“Double Standard” Claimed in Physicians’ Squabble

Shino Bay Aguilera says some physicians have a problem with medical aesthetics providers because we “represent financial competition to their business.”

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Plastic Surgeon Praises Nurse-Led Training

When a plastic surgeon in Ottawa was looking for skilled training on medical aesthetics and injections, he knew exactly where to turn first. To a nurse.

A Premiere Sharing of Experience and Expertise

It was a gratifying success – our first Professional Development Symposium and the opportunity for networking and continuing education with colleagues.

Practitioners Must Only Use Authorized Medical Devices

A Health Canada consumer advisory about the safety of an unauthorized device should also serve as a warning to aesthetics practitioners. Be careful. Be safe.

Never purchase or use any medical device that hasn’t been approved by Health Canada.

Retail Giant Stirs Controversy with Cosmetics Clinics

Consumers are right to ask questions about patient safety following Shoppers Drug Mart’s announcement to open two clinics in Toronto.  

New Year. New Opportunities. New THMA Courses.

Participants in our New Practitioners Program have given us great ideas on how we can expand their professional training. Coming soon – more advanced courses!

 


 

Patients or Clients? Lets Put This Old Debate to Rest

The question comes up from time to time: Are the people who come to us for cosmetic procedures referred to as patients or clients? As far as I’m concerned there is no debate.

Confirming Our Commitment to the Highest Standards of Continuing Education

We are positively thrilled that a second training course at THMA Consulting has received the highest level of approval via the American Nurses Association. It’s a win-win for nurses, too!

Nurses Were Heard, Loud and Clear – ‘A Giant Leap!’

Never have I been prouder of my fellow nurses and our medical aesthetics profession. In the face of a serious threat to our livelihoods from Core Specialists in Ontario, we stood as one and roared back.