Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support to medical practitioners, and therapists in the field of dermatology.
This course is designed to empower you with the theoretical knowledge required to capture quality macro and micro images of the skin which is also crucial for researchers in dermatology, medical imaging, and related fields.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you will learn to capture skin images, using the latest digital imaging tools and technologies. You will be trained on how to ensure image clarity, proper lighting, and consistency, as well as how to document various skin conditions effectively. Additionally, you will gain insights into best practices for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality when capturing and storing medical images.
This course consists of 9 online topics
- Introduction to the Skin
- Imaging Technologies (also includes tutorial on Vectra 3D Body Imaging)
- Fundamentals of Digital Imaging
- Imaging Approaches and Procedural Guidelines
- Recognition and Assessment of Common Skin Lesions/Presentations
- Introduction to Dermoscopy
- Introduction to Cutaneous Confocal Microscopy
- Infection Control
- Quality Management, Patient Safety and Legal Requirements
Assessments
Each module requires the successful completion of a MCQ quiz. Students will also be required to complete a final MCQ assessment quiz covering all topics.
Required Hours
This course requires at total of 40 study hours which includes completion of assessment tasks. You will have 16 weeks to complete your course from date of enrolment.
Course outline
Please download the course outline here for more information.