RSPH Medical Aesthetics Certificate: Understanding the safe use of dermal fillers in cosmetic procedures

What is the safe use of dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers, which may be temporary, semi-permanent or permanent, are injected into the skin, fat or under facial muscles. It is therefore important that their use is restricted to qualified professionals such as doctors, dentists and nurses and pharmacists with the prescribing qualification, following a face-to-face assessment and consultation.

If you work in one of these roles, this qualification will underpin the theoretical knowledge required of these professionals to consult, prescribe and administer treatments with dermal fillers and manage any of the associated complications and adverse reactions to the treatments.

The qualification fully maps to Competency standard – Provide treatment with dermal fillers and Management of dermal filler complications, published by the Qualifications Council for Cosmetic Procedures.

Who is this qualification for?

If you are a practicing medical doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist with a relevant prescribing qualification, this qualification will enable you to meet official required standards for administering dermal fillers.

Key skills 

By completing this qualification, you will come away with practical, actionable understanding of the facts and procedures of administering dermal fillers safely, including: 

• The properties, uses and applications of dermal fillers in cosmetic procedures 
• The importance of human anatomy and ageing in relation to dermal filler treatments 
• How to assess patients presenting for cosmetic procedures with dermal fillers 
• Understand procedures for the treatment of patients with dermal fillers and the management of complications 
• Understand legislative and ethical requirements relevant to treatment of patients with dermal fillers 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

For confirmation of the length of the course, you can contact any of the centres listed below. The qualification is assessed by a written examination.

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How do I apply?