Overview
Gain Expert Clinical Knowledge in Aesthetic Medicine Principles and Treatments, Including Cosmetic Injecting.
The course has been designed for medical practitioners who wish to build on knowledge gained from the Professional Certificate and Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine.
- This course focuses on difficult and complex cases in aesthetic medicine.
- Submission and analysis of medical practitioners’ own cases are a key feature of this medical aesthetic training course.
- This course is for medical doctors and International Medical Graduates.
- CPD-accredited and university-assured.
Course Benefits
- Offer a broad range of cosmetic treatments, including advanced applications of dermal fillers.
- Gain knowledge in the use of laser therapies for various skin conditions, including melasma.
- Acquire advanced skills in facial thread lifts.
- Attract a wider patient demographic and grow revenue.
- Provide non-surgical body shaping and ultrasound treatments.
- Provide comprehensive skin health care by addressing non-cosmetic skin concerns like acne and rosacea.
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
Dermal fillers, biostimulators and complex applications*
This module looks at higher level biostimulator techniques for hollow temples, forehead shaping, upper eyelid hollowing, nose and panfacial rejuvenation. A comprehensive knowledge of facial anatomy is assumed.
Unit one demonstrates procedures on the temple, forehead and glabella lines including the needle versus cannula, adverse events and managing these complications. Unit two focuses on the upper eyelid and nose (non-surgical rhinoplasty) including proportionate guides for the nose. Adverse effects are outlined. Unit three outlines panfacial rejuvenation and the ‘8 point lift’. Unit four covers non-HA collagen stimulating fillers and biostimulators. The reasons for using these fillers is outlined including issues and adverse effects. Unit five examines the use of calcium hydroxylapatite and polylactic acid and polycaprolactone. It outlines the mechanism of action for each, its uses and technique. Contraindications and aftercare are mentioned. Unit six outlines collagen stimulating fillers including danger zones, adverse effects and prevention of biofilm and nodules.
Introduction to Facial Threadlift Procedures
This module introduces facial threadlifts and explains the various types of threads available in Australia. They include absorbable/non-absorbable, barbed/non-barbed and length of threads. Without favour, four techniques are included detailing the differences and application of each thread. Thread compositions are outlined for each option.
Contraindications and complications are addressed. Unit two outlines the advantages of this technique for the aging face and stresses the importance of understanding the mode of action of each thread, their differences and expected results.
Laser Use: Pigment Melasma and Resurfacing*
This module focuses on the use of laser to treat melasma conditions including epidermal, dermal and epidermal/dermal blend. It discusses treatment options including how to achieve the best results with lasers. The use of lasers for skin rejuvenation including wrinkle/scar reduction is increasing. Non ablative lasers and ablative lasers are discussed including the different modalities and principles for both styles. Patient assessment guidelines are outlined including pre-treatment preparation, indications, contra-indications and aftercare. Clinical examples of ablative resurfacing are provided for various conditions including treating sun damage, burn and acne scarring and possible complications associated with fractional ablative resurfacing.
Non-Aesthetic Use of Lasers
This module introduces the use of lasers for treating onychomycosis, warts/verrucae, snoring and sleep apnoea and some gynaecological treatments including stress urinary incontinence, vaginal relaxation syndrome, vaginal atrophy and pelvic organ prolapse. The types of lasers and laser settings are suggested for each procedure together with patient assessment considerations. Preparation for each procedure and each treatment process is outlined including clinical images and diagrams. Contraindications and non-laser options for these conditions are listed.
Ultrasound and Radio Frequency Treatment*
Understanding facial anatomy is critical for successful aesthetic treatment outcomes. Patient considerations include gender, race, age, medical history including previous facial treatments, face shape and other considerations. There is a detailed focus on the facial sub-units, innervation, vascularization, lymphatics and musculature systems of the face and neck. These areas are crucial when evaluating a patient for safe aesthetic treatments and determining the appropriate treatment modality. The signs and symptoms of potential adverse outcomes are included.
Common Modalities for Non-Surgical Body Shaping*
This module describes two modalities for non-surgical body contouring in detail – cryolipolysis and lipolysis. Cryolopolysis destroys fat cells and involves cooling target tissue for a specified time at a specified temperature. The lipolysis process uses lasers to break cells apart and reduces the volume of fatty tissue. The basic concepts and mechanism of action are explained. Contraindications, complications, side effects and patient assessment and procedure protocol are outlined. The use of deoxycholic acid versus cryolipolysis is discussed. Other modalities included in this module are heat generating devices, radiofrequency and high intensity microfocused ultrasound.
