Dermatology I Lab

1 credits · School of Nursing

This course is a hands-on procedural laboratory focusing on full body skin exams and essential competencies such as: KOH microscopy, introduction to dermoscopy, cryotherapy, electrodessication and cautery, basic suturing, shave biopsy, and punch biopsy, with emphasis on technique proficiency, safety, and clinical application. Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of a core NP specialty program (e.g., FNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP) with certification/licensure eligibility; basic pathophysiology and pharmacology knowledge. Corequisite: 7800. [1]