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Advanced Certificate of Histopathology for Dermoscopy

Enhance your knowledge of skin pathology, biopsies, histology, and dermoscopy to best manage skin lesions.

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Advanced Certificate of Histopathology for Dermoscopy

CPD

33.5 hrs Education 48 hrs Performance 0 hrs Outcome

Delivery

Fully online
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Duration

81.5 hours
Self-paced
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Overview

This certificate course offers a comprehensive guide to the principles of dermatopathology and will help you understand and interpret pathology reports. Develop your overall diagnostic skills to an accomplished level and learn what dermatoscopic features correlate with histology slides.

Who it is for and what you will learn:

  • Delivered by experts in histopathology and dermoscopy.

  • This advanced course requires practitioners to have previous exposure to dermoscopy prior to enrolment.

  • This course is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and degree-qualified nurses.

  • CPD-accredited.

Your education pathway

Professional Certificate

Establish foundational clinical knowledge and essential skills.

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Professional Certificate

Establish foundational clinical knowledge and essential skills.

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Advanced Certificate

Develop advanced techniques and diagnostic capabilities.

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Advanced Certificate

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Advanced Certificate

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Professional Diploma

Master complex cases and achieve high-level clinical proficiency.

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Learning outcomes

  • Improve your ability to communicate with dermatopathologists and potentially question reports that are inconsistent with your dermatoscopic findings.

  • Make predictions about specific histological diagnoses.

  • Learn how to assess features of normal skin, melanocytic lesions, tumours, naevi and inflammatory conditions.

  • Gain the know-how to apply histopathological knowledge in the primary care setting to enhance patient care.

Course contents

Welcome and introduction to Dermatopathology Correlation cases
Introduction to Dermatopathology Correlation Cases is a foundational course for healthcare professionals that bridges clinical dermatology with dermatopathology. The program explores the correlation between dermatoscopic findings and histopathological features, enhancing diagnostic accuracy for skin lesions. Participants will learn systematic methods for interpreting histological slides, identifying key features of common and malignant skin conditions, and integrating dermoscopic clues into clinical decision-making. With real-world case studies and expert guidance, this course equips participants with essential skills for comprehensive dermatological assessment and care.
Non-melanocytic lesions Part 1
Non-Melanocytic Lesions Part 1 is a detailed course designed for healthcare professionals to improve their skills in identifying and managing benign and malignant non-melanocytic skin lesions. Participants will learn to recognise key dermoscopic patterns, understand the histological features of these lesions, and apply diagnostic algorithms. Covering conditions such as seborrhoeic keratosis, dermatofibroma, and cutaneous horns, this course emphasises evidence-based approaches and practical insights. Through case studies and expert guidance, participants will gain confidence in distinguishing between benign and concerning lesions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Non-melanocytic lesions Part 2
"Non-Melanocytic Lesions Part 2" is an advanced course designed to refine healthcare professionals' skills in diagnosing and managing malignant keratinocytic lesions. The program focuses on squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), keratoacanthoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and other malignant non-melanocytic skin conditions. With a focus on histological and dermoscopic insights, this course equips participants with the knowledge to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions, apply decision-making algorithms, and implement evidence-based treatments to improve patient outcomes.
Virtual slides Dysplastic nevus: Fact and fiction
Virtual Slides Dysplastic Naevus: Fact & Fiction is an in-depth course for healthcare professionals aimed at unraveling the complexities surrounding dysplastic nevi. This program explores the historical, clinical, and histological perspectives of dysplastic nevi, addressing controversies, definitions, and diagnostic criteria. Participants will gain insights into their clinical significance, genetic and molecular characteristics, and their relationship to melanoma risk. Delivered through virtual slides, case studies, and expert guidance, this course empowers practitioners to make informed, evidence-based decisions in managing atypical moles and melanoma.
Specimen processing: Does the type of biopsy make a difference? Correlation cases
"Specimen Processing: Does the Type of Biopsy Make a Difference? Correlation Cases" is a comprehensive course for healthcare professionals aiming to understand the impact of biopsy type on specimen processing and diagnostic accuracy. Presented by Prof. Cliff Rosendahl and Dr. Simon Clark, this course explores various biopsy techniques, specimen handling, and correlation with histopathology. Through practical case discussions, participants will learn the nuances of punch, shave, and elliptical biopsies and how these influence diagnosis and patient outcomes.
Histopathology of melanocytic lesions Part 1

