Have you dreamed of owning your own medical spa or beauty clinic? BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics & Skin Care offers a range of courses and training in skincare and beauty services. See our courses listed below and see how you can further your skin care education. To register, please use our online sign up form.
Medical Aesthetics Technician Certificate Training Program
Course Description
Certified Medical Aesthetics Technician (MAT) program is a registered and copyrighted program by the BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics & Skin Care. It includes study of several aesthetic procedures with medical approach to vitalize aged facial skin and to reduce / remove skin imperfections effectively and safely. Students will learn how to utilize and apply several approved devices and techniques including Microneedling, Dermaplaning, Advanced Facial and Microdermabrasion, ND-YAG Laser, BBL and IPL for hair removal, tattoo removal, pigmentation removal, superficial spider veins and capillaries and Acne lesions as well as skin rejuvenation and resurfacing.
Prerequisites
High School diploma or Aesthetician / Makeup or Registered Nurse, LPNs or any medical background. English language prof.
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Tuition fee
$3995.00 Plus $495.00 Course material, books & Taxes.
Certified Aesthetic Dermatology Technician®
$3995.00 (plus $495.00 for books, course material and tax).
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Medical and / or Aesthetician background is highly desirable. However, at least a high school Diploma is necessary.
Prerequisites
Course Description
Certified Aesthetic Dermatology Technician program is a registered and copyrighted program by the BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics & Skin Care. It includes study of several aesthetic and medical skin conditions and lesions. Students will learn how to apply different devices and techniques for several kind of skin lesions. Students will be familiar with most common skin disorders. This training program will enable the graduates to diagnose most frequent skin problems and deal with those ones that can be treated in a Medical Aesthetics office setting. Students will be able to advise their clients for further follow up with appropriate physicians. Upon completion of this program the graduates will be ready to assist their clients for the treatment of skin lesions, dry skin, oily skin, deep cleansing and pore extraction and the diet and nutrition involved in healthy skin. Upon completion Aesthetic Dermatology Technicians will be able to operate laser and IPL machines for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation treatment and spider veins removal. Students will learn how to do full facial treatment using microdermabrasion, ozone therapy, steaming, high frequency and radio frequency devises.
Certified Cosmetic IPL & Laser Technician Training
$2495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Medical and / or Aesthetician background is highly desirable. However, at least a high school Diploma and English proficiency is necessary.
Prerequisites
Course Description
This intensive hands-on training program taught by doctors / University Faculty members discusses about how lasers and IPL work including the physics of lasers / IPL and interaction of lasers with tissue. Information on the most commonly used dermatologic lasers and their parameters will be presented. An overview of the anatomy and physiology of skin and hair, parameters for permanent hair reduction, photofacial, vascular and pigmented lesions, and tattoo removal will be an important part of the course. The lectures will include Lasers / IPL mediated skin tightening and resurfacing, acne treatment, pigmentation and vascular lesions removal, skin typing, and operational and treatment safety measures. Discussion of the management and treatment of adverse events, the benefits, expected results and outcomes, and available alternative treatments will be covered. Focus on patient consultation, selection and education, safety and efficacy issues and important criteria for a successful treatment are included in the program.
Facial Rejuvenation by Dermaplaning
Duration
1-day course.
$995.00 GST Included
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
This course includes training on two exciting, effective and enhanced modules for facial exfoliation and rejuvenation: 1- Dermaplaning and 2- Application of Rejuvenating Products.
Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) Certificate
Duration
1-day course.
$2495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics is a Canadian leader in Botox® injection training for licensed medical professionals. In this course we offer a comprehensive hands-on training to licensed physicians, registered nurses and nurse practitioners. Trainees will review facial muscles anatomy, injection techniques, patient examination facial mapping and analysis for safe injection, and how to handle complications. Botox dilution methods, preparation and storage, safety, legislation, contraindications and side effects will also be presented. Trainees will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the workshop and writing a short exam. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia practicing Botox and Dermal Fillers fall within the definition of the "practice of medicine". For more information please see here.
Injectable Soft Tissue Dermal Fillers Certificate
Duration
1-day course.
$2495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
In this certificate program you will be trained to use dermal fillers to restore youthful fullness to face and lips and enhance shallow contours or soften those facial creases and wrinkles. Dermal fillers have been called "liquid facelifts" because they offer many of the benefits of a surgical facelift without the downtime. Although they can't help with excess sagging skin, these soft tissue fillers can add more volume and provide immediate results at a lower cost than surgery.
Cosmetic Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) Certificate
Duration
1-day course.
