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Acne Rosacea Association (ARAUK) Clinical Accreditation

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Become accredited in the assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of Acne and Rosacea through this comprehensive 40-hour CPD Level 7 online programme.

Designed for healthcare professionals, this course combines current scientific understanding with practical clinical guidance to help you confidently manage two of the most common inflammatory skin conditions.

Throughout the course you will learn:

  • The pathophysiology of acne and rosacea.
  • Clinical assessment and differential diagnosis.
  • Evidence-based treatment planning.
  • Topical and systemic therapies.
  • Management of vascular and inflammatory rosacea.
  • Acne scar prevention strategies.
  • Patient consultation and long-term management.
  • Treatment safety, contraindications and complications.
  • Real clinical case studies and practical demonstrations.

Each module has been developed by Professor Tony Chu and combines scientific theory with practical clinical experience to improve patient outcomes.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a SkinMed Academy Certificate of Completion.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the pathophysiology of acne and rosacea.
  • Accurately diagnose acne and rosacea.
  • Differentiate between acne subtypes and rosacea variants.
  • Develop evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Prescribe topical and systemic therapies safely.
  • Manage vascular and inflammatory rosacea.
  • Prevent acne complications and scarring.
  • Interpret real clinical case studies.
  • Improve long-term patient outcomes.
  • Apply current best-practice clinical guidelines.

Course Content

Acne and Rosacea Association (ARAUK) Clinical Accreditation Course Overview
We provide a written modular workbook detailing the pathogenesis of acne, conventional treatments for acne, additional treatments for acne, treatment of acne scarring and advice for the acne sufferers. For rosacea there are modules on the pathogenesis of rosacea and management of this condition. Teaching is via four (1 hour approx. each) webinars which are presented by Professor Tony Chu supported by an extensive study workbook with two online knowledge reviews to complete to gain accreditation.

  • Acne and Rosacea Association (ARAUK) Training Manual

Module 1: Acne Pathogenesis & Conventional Treatments
This module details the pathogenesis of acne and the conventional treatments of acne. It highlights the importance of the development of the microcomedone, the primary lesion of acne and the importance of targeting this for optimal treatment of acne. It demonstrates the Propioibacterium acnes biofilm and its impact on treatment efficacy and describes the age groups affected by acne which effectively spans from puberty to old age. It details the treatment options for the acne sufferer and the problems including bioavailabilty of antibiotics and the side effects of oral isotretinoin and hormonal treatments in women.

Module 2: Acne Additional Treatments and Scarring
This webcam highlights the problems faced with the macrocomedone and treatment of this and acne cysts. It discusses the efficacy and place for chemical peels and light and laser treatments of acne. It then describes the different types of scarring seen in acne and the various treatments available to improve acne scars. It then gives advice for acne sufferers on facial scrubs, moisturisers and other cosmetics.

Accreditation Test Acne
100 questions must be completed. Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking. Learners must achieve a minimum score of 60 out of 100 to pass. Higher scores may be eligible for Merit or Distinction awards.

Module 3: Rosacea Pathogenesis and Treatment
This webinar is devoted to rosacea, detailing the different theories on its pathogenesis and current treatments available. It stresses the fact that not all red faces are rosacea and the primary abnormality – prolonged facial flushing – must be present to make the diagnosis. Treatment is split into that for inflammatory, Type 2 rosacea and pure vascular or Type 1 rosacea. It stresses the fact that facial flushing does not respond to topical or oral antibiotics and flushing must be controlled for effective treatment of rosacea. Oral and topical agents effective in vascular rosacea are discussed as is the role of laser therapy.

Accreditation Test Rosacea
100 questions must be completed. Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking. Learners must achieve a minimum score of 60 out of 100 to pass. Higher scores may be eligible for Merit or Distinction awards.

Module 4: Q & A with Professor Chu
Webinar 4 is a recording of a live Q&A session with Professor Chu. This was devoted to questions posed by participants which were individually answered by Prof Chu. If you have any questions about this webinar or any questions about acne, acne scarring or rosacea, please email admin@skinmed.co.uk. We will forward your questions to Professor Chu and get the answers from him for you.

Your Certificate
Congratulations, you have completed the course.

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