Faculty of Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Section of Aesthetic Nursing
Competency-Based Examination for Nursing in Aesthetic Practice
CBENA validates competency for registered nurses working in aesthetic medicine settings. The examination assesses procedure assistance protocols, emergency response capabilities, patient safety management, and clinical documentation skills essential for nursing practice in aesthetic clinics.
Eligibility Criteria
Examination Structure
Written Examination
Comprehensive written assessment covering aesthetic nursing protocols and patient safety.
OSCE (Procedure Assistance)
Clinical examination stations focusing on procedure assistance and emergency response drills.
Supervisor-Verified Clinical Log
Clinical log verified by supervising practitioner demonstrating procedural assistance experience.
Core Assessment Domains
Pre-Examination Academic Orientation Program
Participation in orientation does not influence examination results.
Certification Validity
- Initial certification valid for 5 years from date of issue
- Certificate verifiable through IMCAC public verification portal
- Certification title: Board Certified in Aesthetic Clinical Nursing (IMCAC – CBENA)
- Certification subject to Nursing Council scope-of-practice regulations
- Annual declaration of regulatory compliance required
Recertification Policy
- Recertification required every 5 years
- Minimum 15 CPD hours per year in aesthetic nursing practice
- Evidence of continued clinical practice under supervision
- Compliance with Nursing Council regulations
- Updated supervisor verification
Regulatory Notice
Independent procedural practice must comply with national nursing regulations. Certification does not authorize independent medical procedures unless legally permitted. Nurses must maintain active Nursing Council registration and practice within the scope defined by their jurisdiction's nursing regulations.
Certification validates assessed competencies for nursing support in aesthetic practice and does not grant authority for independent medical procedures. Practice must remain within the legal scope defined by the candidate's Nursing Council registration.