Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
General Practitioners, it is suitable for both new Dermatoscope users and existing practitioners.
Course Aim:
The sessions will aim to inform new Dermatoscope users and refresh current practitioners with knowledge and skills around the use of dermatoscopes and how these skills can be embedded into general practice.
Dermoscopy is a rapidly advancing and increasing popular and cost effective diagnostic aid for skin lesions improving accuracy of diagnosis and reducing unnecessary referral of benign lesions. The course will include tips on clinical lesion recognition, principles, practical and technical aspects of basic Dermoscopy and is suitable for all clinicians involved in skin lesion recognition and management.
Please note that separate to these full day sessions, shorter refresher courses will continue to be included in the rolling annual training programme. The refresher sessions are aimed at GP’s who are already in possession of a dermatoscope, and who have already attended a full day training session.
Course Duration
Full day
Trainer/Facilitator
Dr Alison Buckley, GPwSI and Dr Chris Davies, GPwSI
Date/Time/Venue
To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.
Cost
This course is free of charge for those working in Stockport General Practices.
Booking Process/Additional Information
- Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/
- Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.
- Please note there is also training available for those that have already attended the initial dermatoscope training and would prefer an update session, for details please follow this link