Cosmetic Injectables Diploma
Course Summary
- Comprehensive Online Theory
- 4 Days Face to Face Practical
- 9.30 am to 3.30 pm each day
- Course Fee – £2,375
- Deposit – £275
- Balance payable 14 days prior to course attendance date or
- Up to 12 Months Interest Free payment option available
Cosmetic Injectables Course Overview
(Comprehensive intensive training course for Filler and Anti-Wrinkle treatments)
This is a comprehensive course package that incorporates both our
Our course consists of comprehensive online theory, 4 days intensive face to face practical tuition and assessment with tutor support whilst you are training with us. It includes in-depth advanced anatomy and physiology for injectable treatments. For practical training we provide a range of live models for you to work on. Students are 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 qualified to offer Anti-Wrinkle (botulinum toxin injections) and Dermal Fillers and integrate them into clinic practice safely and effectively.
- Have the appropriate level of knowledge in Anatomy, physiology, and Morphology of the Ageing face to understand proper client assessment.
- Be equipped with necessary Health & Safety knowledges to work safely and proactively to avoid common problems associated with these treatments.
Earning Potential
Qualified Aesthetic Practitioners offering Filler and Anti-Wrinkle treatments have the ability to earn a very profitable income.
Course Content
On this course you will learn:
- Introduction to Botulinum toxins.
- How Anti-wrinkle injections (botulinum toxin) work.
- Product knowledge – different brands of Botulinum toxins.
- Indications for use.
- Contra-indications to Anti-wrinkle injections.
- Assessment of wrinkles.
- Photography – before and after.
- Reconstitution of Botulinum toxin.
- Safe and effective Anti-wrinkle injection techniques.
- 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.
- Introduction to Dermal Fillers.
- How Dermal Fillers work.
- Categories of Dermal fillers – HA, and non-HA.
- Product knowledge – choosing the correct Dermal filler.
- Contra-indications to Dermal Fillers.
- Assessment of Lines and Wrinkles.
- Safe and effective Dermal filler injection techniques.
- 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.
- Essential anatomical landmarks.
- Health, Safety, and Regulatory requirements for Aesthetic Practitioners.
- Health, Safety, Hygiene, and Infection Control.
- Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology of the ageing face.
- Generic Hygiene, Health, and safety.
- Client consultation, protocol, and informed consent.
- Correct client selection, assessment, and screening.
- Post treatment review.
- Side effects and complications.
- Troubleshooting and managing client expectations.
- Aesthetic Practice business essentials – legal, regulatory, pricing and marketing.
- 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 ‘Cosmetic Injectables Diploma’ by Helen McGuinness Aesthetics & Beauty Training International.
Progression / Continuing Professional Development
Successful achievement of the ‘Cosmetic Injectables Diploma’ will enable candidates to progress on to courses such as our Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Injections and 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.