Eczema
Introduction
Developed and delivered by Australian trained and based Dermatologists. This online course will familiarise you with Atopic dermatitis (AD), otherwise called atopic eczema, which forms part of the atopic triad with asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Full Course Information
- Outline
- Fees
- Dates
- How To Enrol
- Teachers
- Outcomes
- Eligibility
- CPD Hours
- T&Cs
Outline & Components
This online course will familiarise you with Atopic dermatitis (AD), otherwise called atopic eczema, which forms part of the atopic triad with asthma and allergic rhinitis. The module also covers in detail specific conditions that often have an association with internal abnormalities.
This course consists of three online topics:
- Atopic Eczema/Dermatitis
- Endogenous Dermatitis
- Specific Disorders
Lectures & Case Studies
Watch live and recorded lectures and participate in discussion forum on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists.
Assessment
Assessment for this course requires the satisfactory completion of topic based quizzes, participation in the case discussion forum, submission of 2 case studies and a final MCQ exam.
Required Hours
This course requires 23 study hours.
course dates 2024
Enrolment dates do not apply for this course. You may enrol at any point through the year.
Trimester 1 2024 5th Feb – 28th April
Trimester 2 2024 13th May – 4th Aug
Trimester 3 2024 19th Aug – 10th Nov
You can enrol in this course at any time to access the course material. Please be advised that live webinars are only run in Trimester 2 and enrolment in this trimester is thus encouraged, although recordings are provided for enrolment outside of Trimester 2.
course fees
One low fee includes access to the course for the duration of study including all learning material and resources:
- $440
how to enrol
Click HERE to be directed to the purchase page.
Here you can pay online to gain access to the course.
Once you have successfully paid online for your course access, you will receive a receipt as well as a confirmation of enrolment email with account details to access your course.
Please note that enrolments are only secured once payment is made. Adding the course to your cart will not hold an enrolment place.
Teachers
course eligibility
This course is aimed at General Practitioners, Registrars and prevocational Doctors. Nurse practitioners are also eligible for this course. For queries regarding your eligibility, please contact gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au.
*General Practitioners practicing outside of Australia are also welcome to enroll in the course, but have to submit their qualifications for verification BEFORE enrolling. Please email your primary medical qualifications/degrees to us at gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au and we will get back to you with further instructions.
course learning outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and describe cutaneous changes that may be associated with eczema
- Critically analyse clinical cutaneous observations and/or investigations to diagnose eczema
- Plan and develop treatment and management regimens appropriate to eczema
- Assess when to refer a patient on to a specialist dermatologist
CPD Hours
This course is approved for the below RACGP CPD hours:
The RNZCGP recognises activities and events done through Dermatology Australasia.
This course is also ACRRM approved for the following PDP hours:
14 Educational Activity Hours
7 Performance Review Hours
2 Outcome Measurement Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a statement of completion with the number of awarded CPD hours in compliance with the RACGP CPD program requirements. You will also be awarded a certificate for the completed course issued by Dermatology Australasi
These courses are designed to provide General Practitioners 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 Dermatologists.
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.
