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Botulinum Toxin Foundation

Learn facial anatomy, patient assessment and safe botulinum toxin techniques for the upper face.

12 CPD hours 9 video lessons · 3 min Practical training day Online assessment
Botulinum Toxin Foundation

About this course

Learn facial anatomy, patient assessment and safe botulinum toxin techniques for the upper face.

This programme combines on-demand video lessons with a supervised practical training day. Your watch time is tracked to ensure you complete the full learning content before progressing to practical training and the online assessment.

On successful completion you will receive a CPD accredited certificate, verifiable online through our certificate verification page.

What you will learn

  • Explain the pharmacology, dilution and storage of botulinum toxin type A
  • Identify facial muscles of the upper third and their actions
  • Carry out a structured consultation, assessment and informed consent
  • Plan and deliver forehead, glabella and crow's feet treatments safely
  • Recognise, prevent and manage ptosis and other adverse events
  • Document treatments and plan review appointments

Your certification journey

Learn online

Complete 9 lessons with at least 90% watch time each.

Practical day

Supervised treatments on consented models in a clinical setting.

Assessment

A timed online examination to confirm your knowledge.

Certificate

12 CPD hours, verifiable online by employers and patients.

Curriculum

9 lessons · 3 min of video · minimum 90% watch time per lesson

Module 1 — Foundations3 lessons

  • Welcome, Learning Outcomes and the UK Regulatory Framework1 min
  • Pharmacology of Botulinum Toxin Type A15 sec
  • Functional Anatomy of the Upper Face15 sec

Module 2 — Clinical Practice3 lessons

  • Consultation, Assessment, Contraindications, Consent and BDD Screening15 sec
  • Treating Glabellar Lines: Principles, Safe Zones and Danger Zones15 sec
  • Forehead and Lateral Canthal Lines: Technique Principles and Brow Dynamics1 min

Module 3 — Safety & Integration3 lessons

  • Aftercare, Review, Touch-ups and Documentation15 sec
  • Complications: Prevention, Recognition and Management15 sec
  • Case Studies and Preparing for the Practical Day15 sec

Who can enrol?

This course is open to the following professional groups. You will be asked to upload proof of your qualification in your student profile.

  • Physician / Doctor
  • Dentist

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior injecting experience?

No. This foundation course starts from first principles, but you must be a physician or dentist.

Will I treat real patients?

Yes. On your practical day you will treat consented models under one-to-one supervision.

Is product included?

All products and consumables for the practical day are provided.

How is my watch time measured?

Each lesson records the parts you have actually watched while the video plays in a visible tab. You need at least 90% per lesson before it counts as complete.

Can I pay in instalments or by bank transfer?

You can pay by card through Stripe or by bank transfer using your unique payment reference. For corporate or group bookings, contact our Corporate team.

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