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Skin ageing principles

  • Categorise and assess common aesthetic presentations.

  • Analyse features of skin ageing and plan appropriate treatment.

  • Determine a professional approach to aesthetic patients for use in a clinical setting.

  • Determine key elements of a total facial assessment and select ways to manage patient expectations.

Skin ageing principles
CPD 9.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Skin Aging Principles" course offers a comprehensive exploration of the factors contributing to skin aging and provides in-depth training on treatment planning and assessment tools. Designed for medical professionals, this course covers intrinsic and extrinsic factors, the role of skin types, and the application of classification systems such as Fitzpatrick and Glogau. Learn how to assess aging skin, identify treatment options including medical, aesthetic, and cosmeceutical approaches, and manage patient expectations. Through evidence-based content and case discussions, participants will gain practical skills to apply in clinical settings to effectively treat and prevent skin aging.

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 hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours5.0
Total CPD hours9.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 453060

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38800

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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