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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma for hair restoration and facial rejuvenation — taught face-to-face in one day, theory in the morning and supervised practical on live models in the afternoon. A standalone course; no prior injectables training required.

One full day — theory and supervised practical
Practical training on live models
PRP for hair restoration and facial rejuvenation
Blood draw, centrifugation, activation and injection technique
1-module course portal in your student dashboard
Certificate of Completion and Competence
Every Enrolment Includes
All training materials & consumables
Supervised practical session on the day
Small groups & one-to-one guidance
1-module course portal + assessment
Certificate of Completion & Competence
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Format1 DayFace-to-face, on its own dates
PracticalLive ModelsSupervised, in small groups
Study1 ModulePlus assessment, in your dashboard
OutcomeCertificateCompletion & competence
The Treatment

What You'll Learn to Do

A full day — the clinical theory first, then a supervised practical session on live models.

A patient resting in a treatment chair with two tubes of her spun blood on the tray beside her, the straw-coloured plasma separated above the red cells One full day
What You'll Be Doing

Platelet-Rich
Plasma (PRP)

The patient's own blood platelets are harvested to create autologous platelet-rich plasma at a concentration above baseline. Those platelets carry the growth factors — PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF and EGF among them — that drive cell proliferation, angiogenesis and collagen synthesis. Delivered back into tissue, that signal stimulates new cell growth, improving skin texture, tone and complexion and encouraging hair regrowth.

Step 1DrawA small volume of the patient's own blood, by venepuncture.
Step 2CentrifugeSpun to separate and concentrate platelets above baseline.
Step 3PreparePlasma drawn off and activated to protocol.
Step 4TreatInjected into the treatment area to protocol.
What it treats
Androgenic alopecia & hair restoration Skin rejuvenation, texture & tone Acne scarring and scar revision Melasma and periocular circles
What you'll cover
Blood draw, centrifugation & activation Injection technique and treatment intervals Platelet concentration & activation protocols Safety in skin of colour
Wrinkles & skin ageing Striae distensae Dermal augmentation Combination therapy Complication management
Course Manuals

What You'll Actually Study

The manual is yours in the student dashboard from the day you enrol — read them before the weekend, keep them as a reference after.

1 manual 7 chapters Read at your own pace
01

Platelet-Rich Plasma — Principles & Practice

What PRP is, the growth factors it concentrates, and where it is used across dermatology and wider medicine.

02

PRP for Rejuvenation & Augmentation

Skin quality, texture and volume — assessment, indications and realistic outcomes.

03

Mechanism & Practical Considerations

Preparation protocols, centrifugation, activation and what actually changes between systems.

04

PRP for Alopecia & Hair Restoration

Androgenic alopecia, patient selection, injection pattern and treatment intervals.

05

Applications & Safety in Skin of Colour

Avoiding dyspigmentation and scarring — UV protection, patient selection and what to avoid.

06

Combination Therapies

Where PRP is combined with other treatments, and how the sessions are sequenced.

07

Complications & Management

Recognising, preventing and managing adverse events across the procedure.

The manual is the course's own material, issued through the student dashboard on enrolment.

How the Day Runs

One full day, face to face. Theory in the morning, a supervised practical in the afternoon, and a trainer with you throughout.

MorningTheory & full demonstration

PRP science, preparation, protocols, indications, contraindications and safety, then a full demonstration.

AfternoonPractical on live models

Prepare and inject PRP yourself on live models, with your trainer alongside you.

Key competencies

Gained upon course completion. Complete the day to receive your Certificate of Completion & Competence.

  • PRP preparationDraw, process and prepare platelet-rich plasma using correct centrifugation protocols.
  • Assessment & treatment planningSelect suitable patients and indications, and plan a course of PRP treatment — including for skin of colour.
  • PRP injection techniqueInject PRP using the nappage technique, then plan repeat and maintenance sessions.
  • Safety & complicationsScreen for contraindications, and recognise, prevent and manage adverse events.

From preparation to aftercare

The practical side of PRP: how it is prepared, how it is injected, and how to keep every patient safe.

Preparing PRP
  1. 01AssessMedical history, contraindication screen and “before” photos.
  2. 02DrawBlood collected with an anticoagulant in one venepuncture.
  3. 03SpinA first spin separates plasma; a second concentrates platelets.
  4. 04ExtractThe platelet-rich layer is resuspended and drawn up.
Treatment & follow-up
  1. 01InjectNappage technique, injection points about 1 cm apart.
  2. 02PhotographPost-procedure photos at every treatment interval.
  3. 03RepeatMonthly for the first 3 months, then quarterly for a year.
  4. 04MaintainA single treatment each year to maintain results.

