(Dermatology – Online Certificate Program)
🔹 Duration: 3 Months
🔹 Mode: 100% Online (with online study materials & recorded lectures)
🔹 Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BEMS, BNYS, Doctor of Pharmacy, Physiotherapists
📘 Course Description:
The Certificate Course in Skin Diseases (CSD) is an expertly curated dermatology program designed for general practitioners and healthcare professionals who aim to strengthen their understanding of common and clinical skin conditions. This course offers a blend of foundational dermatology concepts, outpatient department (OPD) based diagnosis, practical pharmacology, and treatment planning in a simplified format.
By the end of the course, participants will gain confidence in identifying, diagnosing, and managing routine to moderately complex skin issues in day-to-day clinical practice.
📚 Course Syllabus (10 Modules)
Module 1: Introduction to Dermatology and Skin Basics
Anatomy and physiology of the skin
Structure and function of skin layers
Role of skin in immunity and barrier protection
Classification of skin diseases
Module 2: Dermatological Examination Techniques
History taking for dermatological conditions
Clinical examination of skin, hair, and nails
Use of dermatoscope in clinical practice
Documentation and photography in dermatology
Module 3: Common Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections
Impetigo, Folliculitis, Cellulitis
Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, Molluscum
Tinea infections, Candidiasis
Clinical features and management
Module 4: Eczema and Allergic Skin Disorders
Types of eczema: atopic, seborrheic, contact dermatitis
Urticaria and angioedema
Drug reactions and Steven Johnson Syndrome
Approach to allergic history and management
Module 5: Acne, Pigmentation & Sebaceous Disorders
Acne vulgaris and its grading
Melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory pigmentation
Rosacea and perioral dermatitis
Management protocols
Module 6: Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Autoimmune Skin Conditions
Chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis
Vitiligo: types, assessment, treatment
Lichen planus, alopecia areata
Introduction to immunotherapy in dermatology
Module 7: Skin Conditions in Special Populations
Pediatric dermatology: common childhood dermatoses
Dermatology in pregnancy and lactation
Geriatric skin conditions
Approach to sensitive skin and cosmetic counseling
Module 8: Pharmacology in Dermatology
Topical therapies: steroids, antibiotics, antifungals
Systemic drugs: antihistamines, retinoids, antifungals
Role of vitamins, emollients, sunscreen
Drug interactions and patient education
Module 9: OPD-Based Case Discussion & Management Protocols
Real-world OPD-based dermatological cases
Stepwise diagnosis and differential approach
Prescription writing and treatment monitoring
Referral indicators and red flags
Module 10: Practical Applications, Prescriptions & Certification
Prescription templates and patient advice formats
Revision of key dermatological conditions
Final assessment and certification guidelines