THE RAYNER INSTITUTE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT
 

The Victoria Rayner Institute now offers Botox, Dermal Filler and Laser Training Workshops!

The Victoria Rayner Institute offers these trainings through Cosmedical Training Institute which also offers up to 24 Nursing Contact hours.

The injectable workshops are open to physicians, nurses and physician assistants ONLY!

The Laser and IPL workshop is open to physicians, nurses, physician assistants and estheticians also.


Botox Administration
Learn the following:
background history
mechanism of action
indications for use
anatomy and physiology of facial muscles
safety issues
risks and benefits
contraindications
side effects and complications
legal issues
marketing and advertising
hands on demonstration with actual patients
learn correct marking and injection techniques

Dermal fillers:
Learn the following:
history of dermal fillers
mechanism of action
different types of fillers
patient selection
anatomy and physiology
different injection techniques
safety issues
side effects and complications
contraindications
legal issues
marketing and advertising
hands on demonstrations with actual patients
learn correct marking and injection techniques

Lasers and IPL:
Learn the following:
background on lasers
physics of lasers
A&P of the skin
Fitzpatrick scale of skin types
tissue interaction of lasers for certain conditions
correct skin typing
risks and benefits
patient selection
side effects and complications
handling of complications
patient education
safety issues
legal requirements
hands on demonstrations with actual patients
treating patients with an IPL device

Each workshop is valid for 8.5 nursing contact hours and can be applied for CME category II credits.

All workshops require students to submit a copy of their license at time of registration.

Half deposit required at time of registration and balance is due one week prior to the workshop.

If student must cancel workshop, a full refund will be given if workshop is cancelled 14 days prior to the workshop ONLY!

Students are responsible for bringing a model and also for the cost of products used:
Please contact us for complete details.

Students will receive a CD-room with all pertinent supplementary documents containing:
sample consent forms
charting essentials
supply company contact #s
procedures and protocols

contact us:

victoriarayner@hotmail.com

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Memo - To Physicians 
Subject: Medical Esthetics

Dear Doctor,

What you will find below reveals a detailed history of the years of hard work and devotion that we have put into all our 13 programs during the past ten years it took to complete them. We are dedicated to insuring public safety, the creation of new jobs in esthetics and emerging business opportunities related to the field. The intention here is to encourage the development of policies and practice protocols for esthetic clinicians, medical spa directors, doctors, university-hospital administrators and investors of ambulatory laser centers.  

Regardless of if you are looking for an introduction into the sub-specialty of medical esthetics or if you are already comfortably engaged in the practice of offering your patients esthetic care services, we would like you to consider us a viable, vender-neutral resource you can remain closely connected to for straight, unbiased answers. Advice can be very helpful and constructive but only if the guidance being provided is legitimate to begin with.

We have a sincere desire to make a difference in your practice and to contribute our expertise to the improvement of your business matters - beyond our own interests. We appreciate the support you have demonstrated by your efforts to grow & mature this new field. Below you will find an overview of our record of accomplishments & advancements with a strong emphasis on social development. Please feel free to read and download our free posted articles, feel free to share with your practice managers, and patient coordinators concerning the career & business component of medical esthetic concepts.

Victoria L. Rayner
Founder, Clinical Faculty Associate - Dermatology

Author/Speaker, Certified Instructor – Patient Care Standards

RECORD OF 29 years of ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS & VISIT A Professional Life In Photos

• Directed & Staffed in a collaborative effort w/ the University of California and facilitated the adoption & implementation of four cosmetic rehabilitation clinics located at university-hospital departments & burn centers nationwide to introduce clinically-based appearance management therapy especially for patients w/ severe body image concerns that could not be addressed or modified by any other medical modalities

• Created Treatment Techniques & developed seminars for estheticians &  healthcare providers to ease disfigured patients through the process of normalizing their own appearance independently

• Consulted w/Cosmetic Chemists to Develop Special Formulations specifically for special patients - presenting at National & International Congresses  & university campuses in Europe / Paris & in the Middle East & Eskeshir, Turkey 

• Authored the first Groundbreaking Textbook a definitive teaching text  & working manual detailing the particulars involved in providing appearance management applications in clinical settings to hundreds of diverse patient populations - providing insider knowledge into patient  interactions transpiring in ambulatory clinic settings, health resorts & medical spa treatment facilities

