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DIPLOMA IN TRICHOLOGY for PERSONS with MEDICAL QUALIFICATION NON-MEDICAL PERSONS TAKE AN EXTENDED COURSE (Click here) To enrol please e-mail the Registrar. Trichology is the science of Human Scalp & Hair in health, disease and distressed circumstances.
This course provides the vehicle to obtaining The Trichological Society's Diploma in Pure-Trichology (with
entitlement to use the post-nominal letters LTTS and the opportunity to be listed on its Portal). Dermatologists / Physicians are welcomed into subscription membership by TTS under the listing Physicians / Surgeons without further requirement. However, where a listing under Trichologists is sought the candidate is required to present a series of essays on the hair and scalp conditions / diseases (syllabus is provided below) and at the conclusion to submit to a viva examination held in London annually during May. COURSE STRUCTURE This course is primarily conducted by distance learning, employing internet and email facilities (an up-to-date computer equipped for internet and email is therefore an essential). Attendances at dermatological practices are recommended for observational study (where possible). As a significant number of hair deformities / diseases exist, and many are very rare, it is unlikely that live subjects will be available for study during the lifetime of this course. It is therefore recommended that each participant in this course collects an extensive personal library of pictures from which to become familiar with each. The course has 2 Sections, each must be completed fully. The course which takes 2 years requires that 20 essays are submitted during each academic year at a constant rate of 2 per month (except December and August). Each essay should be an extensive academic work (where possible containing pictures) which has been researched using Internet, libraries, textbooks. All essays must be written in the author's own words for submission (via e-mail) to the designated Mentor. All essays relative to scalp and hair conditions/diseases must (where possible) include an aetiology, diagnosis and prognosis together with any recommendations as to treatment regimes. In the event that an examiner’s comments suggest further work is required on any essay, this should be carried out as a matter of priority. This study period can be extended if required (at additional cost relative to the extra time taken). There are no written examinations but an extensive Viva Voce and practical examination will be conducted in May following the conclusion of the course (Credits available - 30). CREDITS Credits are accrued throughout the course. The total available is 70 - Graduands will require 60 Credits. A credit for each assignment essay (listed below) must be gained prior to the examination invitation. 3 starred* topics may be submitted together as one essay and attract 1 Credit. The Society does not mark more than 2 essays per month (Credits available - 40). Viva Voce and practical examination will be conducted in May following the conclusion of the course (Credits available - 30).
THE COST COURSE FEE £4400.00 - may be paid in four six-monthly installments The course fee is based on the 'student' completing the course within the assigned 24 month period. It includes the setting and marking of 20 assignments per year at the rate of 2 per month (excluding December and August) and the examinations., but excludes expenses involved with travel and hotels associated with visits to London UK for the examination. Fees paid are non-returnable unless notice of cancellation is received 28 days prior to the commencement of any term (six-month period). Courses may commence on the first day of September or March (or other date by arrangement). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ENROLMENT PROCEDURE A prospective student seeking enrolment should email The Registrar for an Application for Enrolment Form. This will usually be sent by email. On completion this is to be returned to The Registrar by email. The College will then review the application and inform the applicant accordingly. Successful applicants will be offered a place on the course to commence either September or March. Having accepted the place, the student is required to pay a holding fee of £125 within 5 days to secure it and guarantee that he/she will honour the reservation. This sum will be deducted from the first course fee paid. This holding fee will not be refunded if the student cancels his/her course within 28 days of its commencement date. The Course fees are to be received by The College not less than 14 days prior to the commencement date. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANCELLATION OF A COURSE It is to be understood that no refunds of academic fees will be considered where a student drops-out or otherwise fails to complete any Part of the course. