Facecoach

02/02/2026

Hi team,

Here is a sample video of Q and A with Dr Pikoos and myself - this lecture is part of our Monash University Course - Patient Suitability, Governance, Compliance and Ethics of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Medicine

All of us regardless of our country or practice, we need to assess for BDD. And be aware of it in ourselves sometimes... Our course has a whole module on BDD from Dr Pikoos and Dr Buchanan (PhD Psych)

Module content*

The course is comprised of 8 modules:

Module 1 – Advertising Current federal government legislation with regards to advertising non-surgical cosmetic treatments

Module 2 – AHPRA - Current Medical and Nursing Board legislation for performing non-surgical cosmetic treatments

Module 3– Body Dysmorphia – Assessment, ethics and referral to a psychologist where necessary

Module 4 - State, council and poisons legislation required for correct storage, handling, prescription, supervision requirements and administration of injectable or laser treatments

Module 5 – Patient consent – The full patient consent in non-surgical cosmetic treatments

Module 6 – Ethics - Ethical considerations in non-surgical cosmetic treatments for doctors and nurses

Module 7 – National Governance framework

Module 8 - Basic assessment of a patient suitability for a non-surgical cosmetic treatment – aesthetic ageing as a disease state and the basic suitable treatments for each indication - Skin treatments, lasers, Botulinum toxins and soft tissue fillers

The modules are delivered over a 12-week period involving a notional 144 hours of effort/workload.

50% off - Early Bird Special - use code "FIRST50STUDENTS'

https://shop.monash.edu/patient-suitability-governance-compliance-and-ethics-of-non-surgical-cosmetic-medicine.html

thanks and IF YOU WERE ONE OF OUR STUDENTS LAST YEAR DROP A COMMENT - did you enjoy the course? Value?!!

Mike

08/12/2025

NEW DATE - Our Monash University course has been a success! Good news for the industry to have a university supporting us as recognised in medical and nursing practice. MAY 1st 2026 is the new intake - join the email list on the link below and we will keep you up to date

What will you learn in the 3 month intensive course ?

•Module 1 – Advertising Current federal government legislation with regards to advertising non-surgical cosmetic treatments
•Module 2 – AHPRA - Current Medical and Nursing Board legislation for performing non-surgical cosmetic treatments
•Module 3– Body Dysmorphia – Assessment, ethics and referral to a psychologist where necessary
•Module 4 - State, council and poisons legislation required for correct storage, handling, prescription, supervision requirements and administration of injectable or laser treatments
•Module 5 – Patient consent – The full patient consent in non-surgical cosmetic treatments
•Module 6 – Ethics - Ethical considerations in non-surgical cosmetic treatments for doctors and nurses
•Module 7 – National Governance framework
•Module 8 - Basic assessment of a patient suitability for a non-surgical cosmetic treatment – aesthetic ageing as a disease state and the basic suitable treatments for each indication - Skin treatments, lasers, Botulinum toxins, soft tissue fillers

Join the waitlist below for $2050 (50% off Early Bird normally $4100)
https://mailchi.mp/facecoach/monash-course-1

13/11/2025

Our very popular "safety with dermal fillers course" is now available online - for $330 with a Certificate of Completion for 15 hours of learning.
- 3 hours of video lectures,
- 12 hours of self-directed reading on supplied clinical papers
- plus QUIZZES to assess understanding.

Join our expert-led online course to master compliance, minimize risk, and advance your career in dermal fillers. Learn from renowned experts Prof Greg Goodman

07/08/2025

Hi team, Here is a clip from our popular Safety with Fillers course last night... also a discussion on the Monash University Course - 3 months.. intensive.. https://shop.monash.edu/patient-suitability-governance-compliance-and-ethics-of-non-surgical-cosmetic-medicine.html

50% off for first 50 students!! Great news! WE met with Monash and got us a discount! For the first 50 students! We need to demonstrate this is valued! At $2050 for 3 months it’s a no brainer!

Advance Your Ethical Practice in Cosmetic Medicine – Now 50 % Off

Elevate your clinical standards with Monash University’s online 3 month intensive course:

Course: Patient Suitability, Governance, Compliance & Ethics of Non‑Surgical Cosmetic Medicine

Start Date:1 October 2025

Duration:12 weeks (~144 hours, blended delivery)

EXAM - 50% pass rate

When you register now, you’ll receive 50 % off – just AUD 2,050 (regular price AUD 4,100)

What courses can you study for 3 months at $2000? NONE with a University..

Most 2 day courses are $2000… this is 3 months

AND with a top 5 University in Australia!..

Discount code

FIRST50STUDENTS

27/07/2025

FOR HCP ONLY - New AHPRA rules: are you compliant? Do you know what has changed?

Navigating cosmetic medicine regulations is more complex than ever. Monash University has entered medical aesthetics - delivering the only university led pathway designed for Australia’s evolving standards.

Stay ahead of regulatory change with this 3 month Intensive Course designed by Professor Greg Goodman and Mike Clague.

The FIRST 3 MONTH Intensive Course of FOUR -
Patient Suitability, Governance, Compliance and Ethics of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Medicine

Module content

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

The modules are delivered over a 12-week period involving a notional 144 hours of effort/workload.


