Advanced Certificate in Pulmonology

Key Features
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Understand the impact of lifestyle and occupational factors on the lungs
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Gain a practical approach to acute lung injury
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Analyze the treatment for infectious and non -infectious lung diseases
- Course Duration 6 Months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
Pulmonary medicine is a rapidly emerging field because of growing urbanization, air pollution, and smoking, respiratory disorders are on the rise. Millions of people suffer from lung diseases and are in immediate need of medications.
The “Advanced Certificate in Pulmonology” comprehensively covers pulmonary infections and non-infectious lung disorders. This course provides an in-depth knowledge of the common conditions and concepts relevant to community-based respiratory medicine. It also enables practical skills to plan and perform efficient intensive clinical services like life support and mechanical ventilation.
We at Medvarsity help every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve the communities in which they practice. Join us and let us impact healthcare through education.
Eligibility: General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
Course Validity: 7 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
* Price is Inclusive of Certificate & Advanced Courses.
*Statutory taxes and levies included. Rates may vary based on management discretion.
Course Outline
Module 1: Tuberculous Infections of the Lungs
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- Etiopathogenesis of Tuberculosis (TB)
- Diagnostic methods in TB
- Differential diagnosis in TB
- Management of pulmonary tuberculosis; NTEP, DOTS, and DOTS-Plus
- Complications in tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in children
- Geriatric TB
- Extrapulmonary TB
- Management of MDR and XDR TB
Module 2: Non-tuberculous infections of the Lungs
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- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Hospital-associated pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Atypical pneumonia includes bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic, and rickettsia
- Bronchiectasis
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and opportunistic infections in immuno-compromised host
Module 3: Non-infectious Lung Diseases
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- Sarcoidosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Eosinophilic pneumonia and tropical eosinophilia
- Pulmonary vasculitides
- Occupational and environmental pulmonary diseases
Module 4: Other Non-infectious Disorders of the Lungs and Airways
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- Aspiration and inhalational (non-occupational) diseases of the lung
- Drug-induced pulmonary diseases
- Bullous lung disease
- Other pulmonary diseases of unknown etiology include PLCH, LAM, PAP, alveolar microlithiasis
- Cystic fibrosis and disorders of ciliary motility
- Upper airways obstruction syndromes
- Occupational lung diseases and pneumoconiosis
- Pleural effusion
Module 5: Acute Injury
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- Inhalation lung injury
- Traumatic thoracic injury
Course Outline
- Etiopathogenesis of Tuberculosis (TB)
- Diagnostic methods in TB
- Differential diagnosis in TB
- Management of pulmonary tuberculosis; NTEP, DOTS, and DOTS-Plus
- Complications in tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in children
- Geriatric TB
- Extrapulmonary TB
- Management of MDR and XDR TB
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Hospital-associated pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Atypical pneumonia includes bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic, and rickettsia
- Bronchiectasis
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and opportunistic infections in immuno-compromised host
- Sarcoidosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Eosinophilic pneumonia and tropical eosinophilia
- Pulmonary vasculitides
- Occupational and environmental pulmonary diseases
- Aspiration and inhalational (non-occupational) diseases of the lung
- Drug-induced pulmonary diseases
- Bullous lung disease
- Other pulmonary diseases of unknown etiology include PLCH, LAM, PAP, alveolar microlithiasis
- Cystic fibrosis and disorders of ciliary motility
- Upper airways obstruction syndromes
- Occupational lung diseases and pneumoconiosis
- Pleural effusion
- Inhalation lung injury
- Traumatic thoracic injury
Directors

Dr. Prashant Saxena
M.B.B.S., M.D(Respiratory Med.)., FRCP (Edin), EDIC(Europe)., FCCP(USA), EDARM(Europe), FICCM Interventional Pulmonology (Greece), Thoracoscopy (France)
Pediatric Bronchoscopy (Italy) Associate Director & Head, Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep medicine
Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, Mandir Marg, Press enclave road, Saket, Delhi
Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath
Senior Consultant – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Apollo Hospitals
MBBS, AB (American Board Certified) Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, MPH, FCCP
* Price is Inclusive of Certificate & Advanced Courses.
FAQs
- General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
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I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?
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Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?
- Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your login ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
Can I download the videos to study offline?
- Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.
Are there any onsite or offline classes?
- The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.
Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 3 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive an Advanced Certificate in Pulmonology including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
What is the validity period of the certificate?
- December 31st
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty

Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava
Consultant Pulmonologist at Medanta Hospitals, Lucknow
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Learning Path
- Course 1 Certificate in Pulmonology
- Course 2 Advanced Certificate in Pulmonology
Course Duration
6 MonthsEnquire Now
Directors

Dr. Prashant Saxena
M.B.B.S., M.D(Respiratory Med.)., FRCP (Edin), EDIC(Europe)., FCCP(USA), EDARM(Europe), FICCM Interventional Pulmonology (Greece), Thoracoscopy (France)
Pediatric Bronchoscopy (Italy) Associate Director & Head, Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep medicine
Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, Mandir Marg, Press enclave road, Saket, Delhi
Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath
Senior Consultant – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Apollo Hospitals
MBBS, AB (American Board Certified) Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, MPH, FCCP
Faculty

Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava
Consultant Pulmonologist at Medanta Hospitals, Lucknow