SNA-ACDNP Online Basic & Advanced Training in Dermatology & Wound Courses for Nurses

The basic and advanced training in dermatology and wound course prepares you with essential knowledge in the foundations of dermatology to make contribution to enhance the level of care to dermatology patients.

The program with CPE points to be completed within 6 months covers:
* Online video-based course
* 30 hours plus modular training
* Available articles, webinars, podcast
* Covering terminology, conditions, treatments and procedures in topics essential to dermatological nursing practice

This is an online theory-based training with MCQ & quiz. Once signed up, it is own time own target to complete within 6 months. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon your completion of the course. 

SNA members: $1150 per course
Non-SNA members: $1200 per course                                              Course fees must be paid before the course starts.

For details course modules or queries,                                              please email to sna2@sna.org.sg                                                        Tel.6392 0770 during office hour

Dermatology Tracks: George F. Cohen, MD

Dr. Cohen is a graduate of Howard University School of Medicine and completed his Dermatology residency at the Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and Member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.

Dr. Cohen went on to hold positions at various medical institutions including Chief, Dermatology Section Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington DC; Clinical Professor and Dermatology Program Director, Florida State University College of Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Florida; and his latest appointment, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of South Florida Department of Dermatology.

Dr. Cohen has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals including Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, and Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, among others. He holds numerous military decorations including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Medal.

Wound Care Tracks: Rebecca Naughton, MSN, FNP-BC

Rebecca has been working in the field of nursing since she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in professional nursing in 2002 from The University of Vermont and graduated Sigma Theta Tau with her master’s degree as an Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2007. She obtained a post-master’s certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner in May 2015.

Rebecca is a board member of the National Society of Wound Care Practitioners, the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, and Wound Source. She has written articles centered on wound care and regenerative medicine for various online websites.

Basic Wound Care course modules:

1.  Introduction to Basic Wound Care

2.  The Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Underlying Structures

3.  Basic Skin Care

4.  Basic Wound Assessment

5.  Phases of Wound Healing

6.  Lifestyle and Nutrition

7.  Dressings Part 1

8.  Dressings Part 2

9.  Wound Microbiome

10. Lower Extremity Vascular Wounds

11. Pressure Injuries

12. Diabetic Foot Ulcers

13. Acute and Neoplastic Wounds

14. Basic Procedures and Adjunctive Therapy 

15. Legal Issues and Comprehensive Case Study

Advanced Wound Care course modules:

1.  Recalcitrant Wounds

2.  The Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Underlying Structures

3.  Advanced Dressings

4.  Advanced Diabetic Wound Care

5.  Advanced Vascular Wounds Part 1

6.  Advanced Vascular Wounds Part 2

7.  Autoimmune Wounds Part 1

8.  Autoimmune Wounds Part 2

9.  Autoinflammatory Wounds Part 1

10. Autoinflammatory Wounds Part 2 

11. Drug Reactions

Basic Dermatology course modules:

1.  Primary And Secondary Skin Lesions And Skin Anatomy

2.  Skin Exam And Benign Skin Lesions

3.  Basic Biopsy Techniques, When And How

4.  Management Of Acne Vulgaris

5.  Management Of Psoriasis Vulgaris

6.  Management Of Atopic Eczema

7.  Management Of Contact Dermatitis

8.  Pharmacy: Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals Antiparasitic Meds

9.  Pruritus

10. Basic Approach And Treatment Of Common Hair Loss

11. Benign And Malignant Tumors

12. Hidradenitis Suppurativa And Hyperhidrosis

13. Common Peadiatric Dermatology

Advanced Dermatology course modules:

1.  Complex Medical Dermatology, Blistering Disorders

2.  Dermatologic Emergencies

3.  Skin Signs Of Systemic Disease

4.  Auto-immune And Rheumatologic Disorders

5.  Dermatology And Disparity, Diseases In Special Populations

6.  Multidisciplinary Treatment Of Advanced Skin Cancer

7.  Pharm Ii-immunosuppressive And Targeted Therapies

8.  Pharm Ii-immunomodulators, Biologics, And Niche Drugs

9.  Life Threatening Infections

10. Dermatology And Emerging Infections/Zoonoses And

Bioterrorism Indicators

11. Psychocutaneous Diseases

12. Diseases of Pigmentation 

13. Advanced Peadiatric Drugs

Customised Basic Dermatology & Wound Care course modules:

Customised Basic Dermatology modules:

1.  Primary and secondary skin lesions and skin anatomy

2.  Skin exam and benign skin lesions

3.  Basic biopsy techniques, when and how

4.  Pruritus

Customised Basic Wound Care modules:

1.  Introduction to Basic Wound Care

2.  The Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Underlying Structures

3.  Basic Skin Care

4.  Basic Wound Assessment

5.  Phases of Wound Healing

6.  Dressings Part 1

7.  Dressings Part 2

8.  Wound Microbiome

9.  Lower Extremity Vascular Wounds

10. Pressure Injuries 

11. Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Customised Advanced Dermatology & Wound Care course modules:

Customised Advanced Dermatology modules:

1.  Complex Medical Dermatology, Blistering Disorders

2.  Dermatologic Emergencies

3.  Skin Signs of Systemic Disease

4.  Auto-immune and Rheumatologic Disorders

5.  Multidisciplinary Treatment of Advanced Skin Cancer

6.  Pharm II-Immunosuppressive and Targeted therapies

Customised Advanced Wound Care modules:

1.  Recalcitrant Wounds

2.  Advanced Dressings

3.  Advanced Diabetic Wound Care

4.  Advanced Vascular Wounds Part 1

5.  Advanced Vascular Wounds Part 2

6.  Autoimmune Wounds Part 1

7.  Autoimmune Wounds Part 2

8.  Autoinflammatory Wounds Part 1 

9.  Autoinflammatory Wounds Part 2