New Training Opportunity in Medical Aesthetics
Physiotherapists can now learn the essential theory and practical skills required to carry out medical aesthetics, after SkinViva Training Academy has reviewed the entry criteria for its aesthetics training courses.
Previously the company’s BOTOX® and dermal filler training courses were restricted to a set group of medical professionals (including doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, paramedics and pharmacists).
However, the entry criteria have now been redefined, which means that physiotherapists are also now eligible to train in popular non-surgical treatments, provided that they meet the requirements set.
Entry Criteria
SkinViva Training Medical Aesthetics Courses
SkinViva Training welcomes physiotherapists and other suitably qualified medical professionals who can demonstrate:
- Membership to a regulatory body (with no restrictions to practice or pending investigations or suspensions from practice)
- Work in clinical role where the gathering of patient information, prioritisation of that information and associated risks, and recommendation of a treatment plan are a substantive part of your day-to-day responsibilities
- Be in possession of a health related, medically based degree (or equivalent level qualification/training)
- Have independent prescribing rights OR confirm you will work with the oversight of a prescribing clinician (which specifically includes face-to-face consultations for all POMs and availability for emergency advice at all times)
- Can obtain and will maintain professional indemnity insurance for aesthetic medicine and public liability insurance at all times
This opens up a new career pathway for physiotherapists who are keen to develop their own business in aesthetics, pursuing a more creative career path and developing their knowledge and skills in a new area of activity.
To find out more about course entry requirements, see our FAQ Entry Requirements – Who Can Train?. This page is kept up to date with the latest information for potential delegates.
Why Physios?
- Physiotherapists typically hold a medically based, health related degree
- Many physios also hold a masters post grad qualification in Injection Therapy
- A Physiotherapist skill set and prior academic training is well-suited training in aesthetic treatments in order to practise musculoskeletal injections
Training Courses
The recommended starting place for all delegates is the Foundation BOTOX® & Dermal Fillers course, which encompasses essential theory on facial anatomy and aesthetics together with extensive practice on live models.
What our delegates say…
“The introduction course to botox and fillers November 2017 was absolutely excellent. Can’t recommend it enough.
“Felicity, the trainer, was thorough, clear , specific and clarified every question. She gave us confidence in a professional and clear manner which meant that both the client and learners were at ease but able to provide the treatment in a learning atmosphere.
“I came away instilled with wise knowledge supplemented with safe technique and the foundations of a new skill that I can definitely work with. I look forward to returning for more courses in the field of aesthetics.”
Alternatively, delegates may wish to pursue the full Level 7 Certificate in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine, which SkinViva Training Academy offers for beginners as well as those who have already built up some experience of dermal fillers and botulinum toxin treatments.
For friendly advice on which route to take, please contact our team.
SkinViva Training Academy Manchester
SkinViva Training Ltd offer a range of professional training courses for cosmetic and medical skin treatments. Their courses in cosmetic treatments directed at suitably qualified medical professionals* who wish to learn and build on their skills in delivering these procedures (*subject to meeting SkinViva Training’s entry criteria).
See our full list of forthcoming training course dates.
SkinViva Training Academy was established in 2013 by Dr Tim Pearce MBChB BSc (Hons) MRCGP – learn more about us. The SkinViva Training Academy team upholds high standards of clinical training providing a combination of fully-supervised practical experience together with essential theory.
For further information, to discuss which course is right for you, to enquire about availability or to book a training course please call 0161 850 2491, or email info@skinvivatraining.com.
Hi there, i’m an occupational therapist registered with the HCPC. Would I be able to take your course?
Unfortunately we are unable to offer training for OTs. Please find more information on our entry requirements at https://www.skinvivatraining.com/faqs/entry-requirements/#1500656017135-bf0e52e1-9117
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Hi
I am a Licensed Physical Therapist in NYC with a DPT degree.
Do I qualify for the Botox and dermal fillers Course??
Thank you
Hi,
If you have injecting experience, then you would be able to train with us.
Many thanks
Hi,
I am a licensed physical therapist in NYC with a DPT , Do I qualify for the Foundation Botox and dermal fillers course?
Hi,
If you have injecting experience, then you would be able to train with us.
Many thanks
Hi there, I am a qualified physio and have completed my injection therapy course for steroid injections.
If I was to attend this course can I deliver Botox once completed? Or would I require a prescriber?
Many thanks
Hi, BOTOX® is a prescription only medication and therefore does need a prescription. If yo don’t have prescribing rights yourself, then you would either need to get a prescriber OR alternatively may choose to pursue a V300 qualification in order to get prescribing rights.
If you choose to work with a prescriber, once you’ve been trained by SkinViva Training Academy, you can Access our Exclusive Prescribers List For Delegates free of charge. If you have not previously trained with SkinViva Training Academy, then you can use our Find A Prescriber Service.
Find more information and links at https://www.skinvivatraining.com/downloads/find-a-prescriber/
Despite physiotherapists having independent prescribing, the CSP states that physios cannot prescribe botox for cosmetic purposes, had this changed?
Where can I find the official legislation around this?
Is there any way you could consider training Speech and Language Therapists? I have HCPC and a medical professional degree in Speech and Language Sciences and a post graduate w qualification in Dysphagia which covers in-depth head and neck anatomy and physiology? Is this something you could look into for future?
Hi, we require previous training/experience in injections prior to undertaking a course at SkinViva Training Academy. In addition, our insurance does not cover training your occupation. Sorry we can’t help but hope the explanation is useful.
