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Advanced Skin Science for Aesthetic Professionals
THEORY
Advanced Skin Science is a theory only course held online and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Included are interactive videos and mini quizzes!
EXAM
Upon completion of theory you will be directed to complete a multiple choice exam. The exam is an open book test so be sure to download your Companion Booklet to refer back to!
PRACTCAL
Practical evaluation days are not a requirement of this course. But if you want to learn more about a specific subject, book in a live session with one of our dermal educator experts!
CERTIFICATE
Once the theory and exam are complete, an educator will grade your assessment and you'll receive an email that your personalized certificate of completion is ready to download!
Expanding your knowledge of Advanced Skin Science
If you want to step up your knowledge and understanding of the skin, then the Advanced Skin Science course is just what you need. A comprehensive understanding of all the intricate and sophisticated processes of our amazing integumentary system. You'll discover cell biology, signaling pathways and how our immune system responds to trauma. You will be educated on the skin's structures and their unique functions as well as cellular processes such as keratinization and melanogenesis. Included is also the aging process, hormones and related factors leading to skin stress.
- The integumentary system
- Cell biology
- Layers of the skin
- The hypodermis structure and function
- The dermis structure and glands
- The ECM and connective tissue
- Structural composition of the epidermis
- Epidermal layers Keratinization
- Trans-epidermal water loss
- The Langerhans cell
- The Melanocyte cell
- Melanogenesis
- The wound healing pathway
- Controlled trauma response
- The responsive immune system
- The lymphatic system
- Skin stress
- Hormonal impacts on skin
- Preventative pathways
- Short Answer Q&A
- Multiple Choice Questions
- 80% Pass Requirement
Course Lessons
Course Reviews
#is so much fun | #amazing information | #ive gained such confidence | #love learning at UIA | #so advanced
"I always look forward to Suzi's training sessions. She is so knowledgeable in all things and makes her sessions not only informative but fun! I learn something new every time I see her and she gets me excited to perform new treatments for clients'
DERMAL THERAPIST - ABBEY
'I love Suzi's guidance to help me with my clients and my team. There has never been a question that Suzi cant answer or give me direction on, she is so knowledgeable and helpful! I love learning with UIA."
CLINIC manager - ROZA
"I enjoyed how engaging the activities were, earning the gold stars during theory was fun! I also got to observe other therapists to see how they work. Suzi made sure we were comfortable the whole time and was always checking in, I loved her energy she was fun to be around!"
DERMAL CLINICIAN - MAISIE
Meet Suzanne Robertson
Suzanne has been at the forefront of aesthetics for nearly two decades. With an extensive background in medical aesthetic treatments and education, Suzanne has educated, taught, and advanced Cosmetic Doctors, Nurses, Clinicians and Therapists.
Suzanne believes that infusing science, passion and knowledge together, creates a unique learning experience resulting in real practical professional advancement. You’ll not only receive an outstanding grounding in the theory of aesthetics, but you will be able to understand how those principles are applied in practice through a range of demonstrative, interactive and engaging learning activities.
Suzanne teaches you how to learn, retain and utilize new knowledge and skills to further your career or business to reach a new level of results for you and your clients.
Suzanne believes that infusing science, passion and knowledge together, creates a unique learning experience resulting in real practical professional advancement. You’ll not only receive an outstanding grounding in the theory of aesthetics, but you will be able to understand how those principles are applied in practice through a range of demonstrative, interactive and engaging learning activities.
Suzanne teaches you how to learn, retain and utilize new knowledge and skills to further your career or business to reach a new level of results for you and your clients.