Advanced Skin Surgery Workshop

This course is specifically designed for doctors already undertaking simple skin excisions and routine closures in primary practice.

It provides comprehensive tuition to improve the skills and clinical knowledge required to appropriately manage the majority of lesions encountered in primary practice. This workshop also comprises the compulsory practical component of the SCCA Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery.

This course offers interactive learning with hands on practical sessions. Lectures, online learning, and practical sessions cover the major types of flaps and skin grafts and the appropriate application of these on specific body regions.

The face-to-face workshop features focused practical skills training and surgical case study reviews with college clinical experts in a small group format.

Commencement

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Duration

Online Learning
2 weeks pre-course

Face-to-Face Workshop
9.00am to 5.00pm Fri-Sat, half day Sun
CPD Hours


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Format

Online Learning
2 Weeks

Face-to-Face Workshop
2.5 days

Course Dates

Features

  • Major anatomical considerations and fundamentals of cutaneous surgery
  • Introduction to flap surgery – flap theory and complications
  • In depth theory and practical coverage of basic and advanced flaps, including:
    • Advancement flaps
    • Transposition flaps
    • Rotation flaps
    • Island advancement flaps
  • Techniques and appropriate use of grafts
  • Basic and advanced flap suturing techniques
  • Preparing students for decision making in real-world scenarios, including;
    • Case study analysis
    • Surgical planning
    • Navigating complications
  • Access to pre-course online learning and post workshop review materials
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2026 Course Fees

$4,730 AUD / NZD

*Member discount $110 AUD / NZD
*Fees inclusive of GST

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates must be registered medical practitioners.
  • Candidates must be graduates of the SCCA Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine or have completed Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  • To competently participate in this workshop, you must be able to answer ‘Yes’ to all the statements below. If you are unable to answer ‘Yes’ to all statements, it is strongly recommended you do not enrol in this workshop. The program cannot be adjusted to compensate for students who are unable to keep up. No refund of course fees is available to students who lack the required skills.
    • I have a basic understanding of: skin anatomy; concepts of resting skin tension lines; cosmetic units and sub-units.
    • I can demonstrate a sound knowledge of suture materials and instruments.
    • I am able to handle surgical instruments efficiently and tie surgical knots.
    • I regularly administer local anaesthesia.
    • I am able to perform elliptical excisions using layered closure principles incorporating deep dermal sutures.
    • In my current practice I regularly perform excisions on all body regions.
    • I have a sound understanding of wound healing and the management of wound complications.
    • I have a sound knowledge of skin cancer pathology and management, including knowledge of appropriate margins.

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*The above summary shows the hours reasonably required for a diligent person holding the necessary pre-requisite qualifications and knowledge to properly complete all aspects of this CPD activity.
If required, additional hours can be optionally self-reported together with supporting evidence.