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Introduction to dermal fillers

-Categorize and assess specific skin conditions requiring dermal fillers.  

Introduction to dermal fillers
CPD 5.0 nurse CPD hours
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

This course introduces the fundamental principles of dermal fillers and the rheological properties that influence how fillers behave within the skin. Designed for practitioners beginning aesthetic medicine, it explains how dermal fillers restore volume, soften lines and improve facial balance. The course explores different filler types, patient assessment and treatment planning, as well as the science behind filler properties such as viscosity, cohesivity and lifting capacity. Learners will gain an understanding of safe product selection, clinical indications and potential complications. By the end of the course, practitioners will have a solid theoretical foundation to support safe and effective dermal filler treatments.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Jenny Kimmins

Dr Jenny Kimmins

MBBS FRACGP Dip. Derm

Aesthetic Medicine Physician and Medical Director at Southern Cosmetics, Victoria

Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia

HealthCert Course Chair for Aesthetic Medicine

Dr Jenny Kimmins spent many years in General Practice before developing an interest in management and treatment of skin conditions. She has over 10 years’ experience in cosmetic medicine, including the management of acne and rosacea, laser skin treatments, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections. She is a lecturer and trainer in aesthetic medicine and injectable cosmetic treatments. Jenny completed a postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology with the Australian Institute of Dermatology and is a trained skin cancer physician with a special interest in sun-damaged skin. She was recently awarded a Fellowship of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.

CPD hours

Education hours5.0
Total CPD hours5.0

Accreditations

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

Accreditation number: C21669

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