Advanced Certificate Aesthetic Medicine (Melbourne) - Nursing

Increase Your Clinical Knowledge of Aesthetic Principles and the Safe Practice of Evidence-based Cosmetic Treatments.

The latest trends in health and skin care result in an increased demand for aesthetic services and cosmetic treatments – and skilled practitioners. Meeting your patients' aesthetic concerns and helping them to regain their healthy appearance and confidence will build long-term loyalty and add non-Medicare based revenue to your practice. This strictly science-based not company-funded program is quality-assured by Bond University and CPD accredited, and provides training in the evolving field of aesthetic medicine fully online or online with a one-day practical workshop.

The intermediate course in the three-part pathway, the Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine will meet the needs of medical professionals who are interested in enhancing their clinical knowledge in aesthetic principles and the safe practice of the latest evidence-based aesthetic medicine procedures. Ideal for practitioners who are considering working in the field, the course provides a new level of confidence and competence relevant to primary care, enabling you to integrate cosmetic services into your day-to-day work. The course features interactive lectures, case discussions, live demonstrations, and optional practical sessions on pork parts and simulated models.

Overview

Gain a new level of confidence and competence in your aesthetic practice and add more advanced cosmetic services to your clinic.

• Add laser, hair removal, and advanced cosmetic injecting techniques to your practice.
• This course is perfect for practitioners with prior training and experience.
• This course is for medical doctors and International Medical Graduates.
• CPD-accredited and university-assured.

Course Benefits

• Understand anatomy and manage complications to improve patient safety.
• Utilize chemical peels for skin rejuvenation and sun damage repair.
• Administer advanced Botulinum toxin treatments for a full-face approach.
• Upskill in laser treatments for vascular and pigment conditions, tattoo and hair removal.

Get unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support, and more.

*These topics are covered during the face-to-face sessions in the optional skills workshop. 

Course Contents

Introduction to Skin Ageing Principles

In this section, the process of skin ageing is examined including what happens as skin ages and the causes of skin ageing including intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

Complications Including Relevant Anatomy

This module details injectable procedures including deoxycholic acid, botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and biostimulators. Severe reactions including syncope, seizures and anaphylaxis are detailed.

Ptosis, skin irritations, bruising, dysphagia, dysphonia, pain, granulomas, necrosis, asymmetry, discolouration, oedema, angioedema, lumps/nodules, infection, biofilm and vascular occlusion are some complexities covered in this module.

Prevention strategies to minimize adverse outcomes are outlined and symptoms of complications and managing these complications are included.

Advanced Chemical Peels* and Cosmeceuticals

Unit one focusses on chemical peels. Different peel options are described to determine the most appropriate treatment plan. Indications and contra-indications are described. The benefits of chemical peels are listed and an introduction of combination and progressive peels is provided.

The patient consultation including skin assessment and the steps to perform a peel are included. Recognising and managing adverse effects finalizes this unit.

Unit two outlines the difference between cosmetics and cosmeceuticals and the role cosmeceuticals play in aesthetic medicine. It outlines how to identify skin conditions that would benefit from cosmeceuticals and how to prescribe cosmeceuticals as part of aesthetic medicine.

The classification of cosmeceuticals and an explanation of cosmeceutical ingredients including AHA, BHA, antioxidants, vitamins, retinoids, depigmenting agents, botanicals, peptides and exfoliants are detailed. The module concludes with information on how to prepare the skin, regime options and aftercare.

Advanced Botulinum Toxin and Hyperhidrosis*

This cosmetic injections course module opens with revision of facial anatomy and techniques taught in the professional certificate.

Unit two focuses on the lower face and includes techniques and issues associated with the nasalis, ‘gummy smile’, lip lines, depressor anguli oris, mentalis and masseters areas.

Unit three focusses on the platysma area including anatomical considerations and how to approach treatment for this area.

Unit four outlines hyperhidrosis and how this can be treated in an aesthetic clinic. The technique and side effects are detailed for the underarm, face, upper lip palms and soles.

Advanced Dermal Fillers*

This module explores advanced dermal filler applications commencing with when to use a needle versus cannula and covers the periorbital, brows, midface including pre-auricular and lower face areas. It describes different techniques that can be used for both men and women and how to manage complications.

Unit three outlines the use of dermal fillers for the lower face including accordion lines, chin, perioral, lips and jaw line. Relevant anatomy is revised and chin augmentation assessment rules are included.

The final unit introduces skin boosters and their role in aesthetic medicine.

Lasers: Vascular Conditions*

This module commences with listing the contraindications for the use of lasers. The premise of using lasers is knowing that laser technology and selection are related to wavelength, pulse duration, fluence and spot size. Various laser options including modes of operation assist in determining what lasers could be used for what conditions.

The use of lasers for treating superficial and deeper vessels is included. Congenital vascular conditions including port wine stain, haemangiomas and lymphangiomas are described.

The module then moves to treating acquired vascular conditions such as cherry angiomas, spider naevi, venous lake, telangiectasia, rosacea, poikiloderma of civatte and peri-orbital vessels.

Lasers: Pigment Conditions*

This module commences with outlining the considerations when deciding which laser to use for treating pigmented skin conditions. Laser treatment options for epidermal and dermal congenital and also epidermal and dermal acquired pigments are listed.

