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Pivotal Flaps

Determine the steps required to perform rotation flaps.

CPD 8.5 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

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Overview

The "Pivotal Flaps" course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of skin cancer surgery, focusing on the use of pivotal flaps for defect closure. Through a combination of theoretical principles and hands-on demonstrations, participants will learn about various flap designs, including rotation and transposition flaps, and how to perform these techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic and functional results. The course covers key concepts such as flap mechanics, tension management, and complications. It is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their surgical capabilities in skin cancer treatment.

Meet your presenter

Dr Francis Tan

MBBS MMed (Skin Cancer)

Certificate in Advanced Dermoscopy & Digital Imaging, The University of Queensland

Doctor, National Skin Cancer Centres, Coorparoo

Dr Francis Tan graduated from The University of New South Wales in 1986. He worked in a variety of general practice surgeries throughout Australia, including clinics in Sydney, Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. He now practises at the Coorparoo Skin Cancer Centre in Brisbane.

Francis obtained a Masters of Medicine from The University of Queensland in 2014 and holds an impressive portfolio of university-certified Professional Diplomas in Skin Cancer Medicine and related fields. He is particularly interested in using dermatoscopy to detect melanoma in situ and performing skin cancer surgery to the best of his ability for the benefit of his patients.

CPD hours

Education hours3.5

Reviewing performance hours5.0

Total CPD hours8.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 1423023

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38991

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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8.5 CPD Hours
8.5 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery

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