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, etc.

Module 4. Respiratory Infections and Related Diseases

• Provide specific knowledge about the advances in infectious diseases and new antimicrobials, as well as other therapies and new diagnostic tests used for a satisfactory response to the current challenges in respiratory
• infections
• Develop the necessary skills in adequately identifying and treating the main infectious pathologies affecting the respiratory system, being able to perform a better clinical management of the different diseases
• Review recently published guidelines, scientific articles and systematic reviews, through a critical lens and from the best scientific evidence available

Module 5. Bronchopulmonary Neoplasms

• Provide a global and multidisciplinary perspective on the approach to lung cancer, including epidemiology, etiology, histology, diagnostic and treatment processes
• Update multidisciplinary issues important to daily clinical practice in lung cancer patients
• Delve into the latest, ever-changing advances in both the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer

Module 6. Pleural and Mediastinal Disease

• Update knowledge on the different diseases affecting the pleura and mediastinum
• Delve deeper into the different diagnostic techniques for the study of these pathologies from a practical approach
• Optimize the therapeutic management of patients with pleural effusion, pneumothorax and mediastinal disease

Module 7. Pulmonary Circulation

• Gain a deeper understanding of the medical management for the most frequent pathologies affecting the pulmonary vascular tree such as venous thromboembolic disease or pulmonary hypertension
• Update knowledge of other less frequent pathologies such as pulmonary vasculitis or alveolar hemorrhage

Module 8. Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

• Update knowledge on sleep-related breathing disorders
• Provide guidelines to make the best decisions in patient care based on a clinical summary of the most up-to-date literature
• Contribute to the specific knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects related to sleep disorders

Module 9. Respiratory Failure: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation High-Flow Oxygen Therapy

• Understand the pathophysiology and classification of Respiratory Failure and learn the keys to diagnosis for clinical practice
• Provide knowledge based on the best available evidence on the different treatment options for respiratory failure, including the application and contraindications of both NIV and HFO in acute and chronic respiratory failure
• Delve deeper into the main ventilatory modalities and asynchronies during NIMV
• Delve into the main features and clinical benefits of high-flow oxygen therapy

Module 10. Lung Transplantation

• Know the indications and contraindications for potential Lung Transplantation, as well as the referral criteria to a Lung Transplantation Unit
• Possess the necessary criteria to include patients on the lung transplantation waiting list
• Understand how donor selection and lung transplant surgical techniques are performed
• Know how to detect potential complications derived from lung transplants that may be encountered in consultation or during hospital admission where there is no Lung Transplant Unit
• Gain a deeper understanding of the use of immuno-suppressive treatments and prophylaxis in Lung Transplant patients, as well as in the complications derived from them
• Thoroughly understand the possible long term complications in lung transplant patients
• Know how to determine when an urgent/preferential referral to the Lung Transplant Unit is necessary

A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"