An Introduction to Pre-cancerous and Cancerous Skin Presentations for Primary Care Providers
Course code: A123Course summary
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK with over 100,000 cases diagnosed every year. However, despite this number many health practitioners still find recognising and managing skin cancer a challenge.
This introductory course will assist healthcare practitioners in confidently dealing with various type of skin cancers and their treatment. It offers a broad overview around how to spot common precancerous and cancerous skin lesions whilst providing a foundation for further diagnostic skill development.
Who should attend?
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners
Practice Nurses
District Nurses
Community Nurses
Physician Associates
Allied Health Professionals
Pharmacists
Non-medical Prescribers
Important notes
All course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance included.
Cost
| Course duration | Course CPD | Full price (incl VAT) per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day(s) | 8 hour(s) | £195 |
Discounts
| Dates | Block size | Block discount |
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| 20/10/2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 11/12/2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 16/03/2027 | 4 | 10% |
Dates / venues
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Aims / objectives
At the end of course you will:
- Understand about the prevalence of skin cancer and how it affects the UK population
- Be able to identify the risk factors that predispose the development of skin cancer
- Discuss when and what to refer for further assessment in secondary care.
- Review NICE guidelines for improving patient outcomes having presented with skin tumours
- Explore treatment options for non-melanoma and melanoma lesions
- Improve diagnostic skills to determine differential diagnosis of benign lesions
- Have a better understanding of dermoscopy, including what it is and how it is used.
Course programme
- Fundamentals of skin cancer including who is at risk
- Recognising non-melanoma, melanoma and high-risk skin cancer
- Available treatments including non-invasive topical treatment, cryotherapy and surgical options
- Basic dermoscopy and the use of a dermatoscope in diagnosing skin cancer/benign lesions
- Patient follow up and education.
Led by
TBA
Participant Voices!
AL- (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
“An excellent course delivered by a highly knowledgeable and engaging tutor. The sessions were informative, practical, and gave me much more confidence in recognising both cancerous and non-cancerous skin lesions"
DW- (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
“The case studies and visual examples were incredibly useful and made the learning easy to apply in practice. I’ve come away with a far better understanding of dermatological conditions I hadn’t encountered before.”
PT- (Pharmacist)
“A very well-structured and informative course with outstanding teaching throughout. The tutor explained complex topics clearly and the focus on lesion recognition was particularly valuable for clinical practice.”
JD- (Practice Nurse)
“I would highly recommend this course to other practitioners. The content was relevant, engaging, and supported by excellent real-life examples that significantly improved my knowledge and confidence.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the course review factors that increase the risk of skin cancer?
Yes. The course covers the fundamentals of skin cancer, including patient risk factors such as UV exposure, skin type, family history, age, and immunosuppression, helping practitioners identify higher-risk individuals in clinical practice.
Will I learn how to recognise different types of skin cancer and benign lesions?
Yes. Participants will learn how to identify common non-melanoma skin cancers, melanoma, and high-risk lesions, as well as recognise a range of benign skin lesions using clinical features and case-based examples.
Does the course include training in dermoscopy?
Yes. The course introduces the basics of dermoscopy, including how to use a dermatoscope and interpret common dermoscopic features to support the assessment of suspicious and benign skin lesions.
Will treatment options and patient follow-up be discussed during the course?
Yes. The course reviews a range of treatment approaches including topical therapies, cryotherapy, and surgical options, alongside guidance on patient education, safety netting, and appropriate follow-up care.