Launch a debt-free healthcare career or gain competitive clinical hours for PA/Med school.
Taught by Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Tanya Kormeili.
Online Dermatology Assistant Training | DermTrain Certification
Fast-Track Your Career in Dermatology. Start Working in Weeks, Not Years.
The premier online training and certification program designed to help you land a high-paying clinical job—whether you are avoiding college debt or building patient care hours for medical school.
In response to the high demand of requests for Dermatology education and lectures we decided to offer a series of courses for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants on the management of common conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Our Dermatology Assistant course will cover important topics such as updates in skin cancer, rosacea and psoriasis, dermatologic conditions, hair disorders, and cosmetics. Participants in this course will be taught the tools to efficiently work with dermatologists and manage basic dermatologic problems for their patients.
Our Front Office Assistant Training course will cover important health and safety regulations, compliance regulations such as HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA. Additionally, the course reviews dermatology billing and collections, scheduling, inventory management, customer service and much more.
Learn From The Best
"Our mission is to provide dermatology training through our Dermatology Assistant training courses."
Dr. Tanya Kormeili is a nationally recognized, Board-certified dermatologist, professor and medical consultant. She combines deep clinical expertise with a talent for delivering superior patient experiences. Whether in her private practice or as a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, she is dedicated to educating her patients and the public about dermatology as it relates to their health and well-being.
Elika Paonessa is a passionate Dermatology Practice Manager, Dermatology Biller, and Certified Dermatology Technician with degrees from UCLA and Pepperdine University. Elika is dedicated to helping the community and loves to empower others so they can thrive in their careers.
Online Education
Everything dermatology assistants need to learn to work at a dermatology clinic, is now in one place and self-directed to meet your busy lifestyle.
Our team and course catalog are ever-expanding to include engaging dermatology course material.
Study at your own pace
Everything dermatology assistants need to learn to work at a dermatology clinic, is now in one place and self-directed to meet your busy lifestyle.
Our team and course catalog are ever-expanding to include engaging dermatology course material.
Mentorship Program
Dr. Tanya Kormeili is a nationally recognized, Board-certified dermatologist, professor and medical consultant. Awarded Top Doctor and Best Dermatologist in Los Angeles, CA her 1:1 mentorship will get you on the right track to your next dream job.
Get A Certificate Of Completion
At the end of each course you will receive a certificate of completion.
In the past, the role of "dermatology nurse" was traditionally filled by Registered Nurses (RNs).
In recent years, a transition has taken place in which this clinical support is much more likely to be provided by individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. As well as others without any prior formal medical education, whose training has taken place entirely on the job.
Dermatology Assistant Course
This is the perfect course for someone interested in healthcare that wants to get exposure and some hands on experience in dermatology. Most popular with pre-healthcare students.
Front Office Assistant Course
Tired of retail or dead-end jobs? Love interacting with people? This is a great course to teach you practice skills you can use for a new career in dermatology. This teaches you practice tools for managing a successful dermatology practice.
A Trusted Voice In Dermatology
A frequent speaker to both medical colleagues and the public, Dr. Kormeili speaks throughout the nation on a variety of topics pertaining to health and beauty. She has also served as an expert and medical consultant for various companies producing advanced cosmetics and dermatology products. Dr. Kormeili has been featured on television, as well as in print and online. She has been seen on The Doctors as well as on Mun2 television and in Dermatology Times. Wherever she is cited or interviewed, she spreads her passion for combining advanced science and the art of medicine to improve health and beauty for every skin type, every ethnicity.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a college degree to become a dermatology assistant?
A. No, you do not need a 4-year college degree to become a dermatology assistant. Many successful clinical and front-office medical assistants start their careers with specialized, targeted training programs like DermTrain. Private practices prioritize practical skills, medical terminology knowledge, and patient care abilities over traditional degrees.
Q: How can pre-med or pre-PA students get clinical hours during a gap year?
A: Pre-health students can earn highly competitive clinical hours by working as medical assistants in dermatology practices during their gap year. Because dermatology involves hands-on procedures like biopsies and excisions, students gain direct patient care experience (PCE) that is highly valued by medical and PA school admissions committees. Programs like DermTrain prepare students to secure these jobs quickly.
Q: Who created the DermTrain certification program?
A: DermTrain was developed by Dr. Tanya Kormeili, a globally recognized, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Clinical Professor at UCLA, alongside Elika Paonessa, an expert in medical practice management. This ensures the curriculum is medically accurate and exactly what hiring physicians look for.
Q: How long does it take to become trained as a dermatology assistant?
A: You can complete the foundational training to become a dermatology assistant in just a few weeks through self-paced online programs. DermTrain is designed to fast-track your education so you can bypass years of schooling and enter the job market immediately.
Developed by Dr. Tanya Kormeili, Board-Certified Dermatologist & UCLA Clinical Professor, and Elika Paonessa, Practice Management Expert.
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