• Discuss the goals of aesthetic procedures including the types of aging and how the skin changes as it ages.
• Increase knowledge of facial anatomy specific to injectable procedures including the facial muscles of expression, vasculature, nerves and understanding the layers of the skin.
• Information on the history, mechanism of action, and safety of Botulinum Toxin-A. Discuss the proper preparation and reconstitution techniques for Botulinum Toxin-A.
• Examine Botulinum Toxin-A dosage and injection techniques for the glabellar region, frontalis, bunny lines, crows’ feet area, and brow lift procedures.
• Understand the use and role of dermal fillers.
• Analyze the hyaluronic acid classification methods, common areas of use and depth of injection for hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
• Understand the types and uses of the most common hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in Canada.
• Examine dermal filler techniques and injection methods for lip enhancement, lip augmentation, marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and midface volumization.
• Discuss types of anesthesia.
• Understand common complications that may occur with Botulinum Toxin-A and/or dermal filler injections and how to manage these complications with proper safety protocols.
• Evaluate correct patient selection criteria, the importance of medical history review and elements of a successful aesthetic consultation.
• Lean how to explain pre-care, post care, risks and side-effects and from there create a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Establish and exhibit successful skills in performing live model consultations.
• Demonstrate correct injection methods and techniques for Botulinum Toxin-A and dermal fillers.
• Complication management and treatment algorhythms

During the didactic portion we will cover:

• Review facial anatomy.
• Discuss the history and pharmacology of Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Xeomin® and dermal fillers.
• Go over reconstitution techniques for Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport® and Xeomin®
• Understand client selection and preparation.
• Learn the indications, contraindications, and treatment techniques for each area and/or product.
• Examine possible side-effects and after-treatment protocols.

• After each day’s didactic session, you will gain extensive knowledge and real-life experience with clinical hands-on injection training. You will perform client consultations, come up with treatment plans and perform injections all under direct supervision by the team.
• Models and products are provided.
• During the hands-on experience, you will discuss and practice the fundamental skills of performing injections with neuromodulators and dermal fillers. You will learn the fundamentals of performing injections for fine lines, marionette lines (corner of the mouth), midface volumization (cheek enhancement), nasolabial folds (smile lines and/or laugh lines) and lips. The products available during the hands-on training session will represent many of the Health Canada approved suppliers. We do not show bias to any one product.

• Attendees will receive access to our online pre-learning modules 4-6 weeks ahead of your training date.  These materials will prepare you for our in person learning sessions. The online modules include presentations, reference materials and short quizzes to review knowledge. The portal also includes consent forms, medical history forms, PDF, and printed booklets and additional materials for use in the learners practice going forwards in their careers.
• We include 5 online modules, inlcuding business practice.
• During your two day training each learner will receive their own copy of the presentation booklet.
• After successfully completing the course, attendees will receive official “Certificate of Participation – Introduction to Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers”.
• *CNA Accreditation Information: This learning activity; Basic Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training, is current from 04/01/2021 – 03/31/2023, and is acceptable for up to 30 credit(s) by the Canadian Nurses Association.