BBO Training

Course Overview

BBO Training has delivered dermatology-focused education since 2017 and is pleased to work in collaboration with Dermatology Education Partnership Ltd to provide high-quality dermatology update training for Primary Care.

This one-day Dermatology Update is designed for registered healthcare professionals already managing dermatological conditions in Primary Care who wish to refresh and advance their knowledge in line with current evidence and guidance.

The programme moves from guideline updates and evidence-based practice through to practical clinical decision-making and integration into local services. Particular emphasis is placed on skin lesion recognition, safe cancer identification, facial dermatoses, and improving prescribing confidence.

Dermatology represents a significant proportion of the Primary Care workload. As more skin care is managed within the community, clinicians require robust assessment skills, confidence in topical therapies, and clear understanding of referral thresholds. This course supports safe, effective and patient-centred dermatology care within General Practice.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

• General Practitioners
• Practice Nurses
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Primary Care Pharmacists
• Clinicians already delivering dermatology care

Participants should have prior experience in managing common skin conditions.

What This Course Covers

Evidence-Based Guideline Updates

• Current best practice in acne, eczema and psoriasis management
• Updates in topical therapy use
• Antibiotic stewardship in dermatology
• Integrating guidance into Primary Care practice

Advanced Management of Common Conditions

• Facial dermatoses
• Tailoring treatment plans to individual patients
• Escalation strategies and referral criteria
• Practical prescribing considerations

Skin Lesion Recognition and Red Flags

• Differentiating benign skin lesions
• Recognising suspicious or pre-cancerous lesions
• Red flag features
• Referral pathways for suspected skin cancer

Introduction to Dermoscopy

• Principles of dermoscopy
• Role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy
• Recognising key dermoscopic patterns
• Practical application session

(This course introduces dermoscopy principles but does not provide formal dermoscopy accreditation.)

Psychosocial and Holistic Care

• Psychological impact of chronic and visible skin conditions
• Supporting patient self-management
• Effective communication strategies
• Improving adherence to treatment plans

Case-Based Clinical Discussion

• Real-world dermatology scenarios
• Diagnostic dilemmas
• Peer discussion and shared learning

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply current dermatology guidelines confidently in Primary Care
• Optimise management of acne, eczema and psoriasis
• Recognise benign and suspicious skin lesions
• Identify red flag features suggestive of skin cancer
• Describe the principles and practical role of dermoscopy
• Communicate effectively with patients about treatment and prognosis
• Integrate dermatology best practice into local service delivery

Course Format

Duration: Full-day (approximately 6 hours teaching time)

Delivery: Virtual or face-to-face

Format includes:

• Structured teaching
• Image-based learning
• Practical dermoscopy session
• Case-based discussion
• Interactive Q&A

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.