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Introduction to the Program
Learn everything you need to know about Zoonosis and Parasitosis through this Postgraduate diploma, and become an excellent professional in the pharmaceutical field"
Immerse yourself in the knowledge of infectious diseases, which are one of the main problems of today's healthcare”
This Postgraduate diploma in Zoonosis and Parasitosis for Pharmacists contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:
- Practical cases presented by experts in infectious diseases
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
- Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
- Special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
If you want to grow and position yourself within a sector that increasingly demands expert pharmacists in the field, this program is for you”
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.
Study with us and you will be able to accurately diagnose cases of animal or parasite infections"
In addition to having the best course on the market at your fingertips, you will obtain a qualification from a prestigious university: TECH"
Syllabus
The teaching program has been created to provide healthcare professionals with the necessary tools for their daily practice in multi-infection treatment coming from animals or parasites Therefore, the content of this Postgraduate diploma is composed of the most up-to-date syllabus on the market, which has been developed by leading experts in the field at international level, with the aim of making specialists more accurate in the diagnosis and treatment of this type of infections.
The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma has the highest scientific rigor and is the most up-to-date on the market"
Module 1. Epidemiology and Microbiology of Infectious Diseases
1.1. Epidemiological, Economic, Social and Political Conditions in Continents Which Favor the Development 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. Infectious Disease Morbidity and Mortality 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. Fungus
1.3.4. Parasites
1.4. Disease-producing Properties of Micro-organisms
1.4.1. Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
1.4.2. Mechanisms of Adhesion and Multiplication
1.4.3. Mechanisms Enabling the Acquisition of Nutrients From The Host
1.4.4. Mechanisms Inhibiting The Phagocytic Process
1.4.5. Mechanisms For Evading The Immune Response
1.5. Microscopy and Staining
1.5.1. Microscopes and Types of Microscopes
1.5.2. Composite Stains
1.5.3. Acid-resistant Micro-organism Staining
1.5.4. Staining to Demonstrate Cellular Structures
1.6. Cultures and Growth of Micro-organisms
1.6.1. General Culture Mediums
1.6.2. Specific Culture Methods
1.7. Effect of Chemical and Physical Agents on Micro-organisms
1.7.1. Sterilisation and Disinfection
1.7.2. Disinfectants and Antiseptics Used in Practice
1.8. Molecular Biology and its Importance for the Infectologist
1.8.1. Bacterial Genetics
1.8.2. Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests
1.9. Indication and Interpretation of Microbiological Studies
Module 2. Zoonosis
2.1. General Aspects of Zoonotic Disease
2.1.1. General Concepts and Epidemiology of Zoonoses
2.1.2. Main International Zoonoses
2.1.3. Prion-caused Zoonoses: Prions in Disease Etiology Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or (Mad Cow Disease)
2.1.4. Main Control Measures of Zoonotic Diseases
2.2. Rabies
2.2.1. Epidemiology
2.2.2. Infectious Agents
2.2.3. Pathobiology
2.2.4. Clinical Picture
2.2.5. Diagnosis
2.2.6. Treatment
2.3. Bird Flue
2.3.1. Epidemiology
2.3.2. Infectious Agents
2.3.3. Pathobiology
2.3.4. Clinical Picture
2.3.5. Diagnosis
2.3.6. Treatment
2.4. Leptospirosis
2.4.1. Epidemiology
2.4.2. Infectious Agents
2.4.3. Pathobiology
2.4.4. Clinical Picture
2.4.5. Diagnosis
2.4.6. Treatment
2.5. Brucellosis
2.5.1. Epidemiology
2.5.2. Infectious Agents
2.5.3. Pathobiology
2.5.4. Clinical Picture
2.5.5. Diagnosis
2.5.6. Treatment
2.6. Toxoplasmosis
2.6.1. Epidemiology
2.6.2. Infectious Agents
2.6.3. Pathobiology
2.6.4. Clinical Picture
2.6.5. Diagnosis
2.6.6. Treatment
Module 3. Mycoses and Parasitosis in Infectiology
3.1. General Information on Fungi
3.1.1. General Features of Fungi
3.1.2. Immune Response to Fungi
3.2. Diagnostic Methods for Mycoses
3.2.1. Direct Methods
3.2.2. Indirect Methods
3.3. Superficial Mycosis: Tinea and Epidermatophytosis
3.3.1. Definition
3.3.2. Etiology
3.3.3. Clinical Picture
3.3.4. Diagnosis
3.3.5. Treatment
3.4. Deep Mycosis
3.4.1. Cryptococcosis
3.4.2. Histoplasmosis
3.4.3. Aspergillosis
3.4.4. Other Mycosis
3.5. Update on Antifungals
3.5.1. Pharmacological Elements
3.5.2. Clinical Use
3.6. General overview of parasitic diseases
3.6.1. General Features of Microbiological Parasites
3.6.2. Immune Response to Parasites
3.6.3. Immune Response to Protozoa
3.6.4. Immune Response to Helminths
3.7. Diagnostic Methods for Parasites
3.7.1. Diagnostic Methods for Protozoa
3.7.2. Diagnostic Methods for Helminths
3.8. Intestinal Parasites
3.8.1. Ascariasis
3.8.2. Oxiuriasis
3.8.3. Ancylostomiosis and Necatoriosis
3.8.4. Trichuriosis
3.9. Tissue Parasitosis
3.9.1. Malaria
3.9.2. Trypanosomiasis
3.9.3. Schistosomiasis
3.9.4. Leishmaniasis
3.9.5. Filariasis
