Professional Certificate of Advanced Dermatoscopy 2025
$4095
(NZD - Excludes GST)
This comprehensive dermatoscopy course is designed for doctors and nurses wanting to acquire near-expert level knowledge in skin cancer diagnosis using dermatoscopy
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The Professional Certificate is the highest qualification Skin Cancer Symposiums provides and is the most comprehensive Dermatoscopy training in New Zealand. Through the completion of a specific combination of our courses and additional components you will acquire near-expert level knowledge in Dermatoscopy. Presented by world-leading dermatoscopy experts, Professor Cliff Rosendahl (University of Queensland, Australia) and Professor Amanda Oakley (University of Auckland, NZ).
The New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors Society recognise this qualification for approval to full membership when combined with suitable surgical training. This provides you with all the benefits this organisation includes in its membership. Most major insurers recognise full members as eligible for cover under the specialist aspect of their members’ policies.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a strong understanding of dermatoscopy and how essential it is in aiding you to diagnose and manage lesions.
- Recognise the fundamental dermatoscopic features of common benign lesions.
- Learn to use the diagnostic algorithms co-founded by Professor Cliff Rosendahl - ‘Chaos and Clues’ and ‘Prediction without Pigment’.
- Develop the tools necessary to help you decide which lesions can be left and which require excising without needing to diagnose exactly what the lesion is.
- Improve your accuracy in identifying a broad range of common and difficult-to-diagnose skin lesions.
- Case studies, learning quizzes, exams and mentor support utilised to maximise and reinforce learning.
- Peer and mentor support and interaction offered, and encouraged.
- Access to a Dermatoscopy Masterclass we held in Manchester (2024)
Course Features
Revolutionary learning platform – Our online course uses industry-leading e-learning software to create interactive modules where we reinforce the lecture material to pinpoint and clarify certain topics.
CPD Hours - ~259 hours are required to fulfil all aspects of this CPD activity (pre reading, course content, examinations and reflection). See table below for details.
NZ Skin Cancer Doctors society - full membership provides you with all the benefits this organisation includes in its membership: peer support, regular CME events, and a discussion forum for advice or discuss cases.
24/7 on-demand content – lecture content and resources are available on-demand. Learn at your own pace so the course can fit in with your busy lifestyle. Rewind, rewatch and re-read at your own time.
Structured learning and reinforcement – The specific combination of our courses enables reinforcement of key material to enhance the learning process. Repetition is essential when it comes to Dermatoscopy.
A helping hand – Our expert course co-ordinators will help you along the way and answer any questions in our discussion forum. Through the submission of case studies you will receive valuable feedback.
Course Snapshot
Time Commitment for each Course Component
- Certificate of Dermatoscopy live course (14 hours) with pre-reading (4 hours).
- Advanced Certificate of Dermatoscopy online course (106 Hours).
- Study Professor Cliff Rosendahl’s textbook, ‘Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer’ (provided at the 2-day course), and watch our Masterclass recording. • Sit an open book exam based on this textbook (80 hours for textbook study and exam).
- Provide 20 case studies (40 Hours).
- Reviewing and reflecting (10 hours).
- Demonstrate use of and an understanding of the SCARD database (or similar auditing system). Provide examples of data reviews and provide reflections on these reviews (4 hours).
- Confirm collegial support in the form of at least one mentor with expert level competence in dermatoscopy (1 hour). Mentors are available via the New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctor society or Skin Cancer Symposiums.
Our Speakers and Instructors
Professor Cliff Rosendahl
University of Queensland
Professor Amanda Oakley
CNZM, University of Auckland
Dr Andrew MacGill (Curriculum Lead)
Skin Cancer Doctor, FRNZCGP
Dr Chris Boberg, (Curriculum Lead)
Deputy Chair Melnet NZ. Chair of New Zealand Skin Cancer Doctors
Course Completion Requirements
1. Certificate of Dermatoscopy
2. Advanced Certificate of Dermatoscopy
3. ‘Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer’ textbook study and exam
4. Dermatoscopy Masterclass
5. Case studies
6. Demonstrate use of and an understanding of the SCARD database (or similar auditing system).
7. Confirm collegial support in the form of at least one mentor.
What our students say about us
We are proud to achieve 4.9/5 overall in all of our courses. Read our reviews.
"Of the many courses I have been, this is the best. Immensely experienced faculty. I am finding it very easy as the algorithms are simplified. All the previous metaphoric language has been replaced by easy terminology. I recommend this to everyone. I think this system is going to change dermatoscopy tremendously for a good reason."
Dr Achuth Hosur - Dermatologist, Medical Director SK:N
"Often in medicine, we learn from the giants who come before us. Cliff Rosendhal is such a man. Listening to him speak with passion and teach with enthusiasm is both a pleasure and a practice-changing experience. His algorithms for diagnosing skin cancers are easy to learn and unequivocal in practice. I diagnosed my first melanoma after his first course and now I’m back for more. Every GP should attend this course as it will make you unafraid to ask the question 'do you have a lesion of concern you want me to look at?' Come join the league of simple GP’s who are changing lives!"
Dr Frederick Goh - Principle, Royal Heights Doctors
"An excellent and extremely well run and useful symposium. Superb lectures delivered with clarity and made easy for the participants to assimilate and remember. I attended the meeting last year at Oxford, and I think that was a better venue, at least for me. Thank you to all who organised this meeting - Australia + New Zealand = unbeatable."
Mr Harvey Minasian - Consultant General Surgeon
"Chaos and Clues is an easy to remember and very practical algorithm to use. It seems that it’s about recognising that something needs excision and is therefore treated correctly rather than getting the exact diagnosis 100% every time. The method gives confidence that it’s easier not to miss these significant lesions."
Dr Mary-Anne Bellamy - GP, Hoon Hay Medical Centre
"An excellent and comprehensive course for anyone new to dermatoscopy or wishing to update their skills and knowledge. Well paced with superb content and plenty of dermatoscopic images."
Mr Chris Powell - Plastic Surgeon, New Zealand
"I should have done this years ago. Excellent teaching - understandable, engaging and memorable. Using a dermatoscope is paradigm shifting for me. Dr Rosendahl is one of the best teachers I have ever heard. Worth every cent."
Dr Joanna Lapish - GP, Royal Heights Medical Centre
"Great series of lectures from enthusiastic tutors. Provided lessons to take forward and gain confidence in with further experience. Would definitely recommend to colleagues!"
Ms Pennylouise Hever - Plastic Surgeon
"An excellent symposium. Came away with a lot of new knowledge that I was immediately able to put into practice. Lots of very practical tips. A simplified yet concrete approach to dermatoscopy for the newbie. A very dynamic team with infectious enthusiasm."
Dr Alka Patel - Lifestyle Medicine Physician, GP
"A fantastically delivered training programme which covered most aspects in a 2-day course. Time management was excellent and the presented were experts in this field of dermatoscopy and skin cancers. A special thanks to Professors Cliff Rosendahl and Amanda Oakley for the high-quality presentation which I have not come across in years."
Dr Mohamed Amin - GP, Medical Adviser NHS England (Midlands and East of England)
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