On: September 2, 2026
Botox and Filler Training: Enrollment Requirements at CATI
You don’t need any prior aesthetic or injection experience to enroll at Coastal Aesthetic Training Institute (CATI). You need an active healthcare license. What you can do during the course depends on which license you hold, and out-of-state nurses need a Connecticut permit before Live Model day.
Do you need injection experience before Botox training?
No. Most students in our Foundations of Aesthetic Injections course have never performed an aesthetic injection.
What we do assume is the clinical base your license already represents: general anatomy, sterile technique, patient assessment, and comfort with patient care. The course builds on that with what’s specific to aesthetics:
- facial anatomy and the danger zones beneath the skin
- neuromodulator and hyaluronic acid (HA) filler technique
- product selection
- complication management
Which licenses qualify for each part of the course?
The Foundations course has two parts: a didactic and cadaver day, then a Live Model day. Eligibility is different for each.
| License | Didactic and cadaver workshops | Live Model day |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | Yes | Yes |
| Physician assistant (PA) | Yes | Yes |
| Physician (MD) | Yes | Yes |
| Other licensed healthcare professionals | Yes | No |
If you hold a different license and aren’t sure where you fit, call us before you register. We’ll tell you exactly which sessions you can join.
Even if you can’t take part in Live Model day, the first day is valuable on its own. During our cadaver workshops, you study the depth, muscle orientation, and vascular structures of the face directly, which is the anatomy that makes injections safe. Read more about why we teach anatomy on cadavers first.
Which course should you start with?
| Where you are now | Where to start |
|---|---|
| New to aesthetic injections | Foundations of Aesthetic Injections |
| Practicing injector refining lips or advanced neuromodulator technique | Advanced Master Courses |
| Returning after time away, or tightening your technique | Refresher Course |
Pick the course that matches your hands-on experience, not your years in practice. An experienced ICU nurse who has never injected a face belongs in Foundations.
Out-of-state clinicians: plan for the Connecticut permit
Students are welcome from any state. To treat live models in Connecticut, out-of-state RNs, PAs, and MDs need Connecticut authorization first.
For RNs, the Connecticut Department of Public Health offers a temporary permit as part of Connecticut RN licensure by endorsement. RNs with a current, valid license in another U.S. state or territory are eligible for a 120-day, non-renewable temporary permit while their Connecticut license is pending, and the permit is issued about 15 business days after a completed online application is approved. Apply well before your course date so paperwork doesn’t cost you Live Model day. ct
For PAs and physicians, contact us before you register and we’ll walk you through the current requirement.
What the Foundations weekend looks like
- Thursday evening: optional welcome dinner
- Friday, 9 AM–5 PM: didactic instruction and cadaver workshops
- Saturday, 9 AM–4 PM: supervised live model injections
Breakfast and lunch are served both days. We supply everything needed for the didactic and cadaver sessions. You’re welcome to bring your own models: send us a photo in advance so we can confirm each person is a suitable candidate.
What to do next
- Confirm your license is active and unrestricted.
- If you’re licensed outside Connecticut, start your permit application now.
- Choose your course using the table above, or call us if you’re between levels.
- Line up your models early and send their photos ahead of the course.
- Register early. Early registration, six weeks before the course start, is $3,500 for multi-day courses ($4,000 regular) and $2,500 for one-day courses ($3,000 regular). 0% APR financing is available through Cherry, subject to approval.
Frequently asked questions
Does finishing the course mean I’m certified to inject?
No. You receive a certificate of completion. Whether you can perform aesthetic injections, and under what supervision, depends on your license and your state’s rules.
Can I attend if I’m not eligible for Live Model day?
Yes. Licensed professionals who aren’t eligible for Live Model day can still take part in the didactic and cadaver workshops.
How often is the Foundations course offered?
About once every three months, with advanced courses in between. See our FAQs or contact us for the next dates.
Reserve your seat
Questions about whether your license qualifies? Call (860) 572-6868 or email registrar@coastalaesthetictraining.com, or view our courses.
This article is for educational purposes for licensed healthcare professionals and is not a substitute for formal training, supervision, or your state’s scope-of-practice rules.nds-on experience, CATI empowers practitioners at every stage to develop the precision, anatomical knowledge, and clinical confidence essential for delivering safe, natural-looking aesthetic results.
