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Foundations of Aesthetic Medicine

Beginner

2 Days

MD | NP | RN | PA | IMG

Accredited

Delve into the world of Aesthetic Medicine with IIAM's comprehensive course.

Set your sights on the future of aesthetic medicine and delve into the rapidly growing realm of Cosmetic Neuromodulators and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers with IIAM's extensive training program.

Rooted in the heart of North America, where the surge in demand for these cosmetic procedures is undeniable, this course stands out as a beacon for medical professionals aiming to diversify their skill sets and tap into a potentially lucrative sector.

Designed for physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners, the curriculum spans a total of 30 hours. Fifteen hours are dedicated to the pre-course material, providing a theoretical foundation essential for the hands-on sessions. The remaining 15 hours are intensely practical, ensuring participants are well-prepared to implement their skills in real-world scenarios.

Diving into the pre-course materials, you'll embark on self-paced virtual learning modules that comprehensively cover the mechanisms of action of neuromodulators and injectable fillers.

These modules will enable you to differentiate between the Health Canada approved cosmetic neuromodulators, understand their storage requirements, shelf life, and rate of onset, and become familiar with the contraindications and warnings associated with these products.

The two-day practical training is a deep dive into the core of aesthetic interventions.

On Day 1, you'll immerse yourself in Neuromodulator Injections. These include: frontalis, glabellar, orbicularis oculi, orbicularis oris, nasalis, mentalis, depressor anguli oris, LLSAN, masseter.

By the end of this session, participants will be equipped to identify specific facial muscles, landmark the face accurately, determine the correct unit range for each treatment area, and master the nuances of neuromodulator injection techniques.

Day 2 is an exhaustive exploration of Injectable HA Fillers, focusing on using needles for cheeks, lips, and chin. By the culmination of this day, medical professionals will be adept at differentiating male and female anatomical landmarks, identifying facial fat pads and danger zones, and determining optimal injection sites.

Beyond these practical skills, students will gain a robust understanding of filler viscosities and how to select the right filler to achieve the desired outcome.

The practical sessions within our state-of-the-art training center in Barrie, ON, underscore IIAM's commitment to an interactive and enriching learning environment.

With hands-on rotations limited to small groups, we guarantee personalized attention, allowing every student to harness their full potential. As a testament to our dedication to ongoing learning, post-course attendees have the unique opportunity to refine their expertise during complimentary practice days, all under expert guidance.

IIAM's Foundations of Aesthetic Medicine course isn't merely an introduction to aesthetic medicine. It's a transformational journey, meticulously curated to ensure that every participant emerges with unparalleled knowledge, hands-on experience, and the confidence to lead in this evolving field.

Why IIAM?

The International Institute of Aesthetic Medicine (IIAM) is your gateway to excellence in Medical Aesthetics education. Partnered with MedSpa Partners, a pinnacle in aesthetic clinics, our hand-selected faculty comprises the industry's foremost trainers and experts. Together, we ensure a comprehensive learning experience that synergizes consultation, artistry, and hands-on expertise.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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This workshop is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) and Simulation (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by The Michener Institute of Education – CPD Accreditation Office. You may claim a maximum of 9 Section 1 hours group learning, 12 Section 3 hours Self-assessment and 6 Section 3 hours Simulation (credits are automatically calculated).

College of Family Physicians of Canada

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has accredited the Foundations of Aesthetic Medicine Program for up to 15 Mainpro+ Professional Development Credits. Any physician that completes both days of the program is eligible to claim 15 credits. If for some reason the physician completes only 1 day of the program, they are eligible for 7.5 credits.

Canadian Nurses Association

15 Credits
This program is accredited by The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)."

Self Paced Virtual Learning

After completion of the virtual learning module, the medical professional will be able to:

Explain the mechanism of action of neuromodulators.
Differentiate the Health Canada approved cosmetic neuromodulators by reconstitution protocols, storage requirements, shelf life (pre & post reconstitution), rate of onset and duration of effect.
Identify the warnings and contraindications of neuromodulators.
Explain the mechanism of action of injectable fillers.
Recall the reticulation process associated with hyaluronic acid fillers.
Differentiate between the classes of injectable fillers with respect to viscosity, gel hardness, degree of cross linking, extrusion force, concentration, G Prime and duration of presence in the skin.
Identify danger zones within the face and the associated potential complications that can arise with injectable HA fillers.
Design post-treatment plans and follow-up requirements for patients that are aligned with established protocols.

After completion of this program the medical professional will be able to:

Appropriately identify the specific muscles implicated in each treatment area (e.g., “crow foot wrinkles - orbicularis oculi muscle).
Accurately landmark the entire face with appropriate line/dots techniques.
Correctly determine the unit range for each treatment area.
Differentiates and selects the correct needle gauges for the various neuromodulator injection techniques.
Correctly and consistently injects into the appropriate anatomical layer.
Is knowledgeable about neuromodulator complication prevention and can effectively treat “spocking”.

Practical Day 1: Cosmetic Neuromodulators

After completion of this program the medical professional will be able to:

Appropriately identify the specific muscles implicated in each treatment area (e.g., “crow foot wrinkles orbicularis oculi muscle).
Accurately landmark the entire face with appropriate line/dots techniques.
Correctly determine the unit range for each treatment area.
Differentiates and selects the correct needle gauges for the various neuromodulator injection techniques. Correctly and consistently injects into the appropriate anatomical layer.
Is knowledgeable about neuromodulator complication prevention and can effectively treat “spocking”.

