Frequently Asked Questions

There are many reasons why you should choose us including:

Expert Trainers: Our courses are taught by highly skilled and experienced medical and healthcare professionals, ensuring that a high standard of the most up-to-date information and techniques are taught.

Small Trainer/Delegate Ratio: A 4:1 ratio guarantees personalised attention, more direct interaction, and ample hands-on practical experience during training sessions.

Hands-on Experience: A strong emphasis on practical skill learning through multiple live injecting sessions which is essential to master the medical aesthetic techniques being taught.

Supervised Practical Experience: Invaluable live injecting demonstrations and training directed and supervised by expert trainers, nurturing a safe learning environment in a controlled setting.

Post-Training Support: Cosmed Academy will provide free email support for 12 months post course attendance and access to an online Delegate support hub.

Convenient Location: Centrally located in Dublin 2 city centre, offering easy accessibility for attendees by coach, train, dart or car.

Recognition by Aesthetic Insure and Hiscox: Being a recognised training provider by these insurance bodies underscores Cosmed Academy’s training credibility and ensures your own insurance post course attendance.

CPD Accredited Courses: Each Cosmed training course carries CPD accreditation from the CPD Certification Service which provides 1 CPD point for every hour of educational training provided.

All the injectable training courses at Cosmed Training Academy will be run and directed by a team of highly skilled and experienced medical and healthcare professionals, including Nurses, Doctors, and Dentists.

These trainers not only have a strong medical professional background but also work as Aesthetic Practitioners within their own clinics. This combination of medical expertise and aesthetic practical experience ensures that you receive training from professionals who are actively engaged in the field of medical aesthetics, which enables them to teach you not only the very best techniques and approaches but also enables them to share best practices and real-world insights based on their own clinical experiences.

Cosmed Training Academy is located at Carmichael House, 60 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2. This central and accessible location in Dublin 2 aims to make attending your training course convenient and efficient by either car, train, dart or coach. To learn more about the exact location and directions to the academy, you can refer to the map and information provided on this website.

There is paid street parking available outside Cosmed Academy. You can download the Parking App on parkingtag.ie. Public transport by bus, train and dart will also get you within walking distance to the Academy.

For Botulinum toxin training courses

All attending delegates must be medical or healthcare professionals who have an active current registration with a recognised governing body in Ireland or the UK. Evidence of delegate’s registration will be required when booking onto this course. We cannot offer training to you if you have any open or pending investigations, restrictions to practice or suspensions of your membership.

For Dermal filler/Skin Boosters/Polynucleotides/Exosomes/PRP and other Injectable training courses

Doctors/Dentists/Prescribing Nurses and non-Prescribing Nurses/Prescribing Midwives and non-Prescribing Midwives/Prescribing Pharmacists and non-Prescribing Pharmacists can attend these courses.

All attending delegates must be medical or healthcare professionals who have an active current registration with either a Medical, Dental, Nursing, Midwifery or Pharmaceutical body in Ireland or the UK. Evidence of delegate’s registration will be required when booking onto this course. We cannot offer training to you if you have any open or pending investigations, restrictions to practice or suspensions of your membership.

No prior aesthetic experience is necessary to attend the Foundation level injectable courses. However, all delegates attending an advanced injectable course must have previously completed a Foundation course at either Cosmed Academy or any other academy. For further information please click into each individual course page.

For Skin Peels, Topical Exosomes and Medical Microneedling and Mesotherapy and NCTF + Nanosoft Microneedle training courses

Doctors/Dentists/Nurses/Midwives/Pharmacists (as above) and Beauty therapists with NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications can attend these courses. Evidence of qualification will be required when booking onto these courses.

Yes, Cosmed Academy will provide all the necessary products and consumables required for all learnings throughout the training day. You do not need to supply anything.

Yes, Cosmed Academy will supply the training models for all courses. If you do want to supply your own training model/s, please contact us directly on 01 5547878 or email us at info@cosmed.ie to discuss model clearance criteria and requirements. All model arrangements and clearance will need to be completed at least 2 weeks before the training course date.

There is a cost for all model treatments, however these will be heavily discounted. All model information including clearance criteria, photographs required, the booking process and treatment prices can also be accessed under the Models tab on the Cosmed website at cosmed.ie.

Photo ID (compulsory).

Your registration certificates or professional qualification certificates if you have not already submitted them at the time of booking.

Your training materials will be emailed to you prior to your course attendance. It is recommended to read this documentation thoroughly in advance of attending your training course.

Yes, tea, coffee and water is available all day.

A light lunch is provided during the day at a time that suits the training agenda.

Please do let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements.

You will be covered under Cosmed’s insurance policy on the day of training.

Cosmed Academy is a recognised training provider of Hiscox and Aesthetic Insure. After completing your Cosmed Training course and receiving your certificate of completion you will need to purchase professional indemnity insurance in order to practice or, if you already have an aesthetic injectable insurance policy you will need to ensure the new injectable treatment areas are added to your existing policy before commencing the new treatment areas in clinic.

The dress code is smart casual or uniform (scrubs) with no open toed footwear, and with hair tied back. Please dress appropriately as this is a training environment, comfortable footwear is essential as during practical sessions you will be standing.

We recommend that our delegates read any information sent to them for course preparation and for pre-reading. A one-day training course consists of a combination of a presentation and theory-based learning, Q and A discussions, a quiz and practical assessment, live training demonstrations and a substantial amount of supervised practical hands-on injecting sessions on live training models guided and directed by our highly qualified trainers.

