Management of Skin Disorders in Primary Care

About the course

This course is a 6-week course for Registered Medical Officers and Clinical Nurse Practitioners, covering the diagnosis, treatment and correct management of common skin conditions. It is offered by the Division of Dermatology to meet community driven demands for these dermatology services.

The programme starts with 1 week of face-to-face introductory tutorials and course work, followed by 4 weeks of online assignments to be completed while participants are in their workplace, supported by online contact with lecturing staff. The course ends with 1 week of face-to-face tutorials, revision and assessment.

Course Content

• Language of dermatology
• Diagnosis of common skin disorders
• Management of common skin conditions and promotion of skin health
• Recognition of life-threatening skin problems, requiring referral to specialist level of care
• Interim care of patients with life-threatening skin disorders, awaiting transfer to a higher level of care (e.g. drug reactions and erythroderma)
• Recognition of skin signs of serious systemic disorders such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and diabetes
• Wound care
• Occupation-related skin disorders- management and referral
• Health Education and the application of topical treatment
• The impact of skin disorders on the individual, the family and the community

Registration

Preference will be given to health practitioners working in primary care settings.

For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za

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Management of Skin Disorders in Primary Care