ADVANCED COURSE

Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery

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

This course is ideal for general practitioners already undertaking basic elliptical skin surgery who are seeking to take their surgical skills and knowledge to the next level. If you are looking to focus exclusively on skin cancer medicine, this is the course for you.

Participants develop the capability to diagnose and appropriately manage the majority of lesions encountered in primary practice. Surgical teaching focuses on the major types of skin flaps and grafts with theory being applied during a separate practical workshop.

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 Dermoscopy 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

• Develop the capability to diagnose and appropriately manage the majority of lesions encountered in primary practice.
• Enjoy comprehensive teaching of histopathology, non-surgical treatments, curette and diathermy, local anaesthetics, skin surgery complications and skin anatomy.
• Learning reinforced through the progressive submission of case studies, tutorial activities and continuous feedback.
• Achieve a depth of knowledge which can’t be attained at a weekend course.
• Learn the major types of skin flaps and grafts and their appropriate application.
• Enhance your medical and surgical skills.

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 Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery.

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

25-week online course
(Theoretical component)
$4,275 AUD / NZD

Advanced Skin Surgery Workshop
(Practical component)
$4,730 AUD / NZD

Total Course Fee
$9,005 AUD / NZD

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

Course Timeline

The 25-week course timeline is outlined below:

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENT: Compulsory attendance at the Advanced Skin Surgery Workshop. This must occur no more than 24 months before, or 12 months after, completing the online component of this course. Practical assessment by observation occurs during the surgical workshop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will completing this course benefit my clinical practice?

You’ll gain advanced surgical and diagnostic skills to confidently manage the full range of lesions encountered in primary practice. The course will strengthen your capability in performing complex skin flap and graft procedures, interpreting histopathology and managing surgical complications. Graduates report significantly improved accuracy, efficiency and confidence in their skin cancer management.

Can I complete this course while working full-time?

Yes. Many participants complete the course alongside full-time clinical work, but it requires consistent weekly study and an active skin cancer workload to complete the required case submissions. The practical workshop is scheduled separately to support flexible participation.

Please note: students are not permitted to enrol in more than one Advanced Skin Cancer College Australasia 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 Dermoscopy 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.