3.10. Update on Antiparasitics
3.10.1. Pharmacological Elements
3.10.2. Clinical Use
Module 4. Multi-Resistance and Vaccines
4.1. The Silent Epidemic of Antibiotic Resistance
4.1.1. Globalisation and Resistance
4.1.2. Change from Susceptible to Resistant of the Microorganisms
4.2. The Main Genetic Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance
4.2.1. Describe the Main Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance
4.2.2. Selective Antimicrobial Pressure on Antimicrobial Resistance
4.3. Superbugs
4.3.1. Pneumococcus Resistant to Penicillin and Macrolides
4.3.2. Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococci
4.3.3. Resistant Infections in Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
4.3.4. Resistant Urinary Tract Infections
4.3.5. Other Multi-Resistant Microorganisms
4.4. Resistant Viruses
4.4.1. HIV
4.4.2. Influenza
4.4.3. Hepatitis Viruses
4.5. Multidrug-resistant Malaria
4.5.1. Chloroquine Resistance
4.5.2. Resistance to Other Antimalarials
4.6. The Main Genetic Studies of Antimicrobial Resistance
4.6.1. Interpretation of Resistance Studies
4.7. Global Strategies for Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance
4.7.1. The Control of Prescribing Antibiotics
4.7.2. Microbiological Mapping and Clinical Practice Guidelines
4.8. General Overview of Vaccines
4.8.1. Immunological Basis of Vaccination
4.8.2. The Process of Vaccination Production
4.8.3. Quality Control of Vaccines
4.8.4. Vaccine Safety and Major Adverse Events
4.8.5. Clinical and Epidemiological Studies for Vaccine Approval
4.9. The Use of Vaccines
4.9.1. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Vaccination Programmes
4.9.2. Global Experiences of the Effectiveness of Vaccination Programmes
4.9.3. Vaccine Candidates for New Diseases
Module 5. Rare Infectious Diseases and Other Challenges in Infectiology
5.1. General Overview of Rare Infectious Diseases
5.1.1. General concepts
5.1.2. Epidemiology of Rare or Uncommon Infectious Diseases
5.2. Bubonic Plague
5.2.1. Definition
5.2.2. Etiology
5.2.3. Clinical Picture
5.2.4. Diagnosis
5.2.5. Treatment
5.3. Lyme Disease
5.3.1. Definition
5.3.2. Etiology
5.3.3. Clinical Picture
5.3.4. Diagnosis
5.3.5. Treatment
5.4. Babesiosis
5.4.1. Definition
5.4.2. Etiology
5.4.3. Clinical Picture
5.4.4. Diagnosis
5.4.5. Treatment
5.5. Rift Valley Fever
5.5.1. Definition
5.5.2. Etiology
5.5.3. Clinical Picture
5.5.4. Diagnosis
5.5.5. Treatment
5.6. Diphyllobothriasis
5.6.1. Definition
5.6.2. Etiology
5.6.3. Clinical Picture
5.6.4. Diagnosis
5.6.5. Treatment
5.7. Zygomycosis
5.7.1. Definition
5.7.2. Etiology
5.7.3. Clinical Picture
5.7.4. Diagnosis
5.7.5. Treatment
5.8. Cysticercosis
5.8.1. Definition
5.8.2. Etiology
5.8.3. Clinical Picture
5.8.4. Diagnosis
5.8.5. Treatment
5.9. Kuru
5.9.1. Definition
5.9.2. Etiology
5.9.3. Clinical Picture
5.9.4. Diagnosis
5.9.5. Treatment
5.10. The Re-emergence of Old Diseases: Causes and Effects
5.10.1. Emerging and New Infectious Diseases that Demand New Approaches to their Control
5.10.2. The Rise of Microbiological Resistance to Antimicrobial Drugs
5.10.3. Development of New Antibiotics
5.10.4. Training and Success of Infectologists
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Postgraduate Diploma in Zoonosis and Parasitosis for Pharmacists
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Examples of common zoonoses include rabies, salmonellosis and toxoplasmosis. On the other hand, parasitosis refers to diseases caused by parasites, such as intestinal worm infections or malaria.
Pharmacists play a critical role in the prevention and treatment of zoonosis and parasitosis in humans.
Pharmacists can provide patient information on preventive measures to avoid zoonoses and parasitosis. This includes ways to prevent animal bites, quarantines for infected animals, preventive treatments for people traveling to areas where there are known risks of infection, and recommendations for proper food and water handling.
Pharmacists can select and dispense appropriate medications to treat zoonoses and parasitoses. A good understanding of the different parasites and diseases caused by zoonoses will allow selection of the most effective treatments for patients and their pets, which helps reduce the chances of transmission.
Pharmacists can provide guidance to the patient on the side effects of medications and the precautions needed in each particular case. For example, some medications may interact with others, or may be more suitable for certain patient groups, while not working well in others. Patients taking medications to treat zoonoses and parasitosis should be informed and aware of that.
Pharmacists can educate patients about ways to avoid zoonoses and parasitosis. This involves reminding patients to wash their hands after contact with animals, properly handle food and water, and keep pets healthy and parasite-free.
Pharmacists can apply their expertise in the prevention and treatment of zoonoses and parasitosis to educate patients about necessary precautions. Advice on drug selection and dispensing and guidance on the possible occurrence of side effects is essential. In the end, the information provided to patients decreases the risk of disease transmission from animals to humans, resulting in improved public health.