Course Details
CPD: 5 Hours
Location: Online Only
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisite: Healthcare Professional
Suitable For: Doctors and Nurses
Price: $199 Lifetime Access
To treat Acne Scars, it is essential to understand different types of scarring (hypertrophic scars and atrophic scars ie. rolling, box car, icepick scars) as treatment of each scar type has different protocols and require different approaches. Certain specialised skills and different equipment are also required depending on scar type. This module will guide practitioners in the assessment nd identification of different types of acne scarring, and discuss the most effective treatment options for each type of scar.
We do recommend that you complete the courses in the Skin Foundation Online Program before embarking on this module in order to maximise your learning.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Perform an acne scar assessment, including differentiation of different types of acne scars
- Understand the theory behind common treatments for acne scars
- Understand the most effective treatment options for each type of scar
- Understand acne scar levelling treatments ie. subcision, and punch elevation/excision
- Be familiar with other acne scar treatments options such as dermal filler injections, TCA Cross, laser and microneedling
Team
The Aesthetics and Skin Institute (ASI) is a global training organisation based in Australia. Our mission is to empower your success in aesthetics, whether you are a doctor, dentist, nurse or skin therapist. We offer both online courses, hands-on training and certificate programs to help you become a confident practitioner in cosmetic injectables, threads, lasers, skin therapy and much more.
Led by Dr Ben Chan, our team of educators are successful industry leaders who are passionate about teaching and pushing the boundaries of aesthetics medicine.
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Course Content
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Principles of Scar Treatments
Chapter 3 : Types of Acne Scars
Chapter 4 : Treatment Options for Acne Scars
Chapter 5 : Self Assessment Quiz 1
Lecture 1: Self Assessment Quiz 1
2 Questions
Chapter 6 : Scar Levelling Techniques: Subcision
Chapter 7 : Self Assessment Quiz 2
Lecture 1: Self Assessment Quiz 2
2 Questions
Chapter 8 : Scar Levelling Techniques: Punch Excision and Punch Elevation
Chapter 9 : Scar Levelling Techniques: TCA Cross
Chapter 10 : Self Assessment Quiz 3
Lecture 1: Self Assessment Quiz 3
2 Questions
Chapter 11 : Scar Levelling Techniques: Dermal Filler Injection
Chapter 12 : Scar Resurfacing Techniques: Resurfacing Lasers
Chapter 13 : Self Assessment Quiz 4
Lecture 1: Self Assessment Quiz 4
2 Questions
Chapter 14 : Scar Resurfacing Techniques: Microneedling
Chapter 15 : Scar Resurfacing Techniques: Microneedling Radiofrequency
Chapter 16 : Combination Therapies: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Chapter 17 : Acne Scar Consultation
Chapter 18 : Final Online Assessment
Lecture 1: Final Online Assessment
10 Questions