Evidence for Dermal Practice 2

Unit code:HBD3009Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus
Online Real Time

Prerequisites

HBD3104 - Dermal Sciences 3
HBD3002 - Dermal Clinic 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit will explore scientific principles, evidence and best practice management of skin conditions and disorders. Students will utilise a problem-based learning approach to contextualise the role of the dermal clinician in the management of skin conditions and disorders utilising a range of stage appropriate assessment and management strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Determine and explain scientific principles for treatment modalities and interventions used to manage pathophysiology of common skin conditions and disorders;
  2. Investigate current evidence and best practice in managing common skin conditions and disorders;
  3. Recommend and justify selection of appropriate treatment strategies for common skin conditions and disorders; and
  4. Propose evidence-based strategies for the holistic management of common skin conditions and disorders.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project | Grade: 15%

Poster (Part A) on managing skin conditions and disorders (500 words)

Assessment type: Project | Grade: 35%

Poster (Part B) and Presentation on managing skin conditions and disorders (500 words, 10 minutes duration)

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%

Written test (45mins duration)

Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 30%

Scenario based questions (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Required reading

Treatment of skin disease: comprehensive therapeutic strategies
Lebwohl, M. G., Coulson, I., & Murrel, D. (2021) | Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier.

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