Skin Health Education Day 2020

Leading dermatologists and skin care experts will provide education and training on how to diagnose and treat a range of common skin conditions, particularly suited to nurses, GPs and pharmacists. This one day program will be led by Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon AM.

Topics will conclude:

• Acne
• Vulval conditions
• Different types of allergy
• Hair loss
• The skin and the psyche
• Food allergies - advise for parents
• Allergic contact dermatitis - top 10 allergens
• Common childhood rashes
• Skin lasers
• Treatment options for BCCs and SCCs
• Treatment of burn scars
• Skin infections
• Dermatologic surgery
• New drugs in dermatology

Click here to download a copy of the day's Agenda

Type
Full-day (6.5 hours) Course

Accreditation
ANMF 8.5 hours
RACGP 13 points CPD Activity (formerly Cat 2)
ACRRM 6 PDP units 

1. Use a systematic approach to making a diagnosis in dermatology
2. Perform a thorough skin check (including patient education)
3. Discuss new guidelines in identification and management of common skin complaints including psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, ulcers and wounds
4. Outline the psychological impact of dermatological conditions on patients
5. Provide current treatment advice for these patients and refer to a dermatologist where necessary

Date
Saturday 22 February 2020
Karstens Conference Centre
123 Queen St
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Session Times
8 AM Registration
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM 

For more information, go to www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/shed 

For all enquiries, contact Peter Monaghan on: 
Phone +61 3 9623 9400
Email gp.education@skinhealthinstitute.org.au

Focus
Common skin conditions, diagnosis, treatments, referral, specialist, CPD Activity, The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Federal Office, new guidelines

Medical Audience
GP, GP Registrar, Specialist, Doctor in Training (DIT), Medical Student, International Medical Graduate, Overseas Trained Doctor, Nurses, Pharmacists