• Founded two Bi-coastal, Postgraduate Continuing Education Institutes www.victoriarayner.com dedicated to the study of clinically-based, image-related procedures & psycho-social appearance rehabilitation strategies to educate healthcare providers become certified

• Established Distance Education Courses for re-training injured workers & helping them return to workforce w/ expert-rated image development certifications in medical esthetics

• Established the first CEU courses for Registered Nurses & First Distance Learning courses covering seven separate areas of vocational knowledge for certification & testing resulting in expert status for the career advancement & business establishment of licensed medical providers & three additional training programs to prepare institute’s graduates w/ expert ratings for complex skin care cases & consultancy

• Sponsored Dermatology Nursing Association (member)

• Sponsored Dermatology Skin Care Specialist’s Association (previous member)

• Authored over 250 related articles & white papers on business, appearance management & other medical esthetics related topics

• Contributed Chapters to six medical text publications including but not limited to “Cosmetic Dermatology” three consecutive editions & chapters for two “Dermatologic Clinics “ publications

• Columnist – for beauty, spa & medical spa industry journals on medical esthetic topics – introduced  “Clinical Views & News” (1^st to write feature articles & interview physicians for monthly skin care journals for over 8 yrs with the intention of revealing clinical driven insights & protocols for cross-caregiving esthetic service providers in multiple specialties

• Columnist – introducing enterprising concepts for spa & medical spa managers & owners of skin care centers - “Business & Career Growth Strategies” (published bi-monthly 2006 – 2007) Skin Inc.

• Developed first online courses for physicians on business intelligence independently authored (full-5-part CME series for doctors on all aspects of start-up practices & how to operate highly-productive, results-driven, profit centers in private practice settings for the members of the American Medical Woman’s Association

• Presented at medical conferences & grand round lectures for nurses & physicians at university hospitals - University of California, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern University & Scripps Clinic & for medical conferences DNA – Dermatology Nursing Association, Plastic Surgery Nursing Association & American Medical Woman’s Association

• Contributing Educator for Dialogues in Dermatology - distance education training  for physicians

• Presenter for Lymphedema & Oncology conferences to assist caregivers in reducing episodes of burnout based on book authored – Survival Guide for Career Women

• Author/Presenter @ book signing Barnes & Nobles/ Borders Book presenting on various women's issues & women, aging & image

• Conducted In House-Training Programs for Marriott Corporation & Ritz Carlton – training HR Executives

• Trainer for Speaker of the House - California Senate / Honorable Mayor Willie Brown - training City & County of San Francisco workforce / reinforcing socialization skills to better assist public

• Appointed (NRC) Honorary Chairperson Business Advisory Council – Washington DC

• Online – Motivational expert for Anthony Robbins - Internet project – writing articles to inspire readers of uplifting “Dreamlife” site

• Taught adult courses on the topics of How to Develop Charisma &How Women Think for the Learning Annex

• Honoree for Marquis Who’s Who in Education, American Women & Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare Medicine

• Established – Women’s Forum for Discussion Group – for the purpose of uniting high-profile females - members of the National Association of Women Business Owners & National Association of Female Executives & Executives of Levi Plaza Corporation to form stronger alliances between professional women in social situations

• Expert Trial Witness & Active Associate Member of American Board Vocational Experts

• Course Architect of 13 distance learning programs (authored 624 hours of concentrated independent study-practices & technical standards) related to areas that involve the Science of Esthetic Intelligence (image concerns, methodologies involved in anti-aging therapies & appearance improvement measures associated with the overall well-being of women with hormonal dysfunction or who are experiencing distressing symptoms related to menopause & image anxiety issues)

• Developed “Vision-to-Mission” Program to encourage community support contributions from  graduates who have received institute-generated grants and scholarships since 1981 without the extra support of State, Federal or private endowments – inspired pharmaceutical companies to award educational grants to healthcare providers in exchange for volunteering service to their communities

• Developed “Credits for Knowledge” to encourage educators nationwide to partner together to provide graduates w/ additional training opportunities by issuing academic credits for future tuition rate reductions as incentives to inspire graduates to continue their education through academic collaborative

• Creator of “Physician’s Award” to assist doctors in honoring "Best-of-the-Best" patient caregiving services by staff and as a means of improving relations between doctor-employers and supportive staff

• Established Free Ongoing Online Education & Economic Resources posted on the Internet “For Physician’s Only” to support the operation & growth of medical enterprises w/esthetic practice divisions, wellness resorts & spas franchises

