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The Standard of Practice and the Guide for core competency profile the educational requirements for the administration by dentists of Schedule 1 drugs such as neuromodulators (e.g. Botulinum toxin type A), dermal fillers, other agents (injected and/or topical), and adjunctive non-surgical and/or surgical therapies used to provide comprehensive therapeutic and esthetic oral and maxillofacial treatment for the restoration of a patient’s appearance in form and function or to enhance their appearance, or both.

It is the dentist’s responsibility to ensure that any education or training program undertaken in preparation for prescribing or administering any Schedule 1 drug (or to provide any related adjunctive esthetic or therapeutic procedures) must provide them with the knowledge and skills to administer these drugs or provide these therapies safely.

Dentists are advised that they must be in possession of an CDSA Level 2 certificate BEFORE any treatment is provided to patients. Manufactures of Schedule 1 drugs such as neuromodulators (e.g., Botulinum Toxin Type A) for the superficial muscles of the upper face and for bruxism treatment will require a copy of your Level 2 certificate issued from the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta. Administering the levels prescribed in the Standard without the appropriate certificate could be considered as unprofessional conduct.

FETAP Certification and Training Application Forms

Dentists can now take educational programs that meet the Standard. At this point, the approved continuing education programs are:

Level 1: Applied Anatomy Review and Introduction to Neuromodulators
Approved ProviderCourse Name
Aesthetics Training Canada Inc (ATC)The Botox Course – Level 1: Applied Anatomy Review and Introduction to Neuromodulators
Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics Vancouver, BCLevel 1:  Advanced Anatomy Review & Intro to Botulinum Toxin Type A (Online) Level 1B: Anatomical & Functional Cadaver Laboratory
University of Alberta Edmonton, ABLevel 1: Applied Anatomy Review and Introduction to Botulinum Toxin Type A
Level 2: Basic Neuromodulators: Upper Face and Bruxism Treatment
Approved ProviderCourse Name
Aesthetics Training Canada Inc (ATC)The Botox Course – Level 2: Basic Neuromodulators: Upper Face and Bruxism Treatment
Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics Vancouver, BCLevel 2: Basic Botulinum Toxin: Cosmetic Upper Face & Pain Management
University of Alberta Edmonton, ABLevel 2: Basic Neuromodulators: Upper Face and Bruxism Treatment
Level 3: Advanced Neuromodulators: Mid-Face and Lower Face/Neck Regions and Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction Treatment

Approved Provider
Course Name
Aesthetics Training Canada Inc (ATC)The Botox Course – Level 3: Advanced Neuromodulators: Mid-Face and Lower Face/Neck Regions and Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction Treatment
Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics Vancouver, BCLevel 3: Advanced Botulinum Toxin Type A: Cosmetic Mid-Face, Lower Face/Neck Region & Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction Treatment
University of Alberta Edmonton, ABLevel 3: Advanced Neuromodulators: Mid-Face and Lower Face/Neck Regions and Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction Treatment
Level 4: 4a – Dermal Fillers: Basic Facial Dermal Fillers
Approved ProviderCourse Name
University of Alberta Edmonton, ABLevel 4a: Facial Fillers and Superficial Injections of the Lower Face
Level 4: 4b – Dermal Fillers: Advanced Facial Dermal Fillers
Approved ProviderCourse Name
University of Alberta Edmonton, ABLevel 4b: Superficial and Deep Injections Full Face

 

FAQs

  • Do I need to charge GST?

    The Canadian Revenue Agency states that if you are a “small supplier” then you do not need to charge or remit GST.  You are a “small supplier” if your total taxable revenues are $30,000 or less. Note: this would include revenues from associates as well. If the total of taxable services your dental office provides exceeds $30,000 you must collect and remit GST on taxable revenues. Dental office revenue generated from areas such as cosmetic dentistry and services provided for esthetic reasons such as Botox or dermal fillers would be considered taxable revenue.

    The Tax Act is very complicated and dentists should seek professional advice in determining whether they are required to collect and remit GST.

  • What is an approved Continuing Education course?

    There are many different options available to dentists for Continuing Education. However, not all courses are recognized by the CDSA.

    To be an approved Continuing Education provider for the purpose of acquiring an CDSA FETAP certificate, the course syllabus and provider must be pre-approved by the CDSA.

  • Are Facial Esthetic Therapies and Adjunctive Procedures certificates issued?

    Facial Esthetic Therapies and Adjunctive Procedures certificates are issued for each level upon submission and verification of successful completion of an approved education program.

  • What do I do with this certificate?

    CDSA issued Facial Esthetic Therapies and Adjunctive Procedures certificates must be displayed where you provide professional services, or available upon request; these certificates are dentist specific.

  • Is there a cost involved?

    There is no cost involved.