EDUCATION in Pure Trichology

Course Syllabus Overview - for UK Students

The Society extends a warm welcome to prospective UK students, and invites them to examine this high-level training program leading to qualification in pure Trichology and Licentiateship (registered practitioner membership) of The Trichological Society.

DESCRIPTION
Trichology is the science of Human Scalp & Hair in health, disease and distress.
This course provides a vehicle to qualification as a Trichologist within the parameters of TTS.
Successful students will be elected to Licentiateship and be entitled to use the post-nominal letters LTTS.

GOALS
Understanding the scientific methods as used in trichology.
Identification and utilisation of the main areas of trichological study.
Application of trichological theory and research findings to explain everyday phenomena in a professional environment.
 
INITIAL INFORMATION
TTS courses which are open to enrolled student members of The Society, operate on a Credits Accruement Basis, similar to Open Universities. To enroll as a student member e-mail the Registrar.
It is expected that all students will avail themselves of appropriate computer equipment with which to expedite the course.
A successful student will attain a minimum of 130 credits, generally acquired over a 2-3 year period. An extended period of up to 4 years is also possible. For Students who find difficulty in acquiring the high level of hands-on experience at a specialist clinical practice of the right calibre The Society offers periods of condensed practical experience in London in October and May each year. Please feel welcome to e-mail the Director of Education on this or any other difficulty.

ADVANCE CREDITS
To each individual, credits will be awarded for certain pre-attained qualification, work experience viz:
 • Work experience at a recognised clinical establishment - appraisal on application.
 • Professional Qualifications in appropriate subjects - appraisal on application
 • Degree Qualification in an appropriate science subject - appraisal on application


THE COST:
The Society's annual academic course fee is currently £1500 (GBP). This includes the setting and marking of 20 assignments per year at the rate of 2 per month (excluding December and August) but excludes expenses involved with travel and hotels associated with visits to London UK for clinical experience.   The annual fee once paid is non-returnable in the event of the student withdrawing from the course. Courses may commence on the first day of any month.

As The Society does not provide a brochure (its comprehensive and very large website is considered a greater facility), the following overview is intended to assist you. Please email the Director of Education to discuss any points which are unclear.

It is  unfortunate that the science of trichology has over many years been derided by charlatan practitioners and those 'qualified' with the poor-standard courses offered primarily for profit.  
In its attempt to establish Trichology as a respectable vocation among the caring professions, The Society offers its distance learning courses to dedicated and tenacious students through its 'Faculty of Pure Trichology'.

The following notes will therefore be of interest to you.
 
General information + The Curriculum .

This course is conducted entirely through research. For this the student will require a suitable computer equipped for internet use. All contact with The Society is maintained via email. Essays are researched primarily using the internet and transmitted to tutors for marking via email.

The Society's Education facility set at UK degree level is the highest standard within this discipline - worldwide.

Students must be members of The Society. To apply for Student Membership please request an application form from the Director of Education.

The Society operates this educational course on a credits accruement basis (like Open Universities). The rate of progression may be tailored to suit the aptitudes of individual students. Ideally the course will be of two-three year's duration.

Students at enrolment are expected to have attained a good standard of general education, and preferably higher education to degree level or beyond.
The minimum acceptable qualification will usually be ordinary and advanced level school leaving certificates (or equivalent) in appropriate subjects e.g. Biology, Chemistry, English. Students who do not possess these will be expected to acquire them contemporaneously at their local College of Further & Higher Education.
Applicants should initially establish their educational standing with regard to any course credits which may, in special cases, be awarded.
Coursework essays are to be presented (by email please) to the Director of Education as follows:
20 essays during each student's academic year at a constant rate of 2 essays per month (except December and August when examiners do not work). The Society is not able to mark more than 2 essays per month. A student who for medical reasons is unable to provide two essays on certain months should contact the Director of Education immediately.

CREDITS TO BE EARNED
Trichology is an academic and practical science. For qualification as a licentiate of The Society (LTTS) the student will acquire not less than 130 credits which will accede to the following criteria:
· The Academic Assignments: the requirement is an obligatory minimum of 70 credits (credits will be awarded in advance only where the actual subject matter has   been part of a previous university degree course).
· Practical experience: the requirement is an obligatory minimum of 40 credits.
· Up to 10 Credits may be awarded for impressive aptitude and attitude demonstrated at tutorials and seminars etc.
· Final dissertation up to a maximum of 20 credits.
· Final year: Viva Voce examination up to a maximum of 15 credits.                   

Success will therefore be based on an individuals performance throughout the course.

ASSIGNMENTS (maximum of 1 credit each) should be addressed at the rate of two per month. Essays are:
· To be presented by e-mail direct to the tutor.
· To be extensive works containing at least the required numbers of words.
· To be researched using Internet, libraries, textbooks and written up in your own words.
· To contain explanations of all scientific/medical words and terms used.
· To include bibliography (references to any author's and publishers whose work is reproduced).

DISSERTATIONS
The final year's dissertation shall be of 8000+ words embracing a trichological subject of the student's choice (max. 20 Credits). Dissertations are appraised by outside examiners of appropriate academic standing appointed by the Society.

