What you'll learn in this course

Nappy rash or napkin eruptions can be distressing for infants and their carers, making knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, management and therapeutic options to prevent, manage and treat nappy rash, all the more important. Using case study examples, this presentation will provide an overview of the condition, including common misperceptions and diagnostic challenges; and provide prevention and management strategies. Further potential causes will be discussed as well as when to refer.


Learning objectives:

  • To recognise the clinical features of nappy rash and atopic dermatitis 
  • Identify aggravating factors 
  • Understand strategies for management and prevention
  • Knowledge about other causes and when to refer

Topics & Speakers

A Practical Guide to Managing Nappy Rash

A/Prof Kurt Gebauer, Dermatologist, Lecturer at University of Western Australia

A/Prof Kurt Gebauer is formerly Head of Department of Dermatology at Fremantle Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia. Additionally he is accredited to several Private Hospitals in Perth and is a member of numerous Medical Societies including the Australasian College of Dermatologists, American Academy of Dermatology, International Society of Dermatology, Sclerotherapy Society of Australia, Australian and New Zealand Society of Phlebology. He is also currently working in private practice
Kurt Gebauer

What you get by completing this course

  • 45 minutes of CPD

    Watch a video and also test your learning by completing the quiz. A total of 45 mins of CPD to be gained.

  • Easy CPD Documentation

    Use our custom CPD documentation and reflection tool to generate an automatic summary of your learning after each session.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Receive a downloadable certificate of completion.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    About this course

    • Summary and learning objectives

    • Instructions on how to complete this course
  • 2

    Video - A practical guide to managing nappy rash

    • Download your handbook here

    • Video Lecture (35 mins of CPD)

    • Quiz: test your learning (10 mins of CPD)
  • 3

    Document your CPD

    • CPD documentation and reflection tool
  • 4

    Resources

    • Further resources to support your learning
  • 5

    Feedback/Survey

    • Please answer these questions before you leave

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