This is a face-to-face course
This practical, interactive face-to-face course is designed to develop confidence in recognising common skin lesions and identifying those that may require further assessment. Delegates will explore common benign lesion recognition and red flags for skin cancer. It provides an introduction to dermoscopy and dermoscopic features of lesions.
Programme
09:00 - Registration
09:15 - Introduction and Course Objectives
Part 1: Normal Skin Lesion Recognition
09.30 - Recognising Normal Skin Lesions:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Vascular Lesions
- Dermatofibromas
- Sebaceous Lesions
- Solar Lentigo and Naevi (Moles)
11:00 AM - Coffee Break
Part 2: Dermoscopy Principles and Practice
11.30 - Get to Know Your Dermatoscope – How to Use It and Take Images
12.00 - Interpreting Dermoscopic Structures - What You See?
12:30 - Practical Skin Examination Session
13.00 - Lunch Break
Part 3: Recognizing Lesions of Concern
13.45 PM - Pre-Malignant Lesions:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Bowen’s Disease
- Keratoacanthoma
14.15 - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
14.30 - Basal Cell Carcinoma
15.00 - Melanoma
15.30 - Quick Quiz – Review Your Knowledge
15.50- Reflection, Action Plan, Evaluation
16.00 - Close
By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to confidently use dermoscopy, recognize various skin lesions, and make informed decisions regarding patient care. Join us for this exciting opportunity to enhance your diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes in dermatology.
Following the course you will be sent slides and a certificate from BBO Training therefore your contact details will be shared with them.
Please note if you have not already supplied us with your registration number you will be contacted by us as we will need this information to secure your allocation of CPD funding.
The cost of the course includes 20% VAT.
This event is funded, through the Training Hub, by public money. Non-attendance therefore comes at a cost to patients, the NHS, and the public. Spaces at our events might be limited and your absence may prevent others from benefiting from the opportunity. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify us as soon as possible. For cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the course start date and all ‘no-shows’, we reserve the right to charge a £50.00 administration fee.