Outline & Components
Outline & Components
This online course will teach participants the skills and knowledge to put general principles of dermatology into practice. You will gain an understanding of the basic structure and function of the skin and how this is essential to the development of an understanding of the pathophysiology of skin disease.
This course consists of six online topics:
- The structure and functions of the skin
- Taking a dermatological history
- Conducting skin examination
- Differentiation by body region
- Lesion morphology
- The basic principles of treatment – topical therapy & skin care
Lectures
Watch a live or recorded lecture and learn directly from expert Dermatologists.
Assessments
Assessment for this course requires the satisfactory completion of topic based quizzes, participation in the case discussion forum and a final MCQ exam.
Required Hours
This course requires 17 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:
- $335
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 1 and enrolment in this trimester is thus encouraged. Webinar recordings are provided for enrolment outside of Trimester 1.
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 should be able to:
- Recall the basic structure and functions of normal skin
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic dermatological terminology
- Execute dermatological history taking
- Describe how to undertake a full skin examination
- Determine therapeutic options in skin disease
Integrate the learnt principles as a guide for an appropriate referral to a dermatologist
Course Eligibility
Course Eligibility
This course is aimed at General Practitioners, Registrars, prevocational Doctors and nurse practitioners.
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:
- 12 Educational Activity Hours
- 5 Performance Review 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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