Basic Botox Course Focuses on Neuromodulator Treatments
THMA’s nationally recognized Foundation Course in Medical Aesthetics will now evolve to offer a separate research-based course that focuses specifically on neuromodulator treatments. The Basic Botox Course, combining in-depth virtual and in-person training, will be introduced in October 2024.
It’s our pleasure to give nurses and physicians this training option. It comes after collaboration with THMA trainers and providers who have completed our extensive Foundation Course program, but then choose not to offer dermal filler treatments in practice.
We’ve noticed some trainees only wish to offer Botox, and want to concentrate on providing therapeutic treatments (for migraines, hyperhidrosis and TMJ pain). They thought a more focused training on neuromodulators would give them a solid ‘foundation’ of knowledge and skills in that area.
To that end, we announce the new Basic Botox Course!
The comprehensive training will begin with two full days of virtual learning. On the first day, we will focus on the detailed anatomy as it related to a neuromodulator treatment, including treatment areas such as the upper face and lower face/neck, as well as cosmetic axillary hyperhidrosis for underarm sweating. We will talk about the five neuromodulators that are available in the market and approved by Health Canada. Trainees will learn the mechanism of action in how neurotoxins work, how it affects the muscles, and how it assists in fulfilling patient desires for positive aging.
We will stress the importance of safety, and how to minimize adverse events and manage complications. The risks with using neurotoxins are greatly decreased with thorough knowledge of the product, facial anatomy and the proper depth of injections.
As in the THMA Foundation Course, we will teach the importance of doing a professional consultation, assessment and a detailed medical history with each patient. The second day of virtual training also uses the Foundation Course module on Business, Ethics and Professional Standards to provide a full understanding of a medical aesthetics provider’s scope of practice and overall guideline for success.
Busy schedule? Train on your own time with THMA.
The Basic Botox Course is concluded with in-person training at a THMA training facility. Here are those locations in Canada. This closely monitored Hands-on Training will see course participants reviewing their virtual learning and practicing injection techniques before applying treatments to their own patients. This live training component may be done in one 8-hour day or over two days, depending on the training venue.
Having all this knowledge and high level training gives the providers confidence in their own abilities, and creates a safe and trusted relationship with loyal patients. Studies have shown that a respected training background is comforting to patients.
‘Life changing.’ Supplementary Course on the therapeutic uses of Botox.
We still recommend the full Foundation Course program for nurses and physicians who want a wide array of knowledge and skills in medical aesthetics. That now includes learning on Deoxycholic Acid Treatments as well as the knowledge and injecting of neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
But we are very happy that some practitioners can now choose a training lane that is more focused on Botox because that’s what they want to do, whether as a career choice or a nice adjunct to a primary care practice.