Understanding common skin conditions in schools and health settings
🏷️ £135-270
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📍 Online
Course outline
This course aims to provide an overview of key dermatological conditions commonly encountered in health and education settings. It will support professionals to develop confidence in recognising common skin conditions, understanding basic management principles, and identifying when referral or escalation is required. The session will also explore the impact of skin conditions on wellbeing, communication, and learning, with a focus on practical strategies to support individuals sensitively and effectively within educational environments.
Training topics will include:
- Basic skin structure and function
- Common dermatological conditions seen in practice
- Recognising red flags and referral pathways
- Principles of skin care, management, and prevention
- The impact of skin conditions on wellbeing and learning
- Supporting individuals with acute and long-term skin conditions
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Jo Millett, School Nurse & Co-Head of PSHE, Ipswich High School
Josephine began her nursing career in Dermatology at Kings College Hospital, London in 2011. During her time there she developed a broad knowledge in all areas of dermatology, including surgical and chronic wound care, topical treatments, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, skin cancer as well as assisting with both traditional and Mohs’ surgery. She held the post of Nurse Specialist for Skin Cancer and Surgery before taking on the role of Senior Sister for the department. After starting a family Josephine spent 6 years running a private dermatology clinic in Harley Street and then some time working in dermatology insourcing before making the switch to school nursing in late 2024.