"Melanocytic Lesions Part 1" is a specialised course designed for medical professionals to enhance their diagnostic accuracy in identifying melanocytic skin lesions. This comprehensive program delves into the clinical and dermoscopic evaluation of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions, with a focus on histopathology correlations and evidence-based decision-making. Participants will learn standardised classification systems, diagnostic algorithms, and essential techniques for distinguishing between benign nevi and melanoma. This course equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes through precise diagnosis and management.

Histopahology of melanocytic lesions Part 2

"Melanocytic Lesions Part 2" is an advanced course focusing on the pathology, diagnosis, and management of melanocytic lesions, including complex cases of melanoma. Designed for medical professionals with foundational knowledge, this course integrates dermatoscopic techniques, histopathological features, and decision-making algorithms to evaluate pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions. Through real-world cases and evidence-based guidelines, participants gain proficiency in diagnosing and managing melanomas while refining their understanding of related prognostic factors.

Dermoscopy and histopathology for clinical cases

Refine your skills in dermatopathology with the "Correlation Cases: Conclusion and Open Forum" course. This program equips healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge of dermoscopic and histopathological correlations for managing complex skin lesions. Through algorithmic decision systems, clinical case discussions, and expert insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of identifying malignancies, including melanomas and atypical nevi. The open forum fosters peer interaction and expert-led discussions, making it ideal for practitioners looking to advance their diagnostic accuracy and patient care strategies.

Meet your instructors

Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.
Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.
Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.
Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.
Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.
Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.
Dr Simon Clark Dr Simon Clark MBChB FRCPA Dr Simon Clark

Honorary Lecturer in Pathology, The University of Queensland
 
Dr Simon Clark runs the pathology component of the postgraduate certificate courses in skin cancer medicine at The University of Queensland and lectures in the Masters of Medicine course. He has been involved in dermatopathology education for more than 20 years, training registrars in dermatology, pathology and plastic surgery. More recently he has been active in GP education. One of the best known dermatopathologists in Australia, Simon was recently appointed a visiting professor in dermatology at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Professor Cliff Rosendahl Professor Cliff Rosendahl MBBS PhD Professor Cliff Rosendahl

Professor and Course Coordinator MMed (Skin Cancer) Program School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia

Professor Cliff Rosendahl currently works in Brisbane as a primary care practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He also has an interest in research as the clinical developer and Director of the Skin Cancer Audit Research Database (SCARD). His other main area of research has been in evaluating dermatoscopic clues and artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of  skin malignancy in collaboration with colleagues at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Prof Rosendahl has published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co- authored two textbooks. He has a busy schedule presenting to GPs in Australia and to GPs and dermatologists internationally.

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CPD accreditation and course details

CPD Accreditation and Activities

Accredited CPD activities in this certificate

Each module in this certificate is an RACGP and ACRRM approved CPD activity. The certificate provides 50 hours of CPD for medical professionals in Australia.*

RACGP Activity Number ACRRM Activity Number Activity Title Education Hours Performance Hours
1430902 38957 Welcome and introduction to Dermatopathology Correlation cases 5.0 6.0
1430914 38958 Non-melanocytic lesions Part 1 4.0 6.0
1430930 38959 Non-melanocytic lesions Part 2 4.0 6.0
1430948 38960 Virtual slides Dysplastic nevus: Fact and fiction 4.0 6.0
1430960 38961 Specimen processing: Does the type of biopsy make a difference? Correlation cases 4.5 6.0
1430965 38962 Histopathology of melanocytic lesions Part 1 4.0 6.0
1430966 38963 Histopahology of melanocytic lesions Part 2 4.0 6.0
1430973 38964 Dermoscopy and histopathology for clinical cases 4.0 6.0
Total hours 33.5 48.0

*When the optional outcome measurement activity (minimum 5 hours) is completed. See our FAQs for more information about annual CPD requirements.

