As a healthcare professional, you already possess a number of skills that will go a long way in helping you become a successful Botox and Dermal Filler practitioner. The next step is to undergo training, but what can you expect on an aesthetic course for beginners?

Most Botox and dermal filler foundation courses run over the course of just one day which means very little impact on your ‘day job’.

The aim is to get you to a position where you are comfortable and confident enough to start carrying out consultations and injecting your patients as soon as you leave.

What Should I Look For When Choosing a Course?

Once you’ve decided that you’re ready for the challenge of becoming a Botox practitioner, your next step is to choose an aesthetic course suitable for beginners – widely known as a foundation course.

While the industry isn’t regulated at the moment, this will change and most reputable training academies won’t accept anyone who isn’t already a trained and qualified healthcare professional.

There are variables to consider when you’re looking at courses and here’s our suggestions on what to look out for:

Does the course offer a mix of theory and practical training?

Ensure that your chosen cosmetic courses delivers a good mix of both theoretical and practical training. Understanding the products you’ll be dealing with, especially Botulinum Toxin, is essential. You will also need a good grasp of face mapping and the anatomy of the face which will enable you to have confidence in recommending the best procedures for your patients.

Are they fully insured?

Always make sure that the training academy is fully insured. While you’re on the course you should be covered by their insurance and also be advised on what level of cover you will need when you set out on your own. Also check that the course is fully compliant with the most up to date guidelines outlined by Health Education England (HEE) and the General Medical Council (GMC)

Is the training CPD accredited?

As part of your ongoing personal and professional development in the aesthetics industry you should make sure that any training you do is SPD accredited.

CPD courses ensures that both academic and practical qualifications don’t become outdated or redundant; techniques in Botox and dermal fillers evolve constantly and so aesthetics CPD is a must for keeping up-to-date. It is important that you keep CPD record up-to-date as you will often need to submit evidence of CPD activity to your governing professional bodies or employers.

Will you be practising on real people or mannequins?

You might think this is a given but there are certain trainers who will use mannequins as part of the training which is less than ideal. Check to make sure that you will be practising on real people which will give you a much better grounding when it comes to treating your own patients.

Not only will it help your skills and confidence you can also practise interpersonal skills which will come in useful for your consultations

Will you be training in large or small groups?

The smaller the group you’re training with the better. When you’re working in small numbers you will receive more hands-on tuition and have more time to ask questions and get constructive feedback. The whole experience will be more beneficial for you and you’ll feel more confident to get going in your new business.

Does your trainer have hands on experience in the aesthetics industry?

Read up on who will be carrying out your trainers. Choose a course where you’ll be taught by a qualified medical professional who has plenty of experience in the aesthetics industry.

It’s vital that your trainers are up to speed on the latest techniques and products so you are in a position to deliver the best service to your clients once you’ve completed the course.

Will you receive any training on running a business?

Starting an aesthetics business isn’t as simple as just carrying out consultations and procedures. You’ll need to do your own marketing, finances, networking and aftercare, all of which can sound daunting if it’s not something you’ve done before.

Picking a training academy that offers business support backed up with a mentor programme and ongoing support after your course will provide an invaluable support system as you transition into a new career.

What to Expect on a Dr Hennessey Academy Aesthetic Course for Beginners

Our Foundation Botox and dermal filler course takes place over one day, but you will receive pre-course reading materials ahead of the day itself.

By completing the material ahead of time, you’re guaranteed more time is spent on practical, hands-on training on the day as well as having plenty of time for questions and answers.

The course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to carry out the most commonly requested facial aesthetic injectable treatments.

The in-depth practical part of the course will be delivered and supervised by our expert aesthetics trainers and the small group numbers ensure you leave the day with all the skills and confidence you need to launch your own aesthetics business.

On the day you will learn:

• The most common Botox and dermal fillers that are requested in clinics across the UK.
• Facemapping techniques to enable you to understand the safe injection zones and how to inject safely in order to minimise complications.
• The most up to date injection techniques carried out on live models.
• Basic business knowledge so you’re ready to go as soon as you finish the course.
• The science behind the products and how to administer them safely.
• How to carry out a professional consultation and map out a treatment plan that matches your clients wishes.

Our aim is to give you the skills and confidence you need to walk out of the door and start practising safely and we do this through our supervised consultation, assessment and treatment using real models.

You’ll gain confidence in injecting in a completely different way to what you may have done before in your healthcare career and will become familiar in predicting the outcome of your treatments.

Managing the client’s expectations is essential in order to run a successful practice and the knowledge you’ll gain on our aesthetics course for beginners will enable you to deliver the best service possible.

Focussing on the three main areas of use in the upper face: crows’ feet; frown lines; and forehead lines with and without brow lifts you will develop an injection technique which reduces any side effects and increases the predictability of results.

Ongoing Business Support

We understand that this change of career can be daunting and you’ll be dealing with things that you might never have had to worry about before.

That’s why we provide you with templates of consent forms, treatment forms and all the other legal documentation you need as well as a “how to perform a consultation” manual, promotional and patient information leaflets.

And we don’t just leave you there, we are proud of our aftercare and offer unlimited after course support to help you deal with any issues that may arise – or just to provide some friendly feedback or guidance.

This can be done via email or phone and you will also be admitted to our private Facebook forum which provides ongoing expert tips from our team, updates on industry news as well as networking with other course graduates.

For total peace of mind, you are also guaranteed acceptance from ALL major insurers on completion of our accredited course.

Finally, because we’re sure you’ll make a success of your new career and will want to continue learning and adding to your portfolio of skills, we offer discounts off all courses you take with us in the future including lip fillers, cannula training and advanced Botox and dermal fillers.

Speak with Aesthetics Professionals

Have you got any questions about our Botox training, Botox courses or about our Lip filler courses? Contact Doctor Hennessy Academy training below or call 01704 567557