The Mole Clinic

The programme

Five modules, each 10 minutes. Self-paced. Certificate and digital badge on completion.

Total programme 50 mins
CPD hours 1
Format Self-paced online
Certificate PDF + digital badge
1

Skin cancer fundamentals

Why this matters for physios

10 min
  • Nurse video: the three types — melanoma, BCC, SCC 3 min
  • UK incidence stats and why early detection saves lives 2 min
  • Image gallery: what each type looks like in practice 3 min
  • Knowledge check: 5 multiple-choice questions 2 min

Learning outcome: Identify the three main skin cancer types and explain why physios are uniquely positioned to spot early signs.

2

Sport-specific risk zones

Where to look for runners, golfers and tennis players

10 min
  • Nurse video: UV exposure patterns differ by sport 2 min
  • Interactive body map: tap hotspots for each sport 3 min
  • Case study: runner with suspicious lesion on calf 2 min
  • Drag-and-drop exercise: match risk zones to sports 3 min

Learning outcome: Map high-risk body areas for runners, golfers and tennis players based on typical clothing and UV exposure during play.

3

Skin types and risk profiles

Fitzpatrick scale and inclusive clinical presentation

10 min
  • Nurse video: Fitzpatrick types I–VI explained 2 min
  • Side-by-side image comparison: same lesion type across skin tones 3 min
  • Myth-busting: common misconceptions about darker skin and UV risk 2 min
  • Knowledge check: identify skin type and associated risk level 3 min

Learning outcome: Assess a patient's Fitzpatrick skin type and recognise how skin cancer presents differently across the spectrum.

4

The ABCDE check and red flags

A practical framework you can use in clinic

10 min
  • Nurse video: walking through ABCDE on real clinical images 3 min
  • Interactive ABCDE tool: score a lesion image step by step 3 min
  • Scenario: patient mentions a mole has changed — what do you say? 2 min
  • Red flags checklist: when to act urgently 2 min

Learning outcome: Apply the ABCDE framework to assess a lesion and determine whether to recommend a professional skin check.

5

Referral pathways and patient conversations

How to refer and what to say

10 min
  • Nurse video: the Mole Clinic patient journey — what happens at a screening 2 min
  • Conversation scripts: three ways to raise a concern without causing panic 3 min
  • Clinic finder demo: how to locate the nearest Mole Clinic for your patient 2 min
  • Final assessment: 10 scenario-based questions across all modules 3 min

Learning outcome: Confidently initiate a skin check conversation with a patient and refer them to the appropriate Mole Clinic location.

On completion

Pass mark:
80% on final assessment (unlimited retakes)
Certificate:
Downloadable PDF with name, date and CPD hours
Digital badge:
Shareable to LinkedIn via Open Badges / Credly
CPD hours:
1 hour (aim for CSP-endorsed activity status)
Renewal:
Annual refresher module (5 min) to maintain active status

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