Professional Certificate in Integrated Health and Dermatology

Overview

Professional Certificate in Integrated Health and Dermatology

Diverse bacterial ecosystems are present in the oral cavity, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, skin surface and lungs. Collectively, our human microbiome represents a major contributor to our health, our appearance and most importantly, our skin.

The Professional Certificate in Integrated Health and Dermatology will enable students to learn about the gut microbiome and how it influences a multitude of skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, accelerated ageing, as well as mood, weight gain, weight loss and general overall health.

Course Info

Course Fees and Payment Information

Course Level

RTO Admission Requirement

Course Duration and Study Mode

Delivery Mode

Advanced Standing

Learning Outcomes

Some of the topics covered within this course include:

Skin analysis and selection of dermal therapy procedures within a cosmetic medical context
Skin physiology and pathophysiology of dermatological conditions
Systemic manifestation of dermatological conditions
Understanding the microbiome and dysbiosis
Functional gut health and brain connection
Functional gut health and skin connection
Nutritional, lifestyle and environmental factors that influence the gut microbiome
Integration of nutritional strategies with dermal procedures to improve patient outcomes
"Gut friendly" food cooking demonstration

By understanding the relationship between the microbiome and dermatology, clinicians can successfully use these principles to improve patient outcomes and create a unique selling point to patients. This course will include multiple resources such as patient information sheets, questionnaires and video resources that clinicians are able to use in a clinical setting.

Curriculum

Please note: These outlines are to be used as a guide only. Your units will be confirmed upon receiving a personalised schedule.

Module 1

PRINCIPLES OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY

This module forms the foundation for correct skin analysis and selection of dermal therapy procedures within a cosmetic medical context. Lectures focus on issues that affect the histological and visual qualities of the skin covering healthy skin physiology, the presentation and pathophysiology of dermatologic disorders, repair abilities and wound care. On completion of this module, students should be able to identify a range of dermatologic conditions and refer as appropriate to ensure they work within their scope of practice.

Duration - 8 week module with a study commitment of 3 hours per week.

TOPICS COVERED

Week 1: Skin Structure and Function
Week 2: Skin Aeging
Week 3: Dermatological Disorders
Week 4: Skin Healing and Wound Care
Week 5: Skin Cancer and Reconstruction

Module 2

PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED HEALTH AND DERMATOLOGY

This module forms the foundation for understanding the impact of the gut microbiome health, nutritional and lifestyle factors which affect skin health. Lectures focus on conception of the microbiome and its important functions, understanding nutritional, hormonal and digestive health and detoxification. On completion of this module, the student will be able to identify nutritional and lifestyle factors that affect the skin through poor gut microbiome health and be able to implement strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Duration - 8 week module with a study commitment of 3 hours per week.

TOPICS COVERED

Week 8: Explain the role and function of the gastrointestinal tract
Week 9: Skin Aeging
Week 10: Dermatological Disorders
Week 11: Skin Healing and Wound Care
Week 12: Skin Cancer and Reconstruction

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