• Developed Curricula for Workshops for State Mental Health Workers & Developmental Disabilities Departments for professionals out in the field to attend seminars

• Established  First Network & Patient Advocacy Group – Online “Think Tank” to expose challenges & pinpoint growth of Medical Esthetics in an effort to establish a working dialogue for policy makers & state regulators, nurses, physicians & esthetic providers engaged in the development of medical esthetics (as a medical subspecialty) & as a means of reinforcing importance of patient advocacy & public safety protections thru quality assurance protocols

• Created – “True Stories” Internet presence for posting letters from those in the medical esthetic industry –to give insight into true-life challenging  issues requiring closer examination & discussion

• Medical Esthetic Expert Advisor to State Boards of Medicine & Their Legal Council for matters pertaining to medical esthetics & the delivery of clinical esthetic patient caregiving

• Created social development concept  "My Life's Work" for reinstating livelihood of "Baby Boomers" (post-retiree professionals) recycling them back into the workforce as consultants & troubleshooters for small business concerns in their communities  (authored six months of  distance learning online and coursework training) pertaining to start-up consulting & troubleshooting enterprises

MEMBERSHIPS:

VICTORIA L. RAYNER "Growing Your Career " Business Column
Counteracting Economic Uncertainty  Skin Inc. January 2007	Partnering With Intelligence Skin Inc. December 2006
Understanding the World of Competitive Intelligence Skin Inc. March 2007	Getting Smart About Professional Development Skin Inc. (August 2006
The Multiple Rewards of Collaborative Workforces Skin Inc. June 2007	Moving Beyond the Role of Service Provider  Skin Inc. August 2006
High-stakes Hiring Skin Inc. February 2006	Capitalizing on High-profit Retailing Skin Inc. April 2006
CHRONICLES OF VICTORIA RAYNER 'S ARTICLES
Procedimientos de Terapia de Camuflaje Para Pacientes Con Desfiguraciones: (Actualizationes Terapeuticas Dermatologicas y Estiticas Enero/Febrero 2000 Volumen 23 N1 ISSN 0326-8578)   El arte de terapia de camuflaje   Pacientes candidates que con mas probabilidad se beneficiaran can el procediminiento de camuflado   Materials de camuflaje   Como tradaja el terapeuta de camuflaje   El procedimiento de aplicacion
Cosmetic Rehabilitation - Camouflage Therapy procedures for patients with disfigurements) - "Dermatology Nursing Association" - 2000	A Closer Look into Esthetics Caregiving By Nurses – From a Patient & an Educator’s Perspective®©: (The Rayner Institute For Career Advancement - Published by RIFCA September 2004)   Plastic surgery nurses as esthetic providers   Evolution of esthetic nursing   Core Esthetic nursing competencies   Ethical considerations   A License to touch   Performing high-risk procedures   Educational management   Credentials   Conclusion
CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY: DERMATOLOGY NURSE'S PERSPECTIVE Bonita Weyrauch R.N. and Victoria L. Rayner Dermatologist Associate	HOW YOU CAN HELP BLIND PATIENTS WITH MAKEUP SKILLS - "Beauty Education", Vol. 43, No. 11
ASSESSING CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY FOR THE DISFIGURED PATIENT: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE - Dermatology Nursing Volume 2, No. 2 - 2002   Modified cosmetic techniques   The role of the nurse	INTERFACING WITH THE MEDICAL FIELD - Newsbreak 1989 U.C.S.F.
Concealing with Camouflage: (PlasticSurgeryProducts – magazine for plastic surgery professionals May 2005)   Color matching   The application process •  Cleansing •  Color selection •  Cover cream application •  Powder application   Application of Skin Type •  Normal and combination skin •  Oily skin •  Acne-prone skin •  Mature skin •  Dry skin   Solving Problems •  Eyebrows •  Skin graft discoloration and scar tissue •  Vitiligo or hypopigmentation of the lips •  Matching freckles •  Matching beard stubble   In Conclusion	THE AESTHETICIAN IN THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER - Ronald Tegtmeir M.D. & Victoria Rayner Dermatologist  Associate
Esthetic Nursing – are we being replaced? (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques April 2005)   What we’re up against   The real threat   Protecting our future won’t be easy   Joining forces   How to determine your immediate risk potential   Profile your qualification   Who will win?
Medical Spa Report: Making the Leap - January 2004
CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY - "Skin Inc Magazine" - 1996	CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY (Conquering children emotions) - "Skin Inc Magazine" 1996
CAMOUFLAGE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT - "Dermascope Magazine" 1988	EXAMINING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT OF WORKING WITH DISFIGURED PATIENT - Aspects of Working with Disfigured Patients, Stephen Sturges, MD and Victoria Rayner Dermatologist Associate. Camouflage on the Terminally Ill Patient, ("Dermascope Magazine")
MICROPIGMENTATION: AN OVERVIEW - Will Mitchell, BSCCE and Victoria Rayner, 11/1989 "Dermascope Magazine"	SKIN PROBLEMS RELATED TO HORMONAL DYSFUNCTION - "Dermascope"
COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS - "Dermascope Magazine" - 1996	You Are What You Say: (Dermascope April 2002)   Inconsistencies in our training encourage misinformation   The importance of keeping your words   Words come first, assumptions come second   Why we should always ask questions   Choose what you say rather than say what you choose
ELECTROLYSIS & THE BURN PATIENT - "Dermascope Magazine" - 2001   Skin grafting   Causes of excess hair & electrology treatments   Finding competent professionals	HOW DOES CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE PATIENT - "Dermascope Magazine" 1988   Product recommendations for scorching hot weather   Effects of AHAs on UV sensitivity   Appropriate precautions to take acne sufferers   Enjoin warm weather with care
VITAMIN: (Dermascope April 2001)   The importance of vitamin therapy   Skin disorders caused by vitamin deficiencies   Vitamins that are allies of the skin   Vitamins a therapy and acne   Tretinoin: The anti-aging fighter   Rashes and other skin irritations   Vitamin C and skin health   Limitations of vitamin based skin formulation   When ordering vitamin formulation   Determine your client’s skin care needs   In conclusion	Special Treatment for Clients Over 40: (Dermascope November 2001)   The immense financial benefit of understanding hormonal dysfunction   Special skin care therapies for clients over 40   Special training is required   Offering cosmetic solution to clients over 40   How can we be of the most help to clients over 40   Other great ideas for your clients over 40
Keep it Cool – Skin Care for Extremely hot Temperature: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques April 2004)   Product recommendations for scorching hot weather   Effects of AHAs on UV sensitivity   Appropriate precautions to take acne sufferers   Enjoin warm weather with care	Choosing a Medical Education: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques December 1998)   Promise of career opportunities   Identify quality education programs   Check out the requirements   Questions to ask   Invest in training
Top 10 Questions on Camouflage Therapy: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques July 2003)   How does a camouflage Therapy session differ from a traditional makeup application?   Who can benefit the most from camouflage therapy service?   Who would be considered a qualified candidate to practice camouflage therapy on patient?   What knowledge and technical must be acquired prior to providing cosmetic rehabilitation services?   Where the best location for a location for a camouflage therapist to provide his or her services?   What type of people would be considered unsuitable candidates for camouflage therapy services?   What questions can be asked of the patients prior to beginning the camouflage treatment to determine the patient’s concerns?   What type of artistry is required?   What are the best products to conceal disfigurements?   What are the biggest challenges a camouflage therapist should anticipate having to face when providing his or her services to patients.	New Frontiers: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques May  2001)   How hospital hire?   Special qualifications   Understanding the importance of the drug interactions   The clinical management of acne   Cosmetic rehabilitation   Part of the medical team   Aesthetic therapy for cancer & post burn patients   Do you fit the profile of a dermatology associate?
Skin Hangover – Healing Therapies to Counteract the Effects of Alcohol: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques January 2002)   Recognizing alcohol abuse   Alcohol intolerance   Women and alcohol consumption   Alcohol and aging   The beverage for the skin is alcohol   How alcohol aggravate acne   Healing therapies for alcohol addiction   Acupuncture to ease withdrawal   First-aid skin treatments for heavy drinker   Professional help	What’s the Alternative? (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques March 2002)   Alternative healing terms   The limitations of alternative medicine   Identifying disreputable practitioners   Alternative health care advances   Natural health remedy for acne   Ancient organic beauty preparations   A more natural way   Alternative therapies
TOP 10 QUESTIONS ON CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY  - Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 2003   How does a camouflage Therapy session differ from a traditional makeup application?   Who can benefit the most from camouflage therapy service?   Who would be considered a qualified candidate to practice camouflage therapy on patient?   What knowledge and technical must be acquired prior to providing cosmetic rehabilitation services?   Where the best location for a location for a camouflage therapist to provide his or her services?   What type of people would be considered unsuitable candidates for camouflage therapy services?   What questions can be asked of the patients prior to beginning the camouflage treatment to determine the patient’s concerns?   What type of artistry is required?   What are the best products to conceal disfigurements?   What are the biggest challenges a camouflage therapist should anticipate having to face when providing his or her services to patients.	The Medical Mind: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques April 2003)   Thinking differently   Variances in practice patterns   Benefiting from clinical experience   Improving your career prospects   Doing things differently   Definable characteristics of practitioners with medical minds   Carefully managed skin care   Transitioning into the world of medicine   Taking the first steps   How to go from zero to maximum credibility   Choosing the right school or program   A growing trend
