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Dermoscopy for screening children

Determine the correct steps for the screening of young children.

Dermoscopy for screening children
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Elevate your expertise in pediatric dermatology with the "Dermoscopy for Screening Children" course. This specialized program provides healthcare professionals with the skills to evaluate and manage melanocytic lesions in children, addressing the unique characteristics of pre-pubertal and post-pubertal skin. Through dermoscopic imagery, case studies, and evidence-based techniques, participants will learn to differentiate benign from problematic lesions, understand melanoma risks, and implement appropriate screening strategies. Gain confidence in managing congenital nevi, spitzoid lesions, and other paediatric skin conditions with this comprehensive, practical course.

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

Dr Elvira Moscarella

Dr Elvira Moscarella

MD

Dermatologist, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Dr Elvira Moscarella is a dermatologist at the Santa Maria Nuova Hospital in Reggio Emilia, Italy. She acquired her medical degree in 2005 at the Second University of Naples before completing her residency in dermatology and venereology at the University’s Department of Dermatology. In 2008, Elvira undertook further education in dermoscopy and confocal microscopy. She is a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the International Dermoscopy Society, and is Editor in Chief of the latter’s newsletter and case of the month. Elvira’s main interests are in dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy, and their use in skin cancer medicine.

CPD hours

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

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 407903

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38949

Continue your learning

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 Dermoscopy

Acquire near-expert knowledge in screening lesions on children, young adults, and older patients using dermoscopy.

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