Volusia Flagler Advanced Practice Nursing Council

Dermatology Core Curriculum, Full Learning Track

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26.0 contact hours
Completion Time
26 hours
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Core MedSource
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Overview

Subspecialties
Dermatology
Clinical Topics
Dermatologic Disease, Fungal Infections, Hair Loss, Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Skin Conditions, Skin Disease, and Wound Care

CoreMedSource provides expert-developed training that combines experienced knowledge with real-world expertise provided in engaging video lectures and an interactive format. The Dermatology track from CoreMedSource delivers expert comprehensive online training with a full curriculum of front-line dermatology-specific material that will develop your knowledge for clinical practice and help you to be well equipped to provide exceptional patient care for your dermatology patients. Clinicians must acquire the essential knowledge needed to be thoroughly prepared for clinical settings, enabling effective learning and application of advanced clinical skills. This is what our programs will do for you. With Dermatology Core Curriculum we offer an accessible, affordable option for formal dermatology training. Dermatology postgraduate training with CoreMedSource is an investment in your career that will provide advanced knowledge and confidence for clinical practice, while increasing your opportunities and give you a competitive edge when pursuing jobs in the field of dermatology.

This program includes both the Basic Core Curriculum track and the Advanced Core Curriculum track: the Basic Curriculum is designed for the healthcare professional or student desiring a foundation in dermatology, and covers the essential knowledge to help develop and hone the specialty-specific skills required by a dermatology provider and enhance the level of care you can provide to dermatology patients. Regardless of what your role is in healthcare, this program will prepare you for your new career or help you advance in your current role. The Advanced Curriculum will broaden your knowledge of differential diagnoses, treatment options, and further enhance your diagnostic skills. You’ll acquire advanced clinical dermatologic knowledge and skills that will help you effectively manage the more complex dermatology patients with confidence. In the Advanced modules we will cover topics that go deeper into the specialty such as diagnosis of complex medical dermatoses, advanced pharmaceutical therapy, and the multidisciplinary approaches to managing life threatening cutaneous malignancies.

Learning Objectives

Dermatology Basic Core Curriculum

1. Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions and Skin Anatomy

2. Skin Exam and Basic Skin Lesions

3. Basic Biopsy Techniques, When and How

4. Management of Acne Vulgaris

5. Management of Psoriasis Vulgaris

6. Management of Atopic Eczema

7. Management of Contact Dermatitis

8. Pharmacy I: Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals, Antiparasitic Medications

9. Pruritis

10. Basic Approach and Treatment of Common Hair Loss

11. Benign and Malignant Tumors

12. Common Pediatric Dermatology

13. HS and Hyperhidrosis

Dermatology Advanced Core Curriculum

1. Complex Medical Dermatology, Blistering Disorders

2. Dermatologic Emergencies

3. Skin Signs of Systemic Disease

4. Autoimmune and Rheumatologic Disorders

5. Dermatology and Disparity, Diseases in Special Populations

6. Multidisciplinary Treatment of Advanced Skin Cancer

7. Pharmacy II-Immunosuppressive and Targeted therapies

8. Pharmacy II-Immunomodulators, Biologics, and Niche Drugs

9. Life Threatening Infections

10. Dermatology and Emerging Infections/Zoonoses and Bioterrorism Indicators

11. Psychocutaneous Diseases

12. Diseases of Pigmentation

13. Advanced Pediatric Drugs

Speakers

George Cohen
George Cohen MD

Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of South Florida Department of Dermatology

George F. Cohen, MD is a graduate of Howard University School of Medicine and completed his Dermatology residency at the Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and Member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. In private practice until 2003, Dr. Cohen went on to hold positions at various medical institutions including Chief, Dermatology Section Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington DC; Clinical Professor and Dermatology Program Director, Florida State University College of Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Florida; and his latest appointment, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of South Florida Department of Dermatology. Dr. Cohen has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals including Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, and Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, among others. He holds numerous military decorations including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Medal. Dr. Cohen brings many years of experience in the treatment of all types of dermatological conditions and has dedicated his career to academic dermatology and training the next generation of dermatologists.

CE Information

This activity offers 26.0 contact hours to attendees.

Accredited by CA Board of Nursing.

This activity offers 26.0 contact hours to attendees

Dermatology Curriculum is designated for 26 contact hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17777, for 26 contact hours

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Dermatology Core Curriculum, Basic + Advanced core Curriculum

With Dermatology Core Curriculum you will learn the specialty of dermatology, in a comprehensive course that will provide the clinical readiness and confidence you need for your clinical practice and your career.

The Dermatology track from CoreMedSource delivers online dermatology training with a full curriculum of front-line dermatology-specific material that will develop your knowledge for clinical practice and help you to be well equipped to provide exceptional patient care for your dermatology patients. Clinicians must acquire the essential knowledge needed to be thoroughly prepared for clinical settings, enabling effective learning and application of advanced clinical skills. This is what our programs will do for you. With Dermatology Core Curriculum we offer an accessible, affordable option for formal dermatology training. Dermatology postgraduate training with CoreMedSource is an investment in your career that will provide advanced knowledge and confidence for clinical practice, while increasing your opportunities and give you a competitive edge when pursuing jobs in the field of dermatology.

$1,400.00