Module Title:Dermatology and Wound Healing
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lecture & Lab Practical
Module Aim: 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 should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

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.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project30.00%
Practical20.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Development of a laboratory model of dermatitis. Study of fungal and/or viral skin conditions.   50.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project 1,2 30.00 n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Production of sun-protection products in the practical sessions Preparation of simple wound-healing formulations in the laboratory 1,2,3 20.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 0.50
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 6.67
Total Hours 124.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 15 Weeks per Stage 1.50
Practicals 15 Weeks per Stage 0.50
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Total Hours 60.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SAPHF_D Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technician Studies 2 Mandatory