Advanced Practitioner Certification (10 Days)

The 10-day Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner Certification is for healthcare professionals looking to build advanced skills and broaden their treatment portfolio. In addition to core injectable training on Botox and dermal fillers, this certification includes four additional 1-day courses focused on skin rejuvenation: PRP, Skin Boosters, Polynucleotides, and Chemical Peel & Microneedling. These treatments are in high demand and will help you attract more patients focused on skin health and regenerative aesthetics.

The programme includes in-depth modules on complications, business and marketing, AI for aesthetic professionals, anatomy, ethics, assessment, and patient safety. These courses meet the highest clinical and professional standards, with content designed and delivered by experienced medical professionals.

You’ll receive narrated slide decks, step-by-step treatment videos, downloadable resources, and ongoing support from our expert training team. An aesthetic starter kit is included, giving you the tools and knowledge to begin confidently treating patients and growing your clinic.

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What’s Included in This Package?

  • Level

Beginner to Advanced Level

  • Duration

10 Days

  • CPD

80 Hours

  • Fee

$11,950

Advanced Practitioner Certification
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Testimonials

From our Courses

Testimonials

From our Courses

Hayley Bell

Five stars

"Excellent course, very knowledgeable and experienced trainers. Friendly group with a comfortable learning environment."

Ailish McCormack

Five stars

"I recently completed the combined dermal filler and Botox course as well as all 3 master classes and they were amazing. The team are fantastic and very knowledgeable, leaving me feeling very comfortable and competent starting my injecting career."

Camilla Mearns

Five stars

"A brilliant course that provided comprehensive information and training. The first day of theory really comes together on the second practical day. I have walked away very confident and excited to start within the aesthetic injectables journey."

Louise Dunlop

Five stars

"I did the Anti-Wrinkle and Dermal Filler course the staff were great, and the course content was very comprehensive and has given me the confidence to go out and start a new career in the cosmetic injectable industry."

Practice on Live Models

Once you’ve mastered the intricacies of Botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, skin rejuvenation treatments and the complexities of facial anatomy, you’ll dive into hands-on practice with live cosmetic models. Our expert trainers oversee every injection, using our intuitive landmark-based training system to ensure your confidence soars and you are ready to treat your paying customers straight after each course.

Small Group Training

Practical work on live models is completed in small groups to ensure you get lots of hands-on injecting experience. We set up practical sessions like a clinic, allowing you to inject multiple patients and practice a variety of treatments during your training day.

Expert Aesthetic Trainers

Our trainers boast extensive experience in both practicing and teaching medical aesthetics, with many years of expertise. As owners of their own clinics and key opinion leaders for top aesthetics brands, they bring invaluable insights to the table. Our dedicated team is committed to imparting their knowledge and ensuring you feel fully confident to excel in your practice.

What You Will Learn

1. Facial Anatomy

  • Understand the ageing process and its impact on facial anatomy
  • Identify key facial muscles, vessels, and nerves relevant to injectables
  • Learn structural changes that occur with age and how to assess them
  • Stay updated with current trends and techniques in aesthetic medicine

2. Aesthetic Consultation

  • Learn how to conduct safe, ethical, and professional consultations
  • Build patient rapport while managing expectations and aesthetic goals
  • Use facial mapping to guide treatment planning and injection accuracy
  • Combine Botox and filler techniques for holistic treatment plans

3. Botox Theory

  • Understand the mechanism of action and approved indications of Botox
  • Learn correct storage, dilution, and reconstitution of Botulinum toxin
  • Study safe dosage, injection depths, and appropriate needle choices
  • Identify contraindications, side effects, and patient suitability

4. Dermal Filler Theory

  • Understand hyaluronic acid properties and facial volume restoration
  • Learn safe injection techniques and product placement by area
  • Review contraindications, risks, and safe practice principles
  • Explore treatment planning for natural and proportional outcomes

5. Live Models: Botox Training & Facial Landmarking

  • Frown lines
  • Forehead lines
  • Crow’s feet
  • Brow Lift

6. Landmarks: Advanced Botox Techniques

  • Jawline Slimming (Masseter)
  • Nefertiti Neck Lift & Platysmal Bands
  • Axillary Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Smokers’ lines
  • Bunny lines
  • Gummy smiles
  • Downturned smiles (DAO’s)
  • Dimpled/’Pebbled’ chins
  • Eyebrow lifting
  • Nose Tip Lift

7. Live Models: Dermal Filler Training & Facial Landmarking

  • Lip fillers (enhancement and shaping)
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Marionette lines
  • Cheek volume restoration
  • Chin augmentation
  • Jawline filler