Alternative Healing Methods: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques September 2004)   Counteracting skin aliments   Healthy skin the natural way   Alternative healing   Remedies for puffiness and redness   Self-healing hypnosis   The benefit of biofeedback   Healthful eating   Worldwide skin remedies	The Art of Illusion – slimming without diet, exercise or surgery: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques May 2005)     Weight fluctuation is a fact of life   The power of illusion   Fixing flaws for every figure   The rewards
DERMATITIS/ECZEMA - (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 1992)   Seborrheic dermatitis   Perioral dermatitis   Eyelid dermatitis   Photo dermatitis   Photo contact dermatitis   Circulatory dermatitis	Looking at the Future – “Clinical Views & News”: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques - 1991)   How to determine if  clinical aesthetics is right for you   The First step
MEDICAL MAKEUP - "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" - 2000   Thinking differently   Variances in practice patterns   Benefiting from clinical experience   Improving your career prospects   Doing things differently   Definable characteristics of practitioners with medical minds   Carefully managed skin care   Transitioning into the world of medicine   Taking the first steps   How to go from zero to maximum credibility   Choosing the right school or program   A growing trend	Before and After Surgery – The Esthetician Role: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques April 2004)   If you don’t like it fix it   Surgical patients have specific needs   Pre-operative esthetic care suggestions   Preventive tips for the patient’s well-being   The essentials   Precautionary advice   A post-op home kit   In summary
Skin Problems Related to Hormonal Dysfunction: (Dermascope Magazine March/April 1997)   The  five hormones most associated with skin	The Doctor is in – A Behind-the- Scenes Look at a Dermatologist’s Office: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques April 2000)   Dermatologist examination   Dermatologic therapy   Common procedures   Esthetic treatments options   Disorders of the skin   Camouflage therapy   Hygienic skin care procedures   Scientifically formulated products
Esthetic Therapy for Cancer Patients: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques February 1994)   The facial client with cancer   Understanding cancer   The diagnosis of cancer   Therapy for cancer   Radiation therapy   The effect of drug therapy on the skin   Skin care treatment and facial preparations   Recommending at-home skin care	Camouflage Therapy – Conquering Children’s Emotions: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques "Clinical Views & News” November/December 1996)   Childhood   The parent’s   Dealing with emotions   The teaching process   The application   Adolescent issues   Marketing services   Special needs
Clinical Cosmetology – A Doctor’s Perspective: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques “Clinical Views & News” April 1991)	Dealing With Premenstrual Syndrome –“Clinical Views & News”: (Les Nouvelles Esthetiques June 1991)   The symptoms of PMS   Skin changes brought by PMS   Dietary recommendations   Fluid retentions

A CALL FOR ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTORS

Having just completed a ten year, highly-intensive academic project, the founder of our training institutes, expert and coursework architect Victoria L. Rayner is interested in exploring new possibilities for the potential growth and academic development of medical esthetics. The best way to for the Rayner Institute For Career Advancement & the Center For Appearance & Esteem to expand their course offerings in what has become a rapidly emerging global market is to form an educational network with leading experts from multiple specialties worldwide. By joining forces we have an opportunity to better accommodate cross-facility services & together we can set a precedent for safer behavior principles & quality assurance standards. If your are interested in engaging in a collaborative academic project that concentrates on principles of analytic thought & the analysis of treatment modalities along with practice difficulties please send us your CV and /or contact us at mailto:info@victoriarayner.com we look forward to investigating the possibility of a potential alliance. All points of view and various topics for the development of curricula will be treated as privileged information and will not be shared.

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