BBO Training

Target Audience: All General Practice Registered Healthcare Professionals, including General Practitioners (GPs), Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Practice Nurses (PNs).

- 09:00 AM - Registration

- 09:15 AM - Introduction and Course Objectives

- 09:25 AM - Get to Know Your Dermatoscope – How to Use It and Take Images

- 09:55 AM - Interpreting Dermoscopic Structures - What You See?

- 10:45 AM - Common Normal Skin Lesions:

 - Seborrheic Keratosis

 - Vascular Lesions

 - Dermatofibromas

 - Sebaceous Lesions

- 11:30 AM - Solar Lentigo and Naevi (Moles)

- 12:00 PM - Practical Skin Examination Session

- 01:00 PM - Pre-Malignant Lesions:

 - Actinic Keratosis

 - Bowen’s Disease

 - Keratoacanthoma

- 01:30 PM - Squamous Cell Carcinoma

- 01:45 PM - Basal Cell Carcinoma

- 02:15 PM - Melanoma

- 02:45 PM - Top Tips to Avoid Missing Melanoma – Clues and Chaos Algorithm

- 03:15 PM - Quick Quiz – Review Your Knowledge

03:45 PM - Reflection, Action Plan, Evaluation

04:00 PM - Close

"Getting to Grips with Dermoscopy" is a comprehensive course designed to equip General Practice Registered Healthcare Professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently use dermoscopy in their clinical practice. Dermoscopy is a valuable tool for the early detection of skin lesions, helping to distinguish between benign and potentially malignant conditions.

- Dermoscopy Fundamentals: Learn the essential principles of dermoscopy, including how to effectively use a dermatoscope and capture images for documentation.

- Lesion Recognition: Explore the world of normal skin lesions, including common conditions such as seborrheic keratosis, vascular lesions, and moles. Gain hands-on experience through practical skin examination sessions.

- Identifying Lesions of Concern: Delve into the recognition of pre-malignant lesions like actinic keratosis and Bowen's disease, as well as malignancies like squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Discover practical tips to avoid missing melanomas.

- Interactive Learning: Engage in quizzes and discussions to reinforce your knowledge and apply what you've learned in clinical scenarios.

- Reflection and Action Plan: Reflect on your learning journey, create an action plan for incorporating dermoscopy into your practice, and participate in course evaluations to provide valuable feedback.

By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to confidently use dermoscopy, recognize various skin lesions, and make informed decisions regarding patient care. Join us for this exciting opportunity to enhance your diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes in dermatology.