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About this course
Dermatological concerns are one of the most common presentations in primary care. However, Dermatology has been demonstrated to be much under-represented in the undergraduate curricula of nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare workers. This Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Professional Diploma in Dermatology delivered in conjunction with iheed, is a 9-month online learning programme, designed specifically to cater for busy healthcare professionals. Drawing on the expertise of national and international experts in dermatology, this programme provides learners with advanced knowledge and skills to ensure the confident treatment of skin conditions.
Course format
This popular dermatology diploma course emphasises a patient centred approach to clinical decision making in dermatology. It provides a supportive, richly informative, enjoyable and accessible educational opportunity for healthcare professionals wishing to upskill or refresh their understanding and management of common dermatological presentations. A degree awarded from a recognised institution.
This programme provides comprehensive training in child-centred medical care of infants, children and young people.
Throughout the course, you'll engage in:
• Online self-guided content
• Weekly online live tutorials
• Tutor-moderated discussion forums
• Interactive case studies
• Reflective exercises
• Online assessments
Learning outcomes
Programme Benefits
• Graduates receive a diploma from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
• Graduates are tutored by internationally renowned experts in Dermatology
• Designed and delivered by world-leading experts in Dermatology
• No need to take time away from work or travel to a classroom
• Weekly interactive online tutorials with our expert faculty
• Approved for 55 Continuing Professional Development/CME credits
• Available anytime, anywhere, on any device
On successful completion of the full programme, you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Dermatology by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Designed for
To be accepted onto the programme you must have:
• Evidence of proficiency in the English language
• Full employment in a medical practice for the duration of the programme
• Be a qualified nurse, pharmacist or physician registered with an appropriate professional body.
Minimum English Language Requirements
The Academic Board shall normally approve RCPI Programmes where candidates are required to evidence one of the following criteria:
A) Primary Qualification in English A primary degree (Level 8 or equivalent) awarded by a recognised higher education institution where the medium of instruction and assessment was English.
OR
B) Professional Experience in an English-Speaking Health Setting Evidence of current or recent (two years) employment in a health or clinical setting where English is the primary language of professional communication, documentation, and service delivery and where such employment is subject to English language verification by a state regulator.
OR
C) Standardised English Language Test An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the institution.
Equivalent tests may include OET, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or other recognised assessments, benchmarked against IELTS 6.5 using internationally accepted concordance tables.
Where English language testing is used to demonstrate proficiency, results must normally have been obtained within the previous two years.
About iHeed
Dublin-headquartered iheed Health Training Limited is a successful medical education technology organisation that partners with medical universities and postgraduate training bodies to reach doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals all around the world. It delivers postgraduate medical qualifications for healthcare professionals that improve their ability to deliver healthcare while enhancing their career prospects and global mobility.
How to register your interest
To register your interest, please visit the https://www.iheed.org/find-your-programme/rcpi-diploma-dermatology
