Frequently Asked Questions
We have put together a list of most commonly asked questions. If you don’t see what you are looking for here, please give us a call on
0141 638 4098 and we will be happy to assist you.
· What Botulinum toxin and Dermal Filler course should I attend?
· Can I practise after my training?
· Do you provide mentoring and continued support?
· What is the size of your groups in training?
· Can nurses prescribe Botulinum Toxin Type A?
· What products will I be trained to inject?
· How can I book and pay for my course?
· Can I pay my course fee in instalments?
· What is the cancellation policy?
· Do you ever offer discounts?
· Do I get a certificate of attendance?
· What will my return be on my investment?
· Is there any pre-course reading?
· Can you provide tailor made training courses?
· Should I bring along models to work on?
· What does the new 2016 Healthcare Improvement Scotland (regulating clinics) law mean for me?
· Do I require a Level 7 Qualification?
What courses do you run?
Foundation Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Courses
Expert Teaching Sessions Cheeks, lips, hyperhidrosis, jawline and chin
Advanced Training - Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler
Skin Rejuvenation Course - skin peels and skin needling
Masterclasses - throughout the year we provide a series of masterclasses on business, marketing and clinical skills designed to help your business grow. Some of our masterclasses are suitable for non health professionals.
What Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler course should I attend?
If you are new to Botox and Dermal Fillers, you need to attend our foundation level courses, we run a one day combined course or you can do training on Botox and Dermal fillers on seperate days.
If you have already attended a foundation level course and have some experience delivering these treatments, and if you are ready to learn some intermediate/advanced techniques, then please see our Int/Advanced programme or give us a call on 0141 638 4098
Can I practise after my training?
Provided you reach the standard required at the end of the training course and the trainer is happy with your competence at the end of the course, you will be able to go out and start offering these treatments straight away. Remember we also provide you with ongoing support and mentoring so we are never far away and we always recommend attending further courses to develop your knowledge and clinical skills.
Do you provide mentoring and continued support?
We stay with you even after the course; you will have easy access to our trainers for on going advice and support. We also provide refresher training courses and masterclasses throughout the year.
What is the size of your training groups?
We restrict our numbers attending courses to ensure you get individual attention.
Can nurses prescribe Botulinum Toxin Type A?
We would suggest you read the guidelines issued by the NMC.
At present face to face consultation must be provided by a medically qualified person or a nurse prescriber. You may wish to work alongside a prescriber to begin with but we recommend in the long term you become a prescriber yourself and undertake the V300 prescriber course and we can give you details of the Universities where you can undertake these courses.
There is a wide range of treatments nurses can offer if you decide not to use Botox to start with, from skin peels to dermal fillers to laser treatments and so on and we can help you with training in all these areas.
What products will I be trained to inject?
We only use the best products to train with and we use the real products.
How can I book and pay for my course?
Online using our book button
Telephone by calling the office on 0141 638 4098 or 079 6656 1474
Post by downloading the booking form and posting it to us at the address on the left.
You can pay by electronic bank transfer and cheque which are the cheapest methods. We also take credit card payments, for which there is a small surcharge of 3.5% issued by PayPal. Payment must be made before the course.
Can I pay my course fee in instalments?
You are welcome to pay your course fee in easy instalments to suit yourself after the initial deposit is paid. The full course fee must be paid before the date of the course and the deposit and other monies paid is non-refundable.
Once you have booked your course you will receive confirmation and full joining details.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please see our terms and conditions which are detailed in the booking form on the website and the homepage of the website. Please note we do not offer refunds within 2 weeks of the course date, 50% before.
Please also take time to read our privacy policy on how we use your personal data.
Do you ever offer discounts?
From time to time we provide discounts. Also, there may be a discount available for group bookings; for more information please call our office or keep checking the website.
Do I get a certificate of attendance?
Provided you reach the standard required at the end of the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance which can be used for your CPD and attending our courses will help you secure liability insurance at a cheaper rate.
What about insurance?
Our Certificate of Attendance means you can get cheaper medical aesthetic insurance with Hamilton Fraser Insurance and the other larger medical insurance companies. We are a Hamilton Fraser Insurance recognised training provider, which means all our courses conform to a set standard of good quality training for aesthetic practitioners.
What will my return be on my investment?
This is all covered in the business and marketing part of the course, and in the masterclasses that we run. The cost of products varies according to the product purchased and the supplier used. Most people charge fees according to market prices and some people are more competitive than others, depending on their particular set ups. You will want to set your prices based on your own criteria, and we discuss this in detail during our foundation course.
Is there any pre-course reading?
For all our course we do require pre course learning is done inadvance. We will supply this information when you register. For foundation courses there is a minumum of 6 hours pre course reading which is essential
Can you provide tailor made training courses?
We can provide a tailor made training courses designed to meet your staff’s requirement and this can be held in your workplace, our clinic or another suitable location, courses can be tailored to meet your budget. Please give Carolyn a call on 0141 638 4098 or email carolyn@inspiredcosmetictraining.com to discuss your requirements.
Should I bring along models to work on?
You will be sent out pre course information and if its applicable you will be given model information sheets.
What does the new Healthcare Improvement Scotland law mean for me?
Regulation of independent clinics from April 2016
In April 2016, Healthcare Improvement Scotland started regulating independent clinics in Scotland.
Who is being regulated?
Independent clinics are defined in the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as clinics that are not part of a hospital and from which a medical practitioner, dental practitioner, registered nurse, registered midwife or dental care professional (clinical dental technician, dental hygienist, dental nurse, dental technician, dental therapist, orthodontic therapist). provides a service, which is not part of the National Health Service. The term ‘service’ includes consultations, investigations and treatments.
This means that if you are offering botox and aesthetic treatment to patients outwith an NHS setting - you must register.
More information & a registration form can be found at
http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/our_work/inspecting_and_reg
Who can attend?
For our Botox and dermal filler course you have to be a registered nurse, midwife, doctor, surgeon, dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist. We require valid up to date UK registration of your regulatory body such as GDC, GMC or NMC registration to accept you on our course, photo id on day of course and we may need further clarification of your previous training before being accepted on the course.
Do I require a Level 7 Qualification?
The Level 7 Qualification is not mandatory or a requirement to continue your aesthetic business at present. We do however strongly recommend you keep your training and CPD to ensure you stay up to date with the latest knowledge, treatments and clinical skills as well as maintaining high standards.
There are various training companies offering the Level 7 training - however there are also universities that offer both Masters and Post Graduate programmes in aesthetics and injectables, and we can provide you with information on universities offering these courses - call 0141 638 4098!