Melasma treatments including melasma with vascular components treatments are outlined. The side effects of laser treatments are listed including the management of these side effects.

Lasers: Tattoo and Hair Removal*

In this laser tattoo removal course, unit one focusses on laser assisted tattoo removal and the classification of types of tattoos and inks used that will determine the outcomes of tattoo removal. Each type of tattoo is detailed: amateur, professional, cosmetic, traumatic and medical tattoos. Tattoo colours, particle size and depth are considered when deciding laser treatment. Laser settings vary depending on the ink particle sizes. Patient preparation and post operative care are addressed including managing any complications.

Unit two focusses on laser assisted hair removal. The hair follicle structure and growth phases are discussed including the two types of hair – vellus and terminal. Descriptions of how the lasers destroy the hair bulb and histology are provided.

The module then moves to laser safety and settings. Patient preparation prior to the procedure, post procedure and possible complications finalize this module.

Additional Information: The Skin Therapist Role, Laser Safety Information, Business Considerations

This information describes the role of the aesthetic skin therapist and includes a draft position description. An interview with a skin therapist and a recording of a face massage performed by a skin therapist feature in this section.

This section outlines the laser safety considerations including Australian authorities by state, administration and practice controls, risk assessment, incident reporting and compliance guide.

This information outlines the personal journey of a general practitioner who branched out into aesthetic medicine.

Study Modes

100% Online

Study at your own pace and to your own schedule.

• View and replay video lectures at your convenience.
• Participate in online case discussions with your peers.
• Attend or watch recordings of live tutorials with experts in this field.
• Complete your assessment online and receive your CPD points and certificate

Online + Workshop

Complete your course online and receive all the benefits of online study, then put theory into practice at a small-group workshop.

• Gain hands-on practice in various procedures covered in the course under expert guidance.
• Workshops are available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

HealthCert 365

Easily meet your CPD requirements and gain valuable skills – all in one place for $83 per month.

• Customize your learning experience by accessing and focusing only on course modules that interest you the most.
• Gain access to 200+ additional CPD activities and 50-hour special focus CPD programs, sourced from all HealthCert university-assured programs.

Outcome Measurement

Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of our professional and advanced certificates. You may use an optional HealthCert outcome measurement activity or develop your own.

HealthCert provides several options to meet your outcome measurement hours requirement. These options are self-submitted activities and hours may vary depending on your focus area.

• Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) options on a specific topic.
• Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) on your identified area. A generic template is provided.
• Outcome Improvement Activity relating to specific topics within the course.

The purpose of outcome measurement activities is to improve your clinical confidence in managing an identified learning gap. The outcome improvement activities are designed to examine current clinical care, align clinical practice with best practice standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

Entry Requirements

The Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine will meet the needs of medical professionals who are interested in enhancing their clinical knowledge in aesthetic principles and the safe practice of the latest evidence-based aesthetic medicine procedures. Ideal for practitioners who are considering working in the field, the course provides a new level of confidence and competence relevant to primary care, enabling participants to integrate cosmetic services into their day-to-day work.

This course is for physicians, nurse practitioners and degree-qualified nurses who are registered with AHPRA. Participants must have completed the Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine (or a qualification deemed equivalent) and HealthCert also recommends successful completion of at least 25 cases of aesthetic medicine prior to enrolment.

Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing in English is assumed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Professionally accredited qualifications and prior studies may be recognized for entry into this course. Please send an email to [email protected] for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.

This email should contain information about your educational history and work experience that specifically pertain to the content and procedures covered in the Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine. Please include any applicable certificates and course outlines from previous education.

The relevant Course Chair will make a determination on your application within two to three weeks.

Certification

This certificate course meets the minimum 50 hours CPD annual requirement across all three mandatory CPD activity types, provided an outcome measurement activity with a minimum of five hours is completed. You may use an optional HealthCert outcome measurement activity or develop your own.

Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of Professional or Advanced Certificates.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, course participants will receive the Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine certificate.

This Certificate Course:

• Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
• Qualifies for CPD hoursfrom the Australian Council of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
• Is recognized by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognizes all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Points are calculated differently.
• Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hoursmust be stated on the certificate. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
• Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
• Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• Is recognized by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). Learn more about practising cosmetic medicine in New Zealand here.
• Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
• Is quality-assured by Bond University.
• Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.

To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit the HealthCert website.

Pathways

Professional Diploma Pathway

This course is the second stage of the diploma pathway. The full pathway is the Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine the, Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine and the Professional Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine.

Postgraduate Pathway for Aesthetic Medicine with the University of South Wales

This pathway is suitable for doctors who are mainly interested in clinical academic study. The Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science in Cosmetic Medicine is studied entirely online through Diploma MSc and awarded by the University of South Wales (UK). Medical professionals who successfully complete the HealthCert Professional Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Professional Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine will be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for module 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma of Cosmetic Medicine which will save them time and fees. When the Postgraduate Diploma has been successfully completed, doctors can apply for credit towards the MSc in Cosmetic Medicine awarded by the University of South Wales. Please apply directly.

Certified Clinical Attachments Pathway

Clinical attachments are optional and available on a 1:1 basis. These provide the opportunity to observe aesthetic medicine and ask questions of the expert performing the procedures. HealthCert certificates are awarded for participating in clinical attachments. Many doctors find this a very valuable learning experience.