MONASH x FACECOACH
Clinical Academic Excellence
Monash University and Facecoach - a NEW innovation in medical aesthetics education
This collaboration equips clinicians with specialized expertise through rigorous university-led training. This 3 month online flagship offering is our 'Patient Suitability, Governance, Compliance and Ethics of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Medicine' course, providing the ethical framework and regulatory mastery required for modern aesthetic practice.
Module Content
The course is comprised of 8 modules:
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Module 1 – Advertising Current federal government legislation with regards to advertising non-surgical cosmetic treatments
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Module 2 – AHPRA - Current Medical and Nursing Board legislation for performing non-surgical cosmetic treatments
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Module 3– Body Dysmorphia – Assessment, ethics and referral to a psychologist where necessary
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Module 4 - State, council and poisons legislation required for correct storage, handling, prescription, supervision requirements and administration of injectable or laser treatments
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Module 5 – Patient consent – The full patient consent in non-surgical cosmetic treatments
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Module 6 – Ethics - Ethical considerations in non-surgical cosmetic treatments for doctors and nurses
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Module 7 – National Governance framework
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Module 8 - Basic assessment of a patient suitability for a non-surgical cosmetic treatment – aesthetic ageing as a disease state and the basic suitable treatments for each indication - Skin treatments, lasers, Botulinum toxins and soft tissue fillers
The modules are delivered over a 12-week period involving a notional 144 hours of effort/workload.
Study online
How much time do I need ? - realistically about 2 hours a week to watch online lectures.. we know you are busy
12 weeks online - Tutorials - live to help you understand the content (every 2 weeks)
Hours in total: 144 hours of study = CPD AHPRA required under section 9 of their new guidelines
Why study with us?
Eligibility & Criteria
Medical Qualification: Applicants must hold a primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized Australian or international university.
Professional Registration: Current unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or regional equivalent.