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Outcome measurement

The purpose of outcome measurement activities is to improve your clinical confidence in managing an identified learning gap. Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of our Professional Certificate of Advanced Certificate courses; they are a requirement for Australian CPD purposes.

HealthCert Education provides a variety of outcome measurements activities to suit your needs:

  • Outcome Improvement Activities relating to specific topics within a course. They are designed to examine current clinical care, align clinical practice with best practice standards, and identify opportunities for improvement. These activities are accredited with RACGP and ACRRM.

  • Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) options on a specific topic or your identified area. A generic template and guides are provided. PDSAs are self-submitted activities.

  • Additional activities with guides include Test Measurement, Pathology Results, Practice Meetings, Peer Review, Practice Accreditation, Project Management, Student Supervision, and Pick your own topics (General Practice and Log Book methods). These are self-submitted activities.

Entry Requirements

The Advanced Certificate of Histopathology for Dermoscopy is ideal for medical professionals who wish to better understand pathology test results which is critical for reaching appropriate diagnoses and planning treatment. The course is suitable for physicians.

The course assumes that participants have successfully completed the HealthCert Professional Certificate of Dermoscopy.

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.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

Professionally recognised qualifications and prior studies may be recognised for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.

Certification

This certificate course meets the minimum 50 hours CPD annual requirement across all three mandatory CPD activity types, provided an outcome measurement activity with a minimum of five hours is completed. You may use an optional HealthCert outcome measurement activity or develop your own.

Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of Professional or Advanced Certificates.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, participants will receive the Advanced Certificate of Histopathology for Dermoscopy and CPD hours.

This certificate course:

  • Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

  • Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

  • Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).

  • Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Hours are calculated differently.

  • Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.

  • Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.

  • Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.

  • Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.

  • Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.

Australia-based course participants, please note that HealthCert certificates are not accredited by TEQSA or ASQA and do not fall within the Australian Qualification Framework. All HealthCert certificates are professional development awards, accredited by RACGP, ACRRM and RNZCGP.

To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit our FAQs.

Pathways

Professional Diploma Pathway

You may be interested in the HealthCert three-part Professional Diploma program in Dermoscopy.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the costs and payment options of the course?

Fees will vary based on the program and study option selected (fully online vs online + optional practical workshop). Payments can be made upfront or in monthly instalments. Special rates and various payment options are available. GP registrars and doctors in training enjoy a scholarship of up to $500. Talk to us to learn more.

What is the Alumni Support Program?

Completion of any HealthCert course or attendance at an event will enable you to access the HealthCert Alumni Program which includes:

  • Access to special alumni rates for new courses when they are released.

  • Special alumni price for HealthCert Conferences.

  • Exclusive advanced access to HealthCert events.

  • Regular Alumni Webinars pertaining to the course(s) you have attended. These will provide content review of the course and an opportunity to discuss case studies.

  • Access to the video lectures as seen during the course(s) that you have attended.

How will I receive my certificate?

HealthCert Education is pleased to issue digital credentials for alumni. Digital credentials are a permanent online record of your successful completion of a HealthCert course and are issued to all course participants in addition to PDF certificates. If you are based in Australia, you also have the option to order a hard copy of your digital certificate for a small additional fee.

How long will the course take to complete?

The recommended study duration of this certificate course is listed at the top of this page. The estimated duration includes study of the pre-course activities and readings, online lectures, live tutorials, and online assessment. This self-paced course offers the flexibility of 100% online study in your own time, at your own pace, in your own home or office, with no mandatory face-to-face requirements. You are not required to be online at specific times but can view and replay video lectures at your convenience.

Is this course recognised in my country?

All HealthCert courses meet World Federation of Medical Education standards. This certificate course qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Australia. It is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) in New Zealand. It is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) in China. It is a self-submitted activity in Dubai and the United Kingdom. It is a self-submitted activity through the College of Family Physicians in Canada. If you live or work outside one of the above-mentioned countries, please contact us on admin@healthcert.com to discuss whether this course can be recognised in your country.

Cancellation policy: What happens if I can't attend a practical workshop?

Course/workshop cancellations and transfers policy

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Charges may apply for course/workshop cancellations and/or transfers. Click here for details.

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