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The format of the specialization diploma will be asynchronous online, including the complete program of 15 subjects over two consecutive years. Each subject will include between 4 and 6 presentations (covering all specific topics) and will be delivered over 56 weeks, starting in September 2026.
TCS.Gen.modul 1. First academic year
| Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
Basic PK/PD concepts. Sepsis and septic shock |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Pneumonia - empyema / Respiratory viral infections / COVID-19 |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Staphylococcal bacteremia / Catheter-related bacteremia / Infections caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Skin and soft tissue infections / Diabetic foot / Osteoarticular infection |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Endocarditis and other cardiovascular infections |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Meningitis / Brain abscess / Neurosurgical infections |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Urinary tract infection / Biliary tract infections / Intra-abdominal infections |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
TCS.Gen.modul 2. Second academic year
| Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
Infection Control / Nosocomial Outbreaks / Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Zoonoses. Arboviral infections. Malaria and imported diseases |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Infections in Solid Organ Transplantation (SOT) / CMV Infections / Polyomavirus Infections |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Infections in oncohematological patients / Invasive fungal infections |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Antiretroviral therapy. Major opportunistic diseases in AIDS |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacteria |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Sexually Transmitted Infections / PrEP Programs / Viral Hepatitis |
3 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Specific skills
- KT01: Define the fundamental principles of PK/PD and their relevance to the rational use of antimicrobials.
- KT02: Distinguish antimicrobial agents according to their mechanisms of action, spectrum, and clinical applications.
- KT03: Identify prevalent and emerging infectious syndromes, recognizing their key features.
- KT04: Describe the mechanisms of pathogenicity, transmission, and antimicrobial resistance of the main pathogens.
- KT05: Explain the pathophysiology of complex infections, including sepsis, endocarditis, meningitis, and osteoarticular infections.
- KT06: Relate states of immunosuppression to opportunistic pathogens in critically ill, oncohematological, or transplant patients.
- KT07: Review current clinical guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.
- KT08: Distinguish the essential elements of infection control and hospital epidemiology.
- ST01: Apply diagnostic algorithms based on symptoms, risk factors, and microbiological findings.
- ST02: Interpret microbiological, virological, serological, and imaging tests used in infectious diseases.
- ST03: Select empirical and targeted antimicrobial treatments adapted to the clinical and epidemiological context.
- ST04: Use PK/PD tools to adjust dosages according to renal function, site of infection, and severity.
- ST05: Solve complex clinical cases using structured clinical reasoning.
- ST06: Organize a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approach in patients with severe or multidrug-resistant infections.
- ST07: Analyze resistance patterns to guide therapeutic decisions and hospital infection control measures.
- ST08: Determine prevention, isolation, and intervention strategies in response to nosocomial outbreaks.
- CT01: Assess the severity and urgency of an infectious condition to prioritize diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
- CT02: Justify clinical decisions based on scientific evidence, clinical guidelines, and principles of antimicrobial stewardship.
- CT03: Integrate epidemiological, clinical, and microbiological data to formulate differential diagnoses.
- CT04: Validate the appropriateness of initiated treatment through clinical follow-up and review of microbiological results.
- CT05: Synthesize complex clinical information to effectively communicate decisions in healthcare settings.
- CT06: Prioritize preventive, screening, and prophylactic measures in vulnerable or at-risk populations.
- CT07: Design antimicrobial optimization strategies within antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP/PROA).
- CT08: Plan therapeutic regimens and multidisciplinary interventions for high-complexity infections.
- CT09: Propose public health policies and epidemiological surveillance strategies adapted to emerging and imported diseases.
Title obtained
Specialisation diploma in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology