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University of Wales at Cardiff operates several courses
for the benefit of doctors
Diploma in Practical Dermatology Asia - Pacific Prospectus
This course is targeted at general practitioners and the
modules are practical general practice dermatology rather
than hospital based.
More detail available at: www.dermatology.org.uk
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Diploma in Practical Dermatology - UK Prospectus
For General Practitioners wishing to gain experience in
the practical management of skin disease.
More detail available at: www.dermatology.org.uk
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Diploma in Dermatological Science Designed for medical
practitioners who wish to specialise in Dermatology, the
course is designed around eight key topics with include
Skin Histopathology, Skin Surgical Techniques and Cosmetic
dermatology amongst others.
For a more detailed description of the course refer to:
www.dermatology.org.uk
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MSc in Dermatology This is a full time partially
taught course and is specifically designed for individuals
with a qualification in medicine who wish to specialise
in Dermatology.
For a more detailed description refer to: www.dermatology.org.uk
Mphil/PhD These are also offered
More information contact: Dermatology Postgraduate
Centre, Department of Dermatology (Box 27) University of
Wales College of Medicine Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN Wales
United Kingdom Telephone: 029 2074 2247 (International +44
29 2074 2247) Fax: 029 2076 2314 (International +44 29 2076
2314) E-mail: DermPostgrad@cardiff.ac.uk
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Dermatology Online Course
Details available from: www.doctoronline.nhs.uk/publicwebsite/courses/downloadguidelines.html
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St John's Institute of Dermatology
Diploma in Dermatology The course is for registered
General Practitioners and is for one-year full time. Applicants
must have at least six months experience in Dermatology before
entering the course.
Further details are available from: www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/medicine/dermatology/course/diploma.html
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The Annual Update in Dermatopathology. The programme
includes several lectures. The programme may vary from year
to year.
Further information contact the address below.
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MSc in Clinical Dermatology.
This course is aimed at overseas doctors wishing to take up
a career in Dermatology. It is a full time course and runs
from October to October.
More information is available at: www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/medicine/dermatology/course/msc.html
or the address below
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Annual Advanced Dermatology Course
For further information contact: 020 7928 9292 ex 1383
or write to the address below Course Administrator, St. John's
Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth Palace
Road, London SE1 7EH United Kingdom email: derm-courses@kcl.ac.uk
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Photobiology This course is run jointly by Ninewell's
Hospital Dundee and St John's and covers many aspects of the
biology of light and the workings of the photobiology unit.
Further details can be obtained from: m.hughes@dundee.ac.uk
or web site: http://www.dundee.ac.uk
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Department of Dermatology, University of Glasgow runs
Dermapathology Course This course is open to dermatologists
and pathologists. Further information is available at:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/dermatology/mfcoverpage.html
Or Mrs W E Scott Head of Study Leave/Speciality Training Courses
Section Department of Postgraduate Medical Education University
of Glasgow 1 Horselethill Road Glasgow G12 9LX Telephone 0141
330 5274 Fax 01413303106 E-mail: Wendy.Scott@scpmde.scot.nhs.uk
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The Royal College of General Practitioners runs courses form
a couple of sites.
Dermatology in Clinical Practice Course The course
covers some of the following subjects Psoriasis, Urticaria,
Eczema, Rosacea, Acne and Skin Infections
For more information about this course contact: Faculty
Office Thelwall House Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington
Cheshire WA5 1QG Tel: 01925 662351 Fax : 01925 662484
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Advanced Clinical Practice Workshop in Dermatology
The course will be held at the Royal College of General Practitioners,
14 Princes Gate, London. For more information about this course
contact: courses@rcgp.org.uk
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Liverpool runs a GP training course
Dermatology for GP Registrars
For further information: The Linda McCartney Centre
For further information contact Postgraduate General Practice
Training Hamilton House 24 Pall Mall Liverpool L3 6AL Tel:
0151 236 2637
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| COURSES
FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION / TRAINING REPORTS
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Training Reports
1. All Parliamentary Group On Skin (1998). Enquiry into
the training of healthcare professionals who come into contact
with skin diseases. London.
2. Associate Parliamentary Group on Skin (2001). Training
Issues in Dermatology. London
3. BAUTOD. Teaching Recommendations (2002): Undergraduate
Dermatology in the United Kingdom.
4. British Association of Dermatologists (2001). The Directory
of Training Posts in Dermatology 2001/2002.
5. Burge, S and Coughlin, S. (2002) The Report of the Training
and Education in Dermatology for General Practice Task Force.
http://www.bad.org.uk/doctors/primary/training/gp_train.htm
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The following web sites are useful, the Royal Pharmaceutical
Society of Great Britain http://www.rpsgb.org.uk/
provides links to:
The College of Pharmacy Practice : www.collpharm.org.uk/
Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) www.cppe.man.ac.uk
Scottish Centre for Post Qualification Pharmaceutical Education:
Email r.m.parr@strath.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)141 548 4274 Fax: +44(0)141 552
Welsh Centre for Postgraduate Pharmaceutical Education
(WCPPE): www.cf.ac.uk/uwcc/phrmy/WCPPE/
Northern Ireland Centre for Postgraduate Pharmaceutical
Education and Training (NICPPET): www.qub.ac.uk/pha/nicppet/
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The courses offered vary. There are a number of different
courses aimed at Pharmacists with an interest in Dermatology.
These are:
Suspicious Skin Lesions - Swansea Evening Course accessible
via the Welsh Postgraduate Education site
Recognition and Treatment of Dermatological Problems; the
Community Pharmacy - accessible through the CPPE
Managing Skin Conditions - accessible through the CPPE · Infestation of hair and skin - CPPE
Skin Conditions - distance learning course accessible
through the WCPPE
Dermatological problems - distance learning course
accessible through the NICPPET
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King's College in conjunction with St John's Institute
of dermatology runs several courses for Nurses. St John's
Practical Dermatology This course is a mixture of lectures
and seminars and provides nurses with the opportunity to update
their clinical skills in relation to Dermatology.
Practice Nurse Course This course commences every September
The Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Midwifery in conjunction
with King's College and St John's Institute also run a number
of courses. 4 courses run at level 2 and 3 ENB N25 Developments
in Dermatological Nursing.
Skin Disorders Current Practice and Managing Skin Disorders
These are both distance learning courses and they aim
to prepare nurses for the diagnosis and treatment of patients
with common skin disorders.
For further information regarding any of these courses
including starting dates contact: Tel: 020 7848 3570 Caroline.fincham-gee@kcl.ac.uk
-course leader Web site: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nmvc
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ENB Dermatological Courses These are run by eight different
academic institutions. The main courses are:
ENB 393 - Dermatological Nursing
ENB N25 -Developments in Dermatological Nursing
ENB R73 - Managing a patient with Pigmented Skin Lesions
ENB R52- Minor Dermatological Surgical Procedures
For further information on any of the courses or institutions
contact: NHS Careers PO BOX 376 Bristol BS99 3EY Tel:
0845 6060655 Email: advice@nhscareers.nhs.uk
Web site: www.nhscareers.nhs.uk
Nursing and Midwifery Council: http://www.nmc-uk.org/cms/content/home/home.asp
Please note from March 2002 the English National Board
(ENB) will no longer exist in the current format. Please refer
to the Nursing and Midwifery Council or NHS Careers for further
information.
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The University of Wales at Gwent runs a number of different
courses Distance Learning Course in Practical Dermatological
Nursing This course incorporates 6 modules which are:
Nursing Management of Patients with Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne,
Skin Cancer, Skin Infections and Infestations, Acute and Chronic
Wounds and finally patients undergoing minor surgery. The
course is at diploma level and each nurse will be awarded
45 CAT points at level 2.
Distance Learning Course Fundamentals in Dermatology Nursing
Six modules including:
Skin and Psyche
Skin Psychology
Skin Pharmacology for nurses
Dry skin, Pruritus and Prurigo
Nursing of Children
Treating Patients with skin disease
Diploma in practical Dermatology This course incorporates
the above two courses plus either Research and it's applications
or Phototherapies
For further information about any of these course contact:
Mrs Tricia Davies Practical Dermatology Nursing Gwent Healthcare
NHS Trust Dermatology Unit St Woolos Hospital Stow Hill Newport
S Wales NP20 2SZ Tel 01633 238561
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Dundee and Glasgow also run two courses specifically for nurses
Photobiology Laser Courses for Nurses and Support Staff
For further information contact: Mrs J Harvey Department
of Obstetrics and Gyneacology Stobhill General Hospital Glasgow
Tel: 0141 201 3451 Website: www.dundee.ac.uk/dermatology/PHOTO/ACADEMIC/laser.htm
For further details on the Photobiology course contact: Maureen
Hughes Email: m.hughes@dundee.ac.uk
Alternatively use the above web site
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University of Southampton ENB N25 Developments in Dermatological
Nursing The University has published an online Post Registration
prospectus which can be accesses at the following address:
http://www.nursingandmidwifery.soton.ac.uk/ Additionally a new course is currently being validated details
will be available shortly.
For further information contact: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Registry Office University of Southampton Highfield Southampton
SO17 1BJ Tel: 023 80597979 Email: uossonam@soton.ac.uk
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| GENERAL
COURSES OPEN TO ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS |
Contact Dermatitis 5 Day Course
This course is held at The Postgraduate Centre, City
Hospital, Birmingham and is open to Dermatologists and other
professionals with an interest in Dermatology. The programme
includes a structured lecture programme on thirty different
aspects related to contact Dermatitis, instruction in practical
aspects such as patch testing and a visit to a local cosmetic
producer are included.
The fee for the five -day course is £795 including lunch and
refreshments and £695 to dermatologists within recognised
training posts.
For further information and course dates contact: The
Institute of Occupational Health University of Birmingham
Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT Tel: 0121 414 6021 Email: j.acton@bham.ac.uk
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Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
The Diploma/MSc is offered by the University of Wales at the
Wound Care Research Unit. The course can be studied in three
blocks of five days and attendance is compulsory. The modules
covered are:
Biology of Wound Healing
Behavioural (Psycho -social aspects of Wound Healing) Intrinsic
and Extrinsic factors influencing healing
Diagnosis and Assessment of Patients' Wounds
Management of acute Wounds
Management of Chronic Wounds
Values and Priorities in Wound Care
Option themes: Biological; Behavioural; Management; Education
(PG Diploma) Research and Design Methods (MSc) Dissertation
(MSc)
For further information and course start dates contact:
The Wound Healing Research Unit Cardiff Medicentre Health
Park Cardiff CF14 4UJ Wales Tel: 029 20682179 Email: admin@whru.co.uk
Web site: http://www.whru.co.uk/cnt/pgdipmsc.asp
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