Trimester - 3: General Principles of Dermatology (Aug 21 - Nov 05, 2023)

Trimester - 3: General Principles of Dermatology is organized by The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) and will be held from Aug 21 - Nov 05, 2023.

Description:
These courses are designed to provide Doctors and related health professionals with knowledge and skills in a range of Dermatology and skin health areas to develop their expertise and confidence in dealing with patients who present with dermatological conditions. It aims to assist you in the day-to-day management of these patients and in making the decision as to when to refer a patient to a Dermatologist.

Completion of this course does not provide you with qualifications in dermatology or guarantee you access into the ACD Specialist Training Program. In order to practice as a Specialist Dermatologist you must complete the ACD Specialist Training Program.

Course Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
• Recall the basic structure and functions of normal skin 
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic dermatological terminology
• Execute dermatological history taking
• Describe how to undertake a full skin examination
• Determine therapeutic options in skin disease
• Integrate the learnt principles as a guide for an appropriate referral to a dermatologist

Outline & Components:
This online course will teach participants the skills and knowledge to put general principles of dermatology into practice. You will gain an understanding of the basic structure and function of the skin and how this is essential to the development of an understanding of the pathophysiology of skin disease.

This course consists of six online topics:
• The structure and functions of the skin
• Taking a dermatological history
• Conducting skin examination
• Differentiation by body region
• Lesion morphology
• The basic principles of treatment – topical therapy & skincare