PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Queensland, infamously known as the "Skin Cancer Capital of the World", The Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre provides a “one-stop shop” to patients for lesion diagnosis and treatment and a referral
THE FACILITY
The Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art clinic and referral
Entry Requirements
The clinical attachment program is aimed at qualified general practitioners with a clinical interest in skin cancer medicine who have completed the HealthCert Skin Cancer Medicine or Surgery courses (or equivalent). The program can be tailored to nurses and practice managers.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The program can be tailored individually to the participant’s special interests and activities may
- Full-body skin examinations, consultation, and dermoscopy
- Biopsy techniques (punch and shave)
- Cryotherapy, curettage, field treatments
- Ellipses and direct repair
- Flaps and grafts
- Clinical notes and billing
As part of the clinical attachment you will be provided access to our valuable template resources for use in your own practice:
- Clinical notes
- Histology classifications
- Item numbers
- Melanoma prognosis charts
- Patient handouts
- Flap calculator
- Treatment options

Dr Victor Harling
Skin Cancer Doctor at Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre
MBBS, FRACGP, Dip Dermatology (Wales)
Dr Victor Harling obtained his medical degrees from The University of Queensland in 1983. He worked for Queensland Health and the Wesley Emergency Centre for a number of years before pursuing his interest in Skin Cancer Medicine.
Victor undertakes regular professional development courses and has obtained a Diploma of Skin Cancer from the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He teaches the Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine course to fellow GPs, delivered in collaboration with Bond University.

Dr Colin Armstrong
BSc, BMBS, MMed (Skin Cancer), FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor, Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre, QLD, Australia
Dr Colin Armstrong is a general practitioner and part-time clinical trials investigator at the Wesley Research Institute, Brisbane. He completed a HealthCert Primary Care Skin Cancer Course in 2009 which sparked an interest in skin cancer medicine as an advancement to his career path. Colin incorporated a skin cancer session once a week into existing general practice, joined the HealthCert dedicated Skin Cancer Centre in 2010, and completed all certificate courses and The University of Queensland Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) in 2011.
Working primarily in skin cancer since 2010, Colin assists in course development and workshops, and presents both in Australia and the USA. Dr Armstrong is passionate about building GPs’ confidence in their management of skin cancer and has an ongoing commitment to GP education in all facets of skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Tars Lim
MBBS (QLD), FRACGP, Dip Dermatology (Wales)
Dr Tars Lim graduated from The University of Queensland in 1967. He worked in his own general practice before developing an interest in Skin Cancer Medicine and Skin Cancer Surgery.
Tars has completed professional development programs through university-validated courses in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, and regularly assists in the delivery of skin cancer certificate courses for GPs, delivered in collaboration with Bond University.

Dr Ian Greenwood
MBBS, MMed (Skin Cancer)

Dr Paul Paterson
BSc, BA, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Paul Paterson graduated from The University of Queensland in 2003. He completed his residency at Gold Coast Hospital in 2005, before undertaking GP training on the Gold Coast and Yeppoon until 2009. He currently works as a general practitioner at Teneriffe Family Doctors and has practiced at the Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre since 2016.
Paul has university-validated Advanced Certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine, Skin Cancer Surgery, and Dermoscopy. He is currently completing Professional Diplomas in both Skin Cancer Surgery and Dermoscopy.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
Medical professionals can apply for a two-day or five-day program where they will experience first-hand the day-to-day operations and interactions of
IMPORTANT DATES
Medical professionals must submit their application with their preferred dates at least one month prior to the program commencement date. HealthCert will contact the facility and arrange for the placement of the applicant at the host facility. Participants must commence the program latest six months after their application has been accepted.
TRAVEL & STAY
Participants are expected to independently organise and fund their travel and accommodation throughout the duration of the program. The hosting facility will provide day time activities from 9am to 5pm during weekdays only.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
No assessment is required for this activity. However for members of the RACGP who wish to qualify for Category 1 CPD points certain records must be kept and session summaries completed. See the CPD section below.
Certification and Accreditation
For members of the RACGP these activities are considered as a “Supervised Clinical Attachment” activity which qualify for 40 Category 1 points. A list of the required information will be provided upon registration. The participant must complete these documents and submit them to the RACGP upon completion. This is a self-submitted activity. HealthCert will provide a “Certificate of Clinical Attachment - Australia” to confirm completion of the activity.
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