blog

How to Distinguish a True Third-Party Accreditation

Nov 19 2019

Reading Time: 2 Minutes

Author: Cathy Longley

Some injection training centres claim to be leaders without proper credentials. You want the best education possible when you choose an injection training course. True third-party accreditation shows a centre meets compliance standards. But how do you know what that means?

This blog explains third-party accreditation in the Canadian medical aesthetics industry.

What Does Third-Party Accreditation Mean?

An injection training course must be third-party accredited. An independent organization reviews the centre’s processes and materials. They then assess if the centre meets learning goals for international certification.

Why Is Third-Party Accreditation Important?

Third-party accreditation is vital in medical aesthetics. This is especially true for training courses. It endorses the expertise and quality you can expect from a course and its instructors.

The Canadian medical aesthetics industry is always evolving. Recognized accreditation ensures you are prepared to practice Botox® and filler injections.

“Canadian Standards” vs. Recommended Practice Standards

When you look for an injection course in Canada, some claim to offer “Canadian standard” certification. The truth is, there is no official certification for injectable therapies in Ontario right now. Courses that promote certification are using a marketing tactic. If asked, they admit they only certify to their own standards.

Claiming “Canadian injection standards” suggests verified third-party standards exist. But no Canadian standards are in place. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) has not set regulations for injectors.

A training course cannot call itself certified without official certifications. Centres should promote recommended practice standards instead. They can offer a Certificate of Attendance, but saying you are “Certified” is incorrect.

How to Become Properly Certified

Becoming fully certified is more involved than you think. Training from a supplier is not enough. You need an independent training course. True certification means you complete work submitted to an independent body. They measure your work against set learning objectives. Once met, an accreditation is awarded.

Since no Canadian standards exist, you can get International Certification through the UK’s OTHM. OTHM is regulated by Ofqual and recognized by Qualifications Wales. They have a global network of delivery centres.

International Injection Certification with APT

APT Injection Training offers international certification with MATA Training and OTHM. MATA wrote the postgraduate injectable qualification awarded by OTHM.

We are the only North American centre offering UK standardized certification. Our International Certificate in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies provides the highest qualifications available.

International Certification does not let you practice in another country without proper licensing. It means you met recognized guidelines for the highest training level. This adds credentialing for patients and may protect you in the future.

When you come to APT Injection Training, you get a certificate of attendance. This shows your training was overseen by a medical director.

For more information or to register, please contact us today!