Training Online Vs. Hands-on-training For Botox Injections

By Alina Karemin


Botulinum toxin injections, fondly called Botox injections, are now common practice the world of cosmetic surgery. From treating fine lines to relaxing muscles and even treating complex medical conditions, Botox injections have become part and parcel of advanced medical treatment. Training for healthcare professionals to be able to inject Botox can be rather rigorous and requires certain needs to be met. The internet is a great resource for knowledge, and some people are looking to the web to get the certification needed to deliver these treatments.

Is online Botox injection training enough? One could also choose to gain their knowledge in a real world setting. The answer is somewhere between the two options. Let's take a look at this further.

Training online

The knowledge can be absorbed by the learner online at their own pace and in their own home, which many people find more appealing. One can view live seminars and what are called webinars, as well as videos and other kinds of courses that are available online. DVDs are another option, and these are provided by many training courses.

Online education is beneficial in many ways, but we must remember that Botox treatments can only happen in-person. There really is no way to learn all that is necessary without trying it personally, watching it is not enough. For example, one cannot become a dentist by watching videos on how to perform different dental procedures. For the skills required to perform these complex procedures independently on patients, one must actually have an experienced physician supervise the procedure while the person is learning.

In-person training

Hands-on training is where it the trainee has an opportunity to perform this procedure on either a volunteer or a training dummy. This is supervised usually by a doctor and the trainee will re-do the process over and over, until the doctor is certain that it can be done independently with a high degree of safety for the patient. Having an expert present during this training means that the process will be learned correctly, and mistakes will be pointed out; this won't happen by training on the internet because criticism is not possible.

The challenge for hands-on training is organizing the required professionals to be present for the process. These experts have busy schedules, and it takes some effort to arrange the time needed to teach trainees at the seminars. Venues for the training procedures need to be retained, and the necessary time it takes needs to be put aside. However, when we look at this from a wider angle and consider; patient safety and outcome, there is no doubt that hands-on training is by far the better option when compared to online training.

Online and hands-on training combined

Utilizing these methods in combination makes the most sense for those who are learning Botox injection treatments. Before attending a hands-on training program, a trainee would benefit highly by watching videos about the procedure online, and reading about the theory behind it. This way, when the trainee gets to the hands-on training, they will understand the basics and not be confused during any part of the training processes. Using these ways to learn together is the best way for a trainee to get the knowledge they are seeking. A trainee can now watch a detailed animation of a Botox injection procedure, and when they go to the hands-on training later, this knowledge will be highly beneficial.

Synopsis

Online training and hands-on training for Botox injections go hand-in-hand. Each of them have their own advantages and disadvantages but together they can form an excellent and effective training program for future Botox injection providers.




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