Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer
Introduction
Save $200. Offer valid from 20/11/2023 to 15/12/2023. Discount applied at checkout. Use code EY23AS.
Full Course Information
- Outline
- Fees
- Dates
- How To Enrol
- Teachers
- Outcomes
- Eligibility
- CPD Hours
- T&Cs
Outline & Components
This package consists of five online courses and one face to face workshop.
Successfully complete the following courses in order to gain the certificate:
- Practical Dermoscopy (includes f2f workshop)
- Benign & Precancerous Lesions
- Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
- Practical Therapies – Basic
- Practical Therapies Theory – Advanced
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.
We have every intention of holding our face-to-face workshops as scheduled, but due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise, please ensure that any travel/accommodation bookings you make are fully flexible and refundable. It is our preference that students attend workshops face-to-face however we have developed an online version. If you have extenuating circumstances surrounding workshop attendance please contact us to discuss this alternative option.
Clinical Case Studies
In all of our courses participants have the opportunity to respond to authentic clinic case studies and challenge yourself to provide a diagnosis and first-step management plan on the clinical information and dermoscopic images.
Webinars
Attend or watch recordings of online webinars and participate in open discussion on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists.
Assessment
Complete each end of topic quiz, participate in the case discussion forum, submit a case study and complete a final online exam.
Required Hours
This Advanced Certificate requires about 182 study hours.
Course duration is up to 24 months to complete the full certificate.
course dates 2024
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 erolment. We recommend 8-12 weeks to complete each course and provide a maximum of 2 years to finish all five courses
course fees
One low fee includes access to all 5 Skin Cancer courses for 24 months:
- $5,895
This price is a 10% saving on purchasing the 5 modules individually.
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. Please contact gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au for more information on this BEFORE purchasing this course if you would like this option.
how to enrol
Click HERE to be directed to our online shop and the purchase page.
Here you can pay online to gain access to the orientation course.
You will be contacted by a student advisor within a few days of enrolment to plan your course map and to enrol you in the relevant courses.
Please note that enrolments are only secured once payment is made. Adding the course to your cart will not hold an enrolment place.
Teachers
To view our teaching faculty, please visit Our Dermatologists page.
course eligibility
This certificate is aimed at General Practitioners, Registrars and prevocational Doctors.
For queries regarding your eligibility, please contact gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au.
*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 at gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au and we will get back to you with further instructions.
course learning outcomes
See individual pages for each course for the learning outcomes of this course.
CPD Hours
RACGP CPD hours awarded for completion of all 5 courses is 182 hours accross the below CPD categories:
- 112 Educational Activity hours
- 14 Measuring Outcome hours
- 56 Reviewing Performance hours
This Advanced Certificate is also ACRRM approved for the following PDP hours:
- Accreditation pending
The RNZCGP recognises activities and events done through Dermatology Australasia.
These courses are designed to provide General Practitioners and related health professionals with knowledge and skills in a range of Dermatology and skin health areas to develop their expertise and confidence in dealing with patients who present with dermatological conditions. It aims to assist you in the day-to-day management of these patients and in making the decision as to when to refer a patient to a Dermatologists.
Completion of this course does not provide you with qualifications in dermatology or guarantee you access into the ACD Specialist Training Program. In order to practice as a Specialist Dermatologist you must complete the ACD Specialist Training Program. General Practi
