Biopsy Techniques
A BSDS course teaching you the different types of biopsy techniques
£9600
Biopsy Techniques

Built on real-life clinical cases, this innovative module uses videos, interactive features and questions to cover the topic of biopsy techniques. The resource covers indications for different biopsy techniques. It includes how to perform these with correct technique, how to select appropriate areas within different lesions and rashes to optimise diagnostic yield, including the size and depth of samples. It also covers indications for cryotherapy and practical tips when treating lesions. The module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and allows the learner to dip in and out of its sections.

This course has been designed for all grades of Dermatologists, Dermatology nurses bands 5-8 and Dermatology nursing associates band 4.

Produced by the BSDS with funding from the BAD and the BSDS thanks the following for their contribution to this course:

  • Dr Christopher Bower MB ChB, BSc, MRCP, PGCE
  • Dr Rakesh Anand BSc (Hons), MSc, MB BS, MRCP (UK)
  • Dr Charles Archer MBBS, BSc, MSc, MRCP (Derm)
  • Dr Claudia DeGiovanni MB BS,  BSc,  FRCP 
  • Dr Hayley Leeman MBChB, MRCP
  • Dr Andrew Sherley–Dale
  • Dr Wen Ai Woo BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP (UK)