Diversify your career as a Healthcare Professional with the only regularly available HA Dermal Filler aesthetics course in Aberdeen

We run a comprehensive, high quality hands-on course which covers the fundamentals of using HA Dermal Filler 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 Filler Course?

Alongside Botulinum injectable treatments, Hyaluronic acid based Fillers represent the core injectable treatments offered by a contemporary aesthetics practice and are the most sought after. 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 HA Dermal Fillers in aesthetics. Dermal Filler procedures can vary in complexity and a robust Aesthetics Practitioner must have a thorough understanding of anatomy, injection techniques, 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:

• Theory (3.5hrs)
  Key Aesthetic Principles
  Facial anatomy
  Dermal Filler Fundamentals I - Formulations & physico-chemical properties
  Dermal FIller Fundamentals II - Clinical indications, product selection & patient screening
  Dermal Filler Treatments & Techniques:
  -Nasolabial lines
  -Marionette lines
  -Perioral lines
  -Introduction to Lip Filler techniques
  Dermal Filler Complications & management:
  -Case based learning
  -The use of Hyaluronidase in vascular occlusion
  Incorporating Dermal Filler Treatments into your Practice - professional and legal considerations

• Practical (4hrs)

  Practical Demonstration - History taking and Dermal Filler injection techniques of the lower face & Lips - experienced Aesthetic Practitioners (consented Models)
  Participant injection of consented Models - 1 Model per trainee (or 1 Model per 2 trainees max.)
  Note: We only use reputable products on this course from the Juvederm®, Restylane® or Belotero® range of HA Fillers.

• 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, patient information sheet, aftercare sheet
  Useful contacts (aesthetics insurance, reputable pharmacies & HA Filler 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

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. If you are unsure whether your Healthcare-type profession will be granted indemnity cover, we strongly encourage you to check before you register (we will do the same). Being able to legally provide HA Filler 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 alongside for you to take full responsiblity of your treatments. On occasion you may need a prescription of antibiotics, steroids or hyaluronidase to treat complications for example and your prescriber may need to perform a face-to-face consultation prior to issuing a prescription of certain drugs. HA Dermal Fillers are not as yet classified as prescription drugs but we hope this changes in the near future for the safety of patients.

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 £950 (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 HA Dermal Filler 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 filler 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!

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