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Advanced Microneedling Training

Advanced Microneedling Training

15-Hour Online Course

Our Advanced Microneedling Training is a 15-hour, self-paced, brand-neutral online microneedling course for licensed skincare professionals and medical professionals working in aesthetics who want to better understand the science, safety, and technique behind microneedling.

This science-backed course covers skin anatomy, wound healing, client safety, device selection, treatment planning, contraindications, darker skin tone considerations, microneedling myths, and updated technique guidance based on current research.

*Full course details are listed below.

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A science-backed course
that goes beyond
just teaching you “how”
to microneedle.


Learn the “why” behind microneedling
so you can approach treatments
with more confidence, prioritize safety,
and better understand how to achieve optimal results.


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Course Details

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About the Course


15-Hour In-depth
Microneedling Course

Learn the science, safety, 
technique, & treatment planning
behind microneedling.


SELF-PACED. START ANYTIME!

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If you're a medical or skincare professional looking for in-depth training on microneedling , you are in the right place!

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a popular minimally invasive aesthetic treatment used to improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, uneven skin tone, and other skin concerns. It works by creating controlled micro-injuries that support the skin’s natural repair process, which is exactly why understanding the science behind the treatment is so important.

This course was created to help you understand not just how to perform the treatment, but what is happening in the skin and how each decision affects the outcome.

Who This Course Is For

This course was created for medical and skincare professionals who want a more in-depth, science-backed understanding of microneedling than a basic technique-only training can provide.

This training is designed for licensed aesthetic professionals, including aesthetic nurses, registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), physicians (MDs/DOs), dentists (DDS/DMD), estheticians, and other skincare or medical professionals who are legally permitted to perform microneedling within their scope of practice.

Ideal for beginners with no experience, as well as
a refresher course for those with some prior knowledge.

What Makes This Course Different

As an Aesthetic Registered Nurse, I created this course to include the kind of information I wish I had learned at the beginning of my own career, along with the deeper understanding that usually takes years of experience, research, and trial-and-error to figure out on your own.

That is why this course goes beyond basic technique-only training. A lot of microneedling training focuses on the basic steps of the treatment, but not always the deeper “why” behind what you’re doing.

This course helps bridge that gap with up-to-date, science-backed education on skin response, wound healing, technique, safety, client selection, and current microneedling research.

You’ll also learn the reasoning behind common microneedling myths, so you can better understand what is supported by the science and what may be outdated or misunderstood.

My goal is for you to leave this course with the knowledge, skill, and confidence to approach microneedling more safely, make better clinical decisions, and support the best possible results for your clients.


Microneedling in Your
Aesthetic Business


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Microneedling is a popular aesthetic treatment used to improve the appearance of acne scars, other types of scars, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, uneven tone, and certain types of hair thinning.

When performed correctly and within your legal scope of practice, microneedling can be a valuable treatment to offer because it is extremely versatile, has relatively low consumable costs, and can fit into many different treatment plans, depending on the client’s skin concerns and goals.

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Safety & Skin Tone Considerations

Proper microneedling education is extremely important because every step is crucial for client safety and treatment outcomes, from client selection and contraindication screening to sanitation, technique, depth selection, pre-treatment care, post-treatment care, and complication prevention.

One reason microneedling is so popular is because it can be used on a wide range of skin tones when performed correctly. However, proper treatment planning, technique, device selection, needle depth, and post-treatment care are especially important for clients with darker skin tones, higher Fitzpatrick skin types, or skin that is prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.


