Certificate of Melanography Essentials

Designed and delivered by Dermatology Australasia, this course teaches the skin assessment and imaging skills which are required for competent Melanography practice. It offers a  combination of online and face to face workshop learning.   Participants will complete 8 online modules and attend a 2 day face to face weekend workshop held in Melbourne Victoria. Please note that travel and accommodation for the workshop is not included in the course fee.

COURSE AIM 

The aim of the Melanography Essentials course is provide you with the relevant knowledge and skills in skin assessment and imaging which are required for competent and safe Melanography practice

COURSE STRUCTURE

Online Modules

1. Anatomy and physiology of the skin
2. Ultraviolet radiation
3. Lesion recognition
4. Clinical assessment of lesions and dermoscopy
5. Melanography imaging procedures
6. Procedural guidelines for melanography practice
7. Safety, security and ergonomics in the clinic
8. Legal aspects of melanography

Face to face workshop

Start/finish times: 9:30am-5pm each day

Day 1:

• Assessment of the skin
• Practical component
• Dermoscopy Explained
• Total Body Photography
• Lesion Assessment and imaging

Day 2:

• Skin assessment and imaging practice
• Sun health and skin cancer
• Communication
• Prediction without pigment
• Melanography practice and assessment

Please DO NOT book flights or accommodation until closer to the workshop date, as dates are subject to change depending on student numbers. If you do book, please ensure you book refundable options.

Please note: As considerable costs are involved with planning our workshops, the following charges will apply to enrol for another workshop, should you miss the one that you are registered for:

Cancellation prior to 7 days of the workshop: You can enroll in the next workshop at no additional cost

Cancellation within 7 days of workshop: $475

Cancellation within 48 hours of workshop: $950

Health issues and other extenuating circumstances with supporting documentation provided, will be considered for fee exemption, upon consultations with one of our team members.

Assessment

Online investigation, categorisation activities, multiple choice quizzes and a research paper

COURSE FEES

$1,849 for the combined online modules and workshop

ELIGIBILITY

This course is aimed at registered nurses and other health care professional (upon consultation and approval by our team)