Skin Cancer Blog

In the short video below experienced skin cancer doctor Hamilton Ayres demonstrates how to treat superficial BCC on a patient’s scalp using the topical treatment Imiquimod.

The program includes theory and surgical practical sessions on:

• Advanced Dermoscopy
• Curettage and Cautery
• Diathermy
• Advanced biopsy techniques
• Topical treatment options
• Local anaesthetics
• Incisions / Haemostasis
• Large elliptical excisions
• Lower leg grafts
• suturing, including “paper-thin” skin

Our team of industry leaders and experienced skin cancer doctors will guide you in your learning and skills practice throughout the weekend and beyond. Upon completion of the course, you will receive unlimited access to additional online learning resources and alumni webinars with course revisions, case discussions and Q&A with the instructors.

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Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine

The Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine course will solidify and advance your competency in dermoscopy, surgical and non-surgical treatments.  You will gain hands-on experience in rarely covered areas of skin cancer medicine, including diathermy, curettage and cautery or suturing ‘paper-thin’ elderly skin. You will also receive an excellent introduction to advanced dermoscopy and acquire the essential knowledge to diagnose and manage most skin cancers in your practice. This course is the second part of the three-part Professional Diploma of Skin Cancer Medicine.