Level 1 – Advanced Anatomy Review & Intro to Botox® Course
$1,895 CAD + tax
This introductory Botox training course provides an in-depth review of head & neck anatomy (25 hrs) and its relevance to the administration of therapeutic & aesthetic Botox®. Access is granted for one year.
Location: Online (Self-Directed)
What you’ll learn
Gain a deep understanding of advanced head and neck anatomy through interactive e-Cadaver and e-Skull labs—foundational knowledge for safe and effective injectable treatments. Learn how to properly assess patients, conduct a thorough facial analysis, and arrive at a differential diagnosis for both therapeutic and aesthetic cases. Master clinical photography and documentation best practices to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and seamless office integration.
Meet your Instructor
Dr. Warren Roberts
Co-founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Warren Roberts is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director for the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics and Therapeutics. He is a retired Clinical Professor in the department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of BC
Dr. Warren Roberts is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director for the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics and Therapeutics. He is a retired Clinical Professor in the department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of BC
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Course Details
Level 1 lays the anatomical foundation for both therapeutic and aesthetic injectable treatments. This comprehensive course includes +25 hours of advanced anatomy education, featuring an interactive online e-Cadaver and e-Skull lab. It begins with a detailed exploration of head and neck anatomy, with a focus on its clinical relevance to the safe and effective use of botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and other therapies. You'll learn how to assess patients, conduct examinations, and develop differential diagnoses. The course also covers essential topics such as clinical photography, documentation, and seamless integration into your practice.
Your Learning Journey: Six Foundational Modules
1. Introduction to Facial Aesthetics
Learn how to arrive at the proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Botulinum toxin (aka Dysport®/Botox®) is often the first procedure of choice in many facial rejuvenation treatments. However, to ensure ideal treatment results the practitioner must also have knowledge and understanding of how diode lasers, intense pulsed light, fractional lasers, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers and other treatments can be used to treat various conditions. Develop a broad understanding of current popular therapies so that you can assess your patient’s needs and desires, document pre-treatment conditions and properly select the appropriate treatment and treatment sequence.
2. Anatomy of Head & Neck
Botulinum toxin type A (aka Dysport®/Botox®) acts on the terminal nerve axon ending, preventing the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACH) and chemically blocking transmission at the synapse. Developing a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the muscles of the face and neck enables practitioners to select the muscle, or group of muscles, to relax for a specific result. Detailed muscle knowledge and precise marking of these muscles leads to predictable results and minimal side effects.
3. Photography & Record Keeping
Documentation of your patient’s pre-existing condition, the exact sites injected and the results of any treatment provided are critical for proper patient care and evaluation as well as medical-legal reasons. Photography and the treatment record form are invaluable tools. The Roberts Facial Rejuvenation Photography series is taken at each appointment to record the pre-existing conditions and the changes that have occurred following each treatment.
Show All Sections4. OFFICE INTEGRATION
Safe patient treatment and efficient delivery of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers requires proper office integration systems. This section of the course deals with the nitty gritty details of how to integrate botulinum toxin successfully into a medical or dental office.
5. E-ADVANCED ANATOMY
In-depth knowledge of anatomy is paramount to understanding facial rejuvenation and cosmetic injectable treatments. In this section we will study the muscles of the face, their origins, insertions, innervation, arterial supply, functions, and how they relate to the 3-D tissue planes.
6. E-CADAVER & E-SKULL
Building on tissue planes, we review the soft tissue relationship to the bony structures of the head & neck. A review of the sensory innervation in relation to these hard and soft tissue structures allows us a better understanding of the sensory input involved in bruxing, grinding, TMD, headache, migraine and myofascial pain. It will become clear how there is synergy between therapeutic and cosmetic treatment.
Level 1 at a Glance
The videos in Level 1 offer subtitles in English, French and Spanish.
6 sections • 123 lectures • 25h total length
1.1. - Statistics & History of Facial Rejuvenation
1 h 02 min
1.2 - Why Facial Rejuvenation?
40 min
1.3. - The Facial Aging Process
1 h 14 min
1.4 - Treatments Available Today
1 h 06 min
1.5 - Patient Evaluation and Treatment Sequence
3 h 24 min
1.6 - Indications & Contra-Indications For These Techniques
53min
2.1 - Botulinum neurotoxin type A
21 min
2.2 - Combination Therapy
33 min
2.3 - Anatomy Review
21 min
2.4 - Upper Face
29 min
2.5 - Mid Face Expression
22 min
2.6 - Lower Face
14 min
2.7 - Neck
16 min
2.8 - Injection Areas & Treatment Plan
34 min
Supporting Documents
3.1 - Photography
1 h 06 min
3.2 - Facetec Software
11 min
Supporting Documents
4.1 - Office Integration
1 h 49 min
Supporting Documents
Decapper Demonstration
1 min
Reconstituting & Drawing Up
3 min
Botox vs Dysport
1 h 24 min
5.1 - Introduction
2 min
5.2 - eAdvanced Anatomy (1 of 2)
12 min
5.3 - eAdvanced Anatomy (2 of 2)
59 min
e- Skull Index
1 h 23 min
e-Skull Video
1 h 40 min
e-Cadaver Indexes (3)
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e-Cadaver Video 1
17 min
e-Cadaver Video 2
18 min
e-Cadaver Video 3
20 min
e-Cadaver Video 4
18 min
e-Cadaver Video 5
23 min
e-Cadaver Video 6
17 min
What to Expect
This Course Is Ideal For
Dentists
Physicians
Nurses
Clinical Support Staff Training
We offer a separate Level 2 – Team Training course for non-injector team members, focusing on clinical skills, integration, and marketing, held concurrently with Practitioner’s training.
