How to upskill in skin cancer medicine

“You will learn what to do when a skin cancer walks into your consult room.”

Thinking about upskilling in skin cancer? Catch an overview of what you can expect from the Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine pathway in this short discussion with Course Chair Dr Hamilton Ayres!  

As GPs are at the front line of skin cancer detection, with over 1 million presentations every year, explore how you can gain the knowledge to safely and confidently manage the majority of skin lesions in your practice.

For further information, explore the HealthCert Professional Diploma program in Skin Cancer Medicine.

Watch the full video with Dr Hamilton Ayres:

In the video, Dr Hamilton Ayres discusses:

• What is covered in the three-part Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine pathway.
• The program structure and how it works, including how your knowledge will advance at each stage.
• Delivery modes, including 100% online and optional practical workshops.
• How to know if the program is right for you.
• Which medical practitioners benefit most from completing the courses.
• What you will learn, from diagnosing skin lesions using algorithms, to biopsies, to planning treatments, to competently managing rare and complex skin cancers.
• Why it is important for doctors practising in Australia to have the knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat skin malignancies in the primary care setting.
• What concerns you will be able to address after completing each of the three courses in the pathway, and how this skillset will change/enhance your practice (and save lives!).
• Advice for getting started.

Want to learn more? Explore the HealthCert Professional Diploma program in Skin Cancer Medicine.