– Saturday –
March 9th, 2023
Introduction to dermoscopy. Presentations and discussions on the most current information on the use of dermoscopy in helping clinicians classify skin lesions as benign or malignant will include Introduction to Dermoscopy, Terminology, Pattern Recognition, Nevus Patterns, Melanoma Patterns, Solar Lentigines, SKs, LPLK, BCCs, SCCs, AKs, Facial Lesions, and "Unknowns". There will be formal lectures, unknown cases, and hands on with dermoscopy equipment.
This Surgical Workshop will provide Lectures and Videos on:Core principles and fundamental techniques of cutaneous surgery; Supplies and Instruments (preps, anesthesia, sutures); Biopsies (shave, punch), EDC, Elliptical Excisions, Mohs Surgery; Special cases and considerations (pregnancy, elders, when to refer) and managing complications (hematoma, dehiscence, dog-ear correction). Additionally, a Hands-On Session will allow participants to perform: Pressure Dressings, Suture Removal and Adhesive Strips; Interrupted sutures and Subcutaneous sutures and if time permits, Pulley sutures and Running sutures.
DNA is pleased to announce that Alcedo Health will be sponsoring and providing suture kits for hands-on for our Cutaneous Workshop taking place Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at the DNA 42nd Annual Convention.
Welcome to Alcedo Health, a trusted provider of advanced medical training solutions. With a deep commitment to healthcare education, we specialize in designing state-of-the-art medical simulators and task trainers. Our mission is to equip nurses and healthcare professionals with the tools they need to excel in their careers and deliver exceptional patient care.
The Aesthetics Lectures have been developed for the aesthetic dermatology health care provider to gain insight into a comprehensive approach to providing aesthetic services. It offers continuing education emphasizing both the basics of aesthetic dermatology, as well as new and innovative therapies. All attendees will be able to identify best practices in their own practice and add to their existing practice through new information. Diverse experts in aesthetic dermatology will offer education on topics including patient selection, consultation, and education, brief review of neurotoxins and fillers, laser therapies, cosmeceuticals, and safety/training. The course will utilize lecture, question and answer sessions, and case study review. Due to state law, there will be no hands-on portions of the course but detailed examples during case studies hopes to show real patient examples for deep learning.