Overview
Our primary goal is to offer top-tier training to our participants. We focus on assisting
and empowering our healthcare professionals to develop and maintain a successful career in the cosmetic
injectables industry. This is accomplished through hands-on experiences under the guidance of our trainers during
and after the training process. The journey for healthcare professionals begins with theoretical and practical
applied learning, which then transitions into practical mentorship at our clinic, followed by a mentorship plan
where each trainee is paired with a trainer for ongoing support and guidance. Our team is dedicated to supporting
trainees as they embark on their first roles or businesses in injectables. At IAHPA –
MENTORSHIP, we address any questions and provide comprehensive assistance throughout our trainees’ journeys toward
fulfilling their careers in the injectables industry.
Curriculum Outline:
- Botulinum Neurotoxins & Dermal Fillers
- Injector 360 Applied Learning
- Injector Business Consultation
Cosmetic Injectables Prescribing & Product Ordering Pathway
IAHPA, in collaboration with its partner medical practitioners, offers a structured prescribing and product ordering access pathway for experienced, newly trained nurses who wish to commence beginner-level cosmetic injectable practice. This pathway is designed to support safe, compliant, and ethical practice while nurses develop clinical confidence under appropriate medical supervision. The framework enables eligible nurses to access prescribing and product ordering for basic, non-invasive cosmetic injectable treatments in accordance with Australian healthcare regulations, including AHPRA, TGA, and relevant state health guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Access to this pathway is available to nurses who:
- Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
- Have successfully completed an approved foundational cosmetic injectables training program
- Demonstrate relevant clinical experience and competency
- Agree to practise within defined beginner-level treatment scope
- Commit to practising under ongoing medical supervision and governance
How It Works
Join pathway & verify eligibility
Work under partner medical practitioner
Prescribing & ordering access granted
Ongoing supervision & compliance
Scope of Prescribing & Ordering Access
Prescribing and product ordering access is limited to basic, foundational cosmetic injectable treatments, as determined by the supervising medical practitioner. This may include:
- Entry-level anti-wrinkle treatments
- Basic dermal filler procedures
- Non-invasive aesthetic treatments deemed appropriate for beginner practitioners
Advanced procedures are excluded unless further training, competency assessment, and medical approval are obtained.
Prescribing & Supervision Structure
- Clinical oversight and governance
- Patient-specific prescriptions
- Review of treatment plans and indications
- Approval of product selection and quantities
- Ongoing clinical support and escalation pathways
The supervising practitioner retains ultimate responsibility for prescribing decisions and clinical governance.
Ordering Process
- Products are ordered through approved suppliers under the prescribing authority of the partner medical practitioner
- Orders are reviewed and authorised in accordance with clinical indications and treatment plans
- Product usage and stock management are monitored for compliance and traceability
Clinical Compliance & Governance
All participating nurses must:
- Practise strictly within the approved scope of beginner-level treatments
- Maintain detailed and accurate clinical records
- Obtain informed consent prior to treatment
- Follow post-treatment care protocols and escalation procedures
- Adhere to TGA advertising and therapeutic claims regulations
Regular compliance checks and reviews may be conducted as part of ongoing governance.
Complication Management & Escalation
- Immediate access to the supervising medical practitioner for advice or escalation
- Clear protocols for managing adverse events and complications
- Referral pathways for urgent or complex cases
- Documentation and reporting of incidents in line with clinical governance requirements
Ongoing Support & Development
- Continued clinical guidance and mentoring
- Case reviews and feedback
- Access to further education and advanced training pathways
- Support in transitioning toward independent practice where appropriate and legally permissible