Delivery: Online

Date: 01/10/2025 (12 week course)

AHPRA has clearly stated we need more relevant high level education. Here it is
Finance available for $30 per week

Register your interest below or purchase

Professor Greg Goodman and Mike Clague have over 60 years combined experience in medical aesthetics.  They bring a world of knowledge from different perspectives to this course. You will have regular tutorials with these two industry experts and have access during these sessions to ask any burning ...

28/02/2024

See you there!!

12/11/2023

Free Video from Mike Clague's Patreon, Exosomes - interview with Dr Jerry Cooley - hair surgeon and dermatologist USA - TO be clear he is discussing exosomes generally and Mike is a paid consultant to Xytide

This is "final exsomes MIKE CLAGUE PATREON" by Mike Clague on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

13/10/2023

2024- Advanced anti-wrinkle course - parotid glands, masseters, mentalis, DAO, platysma... also do you REALLY know how to treat frontalis? Or Orbicu Oculi? When to say no to a 'shelfer'? This course is needed. Dates on eastern seaboard for 2024 click to invest

Advanced Full Face Anti-Wrinkle Injection Workshop

13/09/2023

Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne - which courses do you want in 2024? Please go landfill in our expression of interest form - PLLA Biostim (neck, knees, jawline), Anti-wrinkle advanced frontalis, lower face, parotid glands, scars) , feminisation, masculinisation.. you choose. Once we hit 30-40 interested we will offer dates on the site.

Workshop Expression of Interest - Workshop Expression of Interest

12/08/2023

Do you know how to inject a parotid gland with injectable muscle relaxants?
This is actually quite common. You will see some patients with an enlarged paratid giving a similar facial shape to hypertrophic masseter. But it isn't. Come to our MELBOURNE course to learn how to inject the Parotid Gland SEPT 2nd Models and product supplied. Remember at $1500 per ticket you need to treat about 40 patients in the lower face to recoop your investment .

Advanced Full Face Anti-Wrinkle Injection Workshop

03/08/2023

For Doctors and Nurses in Melbourne - how are you finding your anti-wrinkle injection game? Is it strong or could you use a refresher.
Over time the 'on-label' teaching of the 5 site glabella or the 3 site Orbiculrais Oculi (SHELFING) treatments have resulted in a loss of the 'art of injectable muscle relaxants'.
And frontalis injection sites can create headaches, we all know this..
We want to bring the art back with a full face advanced anti-wrinkle injection course with Facecoach in Melbourne
We will cover anatomical variation in each area we treat with anti-wrinkle injections.
About the Course
Learning Outcomes - What will you learn?
Key benefits of attending this course include:
Upper face – anti-wrinkle injections
Frontalis – is a beast – how do you treat it predictably?
Crow’s feet and shelfing?
Glabella – advanced or basic?
Consultation tips
Relevant anatomy
Injection protocols
Handling adverse events
Lower face – anti-wrinkle injections
DAO
Mentalis
Platysma
Gummy Smile LLSAN
Bunny Lines LLSAN
Masseter hypertrophy
Parotid gland
consultation tips.
Anatomy,
injection protocols
Handling adverse events
Scars and injectable muscle relaxants
Facelift scars and keloids
WHERE? WHEN?
MELBOURNE -
Saturday 2nd September, 9:00am - 4:00pm. The Masters Institute Level 3, 185 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Your trainer will be selected by Facecoach Directors Prof Goodman and Mike Clague.
All with more than 10 years experience in anti-wrinkle injections and attended many global conferences with some of the worlds best neurotoxin injectors such as Michael Kane, Arthur Swift and Mauricio De Maio.
Your trainers - hands on session with patient models
https://www.facecoachlive.com/Advanced-Full-Face-Neurotoxin

03/08/2023

For Doctors and Nurses in Melbourne - how are you finding your anti-wrinkle injection game? Is it strong or could you use a refresher.
Over time the 'on-label' teaching of the 5 site glabella or the 3 site Orbiculrais Oculi (SHELFING) treatments have resulted in a loss of the 'art of injectable muscle relaxants'.
And frontalis injection sites can create headaches, we all know this..
We want to bring the art back with a full face advanced anti-wrinkle injection course with Facecoach in Melbourne
We will cover anatomical variation in each area we treat with anti-wrinkle injections.
About the Course
Learning Outcomes - What will you learn?
Key benefits of attending this course include:
Upper face – anti-wrinkle injections
Frontalis – is a beast – how do you treat it predictably?
Crow’s feet and shelfing?
Glabella – advanced or basic?
Consultation tips
Relevant anatomy
Injection protocols
Handling adverse events
Lower face – anti-wrinkle injections
DAO
Mentalis
Platysma
Gummy Smile LLSAN
Bunny Lines LLSAN
Masseter hypertrophy
Parotid gland
consultation tips.
Anatomy,
injection protocols
Handling adverse events
Scars and injectable muscle relaxants
Facelift scars and keloids
WHERE? WHEN?
MELBOURNE -
Saturday 2nd September, 9:00am - 4:00pm. The Masters Institute Level 3, 185 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Your trainer will be selected by Facecoach Directors Prof Goodman and Mike Clague.
All with more than 10 years experience in anti-wrinkle injections and attended many global conferences with some of the worlds best neurotoxin injectors such as Michael Kane, Arthur Swift and Mauricio De Maio.
Your trainers - hands on session with patient models

Advanced Full Face Anti-Wrinkle Injection Workshop