Cosmetic Botox Injection
Certificate Course
Aesthetic Administration and injection techniques of Botulinum Toxin.
Course Description
Scope of Practice
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. This training and certification course is open to Canadian licensed practitioners. 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.
Admission requirement
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Licensed Medical Doctor (MD)
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Licensed Dentist (DDS)
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Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Registered Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
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International / Out of country MD holders and other Medical professionals may take the course as a Continuing Medical Education but may not be eligible to practice injection of Botox and Dermal filler in Canada. A Waiver form is required to be submitted with the registration form.
Course Overview:
History of Botox and related products
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How Botox came to be used as a cosmetic treatment.
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Botox alternatives and combination therapy
How Botox works
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How Botox and other neuro-muscular modifiers can affect patients outcome and results
Anatomy of Facial Muscles
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How muscle movement affects wrinkling
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How weakening certain muscles smooth out facial lines and wrinkles
Injection Techniques
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Best injection techniques and methods
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Dosing, reconstitution, preparation and storage of Botox
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Best practice policies regarding Botox
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Aftercare and post-treatment
Botox Injection Sites
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Forehead, Glabella lines, Lateral Canthus Lines (crow's feet), Nasalis (bunny lines), smokers lines
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Hyperhidrosis, Teeth Grinding (Bruxism), face lift and eyebrow lift injection sites and techniques
Complications and Side effects
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Potential side effects and complications
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How to reduce complications
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How to treat complications
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Contraindications
Consultation Techniques
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How to handle a Botox consultation (Q & A)
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Charting practices and facial mapping
Business Practices
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How to incorporate Botox cosmetic into the practice
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Pricing, ordering, costs, materials needed for practice
Non-Human Practices
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Students will practice on "dummy" before injecting patients
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Syringing techniques, holding positions and handling
Human practice on Live Models
Afternoon session (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
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Practice on at least 3-5 live models.
Next available Course Dates:
November 02, 2024 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
December 07, 2024 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
January 11, 2025 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
February 01, 2025 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
March 01, 2025 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
April 05, 2025 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Tuition Fee: $1995.00
includes taxes, products for practice and books.
For efficient and more hands on practice, acceptance is limited to 3-4 attendees per month
Sign up in advance
For more information and inquieries please contact Dr. Honar
604-336-0900
