Dermatology

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Welcome to the CPPE dermatology page. In your work as a pharmacy professional you will encounter people with a range of different skin problems and queries about dermatological conditions. These skin conditions can be challenging to diagnose, and you will need to know when to treat and with what medicines, and when to refer the individual.

Our dermatology page gives you access to relevant learning resources to allow you to improve your knowledge and skills when it comes to advising on treatment and the next steps for those with dermatological problems. This will support you in identifying common skin conditions, as well as identifying red flags which require referral.

Take a look at the learning resources to feel more confident in your approach to managing skin conditions in practice.

This programme offers you the tools for taking a person-centred dermatological clinical history and recognising the typical signs and symptoms of several common skin conditions. It will also help you, in a community setting, to support people with common skin conditions to self-manage their symptoms. 

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

• describe the fundamentals of effective skin care
• develop a dermatological clinical-history-taking help sheet to use in practice
• describe and recognise the typical signs and symptoms of common skin conditions 
• recognise some of the red flag symptoms associated with common skin conditions and make appropriate recommendations for referral
• discuss current treatment options for common skin conditions
• create your own toolkit of resources and self-care measures to share with people to help them to self-manage their skin condition
• demonstrate effective shared decision making and person-centred care during a dermatological consultation.

This programme aims to support pharmacy professionals to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications, clinical assessment and treatment for impetigo under the NHS Pharmacy First Service.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to: 

• define the common symptoms and management of impetigo
• describe differential diagnoses for impetigo
• identify possible complications of impetigo and when a referral is appropriate
• discuss appropriate evidence-based treatment and self-care advice for impetigo.

This programme aims to support pharmacy professionals in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications, clinical assessments and treatments for shingles under the NHS Pharmacy First service.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

• define the common symptoms and management of shingles
• describe differential diagnoses for shingles
• identify possible complications of shingles and when a referral is appropriate
• discuss appropriate evidence-based treatment and self-care advice for shingles.

This programme aims to support pharmacy professionals in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications, clinical assessments and treatments for infected insect bites under the NHS Pharmacy First Service.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

• define the common symptoms and management of infected insect bites
• describe differential diagnoses for infected insect bites
• identify possible complications of insect bites and when a referral is appropriate
• discuss appropriate evidence-based treatment and self-care advice for infected insect bites.

This programme was developed by NHS Education for Scotland to help to update your knowledge and skills on the common clinical conditions and minor ailments that may present themselves in community pharmacy. It contains practical tips and advice on how to identify, recognise and manage a wide range of common conditions.

This version of the programme has been adapted by the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) for use in England.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

• recognise common clinical conditions
• describe the clinical management of common clinical conditions
• recognise red flags and points for immediate referral
• describe the key components of self-management strategies.

e-Learning for Healthcare dermatology online learning resource

This e-assessment is linked with the CPPE Dermatology: An introduction to managing common skin conditions programme and assesses you on the programme’s learning outcomes.

Why should I do this assessment?

This e-assessment completes the learning you began with the CPPE Dermatology: managing common skin conditions programme. Access and successful completion will contribute to your own personal development plan, be recorded in your ‘My CPPE’ record and enable you to complete a revalidation record on the learning. It may also provide evidence for achieving competencies in the different competency frameworks that apply across your career. If you are working towards completing a Declaration of Competence for a pharmacy service, successful completion of this assessment will provide evidence of your learning.

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National Eczema Society School information packs

British Skin Foundation – Know your skin inside out

Eczema Care Online

British Skin Foundation

Psoriasis association

The Primary Care Dermatology Society

Mind the Gap — Black & brown skin