When Dr Chaminda Jayawardena moved to Australia from Sri Lanka, skin cancer medicine was a new area of learning. Working in general practice, she began seeing more patients needing skin checks and lesion assessments, particularly in rural communities where access to care can be limited.
Wanting to build her knowledge and better support her patients, Dr Jayawardena enrolled in HealthCert Education’s Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine.
“Deciding myself take the skin cancer certificate course through HealthCert was the best turning point in my skin cancer journey.”
The course gave her a foundation in skin cancer medicine, while a practical workshop in Brisbane helped her develop hands-on skills and confidence. Over the following six months, she progressed from feeling hesitant about booking skin check appointments to routinely performing skin biopsies and assisting with excisions.
“I have come from zero to a much, much improved level."
Ongoing learning through HealthCert’s case discussions, webinars, and specialist education has further expanded her knowledge, exposing her to emerging technologies and new approaches to skin cancer detection.
In this short highlight, Dr Jayawardena shares how her training has transformed her approach to skin cancer care and why she sees the certificate course as a valuable starting point for other doctors new to the field.
Her experience highlights how structured education and practical training can help GPs build their skills, grow their confidence, and provide better care for their patients.
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Are you an IMG or regional GP? When you enrol in the Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine, you’ll receive $885 worth of additional training at no extra cost: 🔬 Short Course: Introduction to the Dermatoscope ($295 value) The Professional Certificate is the ideal starting point for building practical skills and confidence in skin cancer medicine in primary care. 👉 How to claim: Enrol in the Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine, then contact our Education Advisors to access complimentary training. |
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