Six-Week Distance Learning Course: The Use of Biologic Therapies in Psoriasis

Venue: TBA

Who Should Apply?

Dermatology Nurse Specialists who expect to be directly involved in the administration of the new biologic therapies for psoriasis and the assessment of potentially suitable psoriasis patients.

Intended Outcomes

The course will provide up-to-date information on:

• The Biologic Therapies in Psoriasis (how they work, efficacy and side effect profiles)
• The BAD Guidelines for the Use of Biological Interventions in Psoriasis
• How to assess patient eligibility and Monitor patients on treatment in practice.

You will also be given:

• The opportunity to network with other Dermatology Nurse Specialists and associated professionals facing the same challenges
• Up-to-date reference materials

Preliminary Programme

• An overview of severe psoriasis and its current management
• An overview of the biologic therapies in psoriasis
• The BAD guidelines for the use of biological interventions in psoriasis
• How to PASI score
• How to DLQI score
• Assessment of patients using PASI
• Monitoring requirements with biologic therapies
• The rheumatology nurse experience of the practical management of biologic therapies - "Sharing best practice"

Learning Objectives

• To review the basics of the immune system, and to recognise the concept of psoriasis as an immune-mediated disease.
• To recognise the place for biological treatments for psoriasis in the context of other second and third line treatments for this disorder.
• To understand the various mechanism of action of the biologic therapies and explain them to patients.
• To understand the benefits and side effects of biological therapies, and discuss these with prospective patients.
• To have the skills and knowledge to be able to complete documentation required for registration of psoriasis patients receiving biological therapies.

At the end of the six week course students will be required to complete a series of reflection points which will consolidate learning. Upon successful completion of the course a certificate of attendance will be issued.

For further information contact:

Tel: 01633 238561

Fax: 01633 656106

Email: admin@dermatologynursing.co.uk