Management of Skin Disorders in Primary Care
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-10-06 | - |
| 2027-05-26 | - |
| 2027-10-06 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Management of Skin Disorders in Primary Care course is a 5-week program designed for Registered Medical Officers and Clinical Nurse Practitioners. The course aims to cover the diagnosis, treatment, and correct management of common skin conditions.
Course Details
- Date: 6 October 2025 to 7 November 2025
- Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital
- Time: 08h00 to 16h00
- Course Fee: R 8,000 (includes the textbook, "Handbook of Dermatology for Primary Care - A Practical Guide to Diagnosis" 2nd edition by Saxe, Jessop, and Todd)
Entry Requirements
- Qualified Nurse Practitioners or Medical Officers, not in community service.
CPD Points
- 30 (1 Ethics point)
Course Structure
The program starts with 1 week of face-to-face introductory tutorials and coursework, followed by 3 weeks of online assignments to be completed while participants are in their workplace, supported by online contact with lecturing staff. The course ends with 1 week of face-to-face tutorials, revision, and assessment.
Week Schedule
- Week 1: 6 to 10 October 2025 (face-to-face)
- Week 2 to 4: Distance Learning Assignments
- Week 5: 3 to 7 November 2025 (face-to-face)
Course Content
- Language of dermatology
- Diagnosis of common skin disorders
- Management of common skin conditions and promotion of skin health
- Recognition of life-threatening skin problems, requiring referral to specialist level of care
- Interim care of patients with life-threatening skin disorders, awaiting transfer to a higher level of care (e.g., drug reactions and erythroderma)
- Recognition of skin signs of serious systemic disorders such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and diabetes
- Wound care
- Occupation-related skin disorders - management and referral
- Health Education and the application of topical treatment
- The impact of skin disorders on the individual, the family, and the community
Certificate and CPD Points
A digital certificate of completion and CPD points will be issued to participants on successful completion of the course.
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to health practitioners working in primary care settings.
- Internet access via a computer or smartphone with Wi-Fi is essential for the course.
- Much of the learning will be via support on a WhatsApp or UCT platform.
- The course does not provide access to registrar posts.