Understanding skin health is crucial in the context of migration is of particular importance, especially with the increasing number of migrants and refugees globally. This course examines the wide range of skin issues affected by migrants and discusses special considerations to keep in mind when providing care for this unique patient population.
Photo Credit: WHO / Fatoumata Diabaté
Language: English
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Course information
Migrants across the world face unique health challenges due to their journeys, including exposure to harsh environmental conditions, limited access to healthcare, and inadequate nutrition, all of which can contribute to poor skin health. Skin conditions can signal broader health problems, such as infections or nutritional deficiencies, and can impact overall well-being and quality of life. Effective skin health education and care are essential for early detection and treatment of issues, reducing the spread of contagious conditions, and ensuring the physical and psychological health of migrants and refugees. Moreover, promoting skin health in these communities helps in integrating them into new environments, fostering a sense of dignity and improving public health outcomes. The target audiences for this course are national, district-level, and front-line health care workers who work with migrants as well as anyone interested in learning more about the skin conditions that affect this population. This course will discuss how to diagnose and manage the infectious, immunological, inflammatory, neoplastic, and environmental dermatological conditions that affect migrants.
Course duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Certificates: A Certificate of Achievement is available to participants who score at least 80% of the total points available in the final assessment. Participants who receive a certificate of achievement can also download an Open Badge for this course. Click here to learn how.
Course contents
Module 1: Introduction to Neglected Tropical Diseases; Introduction to Skin and Migration; Overview of the Differences in Skin Disease Presentation:
This module provides an overview of neglected tropical diseases, provides a brief introduction of current migration trends, and highlights the differences of skin disease findings in different skin tones. At the end of this module, you will describe the current scope of current migration trends globally, identify the relationship between NTDs and migration, and explain the differences in skin disease presentation on light versus dark skin.Module 2: Pale and Dark Patches on the Skin; Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis; Acne, Rosacea, and Skin Bleaching Creams:
At the end of this module, you will develop a list of diagnoses for pale and dark patches of the skin, identify the clinical features and treatments of psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, rosacea, and the effects of skin bleaching creams in migrant populations.Module 3: Skin Infestations; Skin Infections and Post-Traumatic Wounds:
At the end of this module, you will identify the various skin infestations and skin infections that affect migrant populations. You will also identify the various post-traumatic wounds that migrants can have as well as their mechanism of action.Module 4: Warning Signs of Skin NTDs; Warning Signs of Skin Cancer:
At the end of this module, you will identify the warning signs of skin NTDs and skin cancer in migrant populations.Module 5: Malnutrition; HIV/AIDS and the Skin:
At the end of this module, you will describe the clinical presentations of various nutritional deficiencies faced by migrant populations. You will also explain the various warning skin signs of HIV infection in migrant populations.
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Certificate Requirements
- Gain a Record of Achievement by earning at least 80% of the maximum number of points from all graded assignments.