Bacterial Skin Infections in African Clinical Practice
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Short course
Course type
2 hours
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
2 CPD points
2 Clinical
(70% average required)
Course overview
This short course introduces healthcare professionals to the diagnosis and management of common and chronic bacterial skin infections, with a focus on presentations in darker skin types and resource-limited African settings. Participants will learn how to identify, differentiate, and treat conditions such as impetigo, cellulitis, folliculitis, leprosy, and more. Emphasis is placed on recognising clinical patterns in melanin-rich skin, avoiding common diagnostic pitfalls, and applying appropriate antimicrobial strategies in primary care environments.
This course is based on content from Dermatology: A Comprehensive Handbook for Africa, a locally authored clinical resource developed specifically for the diagnosis and management of skin conditions in African settings.
Who is this course for?
South African Healthcare Professionals
Required qualification
None
Course level
Beginner
Develop your professional skills
Why choose this course?
Locally relevant and practical - The course is grounded in real-world cases and treatment strategies drawn from African clinical settings, making it directly applicable to the patients you see every day.
Focused on darker skin tones - You’ll learn how bacterial skin infections present in melanin-rich skin—an area often overlooked in mainstream medical training—helping you improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
Focused on darker skin tones - You’ll learn how bacterial skin infections present in melanin-rich skin—an area often overlooked in mainstream medical training—helping you improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
Credible, expert-led content - Developed from Dermatology: A Comprehensive Handbook for Africa and authored by leading African dermatologists, the course offers trusted, up-to-date knowledge tailored to your clinical environment.
Modules
Certificate included
Upon successful completion of this course, including achieving a minimum score of 70% in the assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Course authors
Ncoza. C. Dlova
MBChB, FCDerm, PhD. SA
Prof Ncoza Dlova is Head of Dermatology and Full Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the first African Dean in the 73-year history of its Medical School. An internationally recognised dermatologist with over 135 publications, she is a B-rated NRF researcher and a leading authority on ethnic skin and hair, global health, and medical education. Prof Dlova serves on multiple international boards, including the ILDS as its first fully elected African representative, and has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to dermatology and health.
Anisa Mosam
MBChB, MMed, FCDerm, PhD. SA
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