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NCEA COA-Approved Continuing Education

3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits

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The NCEA Commission on Accreditation has approved this educational activity.

Facial Anatomy and Its Application to Facial Esthetics is a 100% online, self-paced educational activity providing foundational and applied knowledge of facial anatomy relevant to the skin care professional.

The NCEA Commission on Accreditation has approved this educational activity.

Facial Anatomy and Its Application to Facial Esthetics is a 100% online, self-paced educational activity providing foundational and applied knowledge of facial anatomy relevant to the skin care professional.

Why Choose Our Course?

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✔ Learn from the Institute of Human Anatomy
Explore facial anatomy through detailed instruction and visual learning from an experienced anatomy educator.
✔ Earn 3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits
This educational activity has been approved by the NCEA Commission on Accreditation for 3.0 CE credits.
✔ 100% Online & Self-Paced
Complete the course on your own schedule from wherever you are.
✔ 10 In-Depth Modules & 24 Lessons
Build your understanding of the integument, facial muscles, neuromuscular junction, neuromodulators, and facial blood supply.
✔ 13 Interactive Module Quizzes
Reinforce your understanding throughout the course with 138 questions across the module quizzes.
✔ Final Exam
Complete a 25-question final examination with a 75% passing score required for successful completion.
✔ Access to AI Jonathan for Study Support and Q&A
Use AI Jonathan for study support and course-related Q&A as you work through the material.
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Elevate Your Anatomy Knowledge

Go beyond surface-level understanding.

✔ Gain a deeper understanding of facial anatomy
Explore the structure and function of the skin, facial muscles, and underlying tissues.

✔ Understand the anatomy and physiology behind neuromodulators
Learn how neuromodulators affect the neuromuscular junction and temporarily reduce muscle movement.

✔ Explore the blood supply of the face
Identify major facial arteries and recognize vascular danger zones relevant to client safety.

✔ Connect anatomy to facial esthetics
Develop anatomical knowledge that can help you better understand the structures and considerations relevant to facial esthetics.

Course Highlights:

Facial Anatomy
  • ✔ Skin Deep: Explore the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis and their roles within the integument.
  • ✔ Master the Muscles: Learn the structures, attachments, and actions of the muscles of facial expression.
  • ✔ Understand Wrinkles: Explore the anatomical relationship between facial muscle activity, dermal changes, and dynamic and static wrinkles.
  • ✔ Neuromuscular Junction: Examine how acetylcholine and SNAP-25 are involved in neuromodulator action.
  • ✔ Blood Supply: Explore the major arteries supplying the face and their clinically relevant anatomical relationships.
  • ✔ Visual Learning: Learn through detailed visuals, images, and real human cadaver education.
  • ✔ NCEA CE Certificate: Receive a certificate documenting your 3.0 NCEA Continuing Education Credits after successfully completing the required course, quizzes, final exam, and evaluation.

 

What You'll Learn - Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

✔ Describe the structure and primary functions of the three main layers of the integument, the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, including their sublayers and key cell types (e.g., keratinocytes and melanocytes) that support the skin’s protective and barrier roles.
✔ Differentiate the muscles of facial expression from other skeletal muscles by their attachments and actions, and how their repeated contraction, together with age-related dermal atrophy, contributes to the formation of dynamic and static wrinkles.
✔ Examine the anatomical and physiological basis of neuromodulator action at the neuromuscular junction, including the roles of acetylcholine and SNAP-25, to explain the physiological reason a neuromodulator temporarily reduces muscle movement.
✔ Locate the major arteries supplying the face, including the facial artery, its branches, and the angular–ophthalmic anastomosis, and recognize the vascular “danger zones” where compromised blood flow presents a client-safety risk.

Course Requirements

To complete the approved activity and receive your 3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits:

✔ Complete every module and every lesson, all 10 modules and all 24 lessons.
✔ Complete all 13 module quizzes (138 questions total).
✔ Pass the 25-question final exam with a score of 75% or higher (19 of 25 correct). The exam draws on content from Modules 2–9; all 10 modules are required for CE credit.
✔ Complete and submit the required course evaluation form, including participant information, signature, and CE information.
Your Certificate of Completion, showing 3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits, the NCEA COA logo, and the required provider statement, is issued after your evaluation form is received.
 
What the CE award covers
The 3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits cover the full approved activity described above. Lifetime access to the course content and access to AI Jonathan for study support are included with your purchase but are not part of the approved educational activity and carry no CE credit. Claim CE credit only for approved content you actually complete.
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This Course Is Your Gateway To:

  • Build a stronger foundation in facial anatomy
  • Better understand the structures underlying facial esthetics
  • Recognize anatomical considerations relevant to client safety
  • Connect anatomy and physiology to facial esthetics education
  • Continue developing your professional knowledge through approved continuing education

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Transform Your Career!

Enroll now and join the elite group of estheticians who truly understand the face from the inside out. 

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Don't Need NCEA CEs?

You can also take the Facial Anatomy course without NCEA COA-approved CEs.

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This Course Is Your Gateway To:

  • Build a stronger foundation in facial anatomy
  • Better understand the structures underlying facial esthetics
  • Recognize anatomical considerations relevant to client safety
  • Connect anatomy and physiology to facial esthetics education
  • Continue developing your professional knowledge through approved continuing education
Don't Miss This Opportunity to Transform Your Career!

