About the Course

This Module is part of the OPD program organized in 9 Modules. 

A patient's skin is the first and most visible body structure a healthcare professional encounters during an examination. 

It is also highly visible to the patient, and any problem affecting the skin is noticeable and will have an impact on personal and social well-being. 

The skin is therefore an important entry point for both diagnosis and treatment. Skin diseases, particularly infectious skin diseases, are common but may not be the first complaint or reason for seeking healthcare, but are often present at the same time as other problems. As they are not usually life-threatening, attention is often focused on other problems first. 

It is important to always assess the general skin condition of all patients and to provide timely and appropriate care to ensure that this care is comprehensive. We should also always remember that a high prevalence of infectious skin disease may reflect a problem with water supply and lack of access to sanitation in a community.

It is not always easy to diagnose and successfully treat skin diseases. In this module we will review the key features to help diagnose skin conditions and their complications. 

Content

The training sessions consist of different participatory activities. They are structured as follows: 

• Unit 1: The clues are in the skin 
• Unit 2: Making a patient-centred plan 
• Evaluation 

Enrolment

This module is part of the Outpatient Care Program, to enrol please go here: https://tembo.msf.org/course/view.php?id=3667