Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system; describe common disorders of the system; and describe pharmacology and terminology related to the system.
Who Should Take This Course
Sales representatives and managers who interact with healthcare professionals who treat disorders of the integumentary system, including dermatologists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, internists and family practitioners, general surgeons, allergists, nurses, pharmacists, and gerontologists.
Career Applications/Benefits
Many disorders are associated with the integumentary system. These range from a simple blister due to friction or a burn, to chronic diseases such as eczema or psoriasis, to acute disorders such as urticaria (hives). Developing an understanding of these disorders and the role pharmacology plays in their treatment will help healthcare representatives and others to appreciate the challenges faced by professionals who treat patients with these disorders. Information provided in this course will allow healthcare representatives to discuss key features and benefits of pharmaceutical therapies with physicians, pharmacists, and others who treat patients with disorders of the integumentary system.
Chapter Content
Chapter One: Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
- The Skin: Functions, Anatomy, and Physiology
- Structures that Develop from Skin (Skin Appendages)
Chapter Two: An Introduction to Integumentary System Disorders
- Skin Disorders: Terminology and Diagnosis
- Overview of Integumentary System Disorders
Chapter Three: Pharmacology Related to the Integumentary System
- Pharmacology Relevant to Skin Disorders
- Anti-inflammatory Drugs
- Topical Dermatologicals, Antihistamines, and Hormones
- Miscellaneous Classes and Agents
Chapter Four: Specific Disorders of the Skin
- Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea
- Drug-Related Eruptions and Allergic Hypersensitivity Reactions, Disorders of Hair Growth, Psoriasis, and Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, and Yeast Infections
- Benign Neoplastic Skin Disorders, Malignant Epidermal Tumors, and Burns