Spectrometry course applied to the clinical laboratory (university degree + 4 ECTS credits)

At present, mass spectrometry is an analytical technique of great relevance in the field of the clinical laboratory. The course in spectrometry applied to the clinical laboratory offers specialized and complete training in this area. The course covers the fundamental aspects of the instrumentation and the components of a spectrometer, as well as the different types of mass spectrometry used in the clinical laboratory and the necessary tools are provided for the interpretation of mass spectra. When choosing us, students will obtain solid and updated training in mass spectrometry in the clinical laboratory, which will provide them with a competitive advantage in the field of research and clinical diagnosis.

- Understand the fundamental principles of instrumentation used in mass spectrometry. - Know the main components of a mass spectrometer and its operation. - Dominate sampling preparation techniques and different ionization techniques. - Identify and differentiate the different types of mass spectrometry applied in the clinical laboratory. - Learn to correctly interpret the mass spectra and extract relevant information from them. - Understand the clinical applications of this technique and its importance in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.

The professional outputs of this course in spectrometry applied to the clinical laboratory are those of mass spectrometry specialist in clinical laboratories, researcher in the field of health and laboratory technician specialized in mass spectrometry. In addition, you can also dedicate yourself to research in academic institutions and research centers.

This course in spectrometry applied to the clinical laboratory prepares you to carry out analysis through this technique in a clinical environment. You will obtain the ability to interpret and evaluate mass spectra, and apply this knowledge in research and clinical diagnosis. At the end of the course, you will be prepared to face the challenges of this technique in the field of the clinical laboratory.

This course is aimed exclusively at health personnel, graduates or graduates in pharmacy and graduates or chemistry according to Law 44/2003, of November 21, on the ordination of health professions.

This training is not included in the scope of official regulated training (Infant Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Official Professional Training FP, Baccalaureate, University Degree, Official University Master and PhD). It is therefore a complementary and/or specialization training, aimed at acquiring certain skills, skills or aptitudes of a professional nature, being able to be barely as merit in workbags and/or opposition competitions, always within the complementary training section and/or continuous training being always essential to review the specific requirements of the public labor stock of the public labor stock market.