Subject Outline: Dermatology II Course: Master of Dermatology (Coursework) Subject: Dermatology II (An introduction to clinical dermatology) Credit Points: 3 Year/Semester Delivered: 1/2 Subject Outline: This subject will build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Dermatology I (Foundations of Dermatology). The student will gain knowledge and skills required to competently assess, diagnose and manage common dermatologic diseases including: Eczema o Atopic eczema o Wet dressings o Topical steroid use o Other forms of eczema stasis, dishydrotic, seborrhoeic, discoid and pityriasis alba Psoriasis o chronic plaque psoriasis o pustular psoriasis Acne vulgaris Acne rosacea Skin cancer, melanoma, moles and other lesions o Actinic damagebcc o SCC including SCC and IEC o Moles, melanoma o Sun protection H:\01Management\01 Quality Management\ HEP\Subject Outlines Page 1
Dermatologic emergencies o Drug eruptions o Erythema multiforme, TEN, DRESS o Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis o Erythroderma o Vasculitisi o Toxic shock syndrome, Kawasaki s disease, Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome o Haemangioma of infancy o Multiple blisters, pustules Each of the above topic areas is supported by an online module. Each contains its own specific learning outcomes, topic content, additional resources, quizzes, and a range of images and case studies. Learning Outcomes: After completing this subject, students will be able to: 1. Establish a safe and appropriate clinical environment 2. Effectively communication with patients and other stakeholder 3. Develop an effective protocol for generating a relevant history 4. Critically assess a patient s condition through systematic examination 5. Formulate appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnoses based on a critical assessment of evidenced gather during diagnostic investigations 6. Devise and implement an effective treatment management plan 7. Evaluate the role of Evidence based medicine (EMB) in clinical case-based dermatology 8. Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans. These outcomes will be achieved in respect of each of the assessment, diagnose and manage the common dermatologic diseases listed in the subject outline Student Workload: The following extract for the ACD Academic Awards Framework Policy should be used as a guide to the minimum time a student should spend working on this subject. A 3 credit point subject will have a minimum of 36 hours teaching time associated with it per semester. 1CP will equate to a minimum of 2.5 hours personal study time per week for the student. Over a semester (20 weeks) this equates to 150 hours of personal study time for a 3 CP subject. Teaching: Weekly F2F Lecture/Tutorials Weekly Virtual classroom sessions (Includes case based online discussion contribution) Student self-paced online study H:\01Management\01 Quality Management\ HEP\Subject Outlines Page 2
Assessment: The following tools will be utilised: Dermatology CExs - required on skin examination, skin neoplasms Dermatology CExs required on two basic dermatology topics including eczema, psoriasis, acne, drug eruptions, urticaria, vasculitis, infections and bullous disorders Formal MCQs Written Assignment(s) Case based discussions Derm CEXs (3) o skin examination, skin neoplasms o two basic dermatology topics including eczema, psoriasis, acne, drug eruptions, urticaria, vasculitis, infections and bullous disorders Virtual classroom contributions Assessment task Weight Subject Learning outcomes assessed Curriculum Learning Outcomes MCQ Exam/Quizzes 30% 1-8 BLO 2 4/ LO Assignment 1: Case 15% 1-8 BLO 2 4/ LO Based Discussion: Eczema (Report) Assignment 2: Case Based Discussion: Psoriasis (Report) Assignment 3: Case Based: Acne (Report) Assignment 4: Case Based Discussion: Dermatological Emergencies (Report) Discussion: Case and/or webinar Contribution 15% 1-8 BLO 2 4/ LO 15% 1-8 BLO 2 4/ LO 15% 1-8 BLO 2 4/ LO 10% All BLO 2 4/ LO Competency based WpBA* Derm CEX: 1 C/NC 1 6, 8 BLO 2 4/ LO Derm CEX: 2 C/NC 1 6, 8 BLO 2 4/ LO Derm CEX: 3 C/NC 1 6, 8 BLO 2 4/ LO Due date Assessed Weekly By arrangement By arrangement By arrangement * Refer to Appendix 1: WpBA Schedule Recommended Resources: General Dermatology Burns T, Breathnach S, Cox N and Griffiths C (eds). Rook s Textbook of Dermatology, 8 th edn. Chicester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. H:\01Management\01 Quality Management\ HEP\Subject Outlines Page 3
Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Schaffer JV (eds). Dermatology, 3 rd edn, revised. London: Saunders, 2012. Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, Gilchrest BA, Paller A, Leffell DJ and Wolff K. Fitzpatrick s Dermatology in General Medicine, 8 th edn revised. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. Lebwohl MG, Heymann, WR, Berth-Jones J, Coulson, I. Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies, 4 th edn revised. London: Saunders, 2013. Pathology Weedon D. Weedon s Skin Pathology, 4 th edn revised. London: Churchill Livingstone, 2009. Pharmacology Wolverton SE. Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 4 th edn revised. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2012. Journals Articles in the following journals: Australasian Journal of Dermatology British Journal of Dermatology (guidelines and clinical articles) Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Medical Journal of Australia Archives of Dermatology Other Greenhalgh T. How to Read a Paper. British Medical Journal 1997; 315:305. Websites Evidence based dermatology: Cochrane Skin Reviews http://skin.cochrane.org/our-reviews H:\01Management\01 Quality Management\ HEP\Subject Outlines Page 4
Curriculum Mapping: DOMAIN 2: Medical Dermatology Fundamentals of clinical practice in Dermatology The Fundamentals of Clinical Practice in Dermatology constitute key learning outcomes that are applicable to all topic areas in Medical Dermatology. These outcomes are the foundation principles required to effectively evaluate and manage patients. BLO 2: Critically assess patients, generating an accurate history through systematic and comprehensive clinical examination BLO 3: Critically assess and synthesise specialist medical dermatological knowledge of disease process, presentation and epidemiology to develop effective differential diagnoses. BLO 4: Critically analyses appropriate investigations to develop and justify well-reasoned diagnoses. Learning Outcomes LO2: Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient and carers as appropriate. LO3: Generate a comprehensive relevant history from the patient and carers, as appropriate. LO4: Create an appropriate context for informed consent. LO5: Assess a patient s condition through a systematic and comprehensive patient examination. LO6: Formulate sound clinical decisions and differential diagnoses through the application of dermatological knowledge and skills to both the assessment of a patient s condition and appropriate diagnostic investigations. LO 7: Evaluate evidence based medicine and relevant research methodology in clinical case-based dermatology LO8: Create, implement and evaluate effective treatment management plans, taking into account the patient s condition and context. Specialised Content Areas Eczema/Dermatitis Psoriasis Drug Eruptions and Reactions Erythroderma Urticaria, Erythema, Purpura, Vasculitis Emergency Dermatology Benign Skin neoplasms Premalignant and Malignant Neoplasms Adnexal Disease DOMAIN 4: Professional Qualities BLO 9: Evaluate the needs of diverse patients, colleagues and communities from both cultural and linguistic perspectives to provide and promote the most appropriate health care. Learning outcomes LO 19: Develop effective communication with patients, their families and/or carers, other health care professionals and the community. H:\01Management\01 Quality Management\ HEP\Subject Outlines Page 5
LO 20: Evaluate the impact of culture on health outcomes in order to act sensitively to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. H:\01Management\01 Quality Management\ HEP\Subject Outlines Page 6