Extended Course: General Practice Dermatology [HI4210] This course curriculum, designed by the University of Queensland Discipline of General Practice, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Queensland Faculty, in collaboration with the Queensland Faculty, Australasian College of Dermatologists, covers the common and important skin presentations in Australian general practice, and assists GPs to understand the evidence (or lack of) behind the rapidly-growing options in skin therapy available to Australian patients and communities. Course estimate:  24+ hours of online learning, plus a one-day practical skills workshop, personal study time and assessment, for a total of approximately 50+ hours. This course is the same as The University of Queensland course GENP7004 General Practice Dermatology in the Master of Medicine (General Practice).  Satisfactory completion results in a Statement of Satisfactory Completion from The University of Queensland School of Medicine and is recognised for credit toward the Master of Medicine award program*.

In this course, students will develop advanced knowledge and skills in the history, assessment and description of skin conditions. They will also develop clinical proficiency in the management of common clinical skin conditions, an understanding of relevant research and new models of care , and application of knowledge to appropriate choice of treatment modality. Students will be able to demonstrate application of the dermatology knowledge and skills learnt within the course to the clinical setting in which they practice and in the one-day clinical workshop.

Teaching and Learning Modes
Students in this course will have access to 12 online tutorials that have didactic and interactive components. Students are expected to spend 1.5-2hrs working through each tutorial plus additional study time. Students will be expected to read and listen to lectures, read additional material outlined in the tutorials, such as articles and texts, and contribute to peer discussions.
Students will also actively participate in a one-day practical skills workshop conducted by dermatologists.

1. Online Learning Log Book to be completed progressively throughout the course and submitted online or at the workshop (pass/fail)
2. Examination testing theoretical knowledge to be conducted at the beginning of the workshop (50% of assessment)
3. Competency assessment of clinical skills to be held at one-day workshop (pass/fail)
4. Assignment to be submitted after workshop (50% of assessment)

The assessment methods will allow the student to demonstrate proficiency in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course as outlined in the learning objectives.

*NOTE: If you intend to seek credit for this course, and you intend to complete more than two courses in the Master of Medicine (General Practice) program through UQ Health Insitu, seek advice from the program manager as some administrative pre-conditions apply.

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