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Master Course

toxin essentials

This Master Course is intended for all physicians who have limited or no experience in working with botulinum toxin type A for aesthetic indications. Under the guidance of leading experts in the field of botulinum toxin, you will gain both the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical insights necessary to perform essential treatments with confidence.

The course combines an extensive online learning package with hands-on training on 8 May 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

€ 2.450

master course

about this course

Botulinum toxin injections are the most popular and frequently applied medical aesthetic treatments in the world today, with hyaluronic acid fillers following far behind on second place. Knowing how to assess the patient, how to choose the dosage, how to perform a controlled injection and how to avoid complications are all essential to patient satisfaction and safety.

  • access to an extensive online learning package
  • a full day hands-on training event
  • a unique opportunity to learn from the best experts in the field

course level: entry

This course is intended for physicians with limited or no experience in aesthetic injectable procedures. If licensed in your country to independently perform these procedures, in some cases (prescribing) nurses or dentists could also apply.

Please note: in The Netherlands, nurses and dentists are not allowed to perform these procedures. Unfortunately, Dutch nurses or dentists will not be permitted to enter the course.

theoretical training

This Master Course will bring you straight to the heart of the essence of botulinum toxin applications in aesthetic medicine. It offers a comprehensive training experience, combining a solid theoretical background with hands–on treatment sessions and live assessment of skills. During the theoretical training, participants have access to discourses presented by Jani van Loghem, that will cover the following topics:

01  botulinum toxin history

Comprehensive history of botulinum toxin type A.

02  science and mode of action

Get acquainted with the chemistry, ability and use of botulinum toxin type A.

03  different products on the market, their similarities and differences

An in-depth review of available botulinum products. What’s what?

04  patient assessment

Learn how to effectively assess a patient’s anatomy, desires, fears and potential.

05  contraindications, documentation and preparation for injections

Learn what is necessary for safe and high-quality treatments. This discourse also covers record keeping and treatment planning.

06  treatment techniques

Treat your patients with confidence through thorough and profound knowledge of principal treatment techniques.
An online multiple choice examination is available for those who wish to assess their theoretical knowledge. The textbook Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetic Medicine by Dr. Jani van Loghem serves as the theoretical reference work for this Master Course. The printed version of this book will be available at the first day of the practical hands-on event. The rest of the theory package is online, and available on our website straight after purchase. After the hands-on training a certificate of attendance will be awarded that can be used for accreditation points.

personalized hands-on training

During the practical hands-on training, delegates will be given the opportunity to share the indications that they would like to inject and develop. The indications covered are glabella (frown lines), periorbital dynamic wrinkles (crows feet), brow lift, horizontal forehead lines and axillary hyper hydrosis. The practical part of the master course has of the following agenda:

day 1

8 may

morning

sign in

09:00 - 09:30

welcome

09:30 - 10:00

Welcome to Amsterdam by UMA faculty followed by introduction to the course.

Q&A based on theory

10:00 - 10:30

Questions that may have remained after completing the theoretical discourses will be addressed.

hands-on training

10:30 - 11:30

Patient 1: Facial or body indications.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one or more indications (depending on the patient’s needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

12:00 - 13:00

Patient 2: Facial or body indications.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one or more indications (depending on the patient’s needs).

lunch

afternoon & evening

hands-on training

14:00 - 15:00

Patient 3: Facial or body indications.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one or more indications (depending on the patient’s needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

15:30 - 16:30

Patient 4: Facial or body indications.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one or more indications (depending on the patient’s needs).

Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS forms.

award ceremony

16:30 - 17:30

Certificate award ceremony and drinks.

Each participant will inject at several indications per day. Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills) forms, as is practiced during medical specialization training. All injections will be demonstrated and guided by our experienced faculty.

course level: entry

This course is intended for physicians with limited or no experience in aesthetic injectable procedures. If licensed in your country to independently perform these procedures, in some cases (prescribing) nurses or dentists could also apply.

Please note: in The Netherlands, nurses and dentists are not allowed to perform these procedures. Unfortunately, Dutch nurses or dentists will not be permitted to enter the course.

general information

date

8 May 2025

includes

Scrubs, certificate and lunch.

location

UMA Institute
Falckstraat 49, 1017 VV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

travel and general inquiries

Contact us for corporate rates of the main luxury hotels near the course location.

In case you have any dietary requests or food allergies, please let us know.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.

online learning materials

The following online learning materials are covered in this Master Course and included in its price. The materials can also be purchased as single items.

our expert faculty

Job Thuis

Aesthetic Physician KNMG, MD

Awat Hassan

Aesthetic Physician, MD

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