Dermatology Certificate for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
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Comprehensive training for NPs and PAs to confidently diagnose and treat common dermatologic conditions, expand clinic services, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
61 Contact Hours
25 Rx Hours
1 Year Access
Enhance Your Practice with Our Dermatology Certificate Course
Are you ready to stop referring out common skin conditions and start managing them with confidence? As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you know that skin complaints are a frequent reason for patient visits. Yet, many providers feel they lack the education and training to diagnose and treat beyond the basics. This program is designed to change that.
Our Dermatology Certificate for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provides the robust, practical education you need to become the go-to expert in your practice. Move beyond uncertainty and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to deliver superior patient care, expand your clinical services, and build a more profitable and fulfilling career.
What You Will Learn & Achieve
Our curriculum goes beyond textbook theory to provide actionable, real-world knowledge you can implement immediately.
Build Clinical Confidence Strengthen your ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of common and complex skin conditions, from acne and eczema to psoriasis and suspicious lesions.
Expand Your Service Menu Learn the protocols and skills needed to confidently introduce new dermatologic services, including advanced treatments, creating a powerful new income source.
Increase Your Professional Value Stand out with a specialized certificate that demonstrates your commitment to excellence and advanced practice.
Drive Practice Growth Attract and retain more patients by offering in-demand dermatology services, reducing the need for referrals and keeping care within your practice.
What’s Included in the Dermatology Certificate Course
50 hours of video-based education
Certificate of
Completion
Monthly Webinars with Expert Derm Faculty
Weekly Office Hours with Expert Derm Faculty
Who Is This Dermatology Certificate Program For?
This program is built for driven NPs and PAs who fall into two key groups:
The Clinician
You are passionate about patient care and want to build unshakable confidence in your ability to manage dermatologic conditions. This program will elevate your expertise, making you an invaluable asset to any practice and allowing you to achieve better outcomes for your patients.
The Clinic Owner
You want to add a profitable dermatology service line to your practice. By equipping yourself or your team with specialized knowledge you can capture new revenue streams, increase patient loyalty, and become a more comprehensive care center in your community.
Dermatology Certificate Program Curriculum
This in-depth Dermatology Certificate features comprehensive modules created by our expert faculty. Each module integrates the clinical, diagnostic, and business dimensions required to deliver excellent patient care and expand your practice.
Algorithmic Approach to Any Skin Lesion or Skin Eruption
Superficial Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections
Hypersensitivities and Vasculitis
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers and Precancerous Lesions
Essential Dermatology – Enhancing Your Practice and Growing Revenue
Topical Therapies for Common Dermatologic Conditions
When Skin is Just the Symptom of Underlying Systemic Diseases
Systemic Therapies for Common Dermatologic Conditions
Benign Lesions
Psoriasis and Erythroderma
Hair Disorders and Nails
Pediatric Dermatology
Acneiform and Adnexal Conditions
Bites, Stings, and Infestations
Urticarias and Photodermatoses
Melanoma and Atypical Nevi (moles) Melanocytic Nevi
Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis and Other Dermatitis
Pigmentary Disorders and Lesions
Viral and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Drug Eruptions
When Skin Blisters
Pregnancy Related and Genital Dermatoses
Common Dermatologic Office Procedures
Papulosquamous Conditions
Meet Our Experts in Dermatology
Margaret Bobonich
DNP, FNP-C, DCNP, FAANP (Program Director)
Margaret Bobonich is an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. She is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) and founder of the Center for Dermatology NP PA. Her clinical focus has been on immune-mediated skin diseases and doctoral work in education for dermatology all advanced practice providers.
Dr. Bobonich leadership includes development University Hospitals Medical Center’s innovative 2-year interdisciplinary post-Master’s Dermatology NP Residency and conducted the seminal research for the published Core Curriculum for Dermatology NPs: Using Delphi Technique. She is co-editor of two editions of Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians, co-chaired the national task force to establish and publish the Professional Competencies for Nurse Practitioners in Dermatology (2018), and Director of the first DCNP Review Course in 2019.
Most recently, Dr. Bobonich published Dermatology Essentials for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in 2023 which outlines the foundational competencies for clinical practice. She is founder of the DCNP and CAQ-DERM Review/ Dermatology Essentials & Advanced Pharmacology Conference, which focuses on early career development of dermatology NPs and PAs. In 2024, she serves as co-founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dermatology for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants advancing professionalism and collaboration for all advanced practice clinicians in dermatology. Her leadership was recognized by AANP’s 2024 State of Ohio Award for Excellence, Elevate-Derm Alliance 2024 Honorary Lecture, Case Western Reserve University’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award to her outstanding contributions, and the second year as POCN 2024 NP of the Year Award.
Course Authors & Subject Matter Experts
This program is crafted by an expert group of nationally recognized Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Our faculty’s deep experience and passion for advancing the profession ensure that the curriculum isn’t just thorough but is also practical, clinically relevant, and designed to empower you at every stage of your career.
Douglas DiRuggiero
DMSc, MHS, PA-C
Leigh Ann Pansch
MSN, FNP-C, DCNP
Veronica L. Richardson
MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP
Kara Mudd
DMSc, MSPAS, PA-C
Melissa Davis
MSPAS, PA-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most providers finish in 3-6 months, but you have 1 year to complete it.
No, this program covers everything from foundational concepts to advanced protocols. Whether you are new to Dermatology or already practicing, this certificate will elevate your clinical expertise.
Yes, you will earn The Fitzgerald Dermatology Certificate.
Absolutely. Whether you work in primary care, urgent care, specialty clinics, or operate your own practice, the protocols and strategies taught in this course are immediately applicable.
Yes, 61 contact hours and 25 Rx hours.
Program Cost: $3,999 – One-time fee for full certificate
You will have lifetime access to the content of this program. Any updates that happen after a year of having the program will be part of a membership you are allowed to join. This program comes with one year access to monthly calls that you can extend with a membership in the feature.
Yes, but you get 1 year of monthly support via community access and monthly group calls.