Tuition Fee
GBP 1,730
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Dermatology
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 1,730
About Program
Program Overview
This program focuses on developing dermoscopy skills for medical professionals who regularly interact with patients with skin lesions. Participants will be assessed based on a clinical portfolio and an OSCE involving the interpretation of dermoscopic images. Ongoing access to patients and a qualified clinical supervisor who utilizes dermoscopy is required throughout the program.
Program Outline
Assessment:
- Dermoscopy Clinical Portfolio - 100%
- Practical OSCE - Interpretation of dermoscopic images - Pass/Fail
Other:
- Participants will need previous and ongoing regular access to large numbers of patients with skin lesions and a suitable clinical supervisor who uses dermoscopy regularly in clinical practice.
- A log diary of a minimum of 50 patients during the study period will form an essential part of the assessment.
£1730.00. The price quoted above is per 30 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Current clinical experience of a minimum of 1 year full time or equivalent in a clinical setting with access to patients with chronic skin conditions.
- Registered Health Care Professional
- Able to attend all the required days of classroom teaching and formal assessment
- Regular access and exposure to patients with benign and malignant skin lesions in a suitable clinical environment to be able to complete the appropriate log diary and portfolio of cases
- Previous and ongoing experience in the management and surveillance of a range of skin lesions, including a knowledge of relevant guidance in relation to the management of skin cancer and multi-disciplinary team working
- The HCP will work in the required clinical environment and, if not already making independent clinical decisions, will be moving towards independent clinical decision making.
Specific Clinical Criteria
- The student will be regularly performing dermoscopic examinations of skin lesions in a supervised clinical learning environment
- Be able to complete a log diary of 50 cases and a more detailed clinical portfolio of ten cases during the semester of study
- Be in a position to take/collect their own dermoscopy photographs for the clinical portfolio working either independently or with the medical illustration department in the context of relevant legal frameworks
- Access to a clinical supervisor that uses dermoscopy on a regular basis and is experienced in its use in the diagnosis of skin lesions; usually a dermatologist working in a specialist setting
Location
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