This course offers a combination of online and face to face workshop learning. 

It consists of eight online modules and three workshops – two 4-hour online workshops and one full day face-to-face workshop held in Melbourne. For dates and times, please see the "Dates" tab.

ONLINE MODULES

1. Anatomy and physiology of the skin
2. Ultraviolet radiation
3. Lesion recognition
4. Clinical assessment of lesions and dermoscopy
5. Melanography imaging procedures
6. Procedural guidelines for melanography practice
7. Safety, security and ergonomics in the clinic
8. Legal aspects of melanography
   
   

WORKSHOPS

Workshop Day 1 – Online

5.30pm – 9.30pm

Workshop 1 provides the participant with the opportunity to consolidate learning in preparation for practice. Through discussion and activities, the participant will explore the knowledge and skills required for conducting skin and lesion assessment and taking images.

At the end of the workshop the learner will demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• Outline the principles for total body photography and lesion imaging.
• Describe a skin assessment using a standardised assessment sequence.
• Recognise the components of acceptable image quality to meet quality standards in photography.
• Recognise dermoscopic features of melanocytic lesions within in a series of lesion images.
  
  

Workshop Day 2 – Online

5.30pm – 9.30pm

Workshop 2 provides the participant with the opportunity to consolidate learning in preparation for practice. Through discussion and activities, the participant will explore the communication skills and health education information required for conducting skin and lesion assessment and taking images.

At the end of the workshop the learner will demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• Explain the importance of good verbal and written communication skills.
• Provide information regarding assessed risk and individualised health information relevant to risk.
• Recognise dermoscopic features of keratinocyte lesions and other lesions with cutaneous manifestations within a series of lesion images.
• Demonstrate recognition of dermoscopic features of melanocytic lesions within in a series of lesion images.
  
  

Workshop Day 3 – Face to face (Melbourne)

9.00am – 17.00pm

Workshop 3 provides the participant with the opportunity to practice and demonstrate competency in a full body melanography session; the workshop program provides a pathway to competence, guiding the participant from concept to practice.

At the end of the workshop the learner will demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate developing competence in total body photography and lesion imaging.
• Perform a full skin assessment using a standardised assessment sequence.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of dermoscopy in lesion assessment.
• Recognise the components of acceptable image quality to meet quality standards in photography.
  
  

Please DO NOT book flights or accommodation until closer to the workshop date, as dates are subject to change depending on student numbers. If you do book, please ensure you book refundable options.

Please note: As considerable costs are involved with planning our workshops, the following charges will apply to enrol for another workshop, should you miss the one that you are registered for:

Cancellation prior to 7 days of the workshop: 

You can enroll in the next workshop at no additional cost

Cancellation within 7 days of workshop:     $475

Cancellation within 48 hours of workshop:  $950

Health issues and other extenuating circumstances with supporting documentation provided, will be considered for fee exemption, upon consultations with one of our team members.

ASSESSMENTS

Include: online investigation, categorisation activities, multiple choice quizzes and a research papers.

COURSE HANDBOOK

Please download the course handbook here for more information.

This course is aimed at nurses at all levels. 

Please contact us before purchasing the course if you are unsure about your eligibility. 

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