Outline & Components
Outline & Components
Throughout this comprehensive course, you will learn to capture skin images, using the latest digital imaging tools and technologies. You will be trained on how to ensure image clarity, proper lighting, and consistency, as well as how to document various skin conditions effectively. Additionally, you will gain insights into best practices for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality when capturing and storing medical images.
This course consists of 9 online topics
- Introduction to the Skin
- Imaging Technologies (also includes tutorial on Vectra 3D Body Imaging)
- Fundamentals of Digital Imaging
- Imaging Approaches and Procedural Guidelines
- Recognition and Assessment of Common Skin Lesions/Presentations
- Introduction to Dermoscopy
- Introduction to Cutaneous Confocal Microscopy
- Infection Control
- Quality Management, Patient Safety and Legal Requirements
Assessments
Each module requires the successful completion of a MCQ quiz. Students will also be required to complete a final MCQ assessment quiz covering all topics.
Required Hours
This course requires at total of 40 study hours which includes completion of assessment tasks. You will have 16 weeks to complete your course from date of enrolment.
Course outline
Please download the course outline here for more information.
Course Fees
Course Fees
One course fee includes access to the course for the duration of study including all learning material and resources.
- $750
Course Dates
Course Dates
Enrolment dates do not apply for this course. You may enrol at any point during the year to access the course material for 16 weeks.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge of basic skin anatomy and the components within the skin structure.
Relate the value of various technologies currently employed to capture images of the skin for the purposes of diagnosis and ongoing evaluation, management and/or surveillance of commonly encountered skin conditions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of imaging principles and relevant diverse imaging technologies to achieve good quality images of the skin of diagnostic/management purposes.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the relationships between lesion pathology and the clinical and dermoscopic features observed for some commonly encountered skin conditions.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of skin assessment algorithms and other dermatologic tools used by dermatologists and other healthcare practitioners such as dermoscopy and cutaneous confocal microscopy.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of infection control principles and procedures.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of quality management, patient safety and legal considerations in the clinical environment.
Course Eligibility
Course Eligibility
This course is aimed at anyone who would like to enhance their existing skills in skin imaging, or those new to the field who have the intention to seek employment within the following domains:
Technicians who work in a dermatology practice
Assistants within medical and other dermatology environments
Skin health and skin imaging research
We have set the minimum age to study at 16 for this course. This means that you must be aged 16 years or older or have completed a Year 10 course of study or equivalent, to enrol with us. There may be exemptions in some circumstances. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
CPD Hours
CPD Hours
This course is not accredited for RACGP CPD hours. You will, however, receive a certificate of completion which you can submit to your relevant accreditation body.
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.
These resources may address any queries or concerns you have regarding our courses.
If you require further assistance or have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We are here to help and ensure your experience with us is a positive one.
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