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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Education for Primary Care Nurses

Psoriasis in Practice is offered as a distance learning web-based continuing professional development course for primary care nurses who are interested in expanding their chronic disease management knowledge to include psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

The project is a shared educational venture between the NHS and a charitable patient support group. Development of the course by Aneurin Bevan Health Board’s Academic Dermatology Unit and the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA) encompasses a practical, self-paced interactive course, with a patient-centred approach to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis education for the primary care nurse.

Course content will include:

Case studies and patient interviews

Aetiology and treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Nursing assessment and management

Online student interaction and tutor support

Continuing professional development

Evidence-based resources

What's different about Psoriasis in Practice?

Professor Alex Anstey Consultant Dermatologist Academic Dermatology Aneurin Bevan Health Board Newport “The patient narratives within this learning resource are very powerful, and clearly illustrate the multi-faceted impact of psoriasis on a patient’s life. This			Paula Pengelly Practice Nurse Bicester Health Centre Oxford “As a practice nurse, I see lots of patients with psoriasis and other skin conditions in the course of my daily work. Practice nurses are good at
should be a motivation for nurses, as well as recognition that they have a role to play in improving the management of psoriasis in primary care and participating fully in the primary care team in managing patients with psoriasis.”			chronic disease management; adding dermatology knowledge to these skills would mean that patients with psoriasis could be supported in primary care. A practical on-line course is an ideal starting point to learn and put skin care into practice.”

certification

Students successfully completing the course will receive a Psoriasis in Practice Certificate approved by the University of Glamorgan.

course fees

See Academic Dermatology Courses Schedule.

2012 Intake dates

May (Pilot intake)
September

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