Program Overview

Patient Suitability, Governance, Compliance and Ethics of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Medicine

Overview

This is a 3-month intensive online course focused on patient suitability, governance, compliance, and ethics in non-surgical cosmetic medicine. It is delivered and certified by Monash University.

Course Details

• Date: 1 October 2025 - 31 January 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Location: Online
• Fees: A$4,100

Who Should Attend

• Medical Practitioners
• Nurse practitioners
• Registered nurses with a bachelor degree

What You Will Learn

This fully online, short course will cover:

• Local and national governance
• Compliance and penalties
• Advertising
• Ethics
• Essential basic anatomy as it relates to cosmetic medicine
• Essential basic treatment options in cosmetic medicine

Program Structure

The course is comprised of 7 modules:

1. Current Federal Legislation relating to advertising non-surgical cosmetic treatments
2. Current Medical and Nursing Board Legislation relating to non-surgical cosmetic treatments
3. Body Dysmorphia
4. State, council and poisons legislation relating to storage/handling/supervision and administration
5. Patient consent
6. Ethical considerations
7. Assessment of patient suitability for non-surgical treatments

Learning and Teaching Activities

• The unit will be taught by content experts over 12 weeks in a series of seven modules.
• Case studies and practical exercises will inform discussions.
• Students will be provided with reading material, and supplemental online resources to support their self-directed learning and assessment preparation.

Assessment

Assessment is via online exams, quizzes, and participation in tutorials. You’ll need to achieve at least 50% in all assessments to pass.

Digital Badge

Once you complete this course, you’ll earn a digital badge.

FAQs

• What is this course? This is a 3-month intensive online course focused on patient suitability, governance, compliance, and ethics in non-surgical cosmetic medicine.
• Who is eligible to enrol? Applicants must be AHPRA-registered doctors (MBBS) or Nurses.
• How is the course delivered? All content is delivered online via the Monash Moodle platform.
• What topics are covered? You’ll learn about advertising, AHPRA, body dysmorphia, state and council legislation, patient consent, ethics, and assessment of patient suitability for non-surgical treatments.