CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN COSMETIC INJECTABLES
The College’s certification pathway enables eligible Full Members to formalise their clinical experience through a single, structured, peer-reviewed exam. Combined with your existing training in injectables, this certificate allows you to apply for a membership upgrade and, in time, Fellowship status. Approved members may display the certificate within their practice and promote their achievement across professional platforms to demonstrate their commitment to high standards in cosmetic medicine.
CPCA members are encouraged to study and achieve the nationally accredited (AQF, Lvl8) 52900WA Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine.However, the CPCA Board understands members may have undergone external training and gained extensive experience throughout the preceding years enabling them to reach the skill levels and standards of practice applicable to CPCA full membership level (or fellowship).
For this reason, the college offers its members the opportunity to undergo peer assessment in order to gain the Certificate of Competency, Theory & Application of Cosmetic Injectables.
Upon obtaining this certificate, the members may then apply for a membership upgrade. If granted, the members would be entitled, according to College Policy, to promote their membership of the College via their various digital platforms and stationery.
The Certificate may be displayed in their treatment rooms and referenced in all promotional material. This will serve to demonstrate to their patients that they are skilled in this area and have had those skills assessed by their peers. However, please note that only Fellows may use a CPCA post-nominal.
It is important that the applicants who successfully achieve this certificate and are approved for an upgrade are aware of the compulsory requirements that members must meet to maintain their new membership level. These include the annual and triennial Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development requirements.
Contact cpca@cpca.net.au for further information.
This certificate will be gained in two stages.
NB: Full Membership must be obtained before a member can apply for an upgrade to CPCA Fellowship.
Stage 1 – Theory
Pre-requisite: CPCA Membership
When: Date to be advised—please submit an expression of interest
Duration: 1 hour, approximately
Where: Online
College to Supply: All materials and supplies.
Candidate to Supply: –
Cost: $1200.00 (incl. GST) which covers both Stage 1 & Stage 2
Notification of Results: Stage 1— within one week
Only successful candidates will progress to Stage 2. No fee reduction / refunds given.
Stage 2 – Practical
Pre-requisite: CPCA Membership and a “Pass” result for stage 1 exam
When: Date to be arranged, with adequate notice for the candidate
Duration: 2 hours approximately
Where: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth (pending numbers)
College to Supply: Consumables.
Candidate to supply:
- Injectable Products of their choice. Note: Candidates will receive a CPCA letter for their sales rep, as most suppliers provide products free for examinations.
- Model/s suitable for both fillers and muscle relaxants (more information below).
- Your usual consent form and medical record-keeping paperwork.
- Your camera (if portable), “special” needles/cannulae or gloves (if needed/preferred).
Cost: Paid already (at Stage 1)
Notification of Results: Within two weeks, at most.
Certificate of Competency, Theory & Application of Cosmetic Injectables — Via Examination
This peer-reviewed certificate recognises the skills you already practise in your clinic.
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Take the next step toward fellowship recognition
Boost your professional standing with a college-recognised certification and unlock the potential for a membership upgrade in 2025. This opportunity is tailored for practitioners ready to formalise their skills and elevate their career in cosmetic medicine.
This certification’s currently available in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.
Show your skills and be recognised for your experience
You’ve been treating patients with injectables. You know the products, the techniques, and the outcomes. This certificate is a way to confirm that skill through a peer-reviewed process. You don’t need to start from scratch. If you’ve completed external training or built your confidence through years of experience, this certificate confirms you’ve reached the standard expected for CPCA full membership or even Fellowship.
- Recognises past training and experience. No need to repeat what you already know
- Pathway to full membership or Fellowship application
- Show patients that your skills meet national standards
- Gain recognition with a certificate you can display proudly
