Training for registered medical professionals.
Avanti Aesthetics Academy trains fully-qualified medical professionals who hold current registration with their respective governing bodies. Our courses are designed exclusively for clinicians with existing patient-facing experience and a foundation in clinical anatomy.
We do not train non-medical practitioners. This is a deliberate clinical decision, not a commercial one, and it underpins the standard of care our delegates deliver to their patients.
- GMC Registered
- GDC Registered
- NMC Registered
- GPhC Registered
- International Delegates
Your clinical background is your strongest asset
Each profession brings distinctive strengths to aesthetic practice. Our curriculum adapts to leverage yours.
Doctors
Medical doctors with current GMC registration. Whether you're a GP, hospital doctor, or specialist, aesthetics training provides a natural clinical extension of your existing skills in facial anatomy, pharmacology, and patient management.
- Advanced anatomical knowledge accelerates injection technique development
- Existing prescribing rights streamline your pathway to independent practice
- Strong foundation in complication recognition and emergency management
- Natural integration with existing medical or surgical practice
Dentists
GDC-registered dentists bring unparalleled expertise in perioral anatomy, injection technique, and facial assessment. The lower third of the face - lips, nasolabial folds, marionettes, and chin is your clinical home.
- Superior injection technique from years of dental anaesthesia experience
- Deep understanding of perioral anatomy and the lower face
- Existing patient relationships provide a natural referral pathway
- Experience with anxious patients translates directly to aesthetic consultations
Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
GDC-registered dental hygienists and dental therapists with clinical experience in the oral and perioral region. Your detailed knowledge of facial structures and patient-facing skills provide a strong foundation for aesthetic practice.
- Clinical familiarity with the lower face and perioral structures
- Strong patient communication and clinical assessment skills
- Experience working precisely within defined anatomical zones
- Existing clinical environment suitable for aesthetic treatments
Nurses
NMC-registered nurses - including RGNs, practice nurses, and nurse practitioners bring patient-centred care, clinical assessment skills, and a rigorous approach to safety that aligns directly with aesthetic practice.
- Patient assessment and holistic care skills transfer directly
- Strong clinical governance and safety culture
- Experience with injection technique and cannulation
- Growing demand for nurse-led aesthetic clinics across the UK
Midwives
NMC-registered midwives possess advanced clinical assessment, patient management, and emergency response skills. Many midwives are building aesthetic practices that complement their existing clinical careers.
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making capabilities
- Experience managing acute clinical situations with composure
- Strong patient rapport and communication skills
- Flexible career diversification alongside midwifery practice
Pharmacists
GPhC-registered pharmacists and clinical pharmacists bring expert-level pharmacological knowledge, an understanding of drug interactions, and patient consultation skills that provide a distinctive advantage in aesthetic practice.
- Expert pharmacological understanding of injectable products
- Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse reactions
- Existing patient-facing consultation experience
- Independent prescriber status available for eligible pharmacists
Eligibility Requirements
To enrol on any Avanti programme, you must meet the following criteria:
- Current, active registration with your governing body (GMC, GDC, NMC, or GPhC)
- No conditions on your registration that would prevent you from performing injectable treatments
- Eligible to take out professional indemnity insurance covering aesthetic procedures (guidance provided upon enrolment)
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing clinical development in aesthetics
International Delegates
We welcome medical professionals registered outside the United Kingdom. If your governing body maintains a publicly searchable register (equivalent to the GMC, GDC, NMC, or GPhC) we will verify your registration directly and no additional documentation is required.
If your registration cannot be independently verified online, we will require documentary proof of your qualification as one of the accepted professions (doctor, dentist, dental hygienist/therapist, nurse, midwife, or pharmacist). Our delegate success team can guide you through this process.
Not sure if you're eligible? Our delegate success team can review your registration and advise on the right pathway. Request a call back →
Why we train medical professionals exclusively
Injectable aesthetics involves placing products within complex neurovascular structures. The consequences of error - including vascular occlusion, tissue necrosis, and vision loss, demand a clinical foundation that cannot be acquired in a short training course alone.
Registered medical professionals bring existing competencies in anatomy, pharmacology, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and emergency management. These competencies are prerequisites for safe practice.
Our position is aligned with guidance from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), Health Education England (HEE), and the ongoing movement toward statutory regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the UK.
Speak to a Course Advisor
Book a call with Julie, our Course Advisor. She'll review your clinical background, answer any questions you have and recommend the right pathway for where you are now – with no obligation.
- Your current experience level and what you want to achieve
- Which pathway or course suits your goals
- Logistics, models, products and post-course support