Skin Signs of Systemic Disease
Introduction
Developed and delivered by Australian trained and based Dermatologists this online course will teach participants the skills and knowledge to identify the skin signs of systemic disease.
Full Course Information
- Outline
- Dates
- Fees
- How To Enrol
- Teachers
- Outcomes
- Eligibility
- CPD Hours
- T&Cs
Outline & Components
This online course will teach participants the skills and knowledge to identify the skin signs of systemic disease. You will be able to recognise the most common dermatological manifestations and employ knowledge of interrelated conditions to create a complete approach to patient care.
This course consists of six online topics:
- Skin signs associated with Endocrine Disease
- Skin signs associated with Auto-immune Disease
- Skin signs associated with Internal Disease and Malignancy
- Skin signs associated with Cardiac, Renal and GIT Disease
- Skin signs associated with Diseases/Disorders of the hair
- Skin signs associated with inherited syndromes (Genodermatoses)
Lectures & Case Studies
Watch live or recorded lectures and participate in discussion forum on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists.
Assessments
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 29 study hours.
course dates 2024
Enrolment dates do not apply for this course. You may enrol at any point through the year.
Trimester 1 2024 5th Feb – 28th April
Trimester 2 2024 13th May – 4th Aug
Trimester 3 2024 19th Aug – 10th Nov
You can enrol in this course at any time to access the course material. Please be advised that live webinars are only run in Trimester 1 and enrolment in this trimester is thus encouraged, although recordings are provided for enrolment outside of Trimester 1.
course fees
One low fee includes access to the course for the duration of study including all learning material and resources:
- $525
how to enrol
Click HERE to be directed to our online shop and the purchase page.
Here you can 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. Nurse practitioners are also eligible for this course. 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:
- Identify cutaneous changes that may be associated with the diseases/syndromes covered in the course:
- Endocrine disease
- Auto-immune disease
- Internal disease and malignancy
- Cardiac, renal and GIT disease
- Diseases and disorders associated with the hair
- Inherited syndromes (Genodermatoses)
- Critically analyse clinical cutaneous observations and/or investigations to diagnose each disease/syndrome covered in this course
- Plan and develop treatment and management regimens appropriate to diseases/syndromes covered in this course
- Assess when to refer a patient on to a specialist
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:
- 20 Educational Activity Hours
- 7 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.