SYLLABUS
The Society's Pure Trichology course covers human anatomy and physiology, with in-depth study of the skin and hair together with its specific diseases/disorders including: alopecia areata totalis and universalis, ringworm, androgenic and genetic alopecias, trichorrhexis, trichotillomania, hirsutism, hypertrichosis, canities, 'seborrhoeic dermatitis, ' hairfall associated with fever, folliculitis Decalvans, pseudo pelade, eczemas, impetigo, trichomycosis nodosa, leucotrichia, lichen planus, lupus erythematosus, post natal alopecia, monilethrix, myxoedema and hairfall, neurodermatitis, pediculous capitis, pemphigus, pityriasis, psoriasis, plica polonica, traction alopecia, trichokinesis, urticaria, hair damage due to chemical procedures etc.
Also Microscopy, clinical protocol and clinical equipment. Hair restoration surgery. Endocrinology and pharmacy as applicable. Expert witness testimony and report writing. Clinical consultation procedures, diagnosis and treatment as applicable to pure trichologists in professional practice. Practice management. (Certain of these subjects can only be satisfactorily studied in a clinical environment). Hairdressing chemistry.  
TTS will by mutual agreement exclude any subject matter included in your previous degree courses.

PRACTICAL STUDIES
All UK students are expected to participate in at least 24 working day practical sessions in pure trichology per year at a recognised clinical/training establishment throughout the duration of the course (Credits = 1 per session). Validation is required for any credits award.
 
For Non-UK students who do not have access to a trichology practice/dermatology unit/ recognised by The Society, essential experience may be acquired at The Society's registrar's clinic in London over a 2 week intensive period (October or May) during each year of study (reasonably priced accommodation in Greater London can be arranged via YMCA (please email the Director of Education for details).


CLINICAL EXPERIENCE DAYS
These clinical experience visits will embrace:
· Pure trichology.
· Clinical consultation procedures, diagnosis and treatment as applicable to pure trichologists in professional practice.
· Practice management etc.

OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Hairdressing observation (minimum 50 hours) within the student's local hairdressing salon is required during the period of study (details should be submitted). The areas of interest are:  chemical procedures including permanent waving, relaxing, straightening, bleaching and colouring techniques. Verification is required.

FINAL EXAMINATION and GRADUATION.
All Students visit London immediately prior to the viva examination held in May.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, AND PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATION. This will include:
· Consultations with new patients.
· Diagnosis.
· Recommendations as to treatments (where indicated).
· Executing any recommended treatment.
· Expert witness report writing.
· Hair Restoration Surgery (observation)

VIVA EXAMINATION
This will consist of an extensive verbal questions and answers examination based on the course work subject matter + the execution of real life trichology procedures in the presence of examiners including:
· Consultations with new patients.
· Diagnoses.
· Recommendations as to treatments (where indicated).
· Executing any recommended treatment.

PRESIDENT'S DAY & GRADUATION DAY (held annually in May)
· Presentation of Diplomas in a traditional degree awarding ceremony.
  Graduands/Student Members are encouraged to attend at least one of these splendid events held in London annually.

TUTORS (to be assigned)
Each will be appropriately qualified and experienced.
 
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS
Gray's Anatomy (Barnes & Noble) or other reputable Anatomy and Physiology volume.
Any recent Dermatological reference volumes.
The Illustrated Medical Dictionary (Harper Collins).
Disorders of Hair Growth Diagnosis and Treatment by Elise A Olsen (2nd Edition)
Please make full use of the Internet as your primary research facility .

STUDY ASSISTANCE (via e-mail): Anytime with Tutor - or where appropriate with TTS Office.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Society encourages its graduates to maintain, update and share knowledge and experiences, and where possible to attend any of the Continuing Professional Development Seminars (four or more held annually in UK). Members are also encouraged to assist each other by the exchange of information, and to support The Society through the submission of appropriate academic articles for publication on the web site.

ACCOMMODATION
Reasonably priced accommodation (to be funded by the student) can be arranged via The Society at a local Private Hotel or the more affordable YMCA Hostel local to TTS centre.
YMCA Hostel - 7 nights with single room (two meals per day), shared bathroom =approx. £120.00 sterling.
Private Hotel by quotation (please email: Registrar with any requests).

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius power and magic in it." -Goethe

N.B. As you will see from this overview, practical experience is an essential factor of this course. If you are able to arrange to study the practical aspects of the course with a dermatological establishment / hospital of which The Society approves locally to your home, you will only need to visit London UK for the final tutorials and viva examination which is currently held annually in May.  If not, you will need to travel to UK for a minimum 14 day period of clinical experience prior to your final examination.

If you wish to enrolled please email the Director of Education for an application form for completion signing and return to The Society by email or FAX  +44 1708 733 433.

If you would like to speak to The Society's Registrar (Mr B Stevens) regarding this matter, he will be pleased to do so at length  (telephone +44 8707 666 996) Tuesdays and Fridays between 9 am - 7.30 pm GMT.

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