Chronic skin conditions

Who should attend this course?

The Chronic skin conditions course is suitable for GPs, GPwSI’s, GP Registrars, F1-2/ST 1- 3’s, Dermatology Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses.

Course content

This Chronic skin conditions course will consolidate your diagnostic skills and examine the best available evidence to support treatment of inflammatory skin conditions including acne, eczema and psoriasis.

The Chronic skin conditions course aims to consolidate and enhance professional competence and skill in managing patients with commonly occurring chronic skin diseases.

It focuses on managing the delivery of appropriate dermatology care in a variety of health care settings and explores living with chronic skin diseases from the patient perspective.

This Chronic skin conditions course primarily focuses on the management of acne, eczema and psoriasis and covers:

• Genetic epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• Patient examination and assessment
• Management options; topical and systemic treatments, light therapy, biologics
• Psychosocial aspects of care
• Quality of Life
• National guidelines/protocols
• Setting up services in primary care
• Medico-legal and other professional issues

Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Chronic skin conditions course

Assessment

It may be studied on an individual basis.

You may also choose to study it as part of a longer academic award such as; MSc Dermatology Skills and Treatment, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.

Why choose this course?

• Learn: Consolidate your diagnostic skills and examine the best available evidence to support treatment of inflammatory skin conditions including acne, eczema and psoriasis.
• Course for: GPs, GPwSI’s, GP Registrars, F1-2/ST 1- 3’s, Dermatology Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses.
• Credit/level: Postgraduate level 7 (30 credits).

How to apply

Apply for the Chronic skin conditions course

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Course fees

Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (30 credits)

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Study routes

• Part Time