Professional Diploma in Dermatology

Program Overview

This program offers a blend of self-directed learning and tutor-led group sessions. Throughout the Professional Diploma in Dermatology, participants engage in online group tutorials, tutor-moderated discussion forums, interactive case studies, and reflective exercises. With flexibility in mind, the program features one live tutorial per week, lasting an hour, alongside an additional four hours of recommended self-guided learning weekly. All tutorials are recorded for convenient access, and exams, consisting of multiple-choice questions based on patient case scenarios, provide a 48-hour window for scheduling.

Online

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

February, May, August, and November

9 months

• Be a qualified nurse, pharmacist, dentist or physician registered with an appropriate professional body.

• Have an appropriate standard of English language proficiency.

Requirement

Tuition Fee

£3,600

Course Type

Professional Diploma

Modules

Module 1

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

• Acne/rosacea

• Patient Factor

• Clinical Simulation: ‘The red face’

• Itch and urticaria

• Blistering skin disease

• The skin in systemic disease

• The skin in connective tissue disease

• Clinical Simulation: ‘Red Legs’ presentation

Module 2

• Drug eruptions and emergencies

• Skin infections and infestations

• Pediatric dermatology

• Safeguarding

• The red all over
  patient’

• Oral dermatology

• Genital dermatology

• Clinical Simulation: ‘The itchy vulva’

Module 3

• Non-pigmented lesions

• Pigmented lesions

• Hair and pigment (including vitiligo and melasma)

• Cosmetic dermatology and the aging face

• Skin and psyche

• Human factors

• Advanced
  therapeutics

• Dermatological
  horizons

Innovative world-class study experience

Established in 1654, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is renowned for its commitment to excellence in postgraduate medical training. Developed by leading dermatology specialists, the Professional Diploma in Dermatology offers an unparalleled online education experience. Through a blend of self-directed and tutor-led learning, students hone clinically focused diagnostic skills using interactive patient cases. With weekly synchronous tutorials, interactive content, and reflective exercises, this program ensures an engaging and comprehensive learning journey, setting graduates apart in dermatological practice.

Who is the course aimed at?

Tailored for busy healthcare professionals, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's Professional Diploma in Dermatology offers flexible access, allowing learners to study anytime, anywhere, on any device. It provides a supportive and accessible educational opportunity for those seeking to enhance their understanding and management of common dermatological presentations.

Why Royal College of Physicians of Ireland?

• Helping doctors reach their full potential since 1654

• Largest postgraduate medical college in Ireland

• Prestigious world-recognised brand