Enroll now and join the elite group of estheticians who truly understand the face from the inside out.

ENROLL NOW
Don't Need NCEA CEs?

You can also take the Facial Anatomy course without NCEA COA-approved CEs.

TAKE THE COURSE WITHOUT CEs
Jonathan Bennion demonstrating anatomical structures on a human cadaver in the Institute of Human Anatomy lab.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Aspiring estheticians seeking a stronger foundation in anatomy
  • Esthetics professionals looking to expand their anatomical knowledge
  • Professionals seeking NCEA COA-approved continuing education
  • Anyone interested in the science of facial anatomy and facial esthetics

The right education can make all the difference. Build a deeper understanding of the face through comprehensive anatomy education from the Institute of Human Anatomy.

Still Not Convinced? Here's What Our Customers Say:

"Overall, a very valuable and well-structured course with a strong focus on safety and anatomy. I appreciate the practical knowledge that I can integrate into my holistic work as a beauty therapist and face yoga trainer."

- Csilla C., Beauty Therapist

"The most valuable aspect was the detailed review of facial vascular anatomy and its direct application to aesthetic procedures, particularly understanding high-risk areas for vascular occlusion. Overall, the course was very well detailed and clearly explained. I especially appreciated the ability to go back and rewatch sections, which really helps with visualization and memorization. The course was informative and clinically relevant"

- Lydia S., Esthetician

"The information was presented in a fun learning environment that made it easy to learn and remember"

- David D., Dentist

"I really enjoyed the presentation! Totally recommend this to anyone in the medical field...especially students."

- Julie H., Nurse Practitioner

"Very helpful in identifying pertinent areas that can cause injury."

- Allison L., RN

Your Success Is Our Priority

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$227.40

Regular Price: $379

  • 3.0 NCEA COA-approved continuing education credits

  • Certificate of Completion upon successful completion

  • Lifetime Access to Course Materials (not CE-bearing)

  • 100% Online & Self-Paced

  • Access to AI Jonathan for Study Support and Q&A

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Scope of Practice and State Requirements

This activity teaches facial and skin anatomy, the physiology underlying neuromodulator action, vascular anatomy and danger-zone awareness, and related client-safety principles. It does not train, authorize, certify, or qualify any participant to perform injections or any other medical procedure. Neuromodulator and filler content is presented as anatomical and physiological education only.

Scope of practice is set by each state regulatory board, and not all educational content is permitted for all license types in all states. Before enrolling, confirm with your state board that NCEA CEs are accepted for your relicensure and that this content fits your scope of practice.

NCEA Certified professionals are required to earn 12 NCEA COA-approved CEs every three years to maintain recertification. Please note that acceptance of NCEA CEs for individual state license renewal varies by state.

This activity teaches facial and skin anatomy, the physiology underlying neuromodulator action, vascular anatomy and danger-zone awareness, and related client-safety principles. It does not train, authorize, certify, or qualify any participant to perform injections or any other medical procedure. Neuromodulator and filler content is presented as anatomical and physiological education only.

Scope of practice is set by each state regulatory board, and not all educational content is permitted for all license types in all states. Before enrolling, confirm with your state board that NCEA CEs are accepted for your relicensure and that this content fits your scope of practice.

NCEA Certified professionals are required to earn 12 NCEA COA-approved CEs every three years to maintain recertification. Please note that acceptance of NCEA CEs for individual state license renewal varies by state.

NCEA COA-Approved Continuing Education

The NCEA Commission on Accreditation has approved this educational activity.

Educational Activity: Facial Anatomy and Its Application to Facial Esthetics
NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits: 3.0
Provider: Institute of Human Anatomy, 2500 S. State Street #408, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 · (385) 276-0244 · [email protected]
Instructor of record: Jonathan Bennion, PA-C

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The NCEA Commission on Accreditation has approved this educational activity.

Educational Activity: Facial Anatomy and Its Application to Facial Esthetics
NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits: 3.0
Provider: Institute of Human Anatomy, 2500 S. State Street #408, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 · (385) 276-0244 · [email protected]
Instructor of record: Jonathan Bennion, PA-C

Jonathan Bennion, PA-C. Co-founder and Director of Education of Institute of Human Anatomy

Faculty Disclosure

Jonathan Bennion, PA-C is a co-founder and Director of Education of Institute of Human Anatomy LLC, which developed and sells this educational activity, and holds an ownership interest in the company. This activity received no commercial support or sponsorship and is funded entirely by Institute of Human Anatomy LLC. No commercial products or brands are endorsed in this activity.

Jonathan Bennion, PA-C. Co-founder and Director of Education of Institute of Human Anatomy

Faculty Disclosure

Jonathan Bennion, PA-C is a co-founder and Director of Education of Institute of Human Anatomy LLC, which developed and sells this educational activity, and holds an ownership interest in the company. He receives compensation from IOHA in that capacity. This activity received no commercial support or sponsorship and is funded entirely by Institute of Human Anatomy LLC. No commercial products or brands are endorsed in this activity.

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