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Preparation for surgical treatment

Preparation for surgical treatment

The "Preparation for Surgical Treatment" course is designed for healthcare professionals performing skin cancer surgery. This course covers the essential principles of surgical preparation, including aseptic techniques, use of local anaesthetics, wound closure, and suture removal. Participants will also learn proper biopsy techniques, such as punch and shave biopsies, to ensure accurate diagnoses. Through case studies and practical demonstrations, the course equips clinicians with the knowledge to confidently manage surgical excisions and biopsies in a primary care setting.

time-icon 3.5 hrs EA | 5.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
$195.00
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

This course is divided into two comprehensive units:

Unit 1: Preparation and Principles
This unit introduces the foundational principles for preparing patients for skin cancer surgery. It covers essential aseptic techniques, ensuring sterile equipment and clean environments. Participants will also learn about local anaesthesia, its proper use, and the importance of reducing patient discomfort. The unit provides insights into controlling bleeding during surgery, wound closure techniques, suture selection, and when to remove sutures. Additionally, it covers the use of prophylactic antibiotics and handling patients on anticoagulants​.

Unit 2: Biopsy Techniques
In this unit, participants will explore the key aspects of punch and shave biopsies. The unit includes step-by-step guidance on performing punch biopsies, focusing on how to achieve optimal tissue sampling for accurate pathological diagnosis. Participants will also learn when and how to perform shave biopsies, with an emphasis on ensuring the best cosmetic outcomes and minimising scarring.

This course equips healthcare professionals with the skills to perform skin cancer surgeries and biopsies with confidence and precision, enhancing patient care in primary settings.

  1. Plan treatment options for commonly occurring skin cancers.
  2. Outline the foundations of surgery: principles of wound management, asepsis, surgery set-up, local anaesthesia, sutures and dressings.

Suitable for all degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  3.5
  • Reviewing performance hours: 5.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #401618

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #28029

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

8.5 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Prof David Wilkinson

This course is presented by Prof David Wilkinson: MBChB MSc MD PhD DSc MRCP FRACGP FACRRM FAFPHM.

He is a registered general practitioner and public health medicine specialist. He is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Macquarie University. Since 2004, David’s clinical work has focused on skin cancer medicine in primary care. He has published research papers on the topic, designed and led development of the only Master of Medicine degree in skin cancer, and helped develop and present a suite of skin cancer short courses delivered by HealthCert.