Program Overview

If you want to step up your knowledge and understanding of the skin, then the Advanced Skin Science course is just what you need. A comprehensive understanding of all the intricate and sophisticated processes of our amazing integumentary system. You’ll discover cell biology, signaling pathways and how our immune system responds to trauma. You will be educated on the skin’s structures and their unique functions as well as cellular processes such as keratinisation and melanogenesis. Included is also the aging process, hormones and related factors leading to skin stress.

What we cover;

The integumentary system
Cell biology
Layers of the skin
The hypodermis structure and function
The dermis structure and glands
The ECM and connective tissue
Structural composition of the epidermis
Epidermal layers Keratinization
Trans-epidermal water loss
The Langerhans cell
The Melanocyte cell
Melanogenesis
The wound healing pathway
Controlled trauma response
The responsive immune system
The lymphatic system
Skin stress
Hormonal impacts on skin
Preventative pathways

Time
6 hours online theory

Exam
Open book exam

Location
Online

THEORY

Advanced Skin Science for Aesthetic Professionals theory is held online and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Included are interactive videos, tutorials and mini quizzes.

EXAM

Upon completion of theory, you will be directed to complete a multiple choice exam. The exam is an open book test so be sure to download your Companion Booklet to refer back to!

PRACTICAL

This course does not require nor include any practical evaluation days. You are welcome to extend your learning by scheduling an in person session with our educators to have expert clinical guidance while you perform treatments on a range of models.

Email us at info@nextlevelaesthetics.com.au to schedule a customised practical training session.

CERTIFICATE

Once the theory and exam are complete, an educator will grade your assessment and you’ll receive an email that your certificate of completion is ready to download!

What to expect from the course

PART 1: INTRO & RESOURCES

Download your Companion Booklet

PART 1: ONLINE THEORY

The integumentary system
Cell biology
Layers of the skin
The hypodermis structure and function
The dermis structure and glands
The ECM and connective tissue
Structural composition of the epidermis
Epidermal layers Keratinization
Trans-epidermal water loss
The Langerhans cell
The Melanocyte cell
Melanogenesis
The wound healing pathway
Controlled trauma response
The responsive immune system
The lymphatic system
Skin stress
Hormonal impacts on skin
Preventative pathways

Multiple choice, short-answer, true/false questions
Open Book
1.5 Hour completion time
80% Pass Requirement
Unlimited Attempts/ Resits

WHERE TO FROM HERE?

Whilst the modules include theory, this course does not require nor include any practical evaluation days. You are welcome to extend your learning by scheduling an in person session with our educators to have expert clinical guidance while you perform treatments on a range of models or for consultation and case-study guidance.

Email us at info@nextlevelaesthetics.com.au to schedule a practical training session.

Meet your trainer

Suzanne has been at the forefront of aesthetics for nearly two decades. With an extensive background in medical aesthetic treatments and education, Suzanne has educated, taught, and advanced Cosmetic Doctors, Nurses, Clinicians and Therapists.

Suzanne believes that infusing science, passion and knowledge together, creates a unique learning experience resulting in real practical professional advancement. You’ll not only receive an outstanding grounding in the theory of aesthetics, but you will be able to understand how those principles are applied in practice through a range of demonstrative, interactive and engaging learning activities.

Suzanne teaches you how to learn, retain and utilize new knowledge and skills to further your career or business to reach a new level of results for you and your clients.

Suzanne Robertson

About Next Level Aesthetics

As one of the industry’s leading post graduate training academies, Next Level Aesthetics offers advanced courses and programs to assist therapists, managers and business owners with upskilling in all areas of beauty, skin, management and business growth.

Our expert educators and business mentors have over 80+ years of combined relevant industry experience in either owning, managing, educating, or developing beauty and cosmetic businesses across Australia.

Each, Leaders in their field have been carefully selected to give you the absolute best in the crucial the areas of customer care, beauty and facial techniques, skin knowledge, consultation, business development, upscaling and more.

I’m so glad I found this online course, it meant I could do it in my own time. I found it to be a great refresher and the follow up was really helpful and answered all my questions.
Rebecca – VIC

Advanced Skin Science for Aesthetic Professionals