Skin lesion update recognition and management
Who should attend this course?
The Skin lesion update recognition and management course is suitable for Practitioners with a Special interest in dermatology (PwSI) who want to develop and consolidate skills in recognition and diagnosis of skin lesions.
This Skin lesion update recognition and management course will be of interest to GPs, GP registrars, GPwSIs, experienced dermatology and skin cancer nurse specialists, community and cancer clinicians.
Course content
This Skin lesion update recognition and management course enables clinicians to develop and consolidate skills in recognition and management of a variety of benign and malignant skin lesions.
The Skin lesion update recognition and management course is taught by experienced clinicians together with a variety of external subject specialists.
Proficiency is developed during a period of supervised clinical practice and competency is assessed using a structured OSCE and development of a practice portfolio.
This Skin lesion update recognition and management course meets the Dermatology National Guidance (DH 2007) accreditation criteria.
The Skin lesion update recognition and management course focuses on acquisition of minor surgery practical skills and the context of service delivery.
- Patient assessment and treatment options
- Skin preparation, local anaesthesia, haemostasis
- Surgical anatomical hazards
- Surgical procedures: curettage, shave / ellipse excision, punch biopsy
- Histology: specimens, diagnosis
- Wound closure and aftercare
Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Skin lesion update recognition and management course
Assessment
Assessment allows critical analysis of diagnostic skills and practice and critically examines patient and practice issues associated with recognition and management of skin lesions.
Why choose this course?
- Learn: To develop and consolidate skills in recognition and management of a variety of benign and malignant skin lesions.
- Course for: Practitioners with a Special interest in dermatology (PwSI) who want to develop and consolidate skills in recognition and diagnosis of skin lesions.
- Credit/level: Postgraduate level 7 (30 credits).
How to apply
Apply for the Skin lesion update recognition and management course
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all practitioners with a special interest in dermatology (PwSI) who want to develop and consolidate skills in recognition and diagnosis of skin lesions.
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (30 credits)
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Study routes
- Part Time