Developed and delivered by Australian trained and based Dermatologists this 12 week course teaches the skills to put dermoscopy theory into practice and develop a thorough understanding of how to manage patients with skin cancer. Participants will complete online modules, attend live webinars and a face to face workshop. 40 RACGP CPD points available for this course.
Please note that you may enrol after the commencement of a trimester. Full details provided below or at Practical Dermoscopy.
Contact gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au with any queries
COURSE DATES 2020
Tri 1: 3rd Feb-3rd May 2020 + Brisbane w/shop Sat 14th March 2020
Tri 2: 18th May-16th Aug 2020 + Sydney w/shop Sat 8th Aug 2020
Tri 3: 31st Aug-29th Nov 2020 + Brisbane w/shop Sat 14th November 2020
COURSE AIM
This 12 week blended course will teach participants the skills and knowledge to put dermoscopy theory into practice and develop a thorough understanding of how it can be used to manage patients with skin cancer. Engage directly with our expert Dermatologists via webinars and the face to face workshop. Completion of this course will result in 30 PRPD points with ACRRM and 40 Category 1 QI&CPD points with RACGP
COURSE STRUCTURE
Online Modules
This 12 week blended course consists of 6 online modules which cover the following topics:
Face to face workshop
The one day face to face workshop will focus on diagnosis and management of advanced skin cancers and benign and pre-cancerous lesions. Participants will explore the use of dermoscopy and how to conduct a full skin check using diagnostic algorithms. Finally participants will have the opportunity to practice various types of skin biopsy and suturing technique in our hands on surgical session.
BRISBANE VENUE: South East Dermatology, 9/461 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Brisbane QLD 4103 MAP LINK
SYDNEY VENUE: The Skin Hospital, 121 Crown St, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010 MAP LINK
Clinic case studies
Respond to authentic clinic case studies and challenge yourself to provide a diagnosis and first-step management plan on the clinical information and dermoscopic images
Live webinars
Attend live online webinars and participate in open discussion on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists
Assessment
Complete each end of topic quiz, the case studies and a final online exam
COURSE FEES
GPs $1,500
GP Registrars $1,350
Nurse Registrars & Other health professionals $1,350
ELIGIBILITY
This course is aimed at GPs and GP registrars. Nurse practitioners and other medical registrars are also eligible.