At Cosmed Training Academy, our emphasis is on small trainer: delegate ratios and providing ample hands-on practical experience, this sets us apart from other training providers. We firmly believe that the practical aspect is crucial for every delegate to truly understand and gain the confidence needed to perform treatments effectively once the course ends.

During a standard Cosmed Training course, you will engage in both individual and group activities to enhance shared learning and experience.

Theory-based learning and Q and A discussions will take place in a classroom-style group setting. Practical hands-on learning occurs in small groups in a clinical setting, this allows for the exchange of knowledge on injection techniques and best practices and also allows for not only hands on injecting but also up and close observation of not only the trainer demonstrations but also the delegate injecting sessions. We strongly encourage active participation during practical sessions. To ensure sufficient practice and observational time for everyone, we employ a rotation system, ensuring that all delegates have ample opportunities to practice and observe.

To secure your place on a course and prevent others from taking it, full payment is required when you make the booking.

You will have the option to pay the full amount upfront or to use Humm, which will allow you to divide the cost over a period of time.

Please be aware that payments are non-refundable, however, if needed, they can be transferred to alternative course dates in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Is VAT included in the prices quoted?

Yes, all the prices quoted on our website are inclusive of VAT.

Is it possible to change my booking to a different date?

We understand that circumstances can change, and you may need to adjust your plans. To reschedule to a different course date, please submit your request by email to info@cosmed.it, this will incur a €25 admin charge.

If you wish to change dates within 1 – 3 weeks’ (7 – 21 calendar days) of your original booked course date, there will be a 30% charge plus an admin fee of €25.

If you wish to change dates within 1-week (7 calendar days) of your original booked course date, there will be a 50% charge plus an admin fee of €25.

If you wish to change dates within 48 hours of your original booked course date, there will be a 100% charge.

Regrettably, we cannot make any other exceptions. We apply these charges because it becomes more challenging to fill delegate slots closer to the course date.

I have had a bereavement in my family, can I change my course date?

In the unfortunate event of a bereavement in your immediate family and you need to reschedule your course date, please notify us within 7 days.

We can arrange a new course date for you on receipt of a death certificate.

Please email us at info@cosmed.ie to notify us or to book a different date.

For a comprehensive understanding, please consult our complete terms & conditions.

I no longer wish to attend, can I cancel and get a refund?

If you are unable to attend your training course due to sickness or any other reason and you are unable to move your booking to another date, the following Terms & Conditions will apply.

All cancellations must be made in writing via email to info@cosmed.ie and will incur a €25 admin charge.

For cancellations made more than 4 weeks (28 calendar days) before the course date, please contact us on info@cosmed.ie to obtain a refund.

For cancellations made between 3 and 4 weeks (21-28 calendar days) before the course date, there will be a 25% charge plus the €25 admin fee.

For cancellations made between 2 and 3 weeks (14 -21 calendar days) before the course date, there will be a 50% charge plus the €25 admin fee.

For cancellations made less than 2 weeks (14 calendar days) before the course date, there will be a 100% charge.

Applications for refunds made on medical grounds should be sent to info@cosmed.ie and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Please see our full terms & conditions for more information.

In the event that a delegate does not meet the criteria during the training, they will have the opportunity to attend additional training to further develop their skills to meet the required standard. Please note that this additional training will incur an extra cost for the delegate.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to delay the start of the training course. If you do have a long or complex journey to the clinic you could consider overnight stay in Dublin, we can recommend local accommodation if required.

Yes, the Foundation and Advanced Botulinum toxin Training Courses runs every 4-6 weeks. Delegates who attend our Foundation Botulinum toxin Course and wish to attend our Advanced Botulinum toxin Course on day two will be able to avail of a €200 discount for the Advanced Course, leaving the combined price at €1,700 for both the Foundation and Advanced Botulinum toxin training courses.

If you book multiple courses at the same time you will receive 10% off the price of any additional course booked.

Yes Danai nurses receive 10% off all courses, they must however email or call Cosmed ahead of course booking to avail of this discount.

International equivalent qualifications are usually permitted, but you would need to have a current registration with the appropriate governing body within Ireland or the UK.

If you have an overseas qualification and are unsure on your position, please feel free to contact us on 01 5547878 or email at info@cosmed.ie and we will aim to reply to you within 24 hours throughout Monday to Friday.

Yes, each Cosmed training course carries CPD accreditation from the CPD Certification Service which provides 1 CPD point for every hour of educational training provided. Most Cosmed courses offer 8 CPD learning points.

If you cannot find the answer to your question you can call our team on 01 5547878 to discuss your query or email us at info@cosmed.ie and we will aim to come back to you within 24 hours – Monday to Friday.

Yes, each Cosmed training course carries CPD accreditation from the CPD Certification Service which provides 1 CPD point for every hour of educational training provided. Most Cosmed courses offer 8 CPD learning points.

CPD enhances competency, encouraging aesthetic practitioners to become even more effective and skilled in the medical aesthetics environment improving patient outcomes.

CPD enables practitioners to keep abreast of all industry developments and advancements ensuring they understand new treatment protocols and approaches.

CPD can contribute significantly to career development and progression within the medical aesthetic environment.

CPD Providers can provide guidance to individuals as to how many CPD hours or points are achievable from the completion of any certified CPD activity.

The points accredited to each course are noted on each course page and on the Certificate of Completion.

In general, one hour of structured CPD learning accrues one CPD point.