Dermatology I Objectives

In the laboratory setting, the P1 student pharmacist will:

o Interview and counsel a patient as a group, within 15 minutes, on an OTC
product by role-playing with a facilitator
o Given a patient case, determine if a patient is an appropriate self-care
candidate.
o Provide at least 4 counseling points for a recommended self-care strategy
including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
o Given a patient case, determine appropriate patient follow-up
recommendations.
o Compare OTC treatments for each dermatological condition (warts,
corns/calluses, pediculosis, fungal infections)
o Differentiate characteristics unique to each of the conventional and one of the
complimentary treatments for head lice.

On a quiz or exam, the P1 student pharmacist will:

o Recognize characteristics of patients who seek self-treatment therapies
o Given a patient case, decide whether the patient is presenting with a wart,
corn, callus, fungal infection (ringworm and Athletes Foot), or pediculosis.
o Describe the unique of presentation of warts, corns, calluses, fungal infections
(ringworm and Athletes Foot), and pediculosis.
o List 3 common exclusions to self-care for each of the following conditions:
warts, corns, calluses, fungal infections (ringworm and Athletes Foot), and
pediculosis.
o Correlate specific OTC medications to their role in the treatment of warts,
corns, calluses, fungal infections (ringworm and Athletes Foot), and/or
pediculosis.
o Given a patient case, identify the most appropriate therapy for warts, corns,
calluses, fungal infections (ringworm and Athletes Foot), and pediculosis

On an OSCE, the P1 student pharmacist will, within 10 minutes:

o For a patient presenting with warts, corns, calluses, fungal infections
(ringworm or Athletes Foot), or pediculosis
Conduct a patient interview asking at least 8 questions utilizing
SCHOLAR-MAC
Always ask about a patients medications, allergies, and medical
conditions when providing an OTC recommendation
Determine if the patient is an appropriate self-care candidate
Recommend appropriate medications and non-drug treatment
Counsel the patient on each of the recommended management
strategies for the self-care condition according to the product selection
& counseling skill guide

 Instruct the patient on an appropriate follow-up time

o Use appropriate communication skills at all times when interacting with the
patient according to the provided rubric