PRACTICAL DAY 2: INJECTABLE HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS

After completion of this program the medical professional will be able to:

Differentiates between male and female anatomical landmarks.
Identifies the fat pads in each area of the face.
Accurately and consistently identify the veins, arteries, and nerves in the “danger” zones.
Properly identifies the locations of facial volume loss.
Accurately and consistently determine the optimal injection sites.
Employ the correct dosage and injection technique aligned to procedure, HA type, and area of the face.
Understands and can recite response protocol for embolism complications.
Consistently recognizes potential contraindication concerns.
Appropriately selects the correct filler (differing in viscosities etc.) to achieve the targeted outcome.

What are the prerequisites of this course?

Physicians are required to consult with their licensing College prior to training to ensure that they will be eligible to perform these procedures.

What can students do after taking this course?

Any physician and nurse practitioner who takes this course is immediately eligible to order Cosmetic Neuromodulators and Injectable HA Fillers from Allergan, Clarion, Galderma, and other major suppliers. Nurses are required to work with a physician or nurse practitioner.

WHAT COURSE DOES IIAM FACULTY RECOMMEND NEXT?

We recommend adding Day 3: Cannula Training and our Virtual: Business, Laser & Skincare course as add-ons to enrich your learning. Completing the courses in a series is crucial to grasp the necessary knowledge. For more guidance, please reach out to our Program Advisor.

Hands-on rotations are kept to small 3-person groups

Each student will inject 16-18 clients minimum

Your injections will be practiced on patients who are well-prepared

You are expected to review the preparation material before the course begins

All training will be done locally at our training centre in Barrie, ON

After the course, attend free practice days for more hands-on experience with all materials and supervision provided

Course Fee

$4,995 CAD
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Call us at +1 (705) 535-2159 to register or book online. Courses fill up quickly.

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Course Location

The International Institute of Aesthetic Medicine
B-526 Bryne Drive, Barrie, Ontario

Total Time For Course

Self-Paced Virtual Learning: 15 hours
Practical Training: 15 hours

Course Curriculum

Self-Paced Virtual Learning: Theoretical Lecture
Day 1: Neuromodulator Injections (Frontalis, Glabellar, Orbicularis Oculi, Orbicularis Oris, Nasalis, Mentalis, Depressor Anguli Oris, LLSAN, Masseter, etc.)
Day 2: Injectable HA Fillers (Needle - Cheeks, Lips, Chin)

Other Details

This course does not include cannula technique injections (NLF, Marionette Lines, Jawline). If you want to add this to your training, please call us after registering at +1 (705) 535-2159.
This course does not cover business or skin health – therefore, our Virtual: Business, Laser & Skincare course is highly recommended.
Please note that physicians are required to consult with their licensing College prior to training to ensure that they will be eligible to perform these procedures.
Lunch is provided each day, along with snacks and beverages throughout.

Interested In Learning More? Ask Our Experts!

My course was well planned, organized and delivered. I arrived at the training centre with doubts about my desire to pursue this new branch of my career and a fuzzy idea about steps to take to organize it. It is clear now. I know I love this, I have the ability to develop competence in the field and I trust I will be able to develop and organize the business aspects of this new endeavour. Your staff is competent in their knowledge and in their abilities to transfer their expertise. They are kind, patient and have a good sense of humour. I would like to thank the demo patients. All of them were quite calm, patient and collaborative with the whole process. Not an easy task! I wish to extend a special thank you to Krystal for her guidance.

- Jocelyne Lecompte

MD Montreal, QC

I was recommended this course by one of my friends who has taken it and I was told it was really good so... I really enjoyed the fact that we had so much hands-on practical portion of the training, that's not something you see in a lot of courses so that was really nice to see live patients and be able to actually do the injections. [IIAM] have done a really good job of covering all the bases - not just technique but the products and how to use them and even to a point where we are learning about the business aspect of it and how to manage patients... It's been very very informative. I highly recommend it, it was an easy no-brainer.

- Rick Santimaw

ND Vancouver, BC

I wanted to write to say thanks for a most interesting and instructive course. Clearly, you have refined this course to make it work so well, and I was impressed by how well the timing worked, how well your nurses demonstrated to us, and how cleverly designed it was to allow us to learn bit by bit so it wasn't overwhelming. Overall it was a great learning experience and I just hope now I can put at least some of it into practice!

- Jannice Bowler

MD Victoria, BC

About seven years ago, when I thought I was going to do my whole career in [emergency medicine] I realized it was unsustainable, and really had to do some soul searching about what I wanted to do, how I wanted to pivot and that's when I found [IIAM] and pursued the training. Now I am at the point where I am working independently and am the medical director of Martin's Rejuvenation Centre and it's been an incredible journey. The [IIAM] aesthetic training really provided me with a springboard for a new life in a new career. The entry-level course is focused on neuromodulator and filler practical experience and really gives you the tools to do an assessment, formulate a treatment plan and get an understanding of how to set expectations.

- Darryl D'costa

MD Collingwood, ON