Overview

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

• Background
  • Including causes, prevalence and prognosis
• Diagnosis
  • How to assess someone with possible scabies and differential diagnosis
• Management
  • How to manage scabies and options for referral
• 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 diagnose scabies and crusted scabies.
• How to treat scabies.
• When to refer people to secondary care.
• What information and advice to provide to people with scabies.
• What follow up may be required.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered