COURSE AIM   

This 12 week blended course will teach participants the skills and knowledge on how to identify, differentiate and evaluate melanoma and other skin cancers. 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Online Modules

This 12 week course consists of 4 online modules which cover the following topics:

1. Melanoma

2. Basal Cell Carcinoma

3. Squamous Cell Carcinomas

4. Less Common Skin Malignancies

Case Discussions

Cases will be posted for participants to discuss and provide preferred diagnosis and outline patient management.  The teaching dermatologist will provide feedback 

Webinars

Attend or watch live online webinars and participate in open discussion on diagnosis and management direct with our expert Dermatologists 

Topic Scenarios

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

Assessment

Complete the topic scenarios, a 500 word case study and an online multiple choice final exam

COURSE FEES

GPs $1,150
GP Registrars $1,050
Nurse Registrars & Other health professionals $1,050

ELIGIBILITY

This course is aimed at GPs and GP registrars.  Nurse practitioners and other medical registrars are also eligible.

* Completion of this course will result in 40 CPD points from the RACGP.

  20 PDP points or 4 MOPS points from ACRRM. 

OTHER PROGRAMS AND COURSE

Visit our website to see our full range of programs and courses: ACD GP Skin Cancer Certificates

These courses are designed to provide Doctors 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 Dermatologist. 

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. Information on the Training Program requirements are outlined here:

Becoming a Dermatologist