Tropical Dermatology: a syndrome-based approach
Type
Course
Location
Web-based
Duration
5 Hours
Programme Area
Other
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
globalhealth@unitar.org
Registration
Public – by registration
Mode of Delivery
E-learning
Language(s)
English
Pillar
The Defeat NCD Partnership
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Patients affected by skin conditions present signs and symptoms that guide the next steps for clinicians to reach the correct diagnosis. Sometimes a syndrome is enough to establish a diagnosis while in other instances it is necessary to perform specific tests.
- describe the different types of skin lesions;
- explain the aetiology of the main skin diseases found in the tropics;
- describe how the diagnosis of those diseases is made, and;
- explain how to treat those skin tropical diseases.
This course provides an overview of skin diseases seen in the tropics with emphasis on diagnoses that are common or of medical/public health importance. The diseases are organized by presenting complaint. This is designed to reflect how clinicians evaluate patients: by clinical presentation rather than by aetiology of disease.
For each disease, the key clinical findings, aetiology, diagnosis and management are discussed.
This course has been created by the University of Minnesota (UMN) and it is made available here thanks to an agreement signed between UMN and WHO.
Approximate course duration: Approximately 5 hours.
Languages
This course is available in the following languages: English | Русский | Português | Español | Bahasa Indonesia | 中文.
Photo credits: University of Minnesota
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The course is divided into 7 modules. The first module is a review of the terminology used to describe skin diseases; these are essential to know before proceeding with the rest of the course. The next six modules are organized by presentation of illness:
- Itch in the Tropics
- Pigmentary Disorders
- Enlarged Limbs
- Cutaneous Nodules
- Fever and Rash
- Cutaneous Ulcers
The aim of the course is to provide information about tropical dermatology with focus on syndromes to increase knowledge and skills of front-line health workers.
National and district-level front-line health workers.
Assessment & Awards
You will receive a Confirmation of Participation upon completing all the modules in this course. Please note that this award does not serve as a professional qualification.
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