Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diagntico y Tratamiento de Errores Innatos del Metabolismo (Diagnosis and Treatment of Inborn Errors of Metabolism) program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat inborn errors of metabolism. The program aims to prevent or reduce the clinical sequelae of each pathology and ensure a better quality of life for patients and their families.

Objectives

The program's objectives are to:

• Contribute to the formation of human resources in the diagnosis and follow-up of children and adults with inborn errors of metabolism.
• Provide basic tools for diagnosis and treatment in some inborn errors of metabolism.
• Acquire skills and abilities in medical and dietetic approaches to some inborn errors of metabolism.

Contents

The program consists of eight units:

1. T馗nicas diagnticas en errores innatos del metabolismo (Diagnostic techniques in inborn errors of metabolism)
2. Diagntico y tratamiento en aminoacidopat僘s (Diagnosis and treatment in amino acid disorders)
3. EIM que producen hiperamonemia primaria y secundaria (Inborn errors of metabolism that produce primary and secondary hyperammonemia)
4. Alteraciones en el metabolismo de los hidratos de carbono (Alterations in carbohydrate metabolism)
5. Defectos de beta oxidaci de 當idos grasos y EIM del adulto (Defects in beta-oxidation of fatty acids and inborn errors of metabolism in adults)
6. Aspectos neurolicos, psicolicos y sociales en los EIM (Neurological, psychological, and social aspects of inborn errors of metabolism)
7. Enfermedades de depito lisosomal (EDL) y enfermedades mitocondriales (Lysosomal storage diseases and mitochondrial diseases)
8. Nuevas t馗nicas y consideraciones 騁icas en EIM (New techniques and ethical considerations in inborn errors of metabolism)

Evaluation

The program evaluation consists of:

• Three partial exams with a weight of 10% each
• Six clinical cases with a total weight of 40%
• A final exam with a weight of 30%

Duration and Credits

The program lasts 4 months, with 275 hours of study and 10 credits.

Target Audience

This program is aimed at health professionals in Chile and Latin America who work in the health sector and wish to update and deepen their knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of inborn errors of metabolism.

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of experienced professionals, including:

• Verica Cornejo E., Professor and Director of INTA
• Carolina Arias, Assistant Professor
• Francisco Cabello A., Adjunct Professor
• V兤tor Faundes, Assistant Professor
• Mar僘 Jes俍 Leal, Assistant Professor
• Pilar Peredo O., Professional at INTA
• Alf Valiente G., Professional at INTA
• Karen Fuenzalida, Professional at INTA
• Mar僘 Florencia Salazar, Professional at INTA
• Ang駘ica Letelier, Professional at INTA
• Nicole Palma, Professional at INTA
• Mar僘 Gabriela Crespo, Professional at INTA

Guest Professors

The program also features guest professors from renowned institutions, including:

• Bel駭 P駻ez, Centro de Diagntico de Enfermedades Moleculares, Centro de Biolog僘 Molecular, CIBERER, IdiPAZ, Universidad Automa de Madrid, Spain
• Rafael Artuch, Especialista en Bioqu匇ica Cl匤ica, Jefe de Servicio de Bioqu匇ica, Hospital Sant Joan De D騏, Barcelona, Jefe de grupo de CIBERER y Director del Programa de Investigaci sobre Medicina Metabica y Mitocondrial

Certification

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies in Diagnosis and Treatment of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, issued by the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA) of the University of Chile.

Requirements

To apply for the program, participants must provide:

• A copy of their professional university degree or academic degree
• A copy of their identity card or passport

Payment Methods

The program offers various payment methods, including:

• Cash payment (bank transfer, deposit, or check)
• Credit card payment
• Institutional agreements

Discounts

The program offers discounts for:

• Cash payment (10% discount)
• Advance payment (15% discount)
• University of Chile employees and academics (30% discount) and their children (20% discount)
• Former students of the University of Chile (15% discount)
• Public and municipal employees (20% discount)
• Professional associations and scientific societies (15% discount)
• Institutions (5 students, 1 free, 25% discount)