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Botox & Dermal Filler Training for Registered Nurses

Turn your nursing expertise into confident aesthetic injections.

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Tuition from $1,699 per workshop, supplies included. Questions? Call, chat, or request information.

6Max per Group
MDInstructors
LiveLive Patient Practice
30+US Cities

Registered nurses are the fastest-growing group entering medical aesthetics. Your daily experience with injections, sterile technique, and patient assessment provides a solid foundation for cosmetic procedures. As more medspas and physician-led clinics expand their services, many RNs are seeking focused education to safely add Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, and PDO thread lifts to their skill set. This page outlines the training pathway, what you'll learn, and how to start the transition.

Nurses taking notes during the facial anatomy lecture
Nurses taking notes during the facial anatomy lecture

Our hands-on workshops are limited to six participants or fewer, ensuring personalized instruction from physician faculty. You'll work with live patients, receive a certificate of completion, and earn CME credit where applicable. The curriculum builds on your existing competencies, adding detailed facial anatomy, product knowledge, dosing strategies, consultation techniques, consent processes, and complication management. Whether you aim to join a medspa team or support a physician practice, the training prepares you for the aesthetic nurse role.

What you already bring

Injection TechniqueYou already administer medications and IVs with precision, a skill directly transferable to cosmetic injectables, allowing you to focus on product-specific nuances and safety during training.
Sterile PracticeYour daily adherence to aseptic technique ensures a clean environment for procedures, reducing infection risk and giving you confidence when handling dermal fillers, PRP, or thread lifts.
Patient AssessmentYou are trained to evaluate patients' medical histories and vital signs, a foundation for the comprehensive aesthetic consultation that includes candidacy screening, expectations setting, and safety checks.
Clinical DocumentationYour experience recording treatments and outcomes translates to accurate charting of aesthetic procedures, ensuring legal compliance, clear communication with prescribers, and reliable follow-up care for future reference.

What the workshop covers

  • Facial anatomy review focusing on injection planes and high-risk danger zones.
  • Product science for Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, and PDO thread lifts.
  • Hands-on injection techniques using live models under physician supervision for real-world practice.
  • Consultation workflow including patient history, consent, and treatment planning from start to finish.
  • Dosing calculations and safe reconstitution methods for each product to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Complication recognition, management protocols, and post-procedure follow-up care for patient safety.

How the training runs

The program begins with self-paced online modules that cover regulatory basics, anatomy, and product theory. You'll review video demonstrations and complete short quizzes before the in-person session. The hands-on day is a full-day intensive at our training center, limited to six participants. Under physician instructors you practice injections on live models, receive real-time feedback, and refine your technique. You'll also engage in a guided consultation role-play, learning how to document findings and obtain informed consent. Throughout the day, safety checkpoints reinforce aseptic standards and proper disposal. The day concludes with a case-review and a certificate of completion, which may include CME credit where applicable.

Nurse holding a certificate of completion after a hands-on workshop
Nurse holding a certificate of completion after a hands-on workshop

Scope of practice: confirm before you treat

A registered nurse typically performs injections under a physician's order, delegation, or written protocol, with the prescriber completing the patient assessment. The specific allowances and requirements vary by state, so you must verify your scope of practice with your board of nursing before providing any aesthetic treatments. Reviewing the relevant statutes and any institutional policies will help ensure you remain compliant and protect patient safety.

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Courses that suit registered nurses

Getting started

  1. Call 866-261-5164 to speak with a training coordinator about available workshop dates and registration.
  2. Chat live on our website for immediate answers to your questions about curriculum and fees.
  3. Submit the information form to receive a detailed course outline and next-step instructions.
  4. Confirm your eligibility with your state board of nursing before enrolling in any aesthetic injection training.

Next Upcoming Dates

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Registered Nurses: Frequently Asked Questions

No prior cosmetic experience is required. The program is designed for registered nurses who already possess injection skills, sterile technique, and patient assessment abilities. The curriculum builds on those fundamentals and introduces aesthetic-specific anatomy, product handling, dosing, and complication management.
The day begins with a brief review of anatomy and product science, followed by demonstration videos. You then practice injections on live models under physician supervision, receive immediate feedback, and participate in a case-review session that covers consent, dosing, and complication protocols.
Upon successful completion you earn a certificate of completion that documents the hours of instruction, hands-on practice, and any CME credit earned where the course qualifies. The certificate can be added to your professional portfolio and shared with prospective employers.
Yes, the workshop provides CME credit when the course meets the criteria of the accrediting organization. The amount of credit varies by state and professional board, and the certificate will indicate the CME hours earned for your records.
Review the course outline to see the specific aesthetic procedures covered, such as Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, and PDO thread lifts. Consider the settings where RNs commonly work - medspas or physician-led clinics - and assess how the new skills complement your current role or desired position.
All live-model sessions follow strict aseptic standards, including hand hygiene, use of disposable needles, and proper sharps disposal. Physician instructors supervise each injection, and emergency equipment is readily available. Participants also complete a safety briefing before beginning any hands-on practice.

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