Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine - Contact Tuition

Medical Doctors registered with the HPCSA

In partnership with leading world expert Dr Riekie Smit and the Aesthetic and Anti-aging Medicine Society of South Africa (AAMSA) this course gives participants comprehensive knowledge and skills to optimally manage common lifestyle complaints as well as pathological and non-pathological indications for aesthetic interventions.

FPD incorporates the following learning methodologies:

• Modular format reinforced with pre-course learning materials
• Face-to Face workshops
• Interactive learning

Four modules will each be presented over a six month period and totalling two years. The first year will focus on reviving basic medical sciences applied and integrated into aesthetic medicine. The second year integrates the acquired knowledge and encompasses advanced knowledge and skills pertaining to aesthetic medicine. The four modules over a period of two years will enclose the following information.

• Applied basic medical sciences revised in appropriate context of aesthetic medical procedures. Pathology, physics, physiology, anatomy and microbiology
• Advanced applied comprehension of anatomy
• Aesthetic and Preventative Medical Pharmacology
• Nutritional aspects relating to and affecting the ageing process
• Management of medical emergencies
• Aesthetic Medical Procedures
  • Botulinum Toxin injections; Dermal Filler procedures; Chemical peelings and other ablative procedures, Mesotherapy techniques and concepts; Treatment of leg veins including sclerotherapy; Procedures aiming to reduce weight or localized fat deposits; and Hair rejuvenation procedures
• Aesthetic medical practices management and marketing following the regulatory guidelines
• Medical ethics

Participants will be assessed by a battery of assessment tools, including multiple choice questionnaires and work-related assignments as well as a final written examination.

NQF 7; 120 Credits; SAQA number: 90571; CHE Accredited, Department of Education registered, Accredited for 60 Clinical CEU’s (Y1-30) (Y2 – 30) on level 1.

Registered with the Department of Education as a Private Institution of Higher Education under the higher education act, 1997. Reg No. 2002/HE07/013

To qualify for the Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine, participants should fully attend the workshops as well as successfully complete the assessment process.