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Foundation Botulinum Toxin Training

The Birkdale Training Academy’s most popular training day, our Foundation Botulinum Toxin Course provides its trainees with the best possible entry to the marketplace by learning how these two highly popular treatments work to rejuvenate the face holistically.

about the course

Foundation Botulinum Toxin Training - £795.00

Overview

Unlike most basic training, this is a comprehensive introductory course, covering not only how to give effective injections, but all the skills and background knowledge you need to give your clients a comprehensive and professional service.

We cover everything from assessment, consent, consultation skills, to managing and preventing rare side effects. You will leave us not only ready to inject, but also fully equipped to set up a business as a safe and competent aesthetic professional.

The Birkdale Training Academy’s Foundation Botulinum Toxin Course is recommended for all suitably qualified and registered medical professionals who are new and inexperienced with all aspects of cosmetic injectable treatments.

Background

Understand the pharmacology of Botulinum toxin and be able to explain relevant concepts to patients.
Understand how to store, dilute and administer Botulinum toxin.
Understand the anatomy and vectors of the face relevant to common treatments.
Understand the appropriate indications for Botulinum toxin.
Understand how to assess the face and choose the most effective dose and injection location using our unique protocols.
Understand how to avoid common unpleasing results.
Understand how to avoid both common and rare side effects.
Understand how to manage side effects when they do occur.
Know when it is appropriate to use a combination of Botulinum and dermal fillers.
Understand common reasons to follow up patients, and common follow up injection points.

Competencies

Please see below a list of competencies which we assess you against on your training course:

History taking
Physical examination skills/clinical judgement
Demonstrates understanding of indications for treatment, A&P, procedural technique
Obtains informed consent
Demonstrates appropriate preoperative preparation
Offers/applies appropriate analgesics
Demonstrates safe delivery of proposed procedure
Technical ability
Aseptic technique
Post procedure management
Communication skills
Professionalism
Overall ability to perform the procedure competently

Your trainer will work with you to help you meet the required standard for each of these competencies.

Delegates not able to meet one or more of the competencies will be asked to resit their training on a different date at additional cost.

Successful completion of the competencies results in a Birkdale Training Academy certificate, which is issued at the end of your training day.