Acne and Rosacea
This comprehensive unit discusses acne and includes the pathogenesis, subtypes, patient history and examination, when to investigate, treatment options including the management of side effects, management of scarring and when to refer to an expert. It recognizes and outlines treatment options for adolescents and treatment options for post-adolescents. Diet, stress, topical agents, hormonal influences and skin care regimes are factors to consider when treating this condition.
Rosacea is discussed in the second unit. It outlines triggers and treatment options including topical and oral approaches. Laser and light therapy is considered.
Advanced Botulinum toxin part 2
This advanced cosmetic injecting course module outlines the treatment areas for lip lines/barcode wrinkles, gummy smile, dimpled chin, masseter hypertrophy, platysmal banding/neck bands, marionette lines and chemo-resurfacing. Patient assessment and expectations are crucial considerations when determining treatment. To achieve the best results a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy, planes, dosage and technique is imperative. In each of the key treatment areas above, comprehensive instructions are outlined including handy hints. "Micro-Botulinum toxin" is introduced for forehead and central T zones, cheeks, lower eyelids, jawline, neck and decolletage areas. The module concludes with listing danger points not to be ignored, to stress the importance of a comprehensive assessment of patients requesting aesthetic procedures.
Additional Information: the Skin Therapist Role
This section outlines the laser safety considerations including Australian authorities by state, administration and practice controls, risk assessment, incident reporting and compliance guide.
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 practise 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.
- Customise 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
The peer reviewed comprehensive clinical audit associated with this professional diploma exceeds the annual CPD outcome measurement hours.
Entry Requirements
The Professional Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine is ideal for medical professionals seeking the most advanced clinical knowledge and critical awareness of aesthetic medicine principles and treatment options, with immediate applicability to their day-to-day work. Participants will build upon the knowledge gained in the Professional and Advanced Certificate levels, with a greater focus on complex cases in aesthetic medicine and the required know-how to setting up their own aesthetic medicine clinic.
Participants must have completed the Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine (or a qualification deemed equivalent) and HealthCert also recommends successful completion of at least 50 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: | 7.5 hrs |
| Start Time: | Sun, 14 April 2024 , 8:45 AM |
| Finish Time: | Sun, 14 April 2024 , 5:00 PM |
| Duration: | Full Day |
| Format: | Hands-on |
| Language: | English |
| Venue: | Cliftons Sydney Margaret Street |
Address: | 13/60 Margaret St, |
| Provider: | HealthCert Education |
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Speaker(s):
 | Dr. Mirjana JanjicMD, FRACGP, Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia Board Certified with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Aesthetic Medicine Physician Founder and director at Melbourne Aesthetics Clinic, Box Hill, Victoria |
Dr Mirjana Janjic has a special interest in women’s health. During 20 years’ experience in general practice, Mirjana treated many women’s health problems which led her to specialise in medical laser treatments. She trained under expert gynaecologists Dr Sabina Sencar and Dr Urska Bizjak Ogrinc – pioneers in the use of minimally invasive gynaecological laser procedures.
Mirjana now provides medical and aesthetic laser treatments and trains doctors on the use of laser therapies out of her own medical rooms in Box Hill, Melbourne. Striving for excellence in medicine, Mirjana is continuously perfecting her expertise in laser and aesthetic techniques to deliver the best care for her patients.
 | Dr. Dianne KingB.Med Sci, MBBS, DCH, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, DPD, Doctor at National Skin Cancer Centres, New Town Additional qualifications: MMed (Skin Cancer), Dip. Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) |
Dr Dianne King has been working as a family GP for over 20 years, a graduate from UTAS medical school in 1989.
She has had a keen interest in dermatology throughout this time and obtained her DPD in Cardiff while working in the UK during the early part of her career.
In the last 18 years, she has subspecialised in skin cancer medicine and surgery, obtaining her Masters of Medicine in Skin Cancer from UQ in 2010.
Di established one of the first standalone skin cancer clinics in Hobart with her business partners in 2009, and in recent years has undergone further training in aesthetic medicine. This has proven to be great adjunct to her skin cancer practice, evolving into a business model of the “one stop skin shop” where everything from skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, phototherapy for aesthetic and dermatological conditions, and various cosmetic treatments are available. Di has been actively involved as a guest lecturer for UTAS medical students in skin cancer for the past 10 years.
In her “spare” time, Di also lectures for HealthCert in the recently developed Aesthetic Medicine courses aimed at primary care and skin cancer physicians.
 | 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.