Treatment protocol

Nappage technique, injection points about 1 cm apart.

ConsultWith the first treatment
MonthlyFor the first 3 months
QuarterlyFor one year
AnnuallyTo maintain results

Patient safety, built in

Sterile technique at every stage, and a full medical history to screen for contraindications, including:

CoagulopathiesPlatelet dysfunctionCritical thrombocytopeniaHypofibrinogenaemiaChronic liver diseaseInfection or sepsisHaemodynamic instabilityAnticoagulant therapy

Expected, short-lived effects: pain at injection sites, swelling, bruising, mild erythema and, occasionally, a mild headache.

Combination & emerging therapies

PRP + Laser resurfacingPRP + Fat graftingPRP + Minoxidil & finasteridePRP + Hair transplantationPlatelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM)Exosomes & stem cells

What’s included

  • Practical training on live models
  • All training materials & consumables
  • Small groups & one-to-one guidance
  • Online course portal + assessment
  • Certificate of Completion & Competence

Just bring your AHPRA certificates, insurance and a willingness to learn.

How Enrolment Works

From booking your place to your certificate.

  1. 1Complete secure checkout to reserve your place.
  2. 2Our team confirms your eligibility and emails your booking confirmation.
  3. 3Your confirmation includes the day-by-day timetable for your weekend.
  4. 4Sign in to your student dashboard to read the 1 course modules and sit the assessment.
  5. 5Attend both days and receive your certificate.

Check you're eligible first

No prior injectables training is needed — this is a standalone course. You will need current AHPRA registration, insurance, and (for Registered Nurses) venepuncture certification. Read the requirements before you book.

Can't see a date that works?

This course runs on its own dates, separate from our other programmes. Contact our team and we'll tell you the moment new dates open in your city.

Eligibility

Who Can Train in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

This course is open to AHPRA-registered doctors and nurses. Below is a plain summary of what each registration allows — general information to help you work out whether the course is right for you, not legal advice.

ProfessionEligibleWhat it depends on
Medical PractitionerYes

The clearest position. Performed within your own scope of practice, with your own prescribing rights where the procedure calls for them.

Nurse PractitionerYes

Holds prescribing rights, so can both order and administer within scope.

Registered NurseYes

Performed with medical oversight where a Schedule 4 substance is involved — AHPRA requires a prescriber consultation per patient, per visit.

Enrolled NurseConditional

Eligible where the registration carries the medicines notation. Independent patient assessment is restricted for ENs under AHPRA's 2025 guidelines, so PRP is performed with oversight.
Check this against your own registration before you enrol.
Your state or territory's drugs and poisons law decides who may possess and handle Schedule 4 substances, and AHPRA's 2025 guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures require an in-person or video consultation with a prescriber for each patient, each time — no bulk or batch prescribing. AHPRA regulates you, not the clinic; there is no separate business licence to apply for. This is general information, not legal advice, and it does not replace your employer's policy or your indemnity insurer's conditions.

To enrol, you'll need

Current AHPRA registration as a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
Insurance coverage to perform the procedure after completing the course.

Prerequisite: AHPRA certificates. Just bring them, your insurance and a willingness to learn.
You do not need to have completed our Anti-Wrinkle & Dermal Filler programme first. This is a standalone course.

Why Train With IAHPA

The same standards that run through every IAHPA programme — small groups, close supervision, and trainers who still practise.

Small class sizesSmall groups mean personalised attention and direct feedback on your technique.
Expert instructorsExperienced professionals working in the cosmetic and clinical field, bringing real-world insight.
Hands-on, always supervisedPractical training is prioritised — a trainer is with you through every practical session.
Purpose-built facilitiesModern clinical facilities and equipment, so you train the way you'll practise.
Ongoing supportContinued clinical support and access to our practitioner community after you finish.
Certification that countsAn industry-recognised Certificate of Completion and Competence covering both treatments.

Also looking at anti-wrinkle & dermal filler?

Our 4-day Aesthetic Training Programme is a separate course you can take before or after this one — neither is a prerequisite for the other.

View the Beginners Programme
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