Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, prevalence, prognosis and complications.
• Diagnosis
  • Methods for detection of lice and differential diagnoses.
• Management
  • Treatment options, treatment failure and general advice.
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to confirm suspected head lice infestation.
• The different treatment options and their advantages and disadvantages.
• What to do if treatment fails. 
• General advice and information to give patients.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered