Outline & Components
Outline & Components
This online course will train you in early recognition and referral for patients presenting with Connective Tissue Disease.
This course consists of 3 online topics:
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Scleroderma
Watch live or recorded lectures and participate in discussion forums on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists.
Assessment
Assessment for this course requires the satisfactory completion of topic based quizzes, participation in the case discussion forum, submission of 2 case studies and a final MCQ exam.
Required Hours
This course requires 13 study hours and you will have 16 weeks to complete your course from date of enrolment.
Course Handbook
Please download the course handbook here for more information.
Course Fees
Course Fees
One fee includes access to the course for the duration of study including all learning material and resources:
- $440
Course Dates
Course Dates
Enrolment dates do not apply for this course. You can enrol in this course at any time and access the course material for 16 weeks. Please be advised that the live webinar occurs in Trimester 3 and enrolment in this trimester is thus encouraged. Webinar recordings are provided for enrolment outside of Trimester 3.
Trimester 3 2024 19th Aug - 10th Nov
Trimester 1 2025 10th Feb - 4th May
Trimester 2 2025 19th May - 10th Aug
Trimester 3 2025 25th Aug - 16th Nov
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and describe cutaneous changes that may be associated with Connective Tissue Disease
- Critically analyse clinical cutaneous observations and/or investigations to diagnose Connective Tissue Disease
- Plan and develop treatment and management regimens appropriate to Connective Tissue Disease
- Assess when to refer a patient on to a specialist dermatologist
Course Eligibility
Course Eligibility
This course is aimed at General Practitioners, Registrars and prevocational Doctors. Nurse practitioners are also eligible for this course. 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
This course is approved for the below RACGP CPD hours:
This course is also ACRRM approved for the following PDP hours:
- 4 Educational Activity Hours
- 7 Performance Review Hours
- 2 Outcome Measurement Hours
The RNZCGP recognises activities and events done through Dermatology Australasia.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a statement of completion with the number of awarded CPD hours in compliance with the RACGP CPD program requirements. You will also be awarded a certificate for the completed course issued by 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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