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An approach to pigmented skin lesions

Evaluate the use of digital imaging for skin cancer medicine scenarios.
Determine the use of dermoscopes to compare, contrast and differentiate lesions.
Use the Three Point Checklist to distinguish between benign and suspicious skin lesions.
Distinguish features of pigmented skin lesions.

CPD 9.0 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Master the diagnosis and treatment of pigmented skin lesions with our comprehensive course on skin cancer medicine. Ideal for building foundational knowledge, you'll learn to identify and manage common lesions with confidence. Unit one covers benign lesions such as freckles, seborrheic keratosis, and blue nevi, with detailed clinical and dermoscopic images to aid analysis. Unit two delves into dermoscopy techniques and the 3-point checklist for identifying suspicious lesions, including dysplastic nevi and melanoma. Supported by real case studies, this evidence-based course ensures you stay updated with best practices in skin cancer management, enhancing your diagnostic and treatment skills.

Meet your presenter

Professor David Wilkinson

MBChB PhD DSc FRACGP

Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres

Professor David Wilkinson is a registered general practitioner and public health medicine expert. Prior to taking up the role as Chief Medical Officer with National Skin Cancer Centres, he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Macquarie University, Sydney for eight years, and before that was Dean of Medicine at The University of Queensland for nine years.

Since 2004, David’s clinical work has focused on skin cancer medicine in primary care. He has published research papers on the topic, designed and led development of the only Master of Medicine degree in skin cancer, and helped develop and present a suite of skin cancer short courses delivered by HealthCert. He has taught almost 7,000 GPs the basics of skin cancer medicine in primary care.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0

Reviewing performance hours5.0

Total CPD hours9.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 1409263

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 39004

Short course fee

$295

Course includes:

Focused learning on a specific clinical topic
Practical knowledge for everyday practice
Led by experienced clinicians
Lifetime access to course materials

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9.0 CPD Hours
9.0 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine

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