General Dermatology Certificate Pathway | Courses

Progressive pathway

Build your expertise across 3 structured certificate levels

Flexible online learning

Study each certificate online at your own pace

University-assured CPD

Complete university assured and CPD accredited education

Experienced clinicians

Learn from practising GPs and dermatologists

Professional Certificate

Learn how to manage common skin, hair, and nail conditions in the primary care setting.

Advanced Certificate

Learn how to assess more complex cases and make differential diagnoses for various dermatological conditions.

Professional Diploma

Develop the most advanced clinical skillset and critical awareness of dermatology principles and treatment options.

Professional Certificate of General Dermatology

Learn how to manage common skin, hair, and nail conditions in the primary care setting.

$2,195

Common benign lesions, pigmentary conditions and cutaneous infections
Facial rashes, Systematic diseases and Fungal infections
Papulosquamous disorders: Psoriasis, lichen planus and pityriasis rosea
Atopic dermatitis and Acne 1
Dermatopathology, Pruritus and Contact Dermatitis
Nail disorders and Hair loss
Paediatric topics, Follicular disorders and Blistering disorders
General Dermatology cases

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Advanced Certificate of General Dermatology

Learn how to assess more complex cases and make differential diagnoses for various dermatological conditions.

$2,195

Dermatololgical emergencies, Vitiligo treatments and Infestations
Treatment of dermatomyositis and sarcoidosis
Systemic treatment options for psoriasis and Systemic treatment of Lichen Planus
Atopic dermatitis and Acne 2
Patch testing and contact dermatitis and Cuteaneous lymphomas
Rare nail disorders and Cicatricial alopecia
Hidradenitis suppurativa and Bullous pemphigoid
Challenging general dermatology cases

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Professional Diploma of General Dermatology

Develop the most advanced clinical skillset and critical awareness of dermatology principles and treatment options.

$2,195

Skin ulcers, pressure sores and wound care
Pregnancy Dermatoses
Oral mucosal diseases
Urticaria and Drug eruptions
Nutritional dermatoses and Delusions of parasitosis
Bites: Animals, snakes and insects
Sexually transmitted infections and HIV
Vulvar skin diseases

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Professional Certificate of Medical Trichology

Learn the foundations of managing hair and scalp disorders, from consultation and assessment through to therapeutics.

From $1,995

Foundations of hair & scalp - anatomy & function 1
Foundations of hair & scalp - anatomy & function 2
Examination and history taking for hair disorders

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Medical Certificate of Dermoscopy for Dermatology

Gain advanced knowledge in dermoscopy for the diagnosis and management of common skin conditions.

$595

Basic principles of applying dermoscopy in general dermatology
Common inflammatory dermatoses of the face and trunk
Basic principles of trichoscopy

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Structured curriculum

Progress through a comprehensive curriculum that builds from foundational knowledge to advanced practice.

Clinical capability

Develop practical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills designed to be applied in everyday patient care.

University assured

University quality-assured education, developed and taught by practising clinicians and subject matter experts.

Flexible CPD learning

Flexible self-paced online learning, accredited for RACGP and ACRRM CPD requirements.

Entry requirements

The General Dermatology program is suitable for medical doctors, registered nurses, degree-qualified health professionals, pharmacists and dermal therapists.

Professional Certificate: no prior knowledge or training in dermatology is assumed.
Advanced Certificate: participants must have completed the Professional Certificate of General Dermatology (or a qualification deemed equivalent). HealthCert also recommends successful completion of at least 25 cases of general dermatology prior to enrolment.
Professional Diploma: participants must have completed the Advanced Certificate of General Dermatology (or a qualification deemed equivalent). HealthCert also highly recommends successful completion of at least 50 cases of general dermatology prior to enrolment.
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.

Course inclusions

For your one-off investment, you will receive unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support and more.

Online pre-course activity to be completed in your own time.
Online video modules to be viewed, replayed and completed at your convenience.
All presentation slides and further learning materials available for permanent access and download.
Post-course online assessment to be completed in your own time within six months of the course start date.
Ongoing post-course support in monthly webinars with the opportunity to discuss cases with course presenters.
Access to the HealthCert Community with additional free learning opportunities, special offers and other benefits.

Postgraduate pathways

Postgraduate pathways

Graduates of the HealthCert Professional Diploma of General Dermatology may apply for a scholarship to an online Master degree from our partner in the UK. HealthCert recommends the MSc in Dermatology in Clinical Practice which is awarded by University of Buckingham. Please contact our UK partner directly regarding this scholarship: https://www.diploma-msc.com/healthcert

Postgraduate Pathway with the University of Plymouth

This pathway is suitable for doctors who are mainly interested in clinical academic study. The Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology is studied through the Rila Institute of Health Sciences and awarded by the University of Plymouth (UK).

There are three modules in the Postgraduate Diploma. Medical professionals who successfully complete the HealthCert Professional Certificate of General Dermatology, Advanced Certificate of General Dermatology and Professional Diploma of General Dermatology will be eligible to apply for Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) for module 3 of the Rila Institute / Plymouth University Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology.

The Postgraduate Diploma is mainly delivered online. No practical workshops will be required due to the APCL from the HealthCert qualifications. Overall there will be a time saving of 40 per cent of the postgraduate program due to the APCL. Exams will be held in Perth, Western Australia.

When the Postgraduate Diploma has been successfully completed, medical professionals can apply for credit from the Postgraduate Diploma to the Master of Science in the specialism awarded by the University of Plymouth.

Certified Clinical Attachments Pathway

Upon completion of the Professional Certificate of General Dermatology, participants can complete a Dermatology Clinical Attachment to increase the safety and accuracy of their work. Clinical Attachments in Dermatology are currently available at the University of Vienna under the supervision of Professor Harald Kittler.

Course graduates may also join the International Society of Dermatology (ISD).