Course overview
This module will explore the relationship between skin conditions and their impact on mental health and wellbeing and analyse therapeutic approaches currently used to support individuals affected by a range of skin conditions and wounds. It will critically analyse the association between biological, psychological, and social factors affecting skin integrity to develop an understanding of the relationship between mental health and well-being. It is taught by clinicians with experience of managing patients with psych-cutaneous disorders and focuses on managing the delivery of psychological interventions in primary and secondary care settings.
Dates:
5 days (09.00 – 17.00)
4th, 5th, 6th Feb 2026 (Weds to Fri) and 26th, 27th March 2026.
Venue:
All teaching is face to face at the University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB.
Content:
- An introduction to neuroscience
- Relationship of skin disease to mental health & wellbeing
- Psychological factors: body image, self esteem
- Social factors: psychological wellbeing and quality of life
- Patient assessment & advanced communication skills
- Therapeutics & management approaches: pharmacological, psychotherapeutic complementary interventions
- Cancer survivorship
- Impact of interpersonal skills/engagement on therapeutic interventions
- Research & practice development related to skin disease & mental health
- Service user needs & carers role, health promotion and self-help
- Multidisciplinary team working & specialist referral criteria
Assessment:
Critical analysis of psychological interventions for patient with a skin condition/wound. 100% Coursework
Further information:
Kathy Radley (Module Leader) k.radley@herts.ac.uk
Rebecca Penzer-Hick (Programme Leader) r.penzer-hick@herts.ac.uk
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
LMCDMSC: MSc Clinical Dermatology
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Funding
£1,830.00
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2025/26 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-document
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Kathy Radley k.radley@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Face to Face Teaching
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Prerequisites
This module will be of interest to a wide range of health professionals involved with psychological support of people with skin conditions and those interested in psycho-dermatology.
This module is available on the MSc Clinical Dermatology, MSc Skin Lesion Management and on the MSc Skin Integrity & Wound Management.
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