Overview
Learn How to Surgically Remove Skin Cancers from Anatomically Complex Areas With Optimal Scarring Results.
Learn a variety of flaps, grafts, and wedges for closure of defects on the head, neck, face, and upper and lower limbs.
- This course is perfect for advanced practitioners with prior training and experience.
- Learn a variety of surgical techniques to treat complex skin cancer cases in the primary care setting.
- This course is for medical doctors and International Medical Graduates.
- CPD-accredited and university-assured.
Course Benefits
- Perfect your skills in elliptical excisions and various suturing techniques.
- Manage more complex cases with advancement flaps, rotation flaps, grafts, and rhomboid flaps.
- Master wound closure and reduce scarring with banner flaps and wedges of the ear.
- Confidently perform a variety of surgical procedures in-house and reduce referrals.
- Benefit from tips and tricks of experienced surgeons to perform procedures more efficiently.
Get unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support, and more.
*These topics are covered during the hands-on practical sessions in the optional skills workshop.
Course Contents
Ellipses and Suture Techniques Revisited*
This module builds on the knowledge from the professional certificate and goes into further detail about defects, resting skin tension lines (RSTL) and excision, then looks at the closure and cosmetic considerations. Guides are included with the mathematical ratios.
Detailed information including schematics are provided for ellipses and variants of the standard ellipse. An overview of the vessels and nerves is presented in addition to the clinical considerations of RSTL.
Knot tying and suture techniques are reinforced and selecting the appropriate technique for closure are outlined. Detailed images of the different suture techniques are provided and then demonstrated on pork belly.
Advancement Flaps 2*
This module focusses on advancement flaps. Flaps require loose surrounding tissue to be successful. The principles, classification and types of skin flap surgery are outlined. Advancement flaps included are the ellipse, S-plasty, A-L, A-T, single and double advancement, modified H-flap and A-A-Z flap.
Each of these flaps is covered in detail including detailed schematics to assist with understanding the concepts. Each version of the advancement flap includes guides for RSTL and clinical images showing surgical planning for advancement flaps on the face. Recordings of planning and performing advancement flaps in both the clinical setting and on pork parts are included.
Rotation Flaps*
This module revises and builds on the rotation flaps introduction in the professional certificate. It commences with an overview of scalp defect closures and planning rotation flaps including images that describe the mathematic planning of rotation flaps including the size of the flap arc.
Clinical case examples are presented with planning and after surgery pictures to demonstrate best practice with the surgery and aesthetic outcomes. The traditional rotation and the O-Z flaps are described in detail.
Anatomical positions suitable for the rotation flap including the scalp, medial and lateral cheek, pre-auricular, temple and chin are included in this module. Recordings of planning and performing rotation flaps in both the clinical setting and on pork parts concludes this module.
Grafts*
Again, this module builds on the learning from the professional certificate. It begins with detail about defects, resting skin tension lines (RSTL) and excision, then summarizes the full thickness (FTSG) and split skin (SSG) grafts and the considerations to using these grafts for skin cancer surgery. Graft revasculation is covered.
Graft recipient and donor sites are outlined including visual images to demonstrate suitable areas. Selection of sites is critical to maximizing successful outcomes.
The module teaches techniques and wound care of both the donor and recipient sites and describes how and why grafts can go wrong. Clinical images of surgical planning for grafts are included.
The halo variant of the split skin graft is featured including the technique, advantages, graphics and clinical images. Recordings of defatting and the planning and performing advancement flaps in both the clinical setting and on pork parts are included.
Rhomboid Flaps 2*
This module focusses on rhomboid flaps and opens with the Limburg flap, the easiest of the rhombic flaps. It describes identifying the defect then planning the surgery from the defect.
There are only four flap variants of the rhomboid flap however choices of design are apparent when planning is based from the donor site to maximize the success of the surgery.
Images of planning and designing a flap and the mathematics that support various rhomboid flaps are featured. Clinical images are featured to support the teaching and recordings in both the clinical setting and on pork parts are included.
Banner Flaps 1*
Banner flaps are a form of transposition flap or rhomboid flap. It rotates about a pivot point however differs in its design from the rhomboid flap. Images of planning and designing a flap and the mathematics that support various rhomboid flaps are featured.
Associated problems and tips to successfully complete a banner flap are discussed. Clinical images are featured to support the teaching and a clinical recording of the banner flap to the ear is included.
Wedges of the Ear*
Wedges on the ear are the focus of this module. Ear subunits are detailed as an awareness of these is essential for successful surgery. Practical information and techniques are included when planning an ear wedge together with suggested sutures.
Clinical images are featured to support the teaching and a clinical recording of the wedge procedure to the ear is included.
Tips and Tricks
This module summarizes the tips and tricks linked to the procedures taught in this course to maximize skin cancer surgery outcomes. These tips and tricks offer helpful information when planning skin cancer surgery.
The module commences with images of the cosmetic subunits, as where possible, skin cancer surgery procedures should remain in the same or adjacent subunits to maximize the best cosmetic healing. Clinical and graphical images are featured to support the teaching. Options for ear repairs are listed.
The module stresses the importance of patient history and how some patient conditions may impact skin cancer surgery procedures. Tips include how to set the ambience to relax both the doctor and patient and the importance of keeping comprehensive patient records including photos.
Local anaesthetic, syringes/needle size and scar care are mentioned. Sutures are covered including what sutures to use for what wounds. Planning skin cancer surgery on dual lesions, rhomboid, flaps and grafts are also summarized. Points of skin cancer surgery wisdom are listed along with anticoagulation issues.
Study Modes
100% Online
Study at your own pace and to your own schedule.
- View and replay video lectures at your convenience.
- Participate in online case discussions with your peers.
- Attend or watch recordings of live tutorials with experts in this field.
- Complete your assessment online and receive your CPD points.
- Receive the Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery Principles.
Online + Workshop
Complete your course online and receive all the benefits of online study, then put theory into practice at a small-group workshop.
- Gain hands-on practice in various procedures covered in the course under expert guidance.
- Workshops are available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.
- Receive the Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery.
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Workshop CPD Hours
The optional Advanced Skin Cancer Surgery Practical Workshop is accredited for 8.5 CPD hours total.
- Education hours: 1
- Performance hours: 7.5
Entry Requirements
The Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery is ideal for doctors with a special interest in skin cancer medicine and who wish to treat more complex skin cancer cases. Participants can expect to reduce their referral rates as they gain invaluable experience that enables them to do more skin-related surgery in day-to-day work.
The course is suitable for Medical Doctors and International Medical Graduates. Participants must have completed the Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery (or a qualification deemed equivalent). It is recommended that 100 cases of skin cancer surgery have been completed before enrolling in the Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery.
Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing in English is assumed.
Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.
Providers Terms
Course Transfers
Face to Face Courses
Course transfers for Face to Face practical workshops are available, subject to requests being received, in writing, a minimum of 10 business days prior to workshop commencement. Transfer requests received after 10 business days prior to workshop commencement will incur an Administration Fee of $250.
Transfers will be subject to availability in the future workshops. If the future workshop has a cost differential, that price will apply, and any additional charges will be payable at the time of the transfer request.
One workshop transfer, per course is allowed. Further transfers will be considered upon application and may be charged at 25% of a full new workshop booking rate.
Online Courses
Transfers for Online courses are available subject to requests being received, in writing, within 7 days of enrolment. Transfer requests received after the 7 days post enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $200. One course transfer request, per course is allowed.
If the future course being transferred to, has a cost differential, that price will apply, and any additional charges will be payable at the time of the course transfer request.
Online Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation and a full refund of the course fees will be provided if a request is received, in writing, a maximum of 7 days after course enrolment. Refund requests received later than 7 days after course enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $250. Upon cancellation and full refund of the course enrolment, you will not receive a certificate or accreditation points.
Bundle Courses
Courses purchased as part of a bundle attract a discount. This discount is apportioned to the final course in the bundle in the cases of cancellations and refunds. Therefore, cancellation and refund requests of a course that have been purchased as part of a bundle are refunded based on the first and/or second course being charged at the full price rate. Any courses remaining in the bundle can be refunded provided the request is received, in writing, a maximum of 7 days after course enrolment. Refund requests received later than 7 days after course enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $250.
Tickets:
Online CoursesSold OutOnline + WorkshopClosed| Contact Hours: | 7.5 hrs |
| Start Time: | Sun, 14 April 2024 , 8:30 AM |
| Finish Time: | Sun, 14 April 2024 , 4:30 PM |
| Duration: | Full Day |
| Format: | Hands-on |
| Language: | English |
| Venue: | Cliftons Sydney Margaret Street |
Address: | 13/60 Margaret St, |
| Provider: | HealthCert Education |
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Speaker(s):
 | Dr. Alister LilleymanMBBS, MMed (Skin Cancer), FSCCA, Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland Doctor, Newcastle Skin Check, Charlestown NSW |
Dr Alister Lilleyman graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1994 and spent the next six years working in the public hospital system. After moving to Newcastle in 2003, he began working in private practice as a Skin Cancer Doctor, Assistant Surgeon, and Vein and Laser Physician.
He completed a Master of Medicine degree in Skin Cancer Medicine from The University of Queensland, where he is now a Senior Lecturer. He is a proud member of the AMA (Australian Medical Association), College of Phlebology, and Fellow of the Skin Cancer College Australasia.
 | Dr. Anthony AzziMBBS, MMed (Skin Cancer), Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland Director at Newcastle Skin Check, Charlestown NSW |
Dr Anthony Azzi graduated from the University of Sydney in 1989 and moved to Newcastle, where he spent the next 13 years working in the public hospital system. He now works in private practice as a Skin Cancer Doctor and Assistant Surgeon.
He completed a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer from The University of Queensland, where he is now a Senior Lecturer. He is a member of the Australian Medical Association, Skin Cancer College Australasia, and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
 | Dr. Victor HarlingMBBS, Doctor, National Skin Cancer Centres, Redcliffe |
Dr Victor Harling obtained his medical degrees from The University of Queensland in 1983. He worked for Queensland Health and the Wesley Emergency Centre for many years before pursuing his interest in Skin Cancer Medicine.
Victor undertakes regular professional development courses and has obtained a Diploma of Skin Cancer from the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He is passionate about skin cancer medicine and surgery, and shares his vast expertise with fellow GPs in HealthCert certificate course and Clinical Attachments at the Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre.