What’s Included in the Course


Our Microneedling Training Includes:


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  • Education Backed by Science
    Citing over 110 scientific references, this course provides in-depth education to help you understand microneedling science, treatment safety, technique, and how to support better outcomes for your clients.
  • Brand-Neutral Microneedling Education
    This course is not influenced by or affiliated with one specific microneedling pen, company, or product line. You’ll learn the science and foundation of needling so you can apply your knowledge to the microneedling pen, company, or products you choose to use.
  • Self-Paced & Flexible
    You can pause to take notes, re-listen to lessons, and start, stop, and resume whenever it works with your schedule.
  • Lifetime Access to the Course
    You receive lifetime access to the course so you can come back and review the material whenever you need a refresher.
  • Point-of-View Video Demonstrations
    Filmed to mimic your point of view, providing a realistic and immersive learning experience. This allows you to see each technique clearly, almost as if you were performing the treatment yourself.
  • Downloadable Resources
    Helpful cheat sheets, step-by-step guides, pre-and post-treatment protocols, microneedling pen companies, microneedling-safe glide products, & more.
  • Multiple Learning Formats
    Designed for different learning styles, whether you learn best through visuals, written explanations, or narrated video lessons.
  • For All Experience Levels
    Designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of microneedling, as well as experienced skincare professionals who want a refresher or a more in-depth understanding.

Brand-Neutral Training & Device Resources


Brand-Neutral Microneedling Education


This is a brand-neutral microneedling course, which means your education is not limited to one microneedling pen, product line, or company.

Instead, the focus is on giving you the  foundational knowledge you need so you can make more informed decisions about the devices, safe glide products, post-treatment products, and treatment supplies that make the most sense for your license, treatment setting, scope of practice, and clientele.

Even though the course is brand-neutral, I still provide several device and product resources inside the course to help you research your options and choose what is best for your practice.


Microneedling Device & Product Resources


As part of the course, you’ll receive downloadable resources to help you research microneedling pens, treatment products, post-treatment kits, numbing options, and other supplies used in professional microneedling treatments.

 These resources include lists of:

  • FDA-cleared microneedling devices
  • Health Canada-approved microneedling pens
  • Esthetician microneedling pens
  • Microneedling-safe glide products
  • Post-treatment kits
  • Numbing cream companies
  • Companies who provide PRP/PRF kits
  • Ingredients to use or avoid before, during, and after treatment
Choosing Tools Safely and Within Your Scope

Because device approvals, regulations, product ingredients, and licensing requirements can change, this course teaches you how to think through product and device selection more carefully instead of relying on one brand’s protocol.

Before purchasing or using any microneedling device, product, or topical ingredient, you should verify that it is appropriate for your license, scope of practice, treatment setting, state or provincial regulations, employer policies, medical director requirements, and insurance requirements.

The goal is not to tell you that there is only one “right” pen or product line.


It is to help you understand what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to make safer, more informed decisions for your clients.


Lesson Plan


Course Content: What You Will Learn


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The course is divided into 3 parts:

  • Part I - The Science:
    Learn the foundation of the science of skin and how microneedling works on a cellular level.

  • Part II - The Preparation:
    Learn all the essential knowledge & information you need before offering this advanced treatment.

  • Part III - The Treatment:
    Learn how to effectively perform a microneedling treatment from start to finish, including proper pen techniques, troubleshooting, and how to address any potential complications.

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Lesson Plan:

Course length: 15 hours - self-paced

Intro:
  • Lesson 1: Intro to Microneedling
  • Lesson 2: What You Will Learn
Part I - The Science:
  • Lesson 3: Anatomy: Epidermis
  • Lesson 4: Anatomy: Melanocytes
  • Lesson 5: Anatomy: Dermis
  • Lesson 6: Anatomy: DEJ
  • Lesson 7: Anatomy: Skin Barrier
  • Lesson 8: Anatomy: Growth Factors
  • Lesson 9: Wound Healing Cascade
  • Lesson 10: Scar Classification
  • Lesson 11: Stem Cells & Exosomes
  • Lesson 12: PRP & PRF
  • Lesson 13: Science of Needling
  • Lesson 14: Skin Concerns Treated
Part II - The Preparation:
  • Lesson 15: FDA, Laws, & Scope
  • Lesson 16: Contraindications
  • Lesson 17: Consultation
  • Lesson 18: Consent & Documentation
  • Lesson 19: Pre-Tx Instructions
  • Lesson 20: Post-Tx Instructions
  • Lesson 21: Downtime
  • Lesson 22: Darker Skin Tones
  • Lesson 23: Ingredients During
  • Lesson 24: Safe Glides to Use
  • Lesson 25: Ingredients Post Tx
  • Lesson 26: Numbing Cream
  • Lesson 27: Benefits of Pens
  • Lesson 28: Choosing a Pen
  • Lesson 29: Safety & Sanitation
Part III - The Treatment:
  • Lesson 30: Face Mapping & Depth
  • Lesson 31: Pen Technique
  • Lesson 32: Area Techniques
  • Lesson 33: Pen Troubleshooting
  • Lesson 34: Supplies Needed
  • Lesson 35: Microneedling Protocol
  • Lesson 36: Demonstration Videos
  • Lesson 37: Potential Complications
  • Lesson 38: Common Side Effects
  • Lesson 39: Combined Treatments
  • Lesson 40: Helpful Resources

