Description
Overview
The aim of this programme is to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge to diagnose and manage common skin conditions.
Learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:
- Recognise the inflammatory skin conditions of eczema, contact dermatitis (including nappy rash), psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Consider the differential diagnosis and management of these conditions
- Describe the treatment options and prevention of warts and verrucas
- State the treatment options for acne and indications for referral
- Detail first-aid advice for burns and scalds
- Provide advice on the treatment and prevention of bites, stings, urticaria and sunburn
