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Dr Sbah Shahid
Dentist · Aesthetics Trainer
Sbah combines a dental background with facial-aesthetics experience developed since 2017, bringing a considered approach to facial rejuvenation.
Read Sbah’s full FAC profile →Doctor & Dentist Led Academy
Recognised by Leading Insurance Providers
Level 1 Fast Track Foundation Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Filler Course in Glasgow
An accelerated, hands-on introduction to facial aesthetics for motivated medical professionals.
A focused, time-efficient route into facial aesthetics
This Fast Track Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Course is designed for motivated medical professionals who want to enter aesthetic medicine efficiently, without compromising on safety or quality of learning.
By completing comprehensive pre-course e-learning in advance, delegates are able to concentrate fully on hands-on injecting and clinical application during an intensive one-day, live training experience.
This course is ideal for those who are organised, proactive, and comfortable with structured self-directed learning. This course is also better suited for clinicians who are already comfortable with providing injections in other clinical settings.
For those who want or need more time for theoretical and practical injecting experience, we would suggest our Two Day Foundation Training to better support you as you embark on your aesthetic training journey.
Doctor Led Academy
Fully Accredited
Accredited by Hamilton Fraser Insurance
Hands On Training
Why this course stands out
This fast-track foundation course is not about doing less – it’s about learning smarter and more efficiently.
By moving detailed theory into a comprehensive e-learning programme, the hands-on training day can focus where it matters most: clinical application, technique, and real patient experience.
What sets this course apart:
- Thorough pre-course e-learning that covers anatomy, product science, patient assessment, and safety in depth
- A single, intensive hands-on day dedicated to injecting, not lectures
- Live patient models, not mannequins or observation-only sessions
- Small group teaching (maximum 4 delegates per model) for focused, individual guidance
This format allows prepared delegates to gain the same foundational competence and confidence as a traditional two-day course, while saving time and maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and real-world readiness.
How the fast-track format works
This course combines in-depth online theory with an intensive, practical training day.
Before the course – E-learning (mandatory):
You’ll receive access to a comprehensive e-learning programme covering:
- Facial anatomy and muscle dynamics
- Botulinum toxin and dermal filler science
- Patient assessment and consultation
- Indications, contraindications, and complications
- Treatment planning and safety principles
This pre-learning is essential. It ensures you arrive prepared, confident, and ready to apply knowledge clinically rather than learning theory for the first time on the day.
The hands-on training day
The in-clinic training day is focused entirely on practical application, clinical reasoning, and developing safe injection technique.
- Live patient models
- Small groups (max 4 delegates per trainer)
- Guided, step-by-step supervision throughout
- Real consultations, assessments, and treatments
- Emphasis on safety, anatomy, and precision
You’ll perform both foundation botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments, consolidating your theoretical knowledge into real clinical skill.
E-Learning
Your hands-on course booking includes access to the associated e-learning.
You do not need to purchase the online course separately.
Set a solid knowledge foundation with our pre-course e-learning
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Access the Foundation Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers online course without booking the practical training day.
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Intimate Bespoke Teaching
4:1 Max Delegate Trainer Ratio
What you’ll learn
During the combined e-learning and practical day, you’ll gain a structured foundation in aesthetic medicine, including:
Botulinum Toxin
- Facial assessment and muscle mapping
- Structure and mechanism of action of Botulinum Toxin
- Products available in the UK
- Upper-face toxin treatment planning and assessment
- Dosage, dilution, techniques, and live model injecting of*:
- Forehead (frontalis)
- Frown lines (glabella complex)
- Crow’s feet (lateral orbicularis oculi)
- Bunny lines (nasalis)
Dermal Fillers
- Understanding facial ageing and balance
- Lip anatomy and vascular mapping
- Foundation lip filler injection technique
- Live model lip filler practical experience*
- Product choice and depth of placement
- Injection safety and patient selection
Overall
- Patient consultation, consent, and assessment
- Treatment planning and patient suitability
- Documentation and consent
- Relevant Anatomy
- Precautions and contraindications
- Managing complications and patient expectations
- Treatment aftercare advice
- Ethical and medical considerations for aesthetic practice
* Injecting experience on the course day may vary between delegates. All efforts are made to maximise practical experience; however, the specific procedures performed will depend on the clinical suitability of the models available on the day.
What to expect before and on the day
Your journey will begin with a corresponding e-learning course which will include detailed anatomy, video tutorials, and vital education on complications. You will complete this prior to attending the practical day to ensure you have a high level of knowledge before injecting, and you will have ongoing access to this after your course for ongoing reference and revision.
The hands-on day will be held in our state of the art facility with one of our advanced trainers in an intimate group size of 3-4 delegates per trainer, with extensive hands-on injecting under close supervision. You’ll assess and treat live models, refining your understanding of proportions, technique, and patient communication as you go.
Certification and ongoing support
On successful completion, you’ll receive your Foundation Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Certification, recognised for insurance and progression within aesthetic training.
As with all Facial Aesthetic Courses training, after the course you will also have access to ongoing support with access to our online forum, future training evenings, and continued access to the e-learning material which will be updated and added to regularly for your ongoing education.
Who this course is designed for
This accelerated format is not suitable for everyone — and that’s intentional.
This course is best suited to:
- Delegates who are confident studying detailed material independently
- Practitioners who are highly motivated, focused, and prepared
- Those looking to save time while learning efficiently and safely
Delegates must be willing to complete all required pre-learning thoroughly in advance in order to benefit fully from the hands-on training day.
Why choose the fast-track option?
This course offers the same clinical standards and hands-on experience as a traditional foundation course — delivered in a more time-efficient format for the right delegate.
Benefits include:
- Reduced time away from work or clinic
- Greater focus on practical injecting
- Structured learning for efficient progression
- Ideal preparation for further advanced training
If you’re organised, proactive, and keen to progress quickly, this accelerated foundation course offers a safe and effective route into facial aesthetics.
You’ll leave with:
- A solid foundation in toxin and filler treatments
- Real hands-on experience with live patient models
- Confidence applying theory safely in clinical practice
- A clear pathway for progression into advanced aesthetic training
This fast-track course is for motivated clinicians who are ready to learn efficiently.
Meet your trainers
Dr Sbah Shahid teaches Fast Track Foundation, joined by Dr Lauren Evans, Dr Megan McCallum or Erika Cunningham depending on the training date.
Dr Lauren Evans
Doctor · Director of Education and Development
A former NHS Dermatology Specialty Doctor and FAC’s Director of Education and Development, Lauren brings a strong clinical and skin-science background to her teaching.
Read Lauren’s full FAC profile →
Dr Megan McCallum
Dentist · Aesthetics Trainer
Megan combines clinical practice with a Level 7 Diploma in non-surgical injectables, supporting structured teaching and treatment planning.
Read Megan’s full FAC profile →
Erika Cunningham
Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber
An Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber and FAC-trained practitioner, Erika brings practical clinical experience and an understanding of the transition into aesthetics.
Read Erika’s full FAC profile →All Courses
Level 1 Foundation: Glasgow
Level 2 Core Masterclass: Glasgow
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