8. Combination Treatments Using Botox & Dermal Fillers

  • Combine toxin and filler techniques to treat clients holistically
  • Understand facial proportions and balancing with dermal fillers
  • Understand strategic planning based on patient goals and features

9. Practical Injecting Day

  • Spend an additional day practising on more live cosmetic models
  • Reinforce injection techniques and improve your confidence
  • Receive close supervision and expert feedback from trainers
  • Gain more experience with varied face types and concerns

10. Trapezius (Traptox) Botox Training

  • Learn how to treat the trapezius muscles for aesthetic and wellness goals
  • Understand anatomy, dosing, and benefits of this trending treatment
  • Explore how Traptox can reduce tension and refine posture
  • Expand your portfolio with one of the most in-demand new treatments

11. Live Models: Skin Boosters

  • Improve skin hydration, firmness, and fine lines with injectable skin boosters
  • Hands-on practice using leading products such as Profhilo and Juvederm Volite
  • Learn treatment planning for face, neck, and décolletage

12. Live Models: Polynucleotides

  • Regenerative treatment for acne scarring, fine lines, dark circles, and skin tone
  • Practical training across face, under eyes, jawline, chin, and scalp
  • Understand how polynucleotides stimulate collagen and repair tissue

13. Live Models: Microneedling & Chemical Peels

  • Learn how to combine microneedling and chemical peels to treat skin concerns
  • Treat live models with acne scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and texture issues
  • Understand protocols for skin preparation, treatment, and aftercare

14. Live Models: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

  • Master PRP for facial rejuvenation, skin quality, and hair restoration
  • Learn how to collect, prepare, and inject PRP safely and effectively
  • Adapt injection techniques based on treatment area and patient goals

15. Complications Course

  • Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent aesthetic complications
  • Understand when and how to use hyaluronidase safely
  • Explore emergency protocols and documentation best practice
  • Build confidence in handling patient concerns and complaints

16. Business & Marketing Bootcamp

  • Learn how to professionally set up your aesthetics clinic
  • Get practical finance advice including pricing, insurance, and expenses
  • Understand patient retention, loyalty, and managing reviews
  • Create a marketing strategy using social media, website, email and local outreach

17. AI for Aesthetic Professionals

  • Discover how AI is shaping healthcare and aesthetic practice
  • Use AI tools for diary management, follow-ups, and client care
  • Automate admin tasks like note-taking, reminders, and enquiries
  • Learn to generate SEO content, plan social media posts, and write captions using AI

18. Anatomy, Ethics, Assessment & Patient Safety

  • Understand facial anatomy, dermatology, and skin conditions
  • Conduct safe medical consultations and assess patient suitability
  • Follow clinical hygiene protocols and manage infection risks
  • Apply ethical standards, spot red flags, and manage patient boundaries

19. Aesthetic Starter Kit

  • Receive a professional starter kit to treat your first patients safely
  • Includes essential consumables, documentation, and carry case
  • Supports smooth transition from training into practice
  • No need to source materials independently when starting out

20. Ongoing Aftercare Support

  • Access recordings and downloadable PDFs of theory sessions
  • Watch step-by-step treatment videos to refresh your skills
  • Receive consent forms, aftercare documents, and marketing tools
  • Contact our trainers with post-course questions and attend support webinars

What you will learn

What you will learn

What Can I Earn as a Cosmetic Injector?

Treatments Per Week

Cost Per Treatment

Estimated Annual Takings

$26,000

$500

Takings Per Treatment

$500

Weekly Takings

Advanced Practitioner Certification

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Our advanced practitioner package covers getting started in aesthetics and skin rejuvenation with 10 training days.

Once booked, our team will contact you to schedule your training dates and provide all the details you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our 10 day Advanced Practitioner Certification is designed for medical practitioners. You can see a complete list of who we train here. We will ask for proof of your medical registration as part of our enrolment procedure.

Derma Institute have training centres across Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, The Gold Coast, and Canberra. We also have aesthetic training academies worldwide, in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, and Canada.

You can complete courses in close succession or spread them over several months. Or, if you prefer to spread out the courses whilst you put your new skills into practice, this is also fine. Our bookings team are available to help make arrangements.

Yes, you are covered under Derma Institute’s cosmetic indemnity insurance during the training course, and you can inject live patients under our supervision. Upon completing the course, you can take out your cosmetic indemnity insurance policy. We provide details of reputable insurers to all delegates.

We provide live cosmetic models for our practical training courses. All models are arranged by us to ensure you get lots of hands-on practical experience on real life patients. If you do have a friend or family member interested in having treatments during the training day, please let our team know and we can help them to book in as a model.