Foundation Fillers Training Course

Course Summary

Can be taken inclusive with Anti-Wrinkle training as our Cosmetic Injectable Diploma course

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Foundation Fillers Course Overview

(Cheeks, Lips, Nose to Mouth and Marionettes)

 

Our comprehensive Dermal Filler course is for individuals wishing to offer dermal filler treatments professionally.

This comprehensive training course will enable successful delegates to safely deliver dermal fillers to the mid to lower third of the face, specifically the lips, cheeks, nose to mouth and marionettes.

Dermal Fillers have become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures and have advanced beyond their primary indication as a treatment for facial wrinkles and folds to become a more sophisticated application of facial sculpting and contouring.

 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will:

 

    • Be Professionally qualified to offer Foundation Dermal Fillers with safe, effective injection techniques.
    • Be knowledgeable in Anatomy, physiology and Morphology of the Ageing face to understand proper client assessment and evaluation.
    • Have the full skills, knowledge and understanding required for professional practice.

 

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Earning Potential

Dermal Fillers provide the qualified Aesthetic Practitioner with the ability to earn a very high income.

Treatments can range from around £175 upwards for a subtle 0.5 ml lip enhancement up to £395 for cheek contouring .

Foundation Fillers Perioral lines

Course Content

On this course you will learn:

 

      • Introduction to Dermal Fillers.
      • How Dermal Fillers work.
      • Categories of Dermal fillers- HA and non- HA.
      • Product knowledge- choosing the correct Dermal filler.
      • 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 Dermal Fillers.
      • Hygiene, health and safety.
      • Client consultation, protocol and informed consent.
      • Correct client selection, assessment and screening.
Foundation Fillers Treatment
      • Assessment of Lines and Wrinkles.
      • Photography – before and after.
      • Safe and effective Dermal filler injection techniques.
      • Essential anatomical landmarks.
      • Step by step of Treatment Protocol for Dermal Fillers (foundation) to Lips, Cheeks, Nose to mouth and marionette lines.
      • Post treatment advice following Dermal Fillers.
      • Side effects and complications.
      • Hyaluronidase – How and When to Use it.
      • Troubleshooting and managing client expectations.
      • Aesthetic Practice essentials- legal, regulatory, pricing and marketing.

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 Fillers Diploma’ by Helen McGuinness Aesthetics & Beauty Training International.

 

Progression / Continuing Professional Development

Successful achievement of the ‘Foundation Fillers Diploma’ will enable candidates to progress on to courses such as our Advanced Dermal Filler 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.

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