Why attend ACSCM workshops?
ACSCM has workshops and education for all levels in skin cancer practice.
For doctors we recommend the certificate weekend program as a beginning in the the skin cancer education program. At the end of this weekend one can sit the certificate multichoice College exam. Details of Certificate weekend are below.
Next step up is to work towards College diploma. We recommend that those working to this level consider College Diploma weekends. For those who have experienced minimal dermoscopy education we also recommend College dermoscopy weekend.
We also have a program for nurses including a weekend for nurses to learn about skin cancer nursing.
See our 2012 calendar here.
Certificate course content
OVERVIEW
This is the recommended starting point for GPs wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in primary care skin cancer medicine.
This two day, face-to-face course focuses on core skills and the safe practice of skin cancer medicine and includes hands-on sessions to introduce basic skin surgery and suturing techniques. Undertaking the assessment component of the course is optional. However, successful completion of the assessment is required in order to be awarded a Certificate.
Please note; the Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine provides only a basic introduction to skin flap surgery. The College does not recommend doctors undertake skin flaps or grafts as part of their practice until completing more comprehensive surgical training to ensure they can safely assimilate flaps and grafts into their skin cancer practice.
FORMAT
Day 1
• Introduction to managing skin cancer
• Biopsy techniques (practical session using pigs trotters)
• Equipment for skin surgery
• Setting up a procedure room
• Melanoma management
• Direct closure (practical session using pigs trotters)
• Clinicopathology session - Working with your pathologist
• Cysts and lipomata
Day 2
• Dermoscopy essentials
• Suture techniques
• An introduction to flaps
• Role of imiquimod, 5-FU, diclofenac and PDT
• Non melanoma skin cancers
• Surgical management
• Optional Certificate exam
ASSESSMENT
Registered medical practitioners are invited to complete the optional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine examination.
The assessment for this Certificate comprises two parts - a written exam of 90 minutes duration, followed by submission of a surgical log. The exam is a closed book, multiple choice format. The surgical log requires the submission of 5 clinical cases, with photo documentation, demonstrating high quality elliptical excisions from various parts of the body. No flaps or grafts are required. Candidates are allowed up to 6 months after attending the course to submit their surgical log.
Please note: successful completion of both parts of the assessment is required in order to be awarded a Certificate.
Download information on the assessment requirements here.
QI&CPD POINTS
The Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine is accredited with 40 Category 1 RACGP points and 25 ACRRM points. Candidates are also eligible for the rural surgical grant.
FEE
2 day workshop attendance only $1,595.00
Optional Certificate exam $ 250.00
Total to complete Certificate $1,845.00 (all fees are inclusive of GST)
Download the registration form for the Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine
Your presenters
College Vice President Helena Rosengren will present several of the 2 day certificate programs at several venues around Australia. Helena is in practice in Townsville, Queensland - arguably the World Capital of Skin Cancer. Helena has a passion for education and research.
Owen is an experienced skin cancer practitioner with a long track record of managing referred and unreffered complex skin cancers in Townsville, Queensland. Owen will present some of 2 day certificate workshops in various locations.
FACSCM
The "Fellow of the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine" is the highest qualification of the College. All of our clinical teachers have achieved this level of certification. Fellowship requires extensive training in all aspects of skin cancer management including surgery, dermatology, dermoscopy, anatomy, physiology and dermatopathology components.
No doctor received a Fellowship by grandfathering. All our fellows met the rigorous fellowship requirements.
Fellows manage the vast majority of skin cancers that present to them. Every week our fellows are operating on tough tumours on the nose, lips, ears, scalp, digits, etc,.
Your presenters are experts in this field and will be able to address all your questions and concerns on managing skin cancer in your practice.
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