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SYLLABUS Here follows the syllabus (as of September 2010), however as hair science is an area of continuing research, there may be updates and additions at any time: Too much well presented information is never criticised. Essays must provide brief but clear explanations of any medical / scientific words / terms used. Remember that a diagram or picture can paint a thousand words. Words guides are not generally given because written material will vary in length according to individual composition styles. However the importance of including all relevant data and points of interest cannot be overstated. If, after the initial essays have been received it is felt that further guidance is required, the College will send you sample essays. An essay for each and every topic listed herein must be submitted. Each will attract valuable credits and collectively create your own personal 'textbook' for future reference. This material will also be used as a basis for the Viva part of the examination (usually held in May following the conclusion of the final year's study) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THiS COURSE HAS 2 SECTIONS SECTION 1 - HAIR and SCALP CONDITIONS (time allowed - 24 months) Fee - £4400 Many of the topics in this section will constitute a major essay, which will take time to research effectively to satisfy TTS academic standards. THE TOPICS Topics suffixed with a star * indicate that as less extensive explanations will apply - three such topics may be submitted as one essay. Each essay scores 1 Credit unless otherwise stated The Skin. This work will include a detailed explanation of its structure and function but will exclude any detailed description of the pilo-sebaceous follicle, nails and hair/skin diseases/deformities, which will each be the focus of future individual assignments (2 Credits) The Hair. This extensive work will include a detailed morphology from conception, in-depth accounts of hair type (Afroid, Caucasoid Mongoloid) physical / chemical structure, development, growth cycles (anagen, catagen, telogen and exogen) and follicular re-genesis, post puberty development, pigmentation, genetic factors, natural curl, density and other specific characteristics but exclude diseases which will each be the focus of future individual assignments (2 Credits) The Nails include a detailed account of physical structure, growth cycles. Mention pigmentation and diseases (with photographs were possible) (2 Credits).
Acne Necrotica Miliaris* & Varioliformis* Acquired progressive kinking. Alopecia areata, totalis and universalis. Androgenetic alopecia in males –include details and discussion regarding modern drug therapies, surgical hair replacement techniques, and non-surgical hair replacement. Androgenic alopecia in females - include details and opinion on currently used drug therapies and suitability to surgical hair replacement. Discuss non-surgical replacement methods. Bubble Hair Syndrome Canities* Leucotrichia* Poliosis* Eczema's - with special reference to scalp and effect on hair. Effluvium's (anagen, telogen, loose anagen syndrome) Favus Folliculitis Decalvans Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Hair Pigmentation Chemistry - Mention the chemistry, function and source of melanin, its distribution and the consequences of its absence. Hair fall associated with fever Hair fall associated with eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia nervosa) Herpes (Shingles) Hirsutism (include differential diagnosis with hypertrichosis) Hyperkeratosis Cystica Follicularis* Hypertrichosis (include reference to congenital hypertrichosis, congenital syndromes and metabolic disorders, prepubertal and X-linked hypertrichosis) Idiopathic Trichoclasia* Impetigo - with special reference to scalp and effect on hair Lichen Planus (Planopilaris) Lupus Erythematosus (discoid and systemic) Malignant Melanomas - with special reference to scalp Monilethrix* Neurodermatitis Nutrition and hair health Pediculus capitis - mention the body and pubic louse and discuss the treatments available Pemphigus - with special reference to scalp Pityriasis ('Seborrhoeic dermatitis') with special reference to scalp and effect on hair. (Include graphic descriptions of each together with recommendations as to treatment regimes - include photos where possible. Plica Polonica * Porphria (congenital or erythropoietic) and hypertrichosis * Post-natal alopecia Pseudo-pelade (Brocq) Psoriasis of the scalp Dermatophytosis Capitis (Ringworm) with special reference to scalp and effect on hair. Include details of anthropophilic and zoophilic fungi, microspora, trichophyta, epidermophyta Serum Ferritin, Serum Iron, Vitamin B12 and hair status Thyroid functions and hair status - mention hair loss and changes in characteristics Traction Alopecia Trichokinesis Trichorrhexis Nodosa Trichomycosis Nodosa* Trichothiodystrophy Trichoptilosis* Trichonodosis* Trichosporosis* Trichotillomania Trichophagy* Uncombable hair syndrome* Urticaria with special reference to scalp and effect on hair Vitiligo with special reference to scalp and hair Woolly Hair Syndrome --------------------------- SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS
