Aesthetics Training for Physician Assistants (PA)
Expand your PA career with aesthetic medicine. Our hands-on training programs equip physician assistants with the skills to perform Botox, dermal fillers, and advanced cosmetic procedures under physician supervision—opening lucrative opportunities in the aesthetics field.
Why Choose AAOPM
More than training — a complete ecosystem designed to help you succeed in aesthetic medicine.
Join a Thriving Community
You're not alone on this journey. Connect with over 100,000 healthcare professionals in our exclusive community forum. Share experiences, ask clinical questions, get real advice from peers who've been where you are, and build relationships that last beyond the classroom.
Hands-On Live Training
Practice on real patients under expert supervision. Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and immediate feedback. Available for beginners through advanced providers.
Business & Marketing
"How do I get patients?" — the #1 question we hear. We answer it with comprehensive marketing strategies, patient acquisition tactics, and practice growth education.
Mentorship & Guidance
Personal support at every step. Our faculty are here to guide your journey into aesthetics.
Tools & Resources
KPI calculators, treatment protocols, consent forms, and business templates included.
Trusted Vendors
Exclusive discounts on products, equipment, and services from vetted partners.
Job Placement
Access our exclusive board connecting you with clinics hiring aesthetic providers.
A Proven Framework for Success
Trust the system that's helped 100,000+ students successfully transition into aesthetics and build thriving practices. From your first injection to a full aesthetic practice, we've mapped the path.
Why PAs Are Choosing Aesthetic Medicine
Physician assistants are highly valued in aesthetic practices for their clinical training and ability to build patient relationships.
- Growing Demand: Aesthetic practices actively seek PAs trained in cosmetic procedures to meet increasing patient demand.
- Premium Compensation: Aesthetic PAs typically earn 30-50% more than those in traditional PA roles.
- Better Work-Life Balance: Most aesthetic positions offer regular hours without nights, weekends, or emergency calls.
- Patient Satisfaction: Help patients achieve their aesthetic goals and see immediate, visible results from your work.
- Team Environment: Work alongside physicians, NPs, and aesthetic specialists in a collaborative practice setting.
Popular Aesthetic Courses for Physician Assistants
Our most popular aesthetic training courses. Start your journey with hands-on procedural training from board-certified physicians.
Aesthetic Medicine Scope of Practice for PAs
Understanding supervisory requirements and career opportunities as a PA in aesthetic medicine.
PA Supervision Requirements
PAs practice under physician supervision, with requirements varying by state. Some states allow general supervision (physician available by phone), while others require more direct oversight. Collaborative practice agreements define your scope in aesthetic settings. Your training and experience allow you to become the primary injector in busy practices while maintaining compliance with state regulations.
Earning Potential
Aesthetic PAs typically earn significantly more than those in traditional roles.
Procedures PAs Can Perform
- Botox and neurotoxin injections
- Dermal filler injections
- PRP/PRF therapy
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Sclerotherapy (state dependent)
Practice Settings
Work in dermatology practices, plastic surgery offices, medical spas, and multi-specialty aesthetic clinics. PAs often become the primary injectors in busy practices, building their own patient following.
Career Advantages
Your medical training provides a strong foundation for aesthetic procedures. PAs are valued for clinical skills, ability to manage complications, and understanding of patient safety.
Finding Supervising Physicians
Many aesthetic practices actively seek PAs. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians who own medical spas commonly hire and supervise PAs for cosmetic procedures. AAOPM's job board connects you with these opportunities.
Getting Started
Start with foundational courses in Botox and fillers, then expand to advanced techniques. Many PAs complete training while working, then transition to aesthetic roles or add services to their current practice with physician collaboration.
Aesthetic Training Courses for Physician Assistants (PA)
Browse our upcoming aesthetic courses. All courses are AAOPM certified and include hands-on training.
Upcoming Aesthetic Courses for Physician Assistants
Miami / Miami Beach, FL
Dec 11 - Jun 14, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri
Dec
11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Dec
11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Dec
12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Dec
12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Dec
13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
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PDO Thread Training (Level I) |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Dec
13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
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Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Jun
11
Fri, Jun 11, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Jun
11
Fri, Jun 11, 2027
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Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Jun
12
Sat, Jun 12, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Jun
12
Sat, Jun 12, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Jun
13
Sun, Jun 13, 2027
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The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Jun
13
Sun, Jun 13, 2027
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Mon
Jun
14
Mon, Jun 14, 2027
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Comprehensive Face & Body-Contouring Injectables Workshop (PDO Threads, Fillers, Sculptra®, Radiesse®, PRP, & More) |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Miami, FL
Feb 5 - Feb 7, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri
Feb
5
Fri, Feb 5, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Fri
Feb
5
Fri, Feb 5, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Feb
6
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Feb
6
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Feb
7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
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Neck & Hands Rejuvenation Master Course: Combination Therapies with Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Exosomes & Lasers |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Feb
7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 |
Naples, FL
Feb 26 - May 23, 2027Nashville, TN
Oct 16 - May 16, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri
Oct
16
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
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Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Fri
Oct
16
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Oct
17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Combo Botulinum Toxin Training + Complete Dermal Filler Training | $3,898 | ||
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Sat
Oct
17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Oct
17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Oct
18
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Oct
18
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
|
The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
|
Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
|
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Feb
21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Feb
21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Fri
May
14
Fri, May 14, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
May
14
Fri, May 14, 2027
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Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
May
15
Sat, May 15, 2027
|
Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
May
15
Sat, May 15, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
May
16
Sun, May 16, 2027
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
May
16
Sun, May 16, 2027
|
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 |
New York City, NY
Sep 18 - Apr 25, 2027Newark, NJ
Nov 6 - May 23, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri
Nov
6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Nov
6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
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Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Nov
6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
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Physician Medical Weight Loss Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Nov
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Nov
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Dermatology Procedures for the Primary Care Practice |
8:00 AM ET
|
$2,149 | |
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Sat
Nov
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Nov
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification |
8:00 AM ET
|
$2,399 | |
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Sun
Nov
8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Nov
8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Feb
19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Feb
19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
|
Kybella® & Mesotherapy Training for Face & Body Contouring |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Feb
19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
|
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Feb
19
Fri, Feb 19, 2027
|
PDO Thread Training (Level I) |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
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Pain Management Training (The Pain Show) |
8:00 AM ET
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$3,699 | |
|
Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
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Master Eye & Nose Injection Training: Advanced Techniques for Tear-Trough, Periocular & Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Feb
20
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
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Neck & Hands Rejuvenation Master Course: Combination Therapies with Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Exosomes & Lasers |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Feb
21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
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Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Feb
21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
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Master Injector Series I |
8:00 AM ET
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$3,699 | |
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Sun
Feb
21
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
May
21
Fri, May 21, 2027
|
Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
May
21
Fri, May 21, 2027
|
Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
May
22
Sat, May 22, 2027
|
Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
May
22
Sat, May 22, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
May
23
Sun, May 23, 2027
|
Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
May
23
Sun, May 23, 2027
|
Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 |
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