Faculty of Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Section of Clinical Aesthetic Assistance
Competency-Based Examination for Aesthetic Assistants
CBEAA validates competency for clinical assistants supporting aesthetic medicine procedures. The examination assesses knowledge and skills in tray setup, sterility protocols, clinical documentation, patient preparation, and equipment management essential for support roles in aesthetic clinics.
Eligibility Criteria
Examination Structure
Written Knowledge Assessment
Written examination covering essential knowledge for aesthetic clinical support.
OSCE Simulation
Practical assessment of tray setup, sterility protocols, and documentation skills.
Core Assessment Domains
Pre-Examination Academic Orientation Program
Participation in orientation does not influence examination results.
Certification Validity
- Initial certification valid for 3 years from date of issue
- Certificate verifiable through IMCAC public verification portal
- Certification title: Certified in Clinical Aesthetic Assistance (IMCAC – CBEAA)
- Certification for support-level functions only
- Annual compliance declaration required
Recertification Policy
- Recertification required every 3 years
- Minimum 10 CPD hours per year in relevant activities
- Evidence of continued practice under supervision
- Updated supervisor verification
- Compliance audit by supervising practitioner
Regulatory Notice
Certification does not authorize medical or injectable procedures. Clinical assistants must work under direct supervision of qualified medical practitioners at all times. This certification validates support-level competencies only and does not confer any authority for independent clinical practice.
Certification validates assessed competencies for clinical support roles only and does not authorize any medical, injectable, or independent clinical procedures. Assistants must work under direct supervision of qualified practitioners.