

Developed and delivered by Australian trained and based Dermatologists this 8 week online course will teach participants the skills and knowledge on how to identify, differentiate and evaluate melanoma and other skin cancers.
Participants will complete 4 online modules, attend or watch 2 live webinars and participate in weekly online case discussion.
Full course content, date and fee information provided in the description below or on our website at Melanoma & Other Skin Cancers
Please note that you may enrol after the commencement of a term.
For queries contact gpderm@dermcoll.edu.au
COURSE DATES
Trimester 1 2022: 31st Jan - 24th April
Trimester 2 2022: 2nd May - 31st July
Trimester 3 2022: 8th Aug - 30th Oct
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
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: