Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice - Online Event

Primary care physicians often refer patients for dermatological procedures, which they could perform themselves in their practice. Patients expect their physicians to care for their skin problems, and new techniques allow faster evaluation and treatment with less scarring.

The Dermatology program is a hands-on workshop taught by a board-certified Dermatologist with exceptional surgical skills. The course covers cryosurgery, radiofrequency excision, modern electrosurgery, biopsy techniques, and basic suturing principles. Specific treatments for lipomas, seborrheic dermatitis, basal cell, and squamous cell cancers, melanomas, ingrown toenails, warts, cysts, actinics, skin tags, chalazions, abscesses, and many others.

Cryosurgery techniques include liquid nitrogen, nitrous oxide, and hand-held cryosurgery units. You'll learn how to treat the most common skin disorders using these modalities. You will learn to perform all types of skin biopsies: punch, shave, curettement, and excision. The equipment needed for these procedures is readily affordable.

IN-PERSON COURSE AGENDA

DAY 1

8:00am-8:30am
Registration

8:30am–9:30am
Must-knows for Primary Care Dermatology Procedures

• Skin Anatomy
• Dermatologic Terms
• Understanding creams, gels, lotions, ointments

9:30am-10:30am
Precancerous, Cancerous & Benign Skin Conditions

• Melanoma
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Actinic Keratosis
• Nevi: identification and management

10:30am-10:45am
Break

10:45am-11:30am
Therapeutic & Diagnostic Tool

• Biopsy Techniques
• Cryotherapy
• Preventative dermatology and sun exposure

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm
Most Common Conditions in Primary Care

• Identification and differential diagnosis
• Therapeutic Options
• Post Care Considerations

3:00pm-3:15pm
Break

3:15pm-4:00pm
Introduction to Radiofrequency Techniques

• Biopsy, Excision, Ablation, Cautery
• Advantages & Disadvantages

4:00pm-5:00pm
Hands-On Cryotherapy Surgery Techniques

• Simple sutures, mattress suture, corner suture

DAY 2

8:00am-8:30am
Registration

8:30am–10:30am
Top Dermatologic Conditions in Primary Care

• Ingrown Toenails
• Warts
• Moles
• Skin Tags
• Benign Lesions
• Sebaceous Cysts
• Paronychia
• Chalazion
• Lipomas
• Seborrheic Keratosis

10:30am-10:45am
Break

10:45am-11:45am
Coding and Reimbursement Strategies

• Insurance guidelines and protocols
• ICD-10 & CPT Coding

11:45am-12:00pm
Questions & Answers

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-2:00pm
Traditional Therapies

• Topicals
• Oral Medications
• Exfoliation Therapies: Medical Grade Peels, Levulonic Acid, Amino-Levulonic Acid-ALA

2:00pm-3:00pm
Treating P. Acnes with Light

• Targeting the sebaceous gland with light
• Protocols, contraindications, resolving adverse events

3:30pm-3:45pm
Break

3:45pm-5:00pm
Acne Scars

• Different types of scars
• Traditional treatments
• Mechanical treatments (micro needling)
• Surgical options (subcision)
• Light energy-based treatments: RF, Fractional CO2, Fractional ER-Yag laser options

LIVE VIRTUAL COURSE AGENDA

DAY 1

8:00am-8:30am
Registration

8:30am–9:30am
Must-knows for Primary Care Dermatology Procedures

• Skin Anatomy
• Dermatologic Terms
• Understanding creams, gels, lotions, ointments

9:30am-10:30am
Precancerous, Cancerous & Benign Skin Conditions

• Melanoma
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Actinic Keratosis
• Nevi: identification and management

10:30am-10:45am
Break

10:45am-11:30am
Therapeutic & Diagnostic Tool

• Biopsy Techniques
• Cryotherapy
• Preventative dermatology and sun exposure

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm
Most Common Conditions in Primary Care

• Identification and differential diagnosis
• Therapeutic Options
• Post Care Considerations

3:00pm-3:15pm
Break

3:15pm-4:00pm
Introduction to Radiofrequency Techniques

• Biopsy, Excision, Ablation, Cautery
• Advantages & Disadvantages

4:00pm-5:00pm
Hands-On Cryotherapy Surgery Techniques

• Simple sutures, mattress suture, corner suture

DAY 2

8:00am-8:30am
Registration

8:30am–10:30am
Top Dermatologic Conditions in Primary Care

• Ingrown Toenails
• Warts
• Moles
• Skin Tags
• Benign Lesions
• Sebaceous Cysts
• Paronychia
• Chalazion
• Lipomas
• Seborrheic Keratosis

10:30am-10:45am
Break

10:45am-11:45am
Coding and Reimbursement Strategies

• Insurance guidelines and protocols
• ICD-10 & CPT Coding

11:45am-12:00pm
Questions & Answers

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-2:00pm
Traditional Therapies

• Topicals
• Oral Medications
• Exfoliation Therapies: Medical Grade Peels, Levulonic Acid, Amino-Levulonic Acid-ALA

2:00pm-3:00pm
Treating P. Acnes with Light

• Targeting the sebaceous gland with light
• Protocols, contraindications, resolving adverse events

3:30pm-3:45pm
Break

3:45pm-5:00pm
Acne Scars

• Different types of scars
• Traditional treatments
• Mechanical treatments (micro needling)
• Surgical options (subcision)
• Light energy-based treatments: RF, Fractional CO2, Fractional ER-Yag laser options

Link: https://www.empiremedicaltraining.com/medical-workshops/dermatology-training/

Event Venue

Online