Occupational Skin Diseases
About this course
Occupational skin diseases, particularly hand dermatitis, are common and often appear during the most active years of life. They can result in individual suffering, risk of impairment, and high costs for both the affected person and society.
This 3-day course offers a comprehensive update on diagnostics, epidemiology, and prevention of occupational skin diseases. With a particular focus on hand dermatitis, the programme combines clinical knowledge, scientific evidence, and practical approaches for improving workplace health and safety.
Course objectives
The course will provide participants with:
- An overview of occupational skin diseases with a focus on hand dermatitis.
- Updated knowledge of diagnostic methods, including patch testing and other relevant skin tests.
- Insights into epidemiology, risk factors, and occupational exposures.
- Practical strategies for treatment and prevention.
By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to diagnose, manage, and prevent occupational skin diseases in the workplace.
Main topics
- Contact allergy and patch testing (baseline series and major occupational allergens)
- Epidemiology of occupational skin diseases
- Immunology of the skin
- Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis
- Other diagnostic tests
- Clinical subtypes of hand dermatitis
- Treatment and prevention
Target groups
This course is aimed at physicians (particularly dermatologists, but also other relevant specialties), as well as chemists, medical laboratory scientists, research nurses, and PhD students working in the field of occupational health and dermatology.
Subject background
Occupational skin diseases are common and multifactorial in origin. Hand dermatitis is particularly widespread in high-risk occupations, many of which employ a high proportion of women. Without proper diagnosis and management, the consequences can be long-lasting. However, many cases are preventable or manageable if addressed correctly. Strengthening expertise in this area is crucial to reducing personal suffering and enabling affected individuals to remain active in working life.
Course Summary |
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| 3rd – 5th of November 2026 | |
| Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway | |
| Deadline 7th of October 2026 | |
| EUR 820 – 1040 (depending on the choice of day package) | |
| Register now |
Price information
The price of the course consists of the course fee of EUR 500
and the day package of choice.
Day package I
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
- dinner on Tuesday evening
- dinner and the social program on Wednesday evening
We strongly encourage you to take part in the social program, as this is a vital part of the NIVA course experience. We believe in the power of networking and strive to create an inspiring possibility for that through the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 1040 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 540).
Day package II
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
Kindly note that the day package II does not include dinners, nor the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 810 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 320).
Accommodation
2nd – 5th of November 2026 at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway.
NIVA has made a block reservation for the accommodation 2nd – 5th of November 2026 at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Bergen, Norway.
To book a room from the block kindly make the reservation directly from the hotel website and add the booking code 1060723 under Special rates -> Promotional code (available until 5.10.2026).
The room price for a standard twin room is approx. EUR 124 (NOK 1450) including breakfast.
The block reservation will be available until 5th of October 2026.
General course fee and cancellation information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline.
Travel arrangements
Please refrain from booking any travel tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent at the latest after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Our venues for organising courses have carefully considered accessibility to ensure they cater to the needs of all participants. For detailed information about the hotel’s accessibility features, please read more here.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received by 7th of October 2026: full refund
Cancellations received by 8th of October 2026 or later: no refund
NIVA will issue an invoice or send information on how to pay the course with credit card (depending on the option chosen in the registration form) after the registration deadline.
The price is subject to minor changes.
Contact persons
Course leader
Cecilia Svedman
Professor, Head of the Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Skånes University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
email: cecilia.svedman@skane.se
In practical matters, please contact:
Nora Tobiasson
Project Manager and Sustainability Advisor
nora.tobiasson@niva.org
+358 44 326 9226
Course Summary |
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| 3rd – 5th of November 2026 | |
| Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Norway | |
| Deadline 7th of October 2026 | |
| EUR 820 – 1040 (depending on the choice of day package) | |
| Register now |
