Foundation Anti-Wrinkle (Botox) Training Course
Course Summary
- Comprehensive Online Theory study
- 2 Days Face to Face Practical
- Course Fee – £1,275
- Deposit – £175
- Balance payable 14 days prior to course attendance date or
- Up to 12 Months Interest Free payment option available
Can be taken inclusive with Anti-Wrinkle training as our Cosmetic Injectable Diploma course
Foundation Anti-Wrinkle Course Overview
(Botulinum toxin Anti-Wrinkle Treatments)
Anti-wrinkle injections (Botulinum Toxin) have become one of the most popular procedures for the effective treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. They are well known for their effects of smoothing facial lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause lines and wrinkles to form in the skin.
This course includes everything you need to be a professional Aesthetic Practitioner in Anti-wrinkle injections and is fully accredited and insurable.
Underpinning theory is studied online and reviewed in class when you attend for your practical training. For your practical training we will provide sufficient live models for your practical sessions.
Students will be very carefully observed and guided to ensure that they are confident enough to go and work on their own, or as part of a professional Aesthetics Clinic.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
- Be professionally qualified to offer Foundation Anti-wrinkle injections with safe, effective injection techniques.
- Understand Anatomy, Physiology, and Morphology of the Ageing face for proper client assessment.
- Have the skills, knowledge and understanding for professional practice.
Earning Potential
Anti-Wrinkle Injection Treatments provide the qualified Aesthetic Practitioner with the ability to earn a very high income.
Treatments can range from around £195 upwards.
Course Content
On this course you will learn:
- Introduction to Botulinum toxin.
- How Anti-wrinkle injections (botulinum toxin) work.
- Product knowledge- different brands of Botulinum toxins.
- Indications for use.
- Health, safety and Regulatory requirements for Aesthetic Practitioners.
- Health, Safety, hygiene and infection control.
- Advanced anatomy, physiology and morphology of the ageing face.
- Contra-indications to Anti-wrinkle injections.
- Hygiene, health and safety.
- Client consultation, protocol and informed consent.
- Correct client selection, assessment and screening.
- Assessment of wrinkles.
- Photography – before and after.
- Safe and effective Anti-wrinkle injection techniques.
- Reconstitution of Botulinum toxin.
- Essential anatomical landmarks.
- Step by step of Treatment Protocol for Anti-wrinkle injections (foundation) to forehead, glabellar region and crow’s feet.
- Safe/ Correct units of Botulinum toxin per treatment area.
- Post treatment advice following Anti-wrinkle injections.
- Post treatment review.
- Side effects and complications.
- Troubleshooting and managing client expectations.
- Aesthetic Practice essentials- legal, regulatory, pricing and marketing.
- Advice on working with a Prescriber.
Course Information
Entrance requirements
This course is suitable for those with an NVQ Level 3 in beauty therapy or equivalent and at least 6 months experience in treatments that pierce the skin. (i.e Epilation, Advanced Cosmetic Procedures, Microblading or Micropigmentation), Healthcare Practitioners, SPMU practitioners with 6 months experience. Those who are medically qualified i.e. a Doctor, Registered Nurse, or other medical professional would also be eligible. You will also need to hold a current Basic Life Support / First Aid / Anaphylaxis award for insurance purposes. If you do not hold a current certificate for this, we recommend the FIRST AID FOR LIFE online Course. Please click HERE for details.
If you do not meet the entrance requirements but still wish to pursue a professional career in Injectable Treatments, our Pathway to Injectables Course is a suitable alternative to this course.
Exam / assessment info
You will be assessed continually throughout the course to ensure that you have all the knowledge that you will need to practice your skills competently for commercial practice.
Competency is assessed continuously through a range of methods whilst you study, including:
- Written tests / assessments.
- Observation of practical competency.
Once competency is met in all areas, candidates will be signed off as competent and receive their certification.
Qualification / Certification
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a ‘Foundation Anti-Wrinkle Treatments Diploma’ by Helen McGuinness Aesthetics & Beauty Training International.
Progression / Continuing Professional Development
Successful achievement of the ‘Foundation Anti-Wrinkle Treatments Diploma’ will enable candidates to progress on to courses such as our Advanced Anti-Wrinkle training courses.
Insurance
We advise that you check with your individual Insurer that you can get insurance before booking the course. If your current insurance company does not offer indemnity for these Treatments, please contact us as it is highly likely that you will be able to obtain professional indemnity through our partner insurance company (pending your existing qualifications) at a more competitive rate.