Foundations of Botulinum
Treatment in Aesthetics
The first regularly available hands-on Botulinum training course in Aberdeen
“Brilliant course. Lovely to be able to attend it in Aberdeen. Very professional, delivered very well. Thank you. 5 stars!”
Diversify your career as a Healthcare Professional with the only regularly available aesthetics botulinum course in Aberdeen
We regularly run a comprehensive, CPD-accredited hands-on course which covers the fundamentals of using botulinum toxin in an aesthetic practice. We take pride in being the first to develop an Aberdeen-based, regularly available course of this kind! The course is aimed at regulated Heathcare Professionals (registered Doctors, Dentists, Dental Technicians, Dental Hygienists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists) and is an ideal introduction to the field if you are considering a career change to aesthetic medicine, or if you want to expand on the services your practice offers. Developing a career in aesthetics requires hard work and dedication, but diversifying your skill set can be rewarding for a variety of reasons:
You can truly look after your patients by allocating to them the time they deserve, rather than working within restrictions set by an under-resourced and unders-staffed healthcare system. You may be feeling that you want to ‘care more’ but your hands are tied.
Flexibility dictated by yourself, which can lead to a fantastic work-life balance.
You can be your own boss or build a team with common aims and values.
If you enjoy learning, developing new practical skills and seeing results, this can be a wonderful career. The satisfaction and loyalty of your patients is priceless.
You are paid what you deserve, for the amount of dedication you put into training, patient care and follow-up. This is particularly important if you work long, anti-social hours and feel undervalued.
Why are we delivering a Foundations of Botulinum Course?
Botulinum injectable treatments are the cornerstone of contemporary aesthetic practice and are a perfect initial skill to develop if you are new to the field. We have studied the aesthetics training market for a number of years and realised a void in the regular availability of high quality aesthetics training courses in the North-East of Scotland that Healthcare Professionals can easily access. Combined with our drive to improve safety, professionalism and regulation in the specialty, setting up a regular course based in Aberdeen was a ‘no-brainer’. In addition, we chose not to combine both Botulinum and Dermal Filler training into one course, which by default would result in more superficial understanding of these two rather vast fields.
What does this course cover?
This is a 1-day course and is delivered by experienced Aesthetic Practitioners (Doctors) with Medical and Medical Research backgrounds. The aim is to establish a solid, scientific grounding in the use of botulinum toxins in aesthetics. While botulinum injection itself is not a highly advanced skill technically, the experienced Practitioner will need to relate to key aesthetic principles when strategising treatments, understand the underlying anatomy, identify complications and have the knowledge and skill to treat them. In addition, we recognise that aspiring practitioners will need guidance on how to establish a service within the current medicolegal framework. To achieve our aim, the course contains three components:
Built on a robust scientific foundation Learn key anatomy & botulinum physiology.
Theory (3.5hrs)
Key Aesthetic Principles
Facial anatomy
Botulinum Fundamentals I (neuroscience & pharmacology)
Botulinum Fundamentals II (drug preparation, dosaging, medical history & consent)
Botulinum Aesthetic Treatments & Techniques
Botulinum Complications - case based learning
Incorporating Botulinum Treatments into your Practice - professional and legal considerationsPractical (4hrs)
Practical Demonstration - History taking and Botulinum injection techniques of the upper face - experienced Aesthetic Practitioners (consented Models)
Participant injection of consented Models - 1 Model per trainee (or 1 Model per 2 trainees max.)Consolidation and Support
Trainee pack containing all theory slides, materials and equipment summary, emergency algorithms (Resus Council UK)
Aesthetics documentation set/templates: procedure & photography consent form, prescription form, patient information sheet, aftercare sheet
Useful contacts (aesthetics insurance, pharmacies & approved botulinum manufacturers, professional organisations)
The course concludes with a brief written assessment
A printed certificate rewarded on completion (see below for insurance and accreditation)
Feedback forms - we require this to improve our course
Learn a structured approach to botulinum injection Tips & tricks from experienced Clinicians on how to consistently produce satisfying results and avoid common pitfalls.
Will my training be recognised by leading aesthetics insurance providers?
Yes, our course is fully recognised and insured by Cosmetic Insure, a leading aesthetics insurance provider in the UK. This means that your training will be professionally acknowledged when seeking indemnity cover. Being able to legally provide botulinum aesthetic services following your training however will depend on the setting you chose to operate from. Independent pracitioners (private clinics) in Scotland must be registered with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). Please read their guidance carefully.
Do I need to be a Prescriber?
No, you do not. However, you will need to identify a prescriber you can work closely alongside. The alternative is to undergo prescribing training (we do not provide this). Botulinum toxin treatments are prescription-only and the prescriber must conduct a face-to-face consultation prior to issuing a prescription. Remote consultations and/or prescriptions are not permitted for Botulinum treatments, as per the GMC guidelines. We offer prescribing support if you are in the Aberdeen area (see our Professional Services or contact us directly for more information).
Where does the course take place?
The entire training day takes place at the dedicated Hourglass Aesthetics Training Academy on 43 Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1JT.
What does the course cost?
The full cost of the course is £900 (no added charges). The programme is excellent value for money given the comprehensive theoretical content, small trainee group size with trainee to trainer ratio of 4:1 or 5:1 max. in an excellent training facility. Our Trainees are exposed to a high volume of injection practice and have ongoing support throughout their career development from Dr. Hassan Abbas, Clinic and Training Programme Director.
What if I feel I need more training or supervision before I start offering my Botulinum services?
That’s not a problem. Recognising the limits of your competency is an important professional attribute. We want to support you throughout your early aesthetics career and we want to produce confident, safe practitioners. We can offer further clinical supervision while you practice your botulinum procedures. Please see our Professional Services for more information.
Contact us now if you have any queries relating to our course or professional services, otherwise register your place and start your journey!
All of our training courses are recognised and insured by Cosmetic Insure, a leading provider in the field of medical aesthetics.
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