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Chemoprevention in skin cancer medicine

Determine use of chemoprevention and how it works in the fight against skin cancer.

Chemoprevention in skin cancer medicine
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Chemoprevention in Skin Cancer Medicine" is a specialised course designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of preventative strategies against skin cancer. This comprehensive course explores the use of chemopreventive agents, including retinoids, NSAIDs, nicotinamide, and sunscreens, and their role in reducing the risk of melanoma and keratinocytic skin cancers. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches, supported by clinical data and dermoscopic imagery, to develop effective prevention plans for high-risk populations. Delivered by a leading expert, this course equips practitioners with the tools to mitigate skin cancer risks and improve patient outcomes.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Professor Harald Kittler

Professor Harald Kittler

MD

Professor at the Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Professor Harald Kittler has a special clinical interest in dermoscopy of pigmented skin lesions. His main research interest is digital dermoscopy, follow-up of pigmented skin lesions, and computer assisted digital dermoscopy. Harald has been working for 10 years in the field of dermoscopy and has published a number of scientific articles especially in the field of digital dermoscopy and dermoscopic follow-up of melanocytic nevi.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 407608

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 39035

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine Certificate pathway

Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine

Manage complex cases through dermoscopy, advanced histopathology, topical treatments, and electro-surgery.

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