Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program

The Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate Program prepares NPs with the knowledge and skills for specialization in general dermatology to care for patients across the life span. Master’s and doctoral prepared NPs will acquire foundational core competencies in their population-focus areas. Most often, NP educational preparation includes little dermatology education and training. Therefore, NPs who wish to specialize in dermatology are left to develop competencies through on-the-job training or in a rare fellowship program.

NPs who complete the FAU Dermatology NP Certificate Program will acquire the breadth and depth of dermatology specialty knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for the development of entry-level competencies. Focus will be placed on advancing their scientific knowledge in areas like immunology, dermatopathology, and pharmacology.

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Fall 2025 application deadline is August 8, 2025

Program Features

• Taught by Certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and Board-Certified Dermatologists  who are leading educators in the specialty.
• Hybrid Program  with online coursework, on-campus clinical intensive, “hands-on” skills workshops, on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. 

Entry Options/Prior Degrees Accepted: MSN or DNP graduate of Family, Women’s Health, Pediatric, Acute, Adult, Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner programs with certification through ANCC or AANP.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Minimum MSN GPA 3.0.
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in good standing with an ANCC or AANP certification. 
• Two Letters of recommendation from healthcare colleagues or supervisors (letters must be signed).
• Copy of CV / Resume.
• Copy of final transcript (will accept unofficial final transcripts).
• Personal Statement / Essay. In 500 words or less describe your goals in obtaining this Post Graduate Dermatology training.

Contact Joseph Lotito at  lotitoj@health.fau.edu  for application information.

CURRICULUM

This is a 3 course series. Courses are taken in the following sequence:

Essential Dermatology for NP Practice	40 Contact Hours	Weekly Live Zoom Sessions On-Campus Skills Workshop October 11 and 12
Clinical Dermatology I	40 Contact Hours	Weekly Live Zoom Sessions
Clinical Dermatology II	40 Contact Hours	Weekly Live Zoom Sessions One on-campus skills workshop

 

Online Didactic hours:  120 contact hours

Didactic content will focus on dermatology knowledge and skills for acquisition of the nationally published  Competencies for Dermatology Nurse Practitioners  .

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