Fees & Requirements
Practitioner Tuition:
$1,895 CAD (plus GST)
Prerequisite:
As Level 1 is all online, the course is open to anyone.
Format:
Level 1 is an online self-directed course. Access is granted for one year. An online (PDF) syllabus is provided. A certificate is provided upon successful completion of the exam.
30%*
Growth in Revenue
* PTIFAT-trained practitioners see a 30% increase in annual revenue within the first year
Course’s FAQ
While we appreciate your background, Level 1 is a required prerequisite for all of our hands-on courses. PTIFAT is internationally recognized for its anatomy-based approach to education, and the foundational knowledge taught in Level 1—including 25+ hours of detailed anatomy through our e-Advanced Anatomy, e-Skull, and e-Cadaver labs—is critical for success in higher-level training.
In the past, we allowed some practitioners to bypass Level 1, but many found it challenging to keep pace without this core content. For this reason, all participants must begin with Level 1 to ensure a consistent learning experience and optimal clinical outcomes
Our courses are accredited by the Canadian FETAP Standard of Practice, however we always recommend that you check-in with your local college prior to registration.
Level 1 is all online, so is open to anyone. A current license is required in order to participate in the clinical courses (Level 2, Level 3, etc).
Yes, you may register for Level 2 at anytime. You will need to complete Level 1 prior to attending Level 2.
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CE/CME Recognition & Accreditation
PTIFAT is an ADA CERP recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers with continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. PTIFAT designates Level 1 for 25 hours of continuing education credits.
Our graduates success stories
5.0 
(250+ Reviews)
+8.000 Graduetes
“I attended this course many years ago, and again last weekend. It was fantastic in the past, and the content has only evolved and improved. I have extensive injecting experience, but I still gained applicable and beneficial new knowledge. For an aspiring injector, or one who has been doing it for years, this course is the North American gold standard, and I would highly recommend it.”
Dr. Vishal Sharma (Dentist)
Calgary, AB
“Dr. Roberts course is very systematic and thorough. I feel equipped to start administering Botox in my office immediately after the course. Their online resources make it easy to prepare and study for the course ahead of time.”
Dr. Neda Refati (Dentist)
Vancouver, BC
“Best Course I’have taken since graduating in 1996.”
Dr. Marianne Stelmaschuk (Dentist)
Lloydminster, AB
“An extremely well organized CE. One of the best hands on courses ever!”
Dr. Kenneth Banks (Dentist)
Inwood, WV
“A great day of learning today. Attention to anatomy/ markings and injection technique is over and above many other courses. Thank you!”
Dr. Tracey Ruddick (Dentist)
Canmore, AB
“One of the best courses out there for Botox. Highly recommend Dr. Roberts' course, if you are planning to have successful career in Botox injections. He and Dr. Jan are full of knowledge and they are eager to share their wealth of knowledge.”
Dr. Roocha Vyas (Dentist)
Thornhill, ON
The PTIFAT Training Advantage
Typical Botox Course
Hours of Anatomy
16+ Hours
1-2 Hours
Hours of Hands-on Experience
16 Hours
4 Hours
# of Patient Model Injection
8+
Rarely
Photography Education
Limited
Therapeutic & Aesthetic Applications Both Taught
Practice Integration Taught
Marketing Support
Follow-up Practice Support
Faculty Experience
Canadian Standard of Practice for facial aesthetic therapies
Our training and clinical protocols have set the standard in Canada and exceed all college requirements.
Course Objectives
- Describe head & neck anatomy and how it relates to treatment planning for facial injectables.
- Describe the synergy between the therapeutic & the aesthetic applications of botulinum toxin.
- Identify the 7 PTIFA Injection Rules and the key clinical systems for effectively integrating facial injectable procedures.
- Identify the importance of detailed patient history taking and taking Roberts Facial Rejuvenation Photography™ series.
Registration Policy
We are committed to providing you with an unprecedented educational and clinical experience. Each course has a limited number of seats and includes a high Instructor to student ratio. In order to achieve this, we dedicate a significant amount of resources and make commitments to Faculty members, Instructors, clinical staffing, patients, venues, hotels, etc to ensure the course exceeds your expectations.
As such, your course registration is considered a firm commitment from you.
We have established the following registration policy:
- All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, including online courses and product orders.
- It is up to each course participant to determine if treatments (ie: botulinum toxin/dermal fillers/etc) are within their scope of practice by checking in with their local provincial regulatory college. Our courses typically exceed the educational requirements laid out by regulatory colleges, however participants are responsible for determining/meeting any provincial/state governing body restrictions and/or requirements.
- Access to online course materials is granted for one year from registration.
- Course date changes for any hands-on courses (including: Level 1B, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Refresher Course, Microneedling) are not permitted within 30 days prior to the course dates. All funds will be forfeited if the course is not attended. Changes made prior to 30 days before the course date are subject to a $500 rescheduling fee.
- Deposits are non-transferable and are used to reserve a seat for a specific course date. A deposit will be taken at time of registration, with the balance due 30 days prior to the course date.
- PTIFA reserves the right to cancel, postpone or change any course as required.
- PTIFA is not responsible for hotel, airfare or other expenses incurred due to course changes/cancellations.
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