Outline & Components
Outline & Components
This online course will train you to properly diagnose the appropriate skin treatment, provide reassurance, or initiate the appropriate referral when presented with light related skin disease and pigmentation disorders.
This course consists of three online topics:
- The physics of light
- Interactions with the skin
- The role of lasers and ionising radiation in dermatological practice
It will also deal in detail with some of the more common light related skin conditions encountered in general practice.
Lectures & Case Studies
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 15 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 2 and enrolment in this trimester is thus encouraged. Webinar recordings are provided for enrolment outside of Trimester 2.
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 effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the skin
- Determine the function and use of lasers and ionising radiation in treating common skin disorders
- Identify and describe cutaneous changes that may be associated with Light Related Skin Disease and Pigmentation Disorders
- Critically analyse clinical cutaneous observations and/or investigations to diagnose Light Related Skin Disease and Pigmentation Disorders
- Plan and develop treatment and management regimens appropriate to Light Related Skin Disease and Pigmentation Disorders
- 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:
- 6 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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