Subungual Melanoma (SM): Screening and Diagnosis Within Family Practice

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

15 min

Dermatology, Oncology

0.25 Credits

Course Description

The goal of this program is to help clinicians screen for and diagnose subungual melanoma in clinical practice. The program will review the presentation of subungual melanoma along with a differential diagnosis, to help increase clinicians’ confidence when encountering this type of melanoma.


This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Melanoma Canada.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2023-10-05

Professions: Physician, Nursing, Specialist

Faculty

Sofia Nastis, MD, CCFP
Anas Nseir, MD, CCFP, FCFP, B.Pharm
Naomi Pliamm, MD
Elaine McWhirter, MD

Accreditation

This self-learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.25 Mainpro+ credits.

Cert+ Program ID#: 197911

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  • Screen for and diagnose subungual melanoma (SM) in clinical practice
  • Describe the clinical presentation of SM
  • Counsel patients with skin of colour on the prevention of SM
  • Discuss treatment options for SM with patients