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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module enables professionals to develop enhanced knowledge and practical skills to improve the management of people with chronic skin disorders. It is suitable for practitioners with a special interest in dermatology who want to consolidate their professional competencies and diagnostic skills. It will examine the best available evidence to support treatment of a variety of commonly occurring chronic dermatological conditions. The module focuses on managing the delivery of appropriate dermatology care in primary and secondary care settings and promoting health and self help for patients with skin conditions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of aetiology, histopathology and clinical features of chronic skin conditions.
2. Conduct a comprehensive patient assessment to determine therapeutic interventions warranted.
3. Critically examine relevant epidemiology, screening, prevalence and risk factors for chronic skin conditions.
4. Critically analyse the evidence base for contemporary treatment regimes for chronic skin conditions
5. Critically appraise the psychological impact of chronic skin conditions including quality of life and symptom management considerations.
6. Critically evaluate the role of evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to inform clinical decision-making.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Face to face contact
Online activity	16	Synchronous and asynchronous engagement with module tasks
Professional Practice	210	Practice based learning within the student's own workplace context including engagement with module tasks/assessment requirements.
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Topics will include:
Psychology of skin conditions; connective tissue disorders & skin manifestations systemic disease; urticarial, psoriasis, eczema, Supprativa hidradentitis, epidermolysis bullosa (EB); pemphigoid/pemphigus; dermatology patient assessment; psoriasis; vitilgo/hair & nail disorders; lower limb ulceration; lichen sclerosis; lichen planus.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Bobonich M & Nolan M: 2015, Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins., Philadelphia.,
Bickley, L.: 2016, Bates' guide to physical examination and history-taking, 12th Edition, Wolters Kluwer., Philadelphia, 978-149635029
Doughlas G, Nicol F and Robertson C (eds): 2014, Macleod’s Clinical Examination., 13th Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier., Edinburgh,
Jarvis C: 2015, Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 7th Edition, Elsevier, Missouri,
Moore T and Cunningham S (Eds.): 2017, Clinical Skills for Nursing Practice, Routledge., Oxford,
McCance, K. & Huether, S.: 2014, Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children, 7th Edition, Elsevier Mosby., St.Louis,

Other Resources

None

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