Microneedling Training Collagen Induction Therapy
Evidence-based microneedling and collagen induction therapy (CIT) training for registered nurses. Covers device selection, needle depth, treatment protocols, topical serums, and combination therapy with PRP and laser.
- Collagen Induction Therapy
- Device & Needle Depth Selection
- PRP Combination Protocols
- Acne Scar Treatment
- Evidence-Based Aftercare
Program overview
Microneedling training built on evidence-based CIT protocols
Microneedling (collagen induction therapy / CIT) is a versatile, minimally invasive treatment that creates controlled micro-injuries in the dermis to stimulate the natural wound healing cascade — driving collagen and elastin production. With appropriate device selection and depth parameters, microneedling delivers clinically significant improvements in acne scarring, skin texture, fine lines, enlarged pores, stretch marks, and overall skin quality.
Our microneedling training program covers the biology of collagen synthesis, device types (motorised vs manual, pen vs roller), needle depth selection for different skin concerns and body areas, topical serum application, pre- and post-treatment protocols, and combination therapy with PRP and fractional laser for enhanced results. All training is supervised and hands-on.
To round out your skin treatment skills, you can also add PRP and PRF training, view all beauty and cosmetic training courses and add the HydraGlow Pro facial system.
Practitioners should also review the Ahpra guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
- Collagen induction biology: wound healing cascade, TGF-β, collagen synthesis
- Device selection: motorised pen (Dermapen, Dermastamp), roller, nano-needling
- Needle depth parameters by skin concern and body area (0.25mm–2.5mm)
- Topical serum selection: hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, growth factors
- Acne scar treatment protocols: scar classification, depth mapping, treatment planning
- PRP combination therapy: microneedling with PRP for enhanced collagen stimulation
Microneedling curriculum
Microneedling training program content
The program covers collagen biology and device science, then progresses through supervised hands-on treatment protocols for facial and body microneedling, combination therapy, and evidence-based aftercare.
Aftercare, patient communication & business
Is This Right for You?
Who is this microneedling training for?
Nurses expanding their skin treatment menu
Registered nurses wanting to add a versatile, high-demand, low-downtime treatment to their aesthetic service offering — microneedling is suitable for a broad patient population and complements injectable and laser treatments.
Dermal therapists and skin practitioners
Qualified skin therapists who have been performing basic microneedling and want formal training to progress to medical-grade needle depths, acne scar protocols, and combination therapy.
Nurses offering PRP combination therapy
Registered nurses planning to open an aesthetic clinic or work independently who need comprehensive mentoring in both clinical competence and the business of running a successful aesthetics practice.
The microneedling training was thorough in ways I didn't expect — the needle depth guidance per concern, the scar classification system, and the PRP combination protocol have all directly improved my clinical results. Patients are consistently seeing better outcomes.
Questions about nurse mentoring
Microneedling (collagen induction therapy) treats acne scarring, atrophic scars, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture and pore size, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, and general skin quality decline. At deeper depths (1.5–2.5mm), it can significantly improve atrophic acne scars by stimulating deep dermal collagen remodelling.
Needle depth varies by indication: 0.25–0.5mm for topical product absorption and superficial skin quality; 0.5–1.0mm for fine lines and pore size; 1.0–1.5mm for wrinkles and generalised texture; 1.5–2.0mm for deeper atrophic scars. Body areas with thicker skin may require depths up to 2.5mm. Our training covers indication-based depth selection in detail.
Nano-needling uses silicon-tip cartridges with micro-channels that do not penetrate past the stratum corneum (top skin layer). It is primarily a topical product delivery technique with no wound healing induction. Traditional microneedling penetrates into the dermis to trigger collagen synthesis. Our training covers both techniques and their appropriate clinical applications.
Yes — combining PRP with microneedling is a well-established protocol. PRP is either applied topically to the skin during microneedling (to be driven into the micro-channels) or injected into the dermis separately. The combination enhances collagen induction, improves healing, and may extend the duration of results. Our training includes combination PRP + microneedling protocols.