This short course is for nurses and allied health professionals who would like to refresh or consolidate their knowledge of common dermatological presentations in clinical practice.
No starting dates
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Starting date to be confirmed
- Duration: 1 day (unconfirmed)
- Fees: £200 (unconfirmed)
- Location: Northampton Square (unconfirmed)
- Course code: CS6019
Common Dermatological Conditions Course overview
This dermatology course content includes:
- Revision of the anatomy and physiology of the skin
- How to take a dermatological history in clinical practice
- Review of skin presentations that may be linked to systemic illness in practice
- How to recognise and consider treatments for minor skin ailments, chronic skin disease and identify dermatological red flags
- Tissue viability workshop.
Who is it for?
This dermatology course would benefit registered nurses and allied health professionals who want to update their knowledge of common presentations and disorders of the skin.
Timetable
This course runs over one full day.
Benefits
This course is an accredited module, worth eight hours of CPD.
What will I learn?
This course develops knowledge and confidence in assessing and diagnosing common skin presentations in practice. In addition, it reviews evidence-based treatments based on current guidelines.
Assessment and certificates
This course is delivered through face-to-face teaching, classroom discussion and scenarios to consolidate learning. There is no formal assessment.
This course is provided by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.
Eligibility
Participants must be a registered nurse or allied health professional to attend this course.
English requirements
You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.
Recommended reading
The tutor will suggest material during the class.