China Britain Medical and Dental Academy provides a full range of classroom and hands-on courses in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Whilst there are a number of training courses available for Aesthetic Surgery, you can rest assured that CBMDA is your number one choice. Firstly, CBMDA medical branch is led by industry recognised cosmetic and plastic surgeons. The available central London training locations for our CBMDA students include the prestigious Harley Street, The Royal Society of Medicine, University College London Eastman Dental Institute and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 

Our programme advisors, clinical teachers are all experts in their field, come from a variety of backgrounds whether that mean they are a Surgeon, Doctor, Nurse Prescriber or Aesthetic Practitioner. You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge from each of them. We like to think our training courses make it fun to learn, whilst gaining the maximum amount of practical ‘hands on’ training with live models and the theory aspect of the course is completed via our online resource prior to attendance.

Course content for Hair Transplant

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Both FUT, FUE and chemical peeling training courses are comprised of three modules:

  1. Theoretical training – via a self-paced online portal with interactive learning and examination.

 2. Tutorial sessions with demonstrations

 3. Hands-on practical sessions

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The FUT and FUE content:

• The evolution of surgical hair restoration

• Patient care and well-being

• Understanding the role of a hair transplant technician

• Medications required, pre and post-op

• Post-operation care

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Specific surgical practices:

• Uncomplicated patient consultation/selection for surgery

• Complicated patient consultation/selection for surgery (eg. scar reconstruction or revision hair transplant)

• Hairline design

• Strip FUT harvest (incision, dissection and closure)

• Strip FUT slivering

• Graft cutting

• Incision making

• Graft Placing (forceps and implanter)

• Follicular Unit Extraction (manual non-motorised and manual mechanised)

• Incision making (intact)

• Follicular Unit Extraction graft extraction

Session 2 

Botox and Dermal Fillers

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During session 2, CBMDA Botox and Dermal Fillers Programme will give you a full understanding of the product and how to administer it safely with outstanding results for your clients every time.  This session design is at the leading edge of training in aesthetics procedures. The depth of learning and hands-on practice will equip you and your teams with the knowledge and experience you need to be fully regulated and confident to deliver safe and outstanding services at your clinic.

This session also provides you with all the practical skills and theory to administer Botox and dermal fillers in isolation for complex procedures, and in combination with one another.  The course covers a full range of the more technically difficult, rarer and increased skilled procedures to rejuvenate the entire face.

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The theory part of session 2: Botox and Dermal Fillers session will mainly be done online through our comprehensive learning resource portal prior to attending.  CBMDA recognises that a hands-on approach works best when desiring a career in facial aesthetics, our delegates have the chance to undertake cadaveric dissection on fresh frozen material to gain experience before moving on to injecting live models.

At our London session, you will get the chance to network with fellow professionals in the aesthetics and cosmetic surgery world as well as keep up to date with the latest advances in the industry and be exposed to a number of different brands of Botox and dermal filler.

Minor Surgical Skills Content

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• Skin Anatomy and physiology

• Wound Healing

• Lesion Identification

• Skin Cancer

• Treatment options include curettage, cautery, diathermy, shave/ellipse excision, punch biopsy and surgery

• Skin preparation

• Local anaesthesia

• Haemostasis

• Suturing Technique

• Cyst removal

• Lipomas

• Ingrown toenails/abscess removal

• Histology

• Medico-legal requirements

• Adverse events and complications

Session 4 

Laser and Light Therapy

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The CBMDA Master Clinician Programme in Aesthetic Surgery Session 4: Laser & Light Therapies provides a knowledge-based route of learning for practitioners in the medical, beauty and aesthetic industries. This session gives delegates the opportunity to:

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• Develop an understanding of the features of lasers and light, hazards and controls of lasers and light such as legislation, controls and regulations and risk.

• Tissue interaction with lasers, light and electromagnetic radiation and correct principles and procedure for client consultation and for obtaining valid consent.

• Develop skills in communication, record keeping, interpreting specifications and use of equipment.

• Learn about hair and tattoo removal, non-ablative and vascular treatments.

• Develop your own personal growth and engagement in learning.

Entry requirements

Completion of Medical or Dental Degree (MBBS/MBcHB, MD, BDS) recognised by China Britain Medical and Dental Academy.

Completion of Nursing degree (diploma not accepted) (Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and a minimum of four years working experience)

We ask that you complete the registration form found on our ‘Apply Now’ section of the website; so that we can confirm you have the appropriate qualifications and to ensure that you can gain insurance. We will not deliver a course unless we can have this confirmation and that we can provide you with vital ‘malpractice treatment insurance’.

English requirements should be of the following:

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• IELTS (overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 in the Writing and Speaking modules)

• Chinese students attending clinical days will require an appropriate travel visa according to CBMDA regulations. Further advice is obtainable via CBMDA International Students Adviser under CBMDA Services

Learning and teaching

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• High model to delegate ratio – plenty of expertly supervised practical experience with real patients.

• Maximum 5 trainees per trainer, thereby allowing individualised tuition.

• Free and exclusive access to our highly active online community for post-course support, questions and debate.

• Comprehensive course structure which empowers you to master the whole professional process, not just the injections.

• Unique algorithms in the theory course give you certainty when you are injecting on your own.

• Dedicated fully-equipped modern clinic environment and lecture room.

• All products included.

• Insurer-approved certificate of attendance.

Fees

Tuition fees: POA

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Funding

There are a number of sources of funding available for CBMDA students.

These include a significant package of competitive CBMDA bursaries and scholarships in a range of subject areas, as well as external sources of funding.

CBMDA bursaries and scholarships

We offer a range of bursaries and scholarships for CBMDA students including competitive scholarships, bursaries and awards, some of which are for applicants studying specific subjects.