Practical Therapies – Basic
Introduction
Developed and delivered by Australian trained and based Dermatologists This course aims to provide GPs with the skills and knowledge to perform basic dermatological surgery and procedures and manage surgical risk and complications.
Full Course Information
- Outline
- Fees
- Dates
- How To Enrol
- Teachers
- Outcomes
- Eligibility
- CPD Hours
- T&Cs
Outline & Components
This course aims to provide GPs with the skills and knowledge to perform basic dermatological surgery and procedures and manage surgical risk and complications. This course consists of seven online modules:
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Cryotherapy
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Intralesional steroids
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Biopsy techniques
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Curettage & Cautery
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Non-Surgical treatments of skin cancer
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Cutaneous surgical anatomy & danger zones
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Patient management pre and post operatively
Webinars & Case Discussion Forum
Attend or watch online webinars and participate in open discussion on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists.
Practice Scenarios
Respond to authentic clinical case studies and challenge yourself to provide a diagnosis and first-step management plan on the clinical information and dermoscopic images.
Assessment
Assessment for this course requires the satisfactory completion of topic based quizzes and practice scenarios, participation in the case discussion forum, submission of 1 case study and a final MCQ exam.
Required Hours
The course requires 28 study hours.
course dates 2024
This course repeats every Trimester, however, you can enrol at any time to access the course material. Please be advised that the interactive components of this course – webinars and marking of case studies – are only run during Trimester times. Please ensure you select which Trimester you would like to start in.
Trimester 1 2024
5th Feb – 28th April
Trimester 2 2024
13th May – 4th Aug
Trimester 3 2024
19th Aug – 10th Nov
course fees
One low fee includes access to the course for the duration of study including all learning material and resources:
- GPs $1,150
- GP registrars $1,050
how to enrol
Click HERE to be directed to our online shop and the purchase page.
Here you pay online to gain access to the course.
Once you have successfully paid online for your course access, you will receive a receipt as well as a confirmation of enrolment email with account details to access your course.
Please note that enrolments are only secured once payment is made. Adding the course to your cart will not hold an enrolment place.
course eligibility
This course is aimed at General Practitioners, Registrars and prevocational Doctors.
For queries regarding your eligibility, please contact gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au.
*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 at gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au and we will get back to you with further instructions.
course learning outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe how to perform basic dermatological surgery and procedures (cryotherapy, biopsies, electrodessication and curettage, intralesional steroid injection, and suturing).
Determine the appropriate circumstances in which to perform basic dermatological surgery and procedures.
Assess the risks and complications relating to basic dermatological surgery and procedures.
Determine when and how to use non-surgical treatments for skin cancer.
Determine ways surgical risk may be managed.
CPD Hours
This course is approved for the below RACGP CPD hours:
The RNZCGP recognises activities and events done through Dermatology Australasia.
This course is also ACRRM approved for the following PDP hours:
- 18 Educational Activity Hours
- 8 Performance Review Hours
- 2 Outcome Measurement Hours
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.
These courses are designed to provide General Practitioners and related health professionals with knowledge and skills in a range of Dermatology and skin health areas to develop their expertise and confidence in dealing with patients who present with dermatological conditions. It aims to assist you in the day-to-day management of these patients and in making the decision as to when to refer a patient to a Dermatologists.
Completion of this course does not provide you with qualifications in dermatology or guarantee you access into the ACD Specialist Training Program. In order to practice as a Specialist Dermatologist you must complete the ACD Specialist Training Program.
