Dermatology for Primary Care Practitioners
This is an eight-week blended course for registered medical officers and nurses, covering the diagnosis, treatment and correct management of common skin conditions. It is offered in an effort to meet community driven demands for these dermatology services.
Dates: 03 October - 25 November
Venue: Groote Schuur and Red Cross Hospital(s)
Time: Timetable TBA
The programme consists of one week of face to face learning, combined with six weeks of online assignments and practical tasks, supported by online contact with lecturing staff. The course ends with a week of revision and assessment. A certificate will be awarded to successful candidates.
Internet access via a computer/smart phone will be required for the distance learning component. Preference will be given to health practitioners working in primary care settings. It is expected that practitioners will return to their place of work during the six weeks off campus.
The on-campus weeks of the course will be held at Ward G23 OPD H/LE32 New Groote Schuur Hospital and at Red Cross Hospital OPD First Floor Room S27.
Course content:
- Language of dermatology
- Anatomy and physiology of the skin and related organs, microbiology of normal and abnormal skin
- Management of common skin conditions and promotion of skin health
- 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 erythroderma and others)
- Skin signs of serious systemic disorders such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and diabetes
- Wound care
- Occupation-related skin disorders management and referral to a higher level of care
- Health education and the application of topical treatment
- The impact of skin disorders on the individual, the family and the community
Refreshments and lunch included for days on campus.
The fee includes the textbook, "Handbook of Dermatology for Primary Care - A Practical Guide to Diagnosis" second edition by Saxe, Jessop and Todd, and will be provided at the course.
For more information or to register email az.ca.tcu@noitartsinimda.ec
Continuing Education | Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Cape Town
Dermatology for Primary Care Practitioners: 03 October 2016 to 25 November 2016Venue: Groote Schuur and Red Cross Hospital, Cape Town
Cost: R 5 000