Overview
Increase Your Clinical Knowledge of Aesthetic Principles and the Safe Practice of Evidence-Based Cosmetic Treatments.
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. Recognizing 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.
Note: The workshop is not accredited, and it is a self-submitted activity.
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.
Providers Terms
Course Transfers
Face to Face Courses
Course transfers for Face to Face practical workshops are available, subject to requests being received, in writing, a minimum of 10 business days prior to workshop commencement. Transfer requests received after 10 business days prior to workshop commencement will incur an Administration Fee of $250.
Transfers will be subject to availability in the future workshops. If the future workshop has a cost differential, that price will apply, and any additional charges will be payable at the time of the transfer request.
One workshop transfer, per course is allowed. Further transfers will be considered upon application and may be charged at 25% of a full new workshop booking rate.
Online Courses
Transfers for Online courses are available subject to requests being received, in writing, within 7 days of enrolment. Transfer requests received after the 7 days post enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $200. One course transfer request, per course is allowed.
If the future course being transferred to, has a cost differential, that price will apply, and any additional charges will be payable at the time of the course transfer request.
Online Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation and a full refund of the course fees will be provided if a request is received, in writing, a maximum of 7 days after course enrolment. Refund requests received later than 7 days after course enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $250. Upon cancellation and full refund of the course enrolment, you will not receive a certificate or accreditation points.
Bundle Courses
Courses purchased as part of a bundle attract a discount. This discount is apportioned to the final course in the bundle in the cases of cancellations and refunds. Therefore, cancellation and refund requests of a course that have been purchased as part of a bundle are refunded based on the first and/or second course being charged at the full price rate. Any courses remaining in the bundle can be refunded provided the request is received, in writing, a maximum of 7 days after course enrolment. Refund requests received later than 7 days after course enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $250.
Tickets:
Online CoursesSold OutOnline + WorkshopClosed| Contact Hours: | 7.0 hrs |
| Start Time: | Sat, 13 April 2024 , 8:15 AM |
| Finish Time: | Sat, 13 April 2024 , 4:45 PM |
| Duration: | Full Day |
| Format: | Hands-on |
| Language: | English |
| Venue: | Cliftons Sydney Margaret Street |
Address: | 3/60 Margaret St, |
| Provider: | HealthCert Education |
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Speaker(s):
 | Dr. Paul DavisMBBS, FRACGP, FACRRM |
 | Dr. Jenny KimminsMBBS, FRACGP, Dip. Derm, Aesthetic Medicine Physician and Medical Director at Southern Cosmetics, Victoria Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia HealthCert Course Chair for Aesthetic Medicine |
Dr Jenny Kimmins spent many years in General Practice before developing an interest in management and treatment of skin conditions. She has over 10 years’ experience in cosmetic medicine, including the management of acne and rosacea, laser skin treatments, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections. She is a lecturer and trainer in aesthetic medicine and injectable cosmetic treatments. Jenny completed a postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology with the Australian Institute of Dermatology and is a trained skin cancer physician with a special interest in sun-damaged skin. She was recently awarded a Fellowship of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.
 | Dr. Anthony RixonMBBS, FRACGP, MMed, DRCOG, B.Biomed.Sc, Medical Director, Main Street Cosmetic and Skin, Lilydale Victoria |
Dr Anthony Rixon graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 with a post-graduate degree in Medicine. Prior to this, he undertook a Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Physiology. He has trained extensively in hospitals both in Australia and overseas.
In 2009, he completed expert training in general practice, achieving his Royal Australian College of General Practice Fellowship (FRACGP). He has since focused on skin and cosmetic medicine. Anthony has also completed a Masters of Medicine specialising in skin cancer. This is recognised as the most comprehensive qualification in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, he has detailed knowledge of facial anatomy and understands the intricacies of structures underneath the skin.
Anthony is recognised as a skilful injector through his participation in advanced workshops on dermal filler and Botulinum Toxin. He regularly attends conferences showcasing the most current information on cosmetic medicine, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques.
