Postgraduate Certificate of Aesthetic Dermatology (PgCAD) - Part 1

1. Medical practitioners / General Practitioner with or without prior knowledge and training in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.
2. Dentist / Dental practitioner, with or without prior knowledge and training in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.

1. Doctor who is preparing for LCP Aesthetic Medicine board examination.
2. Doctor who wishes to gain in-depth theoretical knowledge on the subject of aesthetic medicine.
3. General Practitioner who wishes to incorporate medical aesthetic service to their current practice.

The PgCAD-Part 1 is a three-month theoretical course consisting of:

• 6 Full days Lectures covering three modules
  • Module I: Fundamental of Aesthetic Medicine
  • Module II: Legislation of Aesthetic clinic, Clinic Operation, and Research
  • Module III: Procedural Aesthetic Medicine
• Lectures are held over the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month.

Certificate of Completion for the Introductory Module

Core 1 : Basic Sciences of Aesthetic Medicine

1. Introduction of Aesthetic Dermatology
2. Concept of Beauty
3. Science of Aging, Obesity and Healing
4. Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and Psychology in Aesthetic Medicine
5. Clinical Aesthetic Medicine : The Practice
6. Dermaceuticals
7. Emergencies in Aesthetic Medicine
8. Pain Management in Aesthetic Medicine
9. Clinical Dermatology : An overview
10. Aesthetic Dermatology: Pigmentary diseases

Core 2 : Legislation and Research

1. Aesthetic Medicine Legislation in Malaysia
2. Setting up an Aesthetic Clinic
3. Research Methodology

Core 3 : Procedural Aesthetic Medicine

1. Microdermabrasion
2. Chemical Peeling
3. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
4. Lasers for Skin Pigmentation
5. Lasers for Skin Rejuvenation (including fractional ablative)
6. Hair Remover Laser (Long Pulsed NdYAG, Alexandrite, Diode)
7. Skin Tightening Procedures
8. Superficial Sclerotherapy
9. Dermal fillers (excluding silicon and fat)
10. Botulinum Toxin

Malaysian Medical Doctors are entitled to the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points.

PgCAD – Part 1 candidates will be entitled to 30 CPD Points for attending all the scheduled lectures.

Fee for PgCAD – Part 1 is RM 9000.

• Theory Lectures.
• Lecture notes.
• Examination Fee.
• Certification Fee.
• Use of academy premises.

1. Fulfill at least 80% attendance at the lectures.
2. Pass the MCQ assessment.

All lectures and MCQ examination will be held at KO Academy, located at;
No 26B&28B, Jalan Temoh, 41400 Klang, Selangor.