Outline & Components
Outline & Components
Take both of our Advanced Certificate packages and improve your competence in diagnosing, treating and managing dermatological conditions including skin cancer. When specialist care is required, improve your patient satisfaction with a confident and appropriate referral process.
This double package consists of 17 online courses in total:
PACKAGE 1: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL DERMATOLOGY
12 ONLINE COURSES
- General Principles of Dermatology
- Skin Signs of Systemic Disease
- Hair and Nails
- Acne and Rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Disease
- Infections, Infestations and bites
- Light Related Skin Disease and Pigmentation Disorders
- Dermatological Emergencies
- Skin disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Vesicular and Bullous Disease
- Connective Tissue Disease
5 ONLINE COURSES & ONE F2F WORKSHOP
- Practical Dermoscopy (includes f2f workshop)
- Benign and Precancerous Lesions
- Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
- Practical Therapies – Basic
- Practical Therapies Theory – Advanced
Lectures & Case Studies
Watch recorded lectures and participate in discussions on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists.
Assessment
Assessment for each course will require completion of end of topic quizzes, participation in the case discussion forums, submission of case studies and completion of a final online exam.
Practical Workshop
The Practical Dermoscopy course has a face to face full day workshop. This day is run by leading Australian Dermatologists and will give students an opportunity to explore the use of dermoscopy and how to conduct a full skin check using diagnostic algorithms. In addition, students will have the opportunity to practice various types of skin biopsy and suturing techniques.
Required Hours
This combined Advanced Certificate requires about 417 study hours.
You will have up to 48 months to complete the full certificate.
Course Handbooks
Each course has its own handbook. Please make sure you have a look at these (downloadable form the Outline tab on each course page) before you purchase the course.
Course Fees
Course Fees
One low fee includes access to all 12 General Dermatology courses and 5 Skin Cancer courses for 48 months:
- $10,605
The price is a 5% saving on purchasing our Advanced Certificate of General Dermatology and Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer separately.
Please note that travel and accommodation expenses for the Practical Dermoscopy face to face workshop are not included.
Dermatology Australasia offers payment plans for this course. If you would like to set up a payment plan, please complete this form and we will be in contact within 3 business days.
Please be advised that payment plans are ONLY available to persons residing Australia. DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY LIVING OR WORKING INTERNATIONALLY.
Course Dates
Course Dates
You may enrol at any point through the year. Our staff will advise you on the best course with which to start depending on the timing of your enrolment. You will have access to all 17 courses for 4 years.
Teachers
Teachers
To view our teaching faculty, please visit Our Dermatologists page.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Please see individual course pages for specific learning outcomes for each course.
Course Eligibility
Course Eligibility
This course is aimed at General Practitioners, Registrars and prevocational Doctors.
For queries regarding your eligibility, please contact us.
* General Practitioners practicing outside of Australia are also welcome to enroll in the course, but have to submit their qualifications for verification BEFORE enrolling. Please email your primary medical qualifications/degrees to us and we will get back to you with further instructions.
CPD Hours
CPD Hours
- 246 Educational Activity hours
- 34 Measuring Outcome hours
- 137 Reviewing Performance hours
This Advanced Certificate is also ACRRM approved for the following PDP hours:
- 270 Educational Activity hours
- 34 Measuring Outcome hours
- 161 Reviewing Performance hours
The RNZCGP recognises activities and events done through Dermatology Australasia.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Please view our Terms and Conditions here and FAQ here before purchasing a course. Also view the course handbook under the outline tab to ensure you are aware of the course requirements.
By purchasing a course with Dermatology Australasia you agree to these terms, conditions and requirements.
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