Minor skin surgery practice (degree level) (HEAC381)
Gain knowledge and skills to assess, plan and implement care of a patient with a dermatological condition requiring skin surgery
CPD for healthcare professionals

This 20 credit degree-level module is a practical skin surgery course for registered nurses working in dermatology secondary or primary care. The module delivers face to face learning with practical competency assessments by a local mentor in the work place. There are four taught days and the module runs over five months to allow portfolio development.
You will be taught
You will be able to carry out diagnostic skin biopsy and skin cancer treatments under local anaesthetic, as well as curettage and cautery, punch biopsy and incisional biopsies. A range of suturing techniques are covered – interrupted suture, figure of 8 haemostatic suture, interlocking, running, mattress and pulley. Cryosurgical skin treatments with liquid nitrogen are also taught.
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards some of our BSc (Hons) Professional Development pathways - please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information.
Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
For further information on module dates, entry requirements, fees and funding and how to apply please contact the relevant education coordinator for the organisation where you wish to undertake the module, see below contact details.
This module is delivered by:
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Alison Copp, a.copp@nhs.net
Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.
8.30–17.00 (Friday 16.30)