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    Medical Trichology

    Be among the first to access the new HealthCert Education online Certificate Courses in the management of hair and scalp disorders. Register your interest now to save $200 upon launch!

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    Hair Loss Management Course

    Program overview

    Deepen your clinical confidence and gain new practical skills in the diagnosis and management of hair and scalp disorders, with a focus on medical trichology.

    Developed and peer-reviewed by a faculty that includes three FACD dermatologists and internationally recognised experts in hair science, this three-stage Professional Diploma pathway offers evidence-based training to support confident diagnosis and treatment of hair disorders across primary care and specialist settings.

    • Learn how to use trichoscopy, biopsy, and other diagnostic tools effectively.
    • Explore a spectrum of treatment options for hair loss and related complaints, from alopecia and inflammatory scalp diseases to hair transplants and hair disorders in men, women, children, and transgender patients.
    • Fully online studies.
    • CPD-accredited.
    • Reviewed by Griffith University to comply with RACGP and ACRRM standards.

    Is this program right for me?

    The Medical Trichology pathway is especially suited for:

    • General practitioners wishing to expand their scope in managing hair loss and scalp conditions.
    • Aesthetic physicians encountering hair-related presentations in cosmetic practice.
    • Skin cancer and general dermatology-focused GPs dealing with scalp lesions or inflammatory disorders.
    • Medical specialists such as dermatologists, trichologists, and hair transplant surgeons seeking to enhance their clinical approach to hair and scalp conditions.

    The Certificate Courses offer evidence-based, multidisciplinary education that helps bridge the gap between primary care and specialist hair medicine, empowering practitioners to diagnose and manage hair concerns confidently within their clinical settings. The program is suitable for practitioners in Australia and worldwide who manage hair disorders and is aligned with global best practices in medical trichology.

    Professional Certificate of Medical Trichology

    $1595

    Learn the foundations of managing hair loss and scalp disorders in primary care, from consultation and assessment through to therapeutics and more.

    • Foundations of hair and scalp anatomy/function
    • Hair examination and history-taking
    • Foundations of trichoscopy for hair disorders
    • Male pattern hair loss
    • Female pattern hair loss
    • Telogen effluvium
    • Alopecia areata
    • Introduction to trichology
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    Advanced Certificate of Medical Trichology

    $1595

    Advance your studies in medical trichology and focus on tools for diagnosis, biopsy and histopathology, trichoscopy, treatment, and more.

    • Advanced trichoscopy
    • Advanced pattern hair loss
    • Introduction to lymphocytic cicatricial alopecias
    • Introduction to neutrophilic and mixed cicatricial alopecias
    • Tinea, traction, and the red angry scalp
    • Biopsy and histopathology
    • Introduction to hair transplant
    • Introduction to trichology
    Coming soon

    Professional Diploma of Medical Trichology

    $1595

    Round out your knowledge in the clinical management of hair loss with a comprehensive study of more complex conditions of the hair and scalp.
    • Advanced trichology
    • Transgender hair
    • Paediatric population
    • The hair in systemic disease
    • Frontier treatments in hair loss
    • Too much hair
    • Non-scalp hair loss
    • Advanced histopathology and biopsy
    Coming soon

    *For Australian residents only: Online course prices are shown exclusive of GST. If you are GST-registered, please enter a valid ABN at checkout to ensure GST is not applied. Otherwise, 10% GST will be added at checkout. View our FAQ for more information.

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    Bundle two courses and save 5% or three courses and save 10%. Talk to us about deferred payment options, registrar scholarships and special rates. 

    Study modes

    Certificate Courses

    Full Certificate Course:
    Study fully online

    • Study entirely online at your own pace.
    • Participate in expert-led tutorials and complete online assessments.
    • Earn your CPD hours and receive your university-assured certificate.
    Micro-Courses

    Micro-Courses:
    Study individual modules only

    • Focus your learning on one or more specific topics from this Professional Diploma pathway.
    • Complete the module at your own pace and earn immediate CPD.
    • Perfect for targeted upskilling without committing to a full course.
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    • Explore 4,000+ hours of university-assured CPD.
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    Entry requirements and medical course requisites

    This medical program is suitable only for physicians, nurse practitioners, and degree-qualified nurses.

    • No previous formal training is required for the Professional Certificate course.
    • Participants of the Advanced Certificate course must have successfully completed the Professional Certificate course or equivalent.
    • In order to qualify for the Professional Diploma, participants must complete both Certificate Courses in sequential order.
    • Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.
    • Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.

    Postgraduate pathways

    Diploma MSc

    Graduates of the HealthCert Professional Diploma of Medical Trichology qualify for a scholarship into the Postgraduate Certificate of Trichology and Hair Sciences.  This is an online course designed for medical practitioners.  Please contact our UK partner directly regarding this scholarship and discounted fees for HealthCert alumni:  https://www.diploma-msc.com/s/healthcert  

    University quality-assured and CPD-accredited education provider 

    This organisation is an RACGP-accredited CPD provider under the RACGP CPD Program.

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    *For Australian residents only: Online course prices are shown exclusive of GST. If you are GST-registered, please enter a valid ABN at checkout to ensure GST is not applied. Otherwise, 10% GST will be added at checkout. View our FAQ for more information.

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