IH31 Dermatology for non-medical prescribers
Course summary
This workshop has been designed to help non-medical prescribers meet the challenge of diagnosing and appropriately treating a variety of dermatological conditions.
Who should attend?
Junior doctors
Nurse practitioners
Community matrons
Practice nurses
District nurses
Allied health professionals such as pharmacists and paramedics
Aims / objectives
- Have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of proper skin assessment
- Be able to recognise and manage common skin conditions seen in the adult and paediatric patient
- Be confident in prescribing for skin diseases that fall within the non-medical prescribing remit
- Be aware of red flags and parameters for referrals
Course programme
- Skin assessment
- The eczemas
- Psoriasis
- Fungal infections
- Acne
Led by
TBA