Module Details

Module Code: ZPHA C3102
Module Title: Dermatology and Wound Healing
Title: Dermatology and Wound Healing
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Brian ORourke (Science Staff)
Domains:  
Module Description: A rudimentary knowledge of skin conditions and treatment of wounds by the pharmacy technician. Essential first-aid is included.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Familiarity with bacterial fungal and viral skin conditions
LO2 Basic understanding of skin solar attack and sunscreening agents, dermatitis, erythoderma and allergic responses
LO3 Carry out injury assessment of skin wounds, take initial action and apply temporary treatment
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Structure of skin and hair
Basic structure of skin and hair. Sebaceous and sweat glands. Melanocytes and skin/hair pigmentation. Ethnicity and hair.
Sun and skin cancer
Topical carcinoma, melanoma. Sunscreens and ageing. UV light sources
Dermatitis & eczema
Common irritants and contact dermatitis. Psoriasis. Insect bites.Drug treatments.
Viral conditions
Molluscum contagiosum. HPV and other viral conditions. Common warts and their treatment.
Wound treatment
Dressings. Sterile powders. Antibacterials, sterilising agents including nanoparticles.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project30.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Development of a laboratory model of dermatitis.
Study of fungal and/or viral skin conditions.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Production of sun-protection products in the practical sessions
Preparation of simple wound-healing formulations in the laboratory
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 1. Structure of skin, hair 2. Acne and rosacea 3. Topical carcinoma, melanoma 4. Bacterial, fungal and viral skin conditions. 5. Dermatitis and erythroderma 6. Contact dermatitis 7. Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions in children 8. Dermatologic therapies 9. Drug reactions 10. Genetic skin disorders 11. Infantile haemangiomas and vascular malformations 12. Infestations and bites 13. Molluscum contagiosum and viral conditions 14. Morphology 15. Newborn skin dise 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Practicals Contact Practcials 12 Weeks per Stage 0.50 6
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.67 100
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 1. Structure of skin, hair 2. Acne and rosacea 3. Topical carcinoma, melanoma 4. Bacterial, fungal and viral skin conditions. 5. Dermatitis and erythroderma 6. Contact dermatitis 7. Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions in children 8. Dermatologic therapies 9. Drug reactions 10. Genetic skin disorders 11. Infantile haemangiomas and vascular malformations 12. Infestations and bites 13. Molluscum contagiosum and viral conditions 14. Morphology 15. Newborn skin dise 15 Weeks per Stage 1.50 22.5
Practicals Contact Practicals 15 Weeks per Stage 0.50 7.5
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 2.00 30
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Wiley-Blackwell. (2013), Wound Healing and Skin Integrity: Principles and Practice, 1st. [ISBN: 0470659777].
  • Cathy Thomas Hess. (2012), Clinical Guide to Skin and Wound Care, 7th. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, [ISBN: 1609136799].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: