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Aesthetic Nursing Within Legal Limitations

New aesthetic practices may overlook a make-or-break standard business practice – establishing protocols and practice guidelines for procedures. If this seems obvious and you are rolling your eyes, you might be surprised to learn how many aesthetic practices don’t have them in place. Through discussions in the aesthetic nursing training classes we teach, many Aesthetic Nurses aren’t aware of their own state-specific rules. The results of practicing outside of their legally defined scope can put an end to a practice.

1. Research

In order to know how to practice within your state’s legal limitations, you have to do the research. There is an abundance of information available online, but sometimes, it just doesn’t cover it. Getting your Medical Director involved early in the process can help. If they are knowledgeable and experienced in medical aesthetics, they may either be aware of the laws or know someone who is an expert that can help.  Networking with experienced aesthetic nurse injectors within the same state is another source to look to.

2. Develop

Most established practices will already have guidelines, but if you are starting a practice, the guidelines need to be established. The guidelines you develop protect practitioners because in some circumstances, specific aspects of practice can be legally vague. Despite vague laws, your guidelines need to be clear in order to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. When you’ve developed clear guidelines, your medical director needs to review for approval.

3. Consult

While your guidelines might be clear for your practice, that doesn’t mean they are clear in the eyes of the courts. After you’ve developed the protocols and practice guidelines, you should hire an outside legal consultant who has experience in aesthetic practices. They will ensure proper development and verbiage so that the practice is protected on every front.

At the Advanced Aesthetic Institute, we have legal consultants who can help provide the clarity your practice needs. If you research and develop your protocols and practice guidelines, we can make sure they are appropriate for the regulations in your state. Give us a call today to learn more about your state-specific aesthetic practice regulations.

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Barbara Calhoun, FNP

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend both a Botulinum Toxin Type A training course and an actual “day in the office” with Jill Jones, RN,CPSN at the Atlanta Training Center. This was an invaluable learning experience and helped me to become a more confident Botulinum Toxin Type A injector and ultimately, grow my cosmetic practice. AAI instructors keep abreast of all the latest techniques and cover both the basics and advanced information on Botulinum Toxin Type A in their course, which would benefit both new and experienced injectors. I would highly recommend attending aesthetic instructional course as well as shadowing at the Atlanta Training Center.they are truly cosmetic artists!

AMANDA BRYANT, PA-C

I have taken three courses and have been thoroughly pleased with all of them.  The basic and advanced Botulinum Toxin Type A/ Filler course I attended with Jill not only gave me all of the basics I needed to build a successful injectable practice, but gave me the confidence that I would have a support system in the rare event that I had an additional question after the training course.  The sclerotherapy course with Terri Harper was also very beneficial.  In the two years I have been practicing sclero in my practice I have had to contact Terri two times with a question and she has answered within a matter of minutes and offered additional help in the case of further issues.  I could not be happier with the training and follow up support  I receive with AAI and the talented staff I have met along the way.  I would highly recommend these classes and this fantastic group of professionals to anyone.

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