Downloadable Course Material


Downloadable Course Material


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Downloadable Course Items:
Part I: The Science
  • Updated Fitzpatrick Scale
  • What Damages The Skin Barrier
  • How to Nourish The Skin Barrier
  • Companies that Sell Exosomes
  • Companies that Sell PRP/PRF Kits
  • Study Guide/Review
Part II: The Preparation
  • Contraindications & Precautions
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Tips for Taking Progress Photos
  • Pre-Treatment Instructions
  • Post-Treatment Instructions
  • Post-Treatment Dos & Don’ts
  • Expected Downtime
  • Ingredients to Use During a Tx
  • Microneedling Safe Glides
  • Ingredients to Use Post-Tx
  • Post-Treatment Kits Companies
  • Numbing Creams Resources
  • FDA-Cleared Microneedling Pens
  • FDA-Registered & Other Pens
Part III: The Treatment
  • Needle Depth Cheat Sheet
  • Supplies Needed
  • Microneedling Protocol
  • Potential Side Effects
  • Combining MN with Aesthetic Tx
  • Online Aesthetic Groups/Forums
  • Microneedling Scientific References
    (over 110 cited sources)

Meet Your Instructor


Meet Jen Copfer, RN

Jen Copfer, RN, founder of The Anti-Aging Pro and aesthetic skincare educator

This course was created and is taught by Jen Copfer, RN, an Aesthetic Registered Nurse, skincare educator, and founder of The Anti-Aging Pro®.

Jen specializes in advanced corrective, anti-aging, and skin rejuvenation treatments, with experience working alongside plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, CA.

She created The Anti-Aging Pro® to help skincare professionals build a stronger understanding of the skin, treatment safety, and the science behind advanced aesthetic treatments.

Learn more about Jen Copfer, RN →



Microneedling Certificate of Completion
Receive a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that you can include on your resume, add to your professional portfolio, or showcase it to your clients and display it in your practice.

Included in the Course:

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Curated for ALL skin tones & colors

Includes protocols & education specifically for treating darker skin tones -- which unfortunately is usually skipped or brushed over in esthetician schools.

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Unbiased Education

You won't be restricted to learning about only one specific brand or product line. You will learn science-backed education that you can apply to ANY product line you choose to use.

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Watch Hands-on Demo Videos

Filmed to mimic YOUR point of view. This provides a more accurate representation of how to perform each treatment, which makes it easier to learn and retain.

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Receive a Certificate of Completion

You can include on your resume, add to your professional portfolio, or showcase it to your clients and display it in your practice.

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Downloadable Resources

Including: step-by-step guides, cheat sheets, consent forms, a list of all reputable & current FDA-Cleared, FDA-Registered, & Esthetician Microneedling Pen companies to help you choose which one is best for your practice, & much more.

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Self-paced | Start anytime!

Designed to fit busy schedules, our courses provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace while also allowing you to access them from anywhere at any time (as long as you have wifi).

Disclaimer: Our courses are for educational purposes only and do not authorize you to perform any of the skills taught without complying with all applicable laws and regulations. By using our courses, you agree that you are solely responsible for ensuring that you are working within your scope of practice and in compliance with all local laws, rules, and regulations related to the use and application of the information contained in our courses. We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of the information contained in our courses. By purchasing and using our courses, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this disclaimer, as well as the Terms of Service, and agree to release us from any liability or claims arising from your use of our courses.