St John's DermAcademy Phototherapy Course for Nurses and AHP 2026

The Phototherapy Course is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively administer phototherapy treatments (NBUVB/PUVA/UVA1), monitor patient responses, and manage potential side effects. Upon completion, the learner will be expected to undergo further competency assessment in their workplace.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at registered nurses, nursing associates or allied healthcare professionals who are new to, or early in their development of phototherapy skills. This interactive course supports best practice as outlined in the British Association of Dermatologists - Staff Training and Education Standards which recommends phototherapy clinicians attend a phototherapy course at least once every three years (Phototherapy-Guidance-and-Services-Standards-2022.pdf).

Programme overview:

The course is offered as a blended learning format offering pre-attendance online learning material on a bespoke learning platform, followed by 1 day face to face practical learning in our clinical department.

The virtual learning includes interactive lectures and videos. This is accessible three weeks prior to the face-to-face event and for one month following course completion to allow the learner to consolidate or revisit the material.

A multiple-choice test can be found on the platform which will help assess your level of knowledge pre and post course completion. The face-to-face day encompasses live presentations, an expert panel session for questions and workshops/ demonstrations on the phototherapy unit.

The course programme has been developed by a multi-professional team of experts including a Medical Physics team, Consultant Dermatologists and Specialist Phototherapy nurses.

The face-to-face teaching programme includes a selection of tailored lectures in the morning, followed by workshops/live demonstrations in our phototherapy department.

1. Theory lectures (pre-attendance and face to face) will include but not limited to: Introduction to UV light, Role of the Medical Physics team, Phototherapies- Indications/contraindications, Protocols, Dose calculations, Managing side effects and adverse events, Photosensitising drugs, Photodermatoses, Equipment- Risk assessment and best safety practice.
2. The practical sessions will cover: Patient Initial Assessment, MED testing, MPD testing, Top tips on patient positioning and counselling in machines, UVA1 administration, PUVA initiation/administration station.

​A course certificate is provided upon completion.

Course Fees: £595.

If your employer is funding your place, we will need a purchase order from them. Details for this process can be found on our course webpage Event 10th March 2026 | Phototherapy Course

For more information please visit www.stjohnsdermacademy.com

Places are limited and are allocated on a first come - first served basis, so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Please note overnight accommodation is not provided and it is the responsibility of the delegate to arrange this independently.

Registrations for this course will close midnight, Monday, 2nd March 2026