Hi,
I am a practicing physiotherapist in th UK. I am qualified to perform corticosteriod injections and and carry these out regularly. I am currently undertaking my V300 presribing qualification for my role. I am interested in Aesthetics, and am starting to look into this. I was wondering if I would be allowed to prescribe for aesthetics once I have completed my V300 or as it is not for medical purposes would I still need to find a prescriber to help me with this? I would love some more information please. Thanks
Once you have completed your V300 qualification, and have undertaken practical training in BOTOX with a reputable training provider, you will be able to prescribe BOTOX.
Our Foundation BOTOX and Dermal Filler course is ideal for any medical professional who is new to Aesthetics. It’s a very comprehensive, hands-on course working on real models. You will receive a detailed pre course manual to give you the theoretical understanding and the practical element of the training is provided when you attend on the day. Once you walk away from the training school, the support doesn’t stop there…we have fantastic aftercare support via our SkinViva Trainee Network exclusive Facebook group where over 2500 medical professionals from all over the UK provide help and assistance to one another, all who have come and train with us in person!
Prices are Weekend £945 and Weekday £845.
You can check the dates available online at https://www.skinvivatraining.com/training-courses/foundation-botox-dermal-fillers/.
If you want to chat to one of our team, please feel free to get in touch on 0161 850 2491 or via email info@skinvivatraining.com; we’d be happy to advise further. Thanks.
Do you have any legislation to support this? I am in the same position, as a qualified physio with full annotated IP rights on Hcpc, however the CSP states we cannot prescribe botox for cosmetic reasons. I am struggling to find formal legislation that supports our prescribing of botox for cosmetic reasons. Thanks
Hi, thanks for your enquiry. In these circumstances, if you are unsure and looking for clarity, you might be best going directly to your registration body for advice and they should offer you clear guidelines. Many thanks, SkinViva
Hi Bev,
I’ve just seen your comment on the skin viva website regarding physiotherapists prescribing botox. I am a physio with a masters in advanced practice, and I am a medical prescriber. Am I able to prescribe botox or do you have any idea where we can find confirmation on this?
If you already have a prescribing qualification, then the best course of action would be to check with your insurers in the first instance. Then check with the pharmacy that you meet their requirements and you may also wish to check with your regulatory body for further information. We’d also suggest completing some aesthetics training. This is quite an old article now, but we are still very happy to welcome physiotherapists and a number have now completed our courses. However, it’s best to check your position with insurers, pharmacies and industry body first; as these areas are out of our control.
SkinViva Training Academy
Hi Serina this is also like myself did u manage to do this?
Hi I am a HCPC registered physiotherapist who has been practicing in the UK for over 10 years. I would love to get into aesthetics. I have no injecting experience though? How would you expect us to acquire this?
There are third party courses that offer training for intramuscular injections. If you have any questions, please call our team on 0161 850 2491 (option2)
Hi.. i am master in community physiotherapy. Interestd in this course.. please send me the details..
Thanks for your enquiry, which has been passed onto our admin team. Someone will be in touch soon via email if they haven’t already done so. If you’d like to speak to someone direct, please call 0161 850 2491. You can also reach us via email info@skinvivatraining.com. Thanks again, we hope to see you soon.
Hello, can Sports Therapists and level 3 Beauty therapists perform Botox? I have both
Sorry, we only train qualified medical professionals belonging to GMC, GDC, NMC, HCPC, and GPhC as their Professional Statutory & Regulatory Body (PSRB). See https://www.skinvivatraining.com/faqs/entry-requirements/ for more information.
Hey there,
I am a medically trained Chartered Physiotherapist keen to get into Aesthetic Medicine. Am I qualified to prescribe Botox? Which course would you recommend I start with?
Thank you kindly
Nicole Hammel
Hi, I have sent this through to our advisors, who will be in contact with you very soon. Many thanks, Emma.
Can Osteopaths with a masters degree able to train in this?
Hello,
We don’t allow Osteopaths to take this course.
If you have any more questions you can email us on:
info@skinvivatraining.com
Thanks
Hi,
Would an Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration be able to take the course?
Hello Thomas,
We don’t allow Occupational therapists to take this course.
If you have any more questions you can email us on:
info@skinvivatraining.com
Thanks
Hi
Your course information says that physiotherapists can participate. Is this only correct if they have a prescribing rights?
Many Thanks
Ellie
Hello Ellie,
To take this course as a physiotherapist you do not need to have prescribing rights.
The 2 things that are required in order to take part in the course are:
1. Some injecting experience
2. An HCPC registration
Thanks,
Jack
Can a student of DPT, do botox courses
Hi Shany. Thanks for your question. We train physiotherapists who with an active HCPC registration, so if you’re still studying we won’t be able to help you at this stage. Drop us a line when you graduate and we’ll be able to help.
I have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and practice out of Maryland. Is licensing different for different states? Would I be able to practice out of my home or only in the office under supervision?
Hi, as a UK based training provider, we’re unable to advise on the regulations that would apply overseas, sorry.
Hi!
I am a physical therapist and love to be able to do botox inj on my patients. When do you have a course suiteble for me?
Hi Karin, the best course for starting out is the Foundation BOTOX® & Dermal Fillers Course, which is run regularly. We have availability this month and next. We’d just need to need to check your qualifications and professional registration meet our eligibility requirements. Please read entry criteria and get in touch via 0161 850 2491 or email info@skinvivatraining.com if you want to check anything.