Why Dermatology CME for NPs Matters More Than Ever
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – an annual effort to spotlight the dangers of skin cancer, educate the public about protection and prevention, recognize the warning signs, and urge people to get checked by dermatologists regularly. As the most common cancer in the U.S. – the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that about 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day – it’s a worthy effort! This year, the Skin Cancer Foundation is working to fight the alarming rise in skin cancer misinformation online with Dermatology CME for NPs.
Quick Answers: Why is Skin Cancer Education Important for Dermatology CME?
- Skin cancer is highly curable if caught early, and education can help you understand what warning signs to look for.
- The majority of skin cancers are linked to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and tanning beds. Education promotes proper sunscreen use and seeking shade.
- Understanding how to check your own skin encourages regular monitoring and timely visits to a healthcare professional.
- Fighting misinformation is critical! In fact, this year’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month is focused on #ExposetheTruth, to dispel dangerous myths about tanning, sunscreen, and UV exposure.
Where Can NPs Earn Dermatology CME?
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts is proud to support efforts like these by providing education and lifelong learning opportunities through CME for nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs,) registered nurses (RNs), and physicians, who do the hard work of diagnosing, treating, supporting, and educating patients every day.
At six of our In-person CME Conferences this year, in fact, we’ll be hosting full-day sessions dedicated to dermatology, providing medical professionals with a deep dive into all aspects of dermatology and, in part, skin cancer prevention. In 2026, we have two top-notch and engaging speakers lined up: Laura Bush, PA-C (Destin, FL and Pensacola Beach, FL (Sept); and Heather Roebuck, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP (Myrtle Beach, SC, Pensacola Beach, FL (July), Hilton Head Island, SC, and Orlando, FL.
They will cover topics as varied as:
- Dermatologic drugs
- Rashes
- Fibromyalgia
- Skin clearing solutions
- Skin cancer detection and management
- Acne
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Rosacea
- Cosmetic complications to carcinomas.
Can I Earn Dermatology CME Online?
Yes—and Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts offers several highly flexible options for online dermatology CME for NPs.
- Virtual CME Conferences (attend live online, interact with speakers) – a fully interactive experience, enabling live streaming directly from one of our in-person CME conferences where you can network with peers and submit questions to the speakers live via the chat function.
- The Virtual CME option is available at every one of our upcoming In-person CME Conferences on the following dates:
- June 9-12, 2026: Destin, FL (Rx=3.50)
- June 29-July 2, 2026: Myrtle Beach, SC (Rx=2.75)
- July 7-10, 2026: Pensacola Beach, FL (Rx=1.75)
- July 21-24, 2026: Hilton Head Island, SC (Rx=2.50)
- August 31-September 3, 2026: Nashville, TN (Rx=3.50) (dermatology sessions not available at this location)
- September 15-18, 2026: Pensacola Beach, FL (Rx=4.00)
- October 19-22, 2026: Orlando, FL (Rx=3.50)
- October 27-30, 2026: Denver, CO (Super Saver closes May 27) (Rx=2.75) (dermatology sessions not available at this location)
- November 10-13, 2026: Las Vegas, NV (Super Saver closes June 10) (Rx=4.50) (dermatology sessions not available at this location).
On-Demand Dermatology CME for NPs
- On-Demand CME Courses (complete at your own pace) – our most flexible online option, allowing you to earn CME credits from anywhere at any time by purchasing a pre-recorded course and learning at your own pace. Our comprehensive, 22-course “Best of the Best of 2025” package, for example, offers 29.25 CME credit hours (Rx = 7) covering practical discussion on dermatology, worth up to 18 CME credit hours. Other available topics include managing atrial fibrillation, skin and soft tissue infections, diabetes technology, spine assessment, cervical cancer prevention, chronic pain conditions, and more.
Encore Virtual CME Events: Flexible Dermatology Education
- Encore Virtual CME Events (recorded sessions from top conferences) – an additional option for earning Online CME, which gives you full access to the recorded sessions, so you can watch when it works for you and earn valuable CME credits along the way. How you complete the course is entirely up to you: Commit four days to CME and knock it out in less than a week. Or, take your time and finish it within two years of its release date.
How Dermatology CME for NPs Improves Patient Care
Dermatology CME for NPs helps clinicians:
- Recognize skin cancer earlier
- Improve diagnostic confidence
- Stay current on treatment advances
- Better educate patients about prevention
- Manage chronic dermatologic conditions more effectively
As skin cancer diagnoses continue to rise, ongoing dermatology education remains essential.
Why Choose Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts for Dermatology CME?
Whether you take in an in-person CME Conference at a destination location, or via our online courses, like our Best of the Best of 2025; or virtual CME conferences, such as our Encore Virtual CME event series, you’ll learn from the best of the medical community as you earn CME credits, network, and gain knowledge on cardiology and emergency medicine, obesity, dermatology, diabetes, orthopedics, and men’s and women’s health. We also offer the best value per CME credit in the CME training industry!