Training
Aesthetic Training Course Evaluation Worksheet
A structured worksheet to help licensed medical providers evaluate and compare aesthetic injector training courses. This worksheet is educational and does not endorse any specific course or guarantee outcomes.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-04
Provider Eligibility
- Confirm you hold an active, unrestricted medical license (RN, NP, PA, physician, or dentist).
- Verify your state's scope of practice permits the treatments taught in the course.
- Confirm whether any prerequisite training is required.
- Check whether the course requires current malpractice insurance.
Instructor Credentials
- Is the instructor a licensed medical professional with extensive injection experience?
- How long has the instructor been teaching aesthetic injection?
- Does the instructor have experience with the specific products and techniques taught?
- Is the instructor affiliated with a reputable institution or organization?
Curriculum
- Does the curriculum cover facial anatomy, including vascular and nerve structures?
- Does it cover product pharmacology and properties?
- Does it include patient assessment and contraindication screening?
- Does it cover injection techniques for specific treatment areas?
- Does it include complication recognition and management?
- Does it cover documentation and recordkeeping?
Hands-On Hours
- How many hours of hands-on practice are included?
- Is the hands-on portion supervised by experienced instructors?
- What is the student-to-instructor ratio during hands-on sessions?
- Is there real-time feedback during practice?
Live Models
- Are live models provided, or do students need to bring their own?
- Are models screened for contraindications?
- Is a medical provider on-site to handle adverse events?
- Are the treatment areas appropriate for the skill level being taught?
Class Size
- What is the total class size?
- What is the student-to-instructor ratio?
- Is the class size small enough for individual attention?
Safety Education
- Does the course cover vascular occlusion recognition and management?
- Does it cover anaphylaxis and emergency response?
- Does it include training on hyaluronidase for filler complications?
- Is there a protocol for emergency response during training?
Complication Education
- Does the course cover nodule formation, infection, and other adverse events?
- Does it include case studies of complications?
- Does it cover when to refer to a higher level of care?
- Does it cover reporting adverse events?
Documentation
- Does the course teach treatment note documentation?
- Does it cover product and lot tracking?
- Does it cover consent forms?
- Does it cover before-and-after photography?
Post-Course Support
- Is there a mentorship or preceptorship opportunity?
- Are there follow-up sessions or advanced courses?
- Is there a community or network for ongoing questions?
- Are course materials available for reference?
Certification
- What does the certificate document (attendance, completion, competency)?
- Is the certificate recognized by employers or insurance providers?
- Does the course clarify that the certificate does not grant legal authority?
Total Costs
- What is the total course tuition?
- Are there additional fees for materials, models, or certification?
- Are travel and accommodation costs included in your budget?
- Are there costs for post-course support or advanced training?
Travel Requirements
- Where is the course held?
- What are the travel and accommodation costs?
- Is the course offered in multiple locations or online + hands-on hybrid?
Questions to Ask
- What are the instructor's qualifications and experience?
- How many hours of hands-on practice are included?
- Are live models provided?
- Does the course cover complication management?
- Is post-course support or mentorship available?
- Is the curriculum aligned with my state's scope of practice?
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Use this checklist alongside the relevant NOVI support options. Requirements vary by state, license and practice structure — confirm specifics with qualified guidance.
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