ADVANCED COURSE

Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy

Delivered online over six months, this course offers the most comprehensive dermoscopy training in Australasia.

This course is ideal for doctors and nurses wanting to improve their accuracy in identifying skin cancer, especially early lesions, to near-expert level.

To be considered for this course it is vital you fill out the expression of interest form. Please note there are strict entry requirements for this course and your eligibility will be reviewed before enrolments open. You are responsible for ensuring you meet the eligibility requirements before expressing your interest. If you are unsure, please contact the College for clarification.

This course complements the Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery and is an essential step towards Fellowship.

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NOTE: The 2026 course is now full. Please express your interest for the 2027 intake.

Course Information

• Features
• Entry Requirements
• Enrolment Process
• Course Timeline
• Course Fees
• Frequently Asked Questions

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Features

• Learn various dermoscopic algorithms, including their strengths and weaknesses, and know how to apply them to diagnosis.
• Develop a sound knowledge of dermoscopic photography and learn how to apply the SCARD lesion-tracking tool to improve patient follow-up.
• Improve your accuracy in diagnosing skin cancer, especially early lesions, to near-expert level.
• Learning reinforced through the progressive submission of case studies, tutorial activities, quizzes and continuous feedback.
• Benefit from tutorial support and interaction with other students.
• Achieve a depth of knowledge which can’t be attained at a weekend course.

Entry Requirements

You must meet the entry requirements before you can enrol in this course.

• Candidates must be graduates of the SCCA Certificate of Dermoscopy AND Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine (including successful completion of the Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine logbook), or be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

RPL is available for courses completed through some other providers as an alternative means of entry. You are required to complete a RPL Assessment to gain entry to the Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy.

*Different entry requirements apply to registered nurses. Please contact the education team for further information via [email protected]

Enrolment Process

To be considered for this course, an expression of interest form must be submitted. An offer of enrolment is subject to meeting the strict entry requirements. 

Course Learning Commitment

*Note: Case studies are a compulsory assessment requirement across the duration of the course. You may need to submit more than 20 case studies to meet the required 20 satisfactory cases.

Please consider your current skin cancer workload to ensure you can compile and submit the required cases by the 31 July deadline. Due to the time commitment required, it is recommended that students do not undertake other study during the same period.

CPD Information

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Course Fees

$5,645 AUD/NZD

Member discount $110 AUD/NZD

Fees inclusive of GST

Course Timeline

The 25-week course timeline is outlined below:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will completing this course benefit my clinical practice?

You’ll build advanced expertise in dermoscopic interpretation, improving your accuracy in identifying both early and complex skin cancers. The course will strengthen your confidence in applying dermoscopic algorithms, enhance your image capture and lesion tracking skills, and refine your diagnostic approach.

Can I complete this course while working full-time?

Yes. Many participants complete the course alongside full-time clinical work, but it does require consistent weekly study and an active skin cancer workload to complete the required case submissions.
Please note: students are not permitted to enrol in more than one Advanced course at a time to maintain a manageable workload and the best possible learning experience.

How can I continue building my expertise after this course?

Most graduates progress to the Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery to continue strengthening their expertise. Completion of both advanced programs supports advancement towards Fellowship with Skin Cancer College Australasia and helps clinicians build professional recognition and leadership in skin cancer medicine.

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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.