Understanding Skin Cancer

Free Online Course!

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Skin cancer is common in New Zealand, but early recognition saves lives.
Understanding Skin Cancer is a free online education course from the Skin Cancer College Australasia designed to help people recognise risk, understand warning signs, and know when to seek medical advice.

The course is provided by SCAN Your Skin, a public-facing education initiative focused on improving skin cancer awareness and early detection.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for:

  • Members of the general public - especially for professionals who regularly see their clients’ skin, such as hairdressers, tattoo artists and massage therapists.

  • Patients with a history of sun exposure or sunburn

  • People with many moles or changing skin lesions

  • Those with a personal or family history of skin cancer

  • Anyone who wants to better understand skin cancer risk and prevention

No medical background is required.

What does the course cover?

Participants will learn:

  • What skin cancer is and why it develops

  • The main types of skin cancer

  • Early warning signs to look for

  • How to check your own skin

  • When to seek professional assessment

The course is educational and does not replace a medical skin examination.

How to access the course

The course is free and available online.
You can access it directly here:

👉 https://www.scanyourskin.org/understanding-skin-cancer

If you notice a new, changing, or concerning skin lesion, or if you are unsure about something on your skin, book a professional skin check rather than relying on online information alone.