$2495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a high demand procedure that mingles advance technology with the body’s natural capability to heal itself. In this procedure the very own patient blood is separated into its active plasma and platelets parts that are then mixed with different enhancing serums and injected into the wrinkles, folds and areas that need to be rejuvenated. The concentrated platelets in PRP contain large amounts of growth factors and signaling proteins that promote collagen fibrillogenesis and regeneration of connective tissue. Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy is highly in demand because of its use in treating sports injuries in professional athletes. However, the benefits from these techniques reach more patients than just athletes. These same growth factors also have beneficial cosmetic applications, such as facial and skin rejuvenation as well as hair restoration. This workshop is not solely a lecture. Attendees will administer PRP to live models / patients. Cosmetic Platelet-rich Plasma workshop presented by the BC Academy of Medical Spa & Skin Care will teach you about the Aesthetic procedure commonly used for facial rejuvenation that clinically and scientifically is proven to be effective to reduce signs of aging skin. While PRP has shown to be effective in most bodily areas, our hands on training will focus on the most popularly requested treatment areas for aesthetics including: the jawline, face and skin, eyes, and cheek augmentation. You will learn techniques in skin enhancement that are easy to integrate into your business, inexpensive to implement, and can be beneficial to your aesthetic practice.
Microneedling Certificate Training
Duration
1-day course.
$1495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
Microneedling treatment is comparable with fraxial CO2 Laser. Our comprehensive training is top rated with the best reviews. Our priority is the success of our students and providing the technical and hands on training and support. The training covers an understanding of skin anatomy and skin rejuvenation at the cellular level. Students will learn how to master the tools and techniques and apply rejuvenating combos to give clients the best results they are looking for.
Lipodissolve Mesotherapy Training Certificate
$1995.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
This theory and hands-on training / workshop will introduce the history and various uses currently being offered with Mesotherapy, Lipotherapy and Lipodissolve, different methods of weight loss and the difference between them. We will present, mechanism of action, contraindications, precautions, pain management, patient selection and education, including challenges the practitioner will encounter as well as exploring the facts and fictions regarding treatment outcomes. Students will identify applications for cellulite reduction, weight loss, body and facial fat reduction, rejuvenation and pain management. We will discuss cocktails of FDA approved medications, pharmacology and protocols for medications used to dissolve unwanted adipose cells and fat tissue.
Utilizing Ultrasonic, Infra-red and Vacuum Cavitation machine to further reduce the localized stubborn fat will also be discussed and practiced in the course. Attendees will have the opportunity to work on live volunteer models on both aspects: High Frequency Ultrasonic Infra-red Vacuum Cavitation system and Injection of approved products in fat tissue. Different Injection techniques will be trained and practiced as well.
Facial PDO Thread Lift Certificate Course
Duration
1-day course.
$3495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
PDO (polydioxanone) is the material used in surgical stitches. Plastic surgeons started to use PDO threads for Aesthetic enhancement and lifting of laxed or sagging facial skin. As well, PDO Threads stimulate collagen synthesis in connective tissue and promote facial rejuvenation and skin tightening. Our PDO Thread Lift Training course is a comprehensive training designed for advanced aesthetic doctors, dentists and nurses looking to learn one of the most advanced non-surgical procedures in today’s medical aesthetic field. The course provides essential anatomical knowledge and key practical skills on live models. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn how to safely achieve facial volumizing, rejuvenating and lifting by using one of the highest quality products on the market and advanced techniques in performing the PDO thread insertion / injection. Please note that the procedure of thread lift should be carried on by licensed healthcare professionals. It falls within the Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons required qualification as a registered and licensed practitioner. PDO training and certification course is open to MDs, NDs, DMDs, DDSs, RNs and LPNs.
Pigment Microblading Technician Certificate
Duration
1-day course.
$1995.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
Pigment Microblading is a minimally invasive form of permanent makeup and the most innovative and natural looking semi-permanent option to define your brows and face. Our thorough course will teach you to master the technique using our manual tool to create the finest of hair strokes into the natural eyebrow leaving a flawless result. With this technique you can create any desired shape or size for your clients using natural hair-like strokes. We are one of the very few reputable training facilities in Canada recognized by the CAMACS.
Microdermabrasion / HydraFacial / FotoFacial Course
Duration
2-day course.
$2495.00; course material, book and taxes are included.
Tuition fee
Location
103-2228 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. V3C 2A5
Course Description
Certified Microderm PhotoFacial training course includes Microdermabrasion and skin treatment with High-Frequency and Radio-Frequency Technologies. Microdermabrasion is a popular treatment for a variety of skin conditions. Students will learn skin profiling and controlled exfoliation in order to reduce pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment of patients with acne, acne scars or stretch marks will be taught in this program. The subjects that will be covered focus on the practical aspects of performing microdermabrasion, anatomy and physiology of the skin, pore cleaning and extraction, deep cleansing, facial ozone-enriched steaming, toning, moisturizing, skin health tips, and safety issues. Students will be able to operate an advanced nudermfix multifunctioal skin care unit / machine:
Working with multifunctional advanced skin care machines enables the students to perform skin rejuvenation, facial steaming and ozone (O3) therapy, deep vacuum pore cleansing and extraction, microdermabrasion, high frequency neon / argon illuminated gas, and radio-frequency for skin tightening. Microderm PhotoFacial Technician course will cover microdermabrasion and skin treatment with high-frequency and radio-frequency technologies.