Past event: Psoriasis Masterclass for Nurses – 2018

Date

10th May 2018
 

Venue

Robens Suite, Guy’s Hospital, London, SE1 9RT

Programme Overview

This Psoriasis Masterclass is a new educational initiative from the St John’s Derm Academy. This half day programme will consist of interactive lectures and hands-on practical workshops, led by experts in the field, and is suitable for both novice and expert nurses.

The programme will conclude with refreshments and opportunities for networking with colleagues.

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Only dermatology nurses are eligble to attend this event, more information please contact: 
Elena de Teran on 0207188 6255 or email derm-courses@kcl.ac.uk

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St John’s Institute of Dermatology is one of the world’s leading dermatological clinical, educational and research centres. It aims to provide high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred education for nurses and /or other healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about the assessment and management of patients with psoriasis.

Course Programme

13.45 – 14.00 Registration

14.00 – 14.15 Welcome and introduction Lucy Moorhead ANP and Dr Eleanor Higgins

14.15 – 14.45 Overview of immunology of psoriasis/understanding psoriasis Dr Andrew Pink

14.45 – 15.15 Co-morbidities associated with psoriasis – the nurses’ role - working with what we have got! Lucy Moorhead ANP

15.15 – 15.30 Tea/Coffee

15.30 – 16.00 Back to basics – review of topical treatments in psoriasis Claire Szlumper - Dermatology Specialist Pharmacist

16.00 – 16.30 Practical ways to psychologically support your psoriasis patient Mark Turner – Specialist Medical Psychologist

16.30 – 17.00 Systemic drug monitoring in psoriasis Karina Jackson Dermatology - Consultant Nurse

17.00 – 18.15 Work stations – attendees to select 2 stations - each are 30 minutes

• Disease assessment,

• Application of scalp treatment,

• Good consultation skills,

• UV therapy,

• How to screen for biologics

Speakers

• Dr Andrew Pink - Consultant Dermatologist

• Claire Szlumper – Dermatology Specialist Pharmacist

• Mark Turner – Specialist Medical Psychologist

• Karina Jackson Dermatology – Consultant Nurse

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Course Directors

Lucy Moorhead Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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