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Ear Wedges

Categorise specific aspects of ear anatomy and evaluate its influence on closure technique.

Ear Wedges
CPD 8.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Mastering Ear Wedges" is an advanced course for healthcare professionals specialising in skin cancer surgery. This course focuses on the anatomy, planning, and execution of wedge excisions in the ear. Participants will learn precise techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes, incorporating grafts, flaps, and suturing strategies. With practical demonstrations, clinical images, and interactive learning, this course equips practitioners with the expertise to handle complex cases confidently and improve patient care outcomes in skin cancer surgery.

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 Alister Lilleyman

Dr Alister Lilleyman

MBBS MMed (Skin Cancer) FSCCA

Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland

Doctor, Newcastle Skin Check, Charlestown NSW

Dr Alister Lilleyman graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1994 and spent the next six years working in the public hospital system. After moving to Newcastle in 2003, he began working in private practice.

He completed a Master of Medicine degree in Skin Cancer Medicine from The University of Queensland, where he is now a Senior Lecturer. He is a proud member of the AMA (Australian Medical Association), College of Phlebology, and Fellow of the Skin Cancer College Australasia.

CPD hours

Education hours3.5
Reviewing performance hours5.0
Total CPD hours8.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 1424475

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 39052

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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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Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery Principles Certificate pathway

Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery Principles

Learn how to surgically remove skin cancers from anatomically complex areas with optimal scarring results.

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