Disorders of Hair Growth Diagnosis and Treatment by Elise A Olsen (2nd Edition) Hair anatomy for the clinician LC Sperling Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Human Anatomy & Physiology: Integumentary System, Lecture Notes, Ziser, 2005 Jankovic SM, Jankovic SV. The control of hair growth. Dermatol Online J. 1998 Krause K, Foitzik K. Biology of the hair follicle: the basics. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2006. McGrath, J.A.; Eady, R.A.; Pope, F.M. (2004). Paus R. Principles of hair cycle control. J Dermatol. 1998 Please make full use of the Internet as the primary research facility. http://www.educypedia.be/education/skinhair.htm http://www.keratin.com/aa/aa006.shtml http://emedicine.medscape.com/ --------------------- MENTORS (to be assigned) STUDY ASSISTANCE (via e-mail): Anytime with the assigned Mentor - or with TTS Office. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2 - MEDICINES, CHEMISTRY, SURGERY, HAIRDRESSING PROCEDURES - (30 Credits available) THE TOPICS Detailed and extensive essays are required on the following topics. Medicines: An overview of OTC BTC POM medicines. Include an in-depth description of the families of drugs (e.g. antibiotics, steroids, homeopathic, chemotherapeutic etc) together with details of any known responses relative or potentially relative to hair / scalp. (4 Credits) Surfactants Chemistry: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the chemicals used in the manufacture of shampoos and the national laws governing their formulation and manufacture. Mention known adverse reactions with hair or scalp. (2 Credits) Hair Processing: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the chemical and physical procedures viz bleaching, dying, permanent waving, hair relaxing, extensions, braiding corn-rowing etc involved in current hairdressing procedures. (2 Credits) Hairdressing observation (minimum10 hours) The areas of interest are: chemical procedures including permanent waving, relaxing, straightening, bleaching and colouring techniques. Verification is required (2 Credits). Hair Restoration Surgery - Observation time with a TTS Registered Doctor who specialises in these procedures - followed by a fully descriptive essay. ( 4 Credits)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VIVA & PRACTICAL EXAMINATION (TOTAL 10 CREDITS) Students who have completed the academic work and are considered to be of sufficient standard to enter the examination will be invited to attend the examinations. Students who in the opinion of the College would benefit from additional study time will be encouraged to postpone such an attendance. The examination will consist of an extensive verbal questions and answers examination based on the individual student's coursework + the execution of real-life trichology procedures (consultation, diagnosis, prognosis, discussion regarding treatment options and the performance of any recommended treatment) with new patients in the presence of examiners. The examinations take place each year in May, prior to the Graduation Day ceremony.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DISSERTATION (Total 6 Credits available) A final year dissertation on a related subject of choice - 6000 words. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION Graduands will have passed each section of this course to the satisfaction of the Examiners and accrued a total credits score of 60 (the maximum possible credits score is 70).
GRADUATION The President's Day & Graduation Ceremony is held annually at Hunton Park (Hertfordshire) - a delightful Queen Anne Mansion set in parkland. Graduands (wearing the academic robes and colours of TTS) receive their well earned Diplomas from the President in the presence of Family and Friends.
RDO BOOK AWARD (at the Graduation Ceremony) The Robert D Olding Book Award. This is a valuable volume occasionally presented where a student has demonstrated an outstanding performance throughout the course. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER INFORMATION MENTORS will be appropriately qualified and experienced persons STUDY ASSISTANCE (via e-mail): Anytime with the assigned Mentor - or with TTS Office This overview represents the current syllabus (as at 26-8-2010). As the science of pure trichology advances the College reserves the right to implement changes to the curriculum as appropriate. Students are therefore asked to refer to this page from time to time.
ACCOMMODATION Reasonably priced accommodation (to be funded by the student) can be arranged via The Society at local Hotels (please email Registrar with any requests. WE HOPE THIS EDUCATION OVERVIEW HAS BEEN SUITABLY INFORMATIVE.. PLEASE ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS TO THE REGISTRAR © The College of Trichology
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