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Broad Spectrum of BCC and Keratinocyte Skin Cancer - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course focuses on the application of dermoscopy for suspicious skin lesions. Participants will learn about the broad spectrum of BCC and keratinocyte skin cancer such as actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease, intraepithelial carcinoma as well as keratoacanthoma and invasive SCC. The course explains the dermoscopic clues, clichés and common pitfalls whilst diagnosing a BCC. It also talks about the rare and important subtypes of BCC. Extensive images and examples are provided to identify the different types of skin cancer. A quiz of different lesions with answers reinforces the course learning.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Dermoscopy for Difficult Melanomas - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course focuses on the application of dermoscopy for suspicious skin lesions. Participants will learn about the dermoscopic clues used to identify melanomas that are difficult to diagnose clinically because of their morphology. It highlights the use of dermoscopy to improve the pattern recognition of various types of melanomas including nodular, desmoplastic, amelanotic, epidermotropic metastatic, nevoid, verrucous and melanomas on sun-damaged skin. The dermoscopic images, features and methods to safely deal with these melanomas are discussed in detail throughout this course.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Dermoscopy in General Dermatology - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course focuses on the application of dermoscopy for suspicious skin lesions. Participants will learn about the significance of integrating dermoscopy to assist in identifying inflammatory diseases. Common dermatological conditions including psoriasis, dermatitis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosacea, acne, dermatitis, lupus, fungoides, mites, scabies, dermatoses, lichen sclerosus and vitiligo are discussed and supported by dermoscopic imaging, charts and research papers. The parameters and criteria such as vessels morphology, vessel distribution, scale colour, scale distribution, follicular disturbances and specific clues that need to be evaluated before reaching a diagnosis are described. Dermoscopic images are used throughout the presentation to discuss these parameters and to assist in differentiating between inflammatory and infectious skin diseases.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
ThinkGP - Long-acting injectable buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence - 01/01/2023 - 03/09/2024
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This module covers: What is opioid dependence?; Diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder; Opioid pharmacotherapies in medication assisted treatment of opioid dependence (MATOD); Benefits of opioid agonist treatment; Long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) products.This module includes insights from leading experts in the field Associate Professor Nick Lintzeris - an addiction medicine specialist that has been involved for over 2 decades in clinical service delivery, and Dr Hester Wilson - Chair of the RACGP's Specific Interests Addiction Medicine Network.
 
Dermatological Emergencies, Vitiligo Treatments and Infestations - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This general dermatology course focuses on dermatological emergencies, vitiligo treatments and infestations. The first section focuses on identifying the different categories of dermatological emergencies including erythroderma, DRESS syndrome, necrotizing fasciitis, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, meningococcal infection and SJS/TEN. Clinical features, differential diagnosis, pathology, investigations, complications and management of these conditions are outlined. The second section focuses on vitiligo and the management and emerging therapeutic modalities in treating this autoimmune condition. The third section focuses on identifying skin infestations including candidiasis, scabies, strongyloidiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, schistosomiasis and leishmaniasis. Management and recommended treatment for these conditions are also covered in this section. Clinical and dermoscopic images are used throughout the course.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Treatment of Dermatomyositis and Sarcoidosis - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This general dermatology course focuses on the treatment of dermatomyositis and the treatment of sarcoidosis. Participant will learn to describe and manage the different types of systemic treatment for dermatomyositis and sarcoidosis. These multisystem diseases are challenging and various treatment options are discussed. The course outlines the long-term risk of using prednisone and includes ways to minimise osteoporosis. The use of steroid-sparing medications including methotrexate, azathioprine, hydroxychloroquine, mycophenolate mofetil and cyclosporin along with associated side effects are discussed. The course concludes with the management and treatment options of sarcoidosis. Images are used throughout the course to assist with learning.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Systemic Treatment Options for Psoriasis and Lichen Planus - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This general dermatology course focuses on systemic treatment options for psoriasis and lichen planus. Participants will learn the different types of systemic treatments for these conditions including collecting clues from patients to determine the best treatment options. The first section focuses on oral therapies and biologic injectable treatments for psoriasis including methotrexate, oral retinoids, cyclosporine, apremilast, adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab, ustekinumab, secukinumab and ixekizumab. The second section briefly introduces the six Ps of lichen planus including planar, purple, polygonal, pruritic, papule and plaque. It then outlines systemic treatment options including prednisone, acitretin, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine and azathioprine based on clinical cases. Benefits and risks associated with treatment options for both psoriasis and lichen planus are discussed in the course.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Atopic Dermatitis and Acne 2 - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course focuses on the systemic treatment for atopic dermatitis and the differential diagnosis and treatment of acne. The first section discusses improving the ability to accurately diagnose and manage 90 per cent of atopic dermatitis cases including recognising the differences in presentation and distribution characteristics from infancy to adulthood. The associated features, findings, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis are outlined. Treatment options including reducing contact with irritants and exposure to allergens, emollients, topical steroids, antihistamines, antibiotics, steroid-sparing and systemic therapies are discussed. The second section explores the differential diagnosis of acne including keratosis pilaris, perioral dermatitis, angiofibroma, pseudofolliculitis barbae, acne keloidalis nuchae, folliculitis and hidradentis suppurativa. Treatment options such as topical keratolytic agents, topical antibiotics and systemic treatments are discussed.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Patch Testing, Contact Dermatitis and Cutaneous Lymphomas - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This general dermatology course focuses on patch testing, contact dermatitis and cutaneous lymphomas. The first section focuses on how and when to do patch testing. It outlines possible complications and how to interpret test results. The course then focuses on the differences between allergic and irritant contact dermatitis the causes and the clinical management of these conditions. Common allergens discussed include nickel, cobalt, chromate, fragrance, medicaments, preservatives, rubber and plants allergies. Predisposing factors of irritant contact dermatitis are outlined. The second section focuses on identifying and distinguishing features of cutaneous lymphoma including common primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, Sézary syndrome, lymphomatoid papulosis, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma and leukaemia cutis. The appropriate investigations and management of these conditions are discussed in detail. Clinical and dermoscopic images are used through the course.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Rare Nail Disorders and Cicatricial Alopecia - 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This first section of this course focuses on identifying various nail diseases and its causes including Beau’s lines, onychomadesis, nail pitting, onychorrhexis, pterygium, trachyonychia, true leukonychia, koilonychia, onycholysis, onychauxis, splinter haemorrhages, nail discolouration, longitudinal melanonychia, clubbing, onychogryphosis, median canaliform dystrophy, ingrown toenail, paronychia, subungual hematoma, pincer nails and tumours of the nail bed. cicatricial alopecia conditions that are either lymphocytic (chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, lichen planopillaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, brocq pseudopelade), and neutrophilic (folliculitis decalvans, dissecting cellulitis of the scalp) are discussed. Non-cicatricial conditions including androgenetic alopecia, telogen and anagen effluvium, alopecia areata, tinea capitis and traumatic alovecia are included. Symptoms, management and treatment for these conditions are covered.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours