Recognise Skin Lesions With Confidence

A structured, non-diagnostic course that helps healthcare professionals assess, document, and escalate skin lesions safely - even in time -pressured consultations.

✔ Reduce uncertainty when assessing skin lesions

✔ Know when reassurance is appropriate — and when it’s not

✔ Escalate confidently using clear red-flag criteria

Built around the practical LESIONS Framework

2 hours CPD • Designed for real clinical practice

Skin Lesions Are Common — Confidence Isn’t

Most healthcare professionals assess skin lesions regularly — yet very few receive structured training in how to do it safely outside dermatology. So decisions are often made under pressure, based on visual impression, patient anxiety, or gut instinct. That’s where uncertainty creeps in. And with skin lesions, uncertainty increases risk — for patients and for professionals.

You are not expected to diagnose skin cancer.

But you are expected to recognise concerning features, document them clearly, provide safety-netting, and escalate appropriately. Without a structured approach, it’s easy to miss red flags, under-document decisions, or feel unsure long after the consultation ends.

A Simple Framework That Removes Guesswork

This course introduces a structured, repeatable way to assess any skin lesion you encounter in clinical practice.

No diagnosis.

No overreach.

No reliance on gut feel.

Just a clear system you can apply every time.

The LESIONS Framework

L – Location

E – Evolution

S – Size & shape

I – Irregularity

O – Other symptoms

N – Non-healing

S – Surrounding skin & risk factors

Designed to support recognition, documentation, and escalation — not diagnosis.

Assess With Confidence

Know exactly what to look for when a patient presents with a skin lesion — and what features should lower your threshold for escalation.

Work Safely Within Scope

Clear boundaries ensure patient safety while protecting you professionally.

Document Defensibly

Use a structured framework to support clear, consistent documentation that reflects safe clinical reasoning.

Escalate Appropriately

Identify red flags early and escalate in line with local pathways, without over-referring or false reassurance.

Reduce Cognitive Bias

A checklist-based approach ensures key features are actively considered, even in busy or time-pressured consultations.

What You’ll Learn

✔ How to apply the LESIONS Framework step-by-step

✔ Recognition of common benign skin lesions

✔ Identification of high-risk and malignant features

✔ Clear red flags that require escalation

✔ Case-based clinical scenarios

✔ Safety-netting and documentation guidance

✔ 20 multiple-choice questions to consolidate learning

✔ Downloadable LESIONS checklist for practice

This Course Is For You If…

✔ You see patients face-to-face

✔ You assess or advise on skin lesions

✔ You want a structured, safe approach

✔ You value clarity over guesswork

This Course Is Not For You If…

✖ You are looking for diagnostic training

✖ You want procedural or dermoscopy certification

✖ You expect this to replace specialist assessment

Professional, Evidence-Based, and CPD Aligned

This course provides 2 hours of continuing professional development (CPD)

and aligns with recognised UK dermatology guidance, including NICE and BAD.

Participants receive a certificate of completion and structured reflection

to support CPD evidence.

A Clear System. Safer Decisions. Greater Confidence.

Recognise skin lesions more confidently, escalate appropriately,and protect patient safety — every time.

DermMentor is an educational platform for healthcare professionals, delivering evidence-based dermatology training to support safe clinical practice.

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