By successfully completing this course, you will:

• Develop a logical, problem-based approach to the investigation of pruritic skin cases
• Choose relevant tests based on clinical signs and history and feel confident regarding the minimum database required to reach a definitive diagnosis for each pruritic patient
• Provide your clients and patients with the latest evidence-based treatments for a range of pruritic diseases
• Consider the cost-benefit analysis of each treatment
  
   

1. Introductory module**
2. Pruritus - understanding pathophysiology will affect your approach and treatments
3. Insect bite hypersensitivities in the dog and cat - when to use what
4. Atopic dermatitis - recognize the many flare factors and optimize management
5. Contact dermatitis - although the least common allergy, this can be tricky
6. Food allergy - diets, alternative tests and long-term options
7. Malassezia dermatitis - as it relates to the management of pruritus
8. Pruritic parasitic skin diseases

This distance education course is delivered over 4 months. The introductory module is delivered during the first month and the remaining seven modules are delivered over 3 months..

**Introductory Dermatology Module only needs to be completed once. If you completed this module as part of the Dermatology: Infectious Skin Disease Distance Education course you don't need to do it again..

This distance education course includes two face-to-face didactic workshops held in Sydney. Dates to be confirmed.

• 1-day workshop forming part of the introductory module (if not completed previously)
• 1-day workshop forming part of the Pruritic Skin Disease DE course

Our year-long Dermatology Distance Education program has been broken down into 3 manageable and independent parts: Pruritic Skin Disease, Infectious Skin Disease and Advanced Dermatology.

Each is a discrete course on its own but together they form a formidable dermatology educational program. Each course has an interactive workshop – a major drawcard – where you have the opportunity to apply the theory you have learnt under the watchful eye of your tutor. You also benefit from the group experience of learning with, and from, your peers.

The introductory dermatology module is a prerequisite for Pruritic and Infectious Skin Disease DE courses while you must complete either Pruritic or Infectious Skin Disease DE course to enrol in the Advanced Dermatology DE course.

Related courses

• 2022 Infectious Skin Disease Distance Education
• 2022 Advanced Dermatology Distance Education 

Premium, intensive online veterinary CPD

All CVE Distance Education (DE) programs are mentored by leading veterinary experts who will provide individual feedback and advice on completion of each monthly module. Each module may include written content, technique videos, self-reflections, quizzes and online submission of monthly assignments.

Maximise the opportunity to expand and consolidate your learning by participating in the tutor moderated group discussion forum and attending the two optional 1-day interactive workshops, with an emphasis on working through case studies and group discussion.

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians.

Choosing your DE course is a big commitment, so there’s no need to add further stress by paying your course up front. To pay as you learn, you will need a AU$1,000 deposit to secure your place, followed by 50% of the total course fee 10 days prior to course commencement date. We’ll arrange simple monthly direct debits from your credit card over 3 or 6 months.
Note: Payment Plan will incur an additional AU$250 administration fee, and Early Bird rates do not apply if you choose the payment plan option.