COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to our comprehensive course on Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTI) in a Community Pharmacy.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently identify, assess, and manage common skin and soft tissue infections in everyday community pharmacy practice.

You will learn about the different types of infections, how to recognize their signs and symptoms, and how to recommend appropriate treatments or referral strategies. Whether advising customers or strengthening your professional expertise, this course provides the tools to make informed, safe, and effective decisions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the anatomy and functions of the skin in the context of infections
• Identify common skin and soft tissue infections and their clinical features
• Recommend appropriate treatments and interventions in a community pharmacy setting
• Recognize when to refer patients for advanced care
• Apply evidence-based approaches to infection management
• Provide safe, practical, and customer-friendly advice

COURSE FEATURES:

• Engaging & beginner-friendly content
• High-quality video lectures
• Real-life case scenarios
• Milestone quizzes
• Final examination
• Certificate of achievement

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR:

• Community Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmacy Assistants
• Skincare & Wellness Consultants
• Students in Health & Pharmaceutical Fields
• Anyone interested in practical SSTI knowledge

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Skin and soft tissue infections are among the most frequent conditions encountered in community pharmacy, yet they are often misunderstood or mismanaged.

This course breaks down SSTI management into practical, evidence-based steps you can confidently apply in real-world settings. From recognition to treatment and referral, you will learn to provide reliable guidance that keeps your patients safe and informed.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. WELCOME ON BOARD
2. MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
3. AUDIENCE – COMMUNITY PHARMACY
4. WHY SHOULD YOU BOTHER ABOUT SSTIs?
5. EPIDEMIOLOGY Q & A
6. WHAT IS COMMON TO SSTIs?
7. RISK POPULATION
8. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
9. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
10. MANAGEMENT (GENERAL PRINCIPLES)
11. HINDRANCES TO COMMUNITY PHARMACY CARE
12. TO COLLABORATE OR NOT TO COLLABORATE
13. SUMMARY
14. THANK YOU REMARK

EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATE:

Evaluate your understanding through a comprehensive final examination designed to test both knowledge and practical application.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a: Certificate of Proficiency in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTI) Management