Boost your knowledge, skills and confidence in the management and referral of patients with common dermatological conditions.
You’ll gain:
The RACGP reports that skin conditions comprise 17% of all problems encountered in general practice.
As a result, GPs need a wide range of expertise in skin complaints, including:
As specialists in this area of medicine, dermatologists are ideally placed to help GPs gain confidence and skills in supporting patients.
In partnership with the Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society, Sinclair Dermatology has developed an RACGP-accredited GP education program covering common dermatological conditions.
You’ll learn through expert-led lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises.
By the end of each course, you’ll have gained valuable knowledge, clinical skills, and evidence-based strategies to effectively diagnose, manage, and optimise outcomes for your patients.
These free, self-paced courses run throughout the year, giving you many opportunities to develop your skills to support your patients.
Atopic dermatitis management in general practice | Alopecia areata management in general practice |
Comprehensive insights and practical skills to enhance the understanding and management of these prevalent dermatological conditions. | |
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This course is specifically designed for general practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge of atopic dermatitis (AD), a prevalent dermatological condition. You’ll learn through expert-led lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises.
By the end of the course, you’ll have gained valuable knowledge, clinical skills, and evidence-based strategies to effectively diagnose, manage, and optimise outcomes for patients with atopic dermatitis.
An introduction to atopic dermatitis | Understanding the Th2 pathway, skin health, and comorbidities associated with AD |
Diagnosis and differential diagnoses | Clinical presentations, diagnostic criteria, and differentiation of AD from other dermatological conditions |
Assessments of disease severity | Utilising assessments and in-depth analysis of Eczema Area and Scoring Index (EASI) scoring methods to evaluate AD severity |
Psychosocial aspects | Addressing the psychosocial impact of AD through assessments and an integrated treatment approach |
Comprehensive management strategies | Exploring various treatment options, monitoring techniques, and considerations for referral in AD management |
Emerging therapies and clinical trials in AD | Examining the latest advancements in AD treatment, including emerging therapies and ongoing clinical trials |
This course is specifically designed for general practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge of alopecia areata.
An introduction to alopecia areata | Exploring the immunological foundation, hair follicle dynamics, and comorbidities linked with Alopecia Areata. |
Diagnosis and differential diagnoses | Clinical presentations, diagnostic criteria, and differentiation of alopecia areata from other dermatological conditions |
Assessments of disease severity | Utilising assessments and in-depth analysis of the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scoring methods to evaluate AA severity |
Psychosocial aspects | Addressing the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata through assessments and an integrated treatment approach |
Comprehensive management strategies | Exploring various treatment options, monitoring techniques, and considerations for referral in alopecia areata management |
Emerging therapies and clinical trials in alopecia areata | Examining the latest advancements in alopecia areata treatment, including emerging therapies and ongoing clinical trials |
You’ll be learning from highly experienced dermatologists who are keen to share their expertise.
Sinclair Dermatology | Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society |
Our principal dermatologist, Professor Rod Sinclair is the most highly-cited clinical and research dermatologist in Australia. He has contributed to more than 500 research publications including 7 textbooks. | The Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1996 by dermatologists and scientists working at Australian and New Zealand universities, hospitals, private clinics and research institutions. |
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This information is intended for healthcare professionals.