Melanography Clinical Attachment in Burpengary

Spend 3 or 5 days observing and assisting experienced doctors at a skin cancer clinic in Burpengary, from initial consultations and skin examinations with dermoscopy and photography through to patient communication, lesion triage, and more.

For nurses and GPs who have completed (or are nearing completion of) HealthCert's Melanography program, this clinical attachment bridges the gap between theory and practice and will equip you with real-world experience in a clinical setting under professional supervision.

Skin cancer clinical attachment open to current participants and graduates of HealthCert's Certificate Courses in Melanography.
This hands-on placement for nurses and GPs complements the theoretical components of the online curriculum to increase your employability and provide a professional advantage.

The clinical attachment program is designed to complement the online course component with immersive, real-world skin cancer clinic experience. Engage in clinical activities, medical services, and patient interactions under supervision, and experience first-hand the day-to-day operations of a skin cancer clinic.

You will be oriented to clinical workflows and introduced to tools such as electronic medical records, digital dermoscopy, and high-resolution skin imaging systems. A skills checklist and logbook is used to track progress and ensure standardised experience across
clinical attachments.

Choose from a 3-day clinical attachment to gain core skills, or a 5-day clinical attachment to build extended skills.

3-day clinical attachment

Core melanography skills

Learn to:

Confidently conduct total body photography and dermoscopic image capture
Identify and triage common skin lesions (without diagnosing)
Use dermoscopy tools safely under supervision
Educate patients on skin self-checks and follow-up care pathways
Follow clinical protocols in documentation, infection control, data handling and patient
privacy
Observe lesion referrals, diagnostic processes, and clinical decision-making

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5-day clinical attachment

Core melanography + Extended skills

Includes all core skills from 3-day program, plus learn to:

Perform Red Light Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) including patient prep and aftercare
Assist with Daylight Photodynamic Therapy (Daylight PDT), including patient education
and sunscreen use
Operate Red Light LED panels for post-treatment recovery or acne management
Assist with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments under supervision, including skin
typing, test patching and cooling protocols
Use radiofrequency technique to remove skin lesions
Understand consent, safety precautions, and post-care for light-based therapies

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While online education offers strong foundational knowledge, many nurses and GPs lack the opportunity to gain practical clinical exposure in dermoscopy, total body photography, and patient communication. This clinical attachment opportunity addresses this need through a professionally managed, medically supervised, clinic-based placement.

Gain real clinical experience, with exposure to live consultations, skin checks, lesion triage, and imaging workflow.

Enjoy supervised skill development in dermoscopic photography, patient education, and clinical documentation under supervision.

Gain professional confidence as you interact with patients and observe lesion management pathways.

Emerge with practical skills and a logbook portfolio to improve your job prospects.

Dr Raj Selvarajan

MBBS MRCS(Ed) MRCGP(UK) FRACGP MMed(Skin Cancer,UQ)

Specialist General Practitioner

GP with Particular Interest in Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine

After completing his undergraduate medical training in India, Dr Raj Selvarajan moved to the United Kingdom in 1998 for postgraduate education. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS) in 2002 and later completed Vocational Training in General Practice, becoming a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP, UK) in 2004. In 2014, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). He has practised in both the UK and Australia across a wide range of procedural areas.

Dr Selvarajan holds a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer from The University of Queensland and is a Senior Lecturer in the University’s School of Medicine. He is involved in teaching fellow GPs in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer and supports the development of skills-based education in this field.

He is a lead educator and course director in Advanced Clinical Procedures through HealthCert Education. He regularly delivers training for fully registered Australian GPs seeking to develop practical procedural skills in vasectomy, minor surgery, and skin cancer care. He actively contributes to postgraduate education, with practitioners from across Australia attending his workshops and sessions.

Melanography
Clinical Attachment

From $900 +GST

3 or 5 day program in Burpengary

3-day clinical attachment for nurses: $900 +GST
5-day clinical attachment for nurses: $1500 +GST
3-day clinical attachment for GPs: $1797 +GST
5-day clinical attachment for GPs: $2995 +GST

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Clinical Attachment in
Melanography
for nurses and GPs

Burpengary, Queensland

Program overview

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