Transform Your Practice with a Microneedling Certification

Join Dr. Shatkin’s Full-Day Training & Certification Course and master the SkinPen®, the only FDA-approved microneedling device. Gain hands-on experience, learn proven treatment protocols, and leave ready to confidently offer one of today’s most in-demand aesthetic services.

Dr. Shatkin’s Microneedling Certification Course

Earn certification in SkinPen® microneedling—the only FDA-approved microneedling device on the market. This comprehensive, full-day program blends lecture, theory, and hands-on training to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to deliver safe, effective treatments. Each attendee will both perform and receive a treatment during the course.

For qualified professionals (typically RNs or licensed aestheticians working under a physician), PRP application training is also included.

Why Microneedling?

Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), has quickly become one of the fastest-growing procedures in aesthetic medicine—and for good reason. This innovative treatment uses fine, controlled micro-needles to create tiny micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. While the process is minimally invasive, it triggers the body’s natural healing response, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, two essential proteins that keep skin smooth, firm, and youthful.

The result is healthier, rejuvenated skin with improved texture and tone. Microneedling effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Because the treatment creates micro-channels in the skin, it also enhances the absorption and effectiveness of topical serums, growth factors, and advanced skin technologies, amplifying patient results with little to no downtime.

Patients love microneedling because it delivers noticeable improvements while remaining safe, natural, and highly customizable for different skin concerns. For practitioners, it is a valuable and versatile service that can be offered on its own or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. With its growing popularity and proven results, microneedling is an essential procedure for any modern aesthetic practice.

Benefits include improvement in:

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Acne scars and stretch marks

• Uneven skin tone and texture

• Hyperpigmentation and dark spots

Automated microneedling also enhances absorption of serums, growth factors, and stem cell technologies—helping clients achieve maximum results with minimal downtime.

Key Learning Outcomes & Skills

This course provides a complete foundation in microneedling protocols for aesthetic professionals.

You will learn:

• Theory & Lecture: Technology behind the treatment, mechanism of action

• Treatment Science: Benefits, indications & contraindications, review of skin anatomy

• Client Care: Consultation guidelines, consent forms, client consideration & selection

• Clinical Standards: Safety, sanitation, sterilization

• Step-by-Step Protocols: Pretreatment, treatment, and post-treatment procedures

• Comprehensive Care: Recommended homecare, maintenance programs, scheduling

• Business Skills: Pricing strategies, marketing best practices, equipment & supply management, support materials

• Practical Training: Instructor demonstration on a model, followed by hands-on practice on each other or a model

Course Preparation

• Discontinue topical Retin-A use 48 hours before class

• Avoid chemical peels before attending

• Arrive well-hydrated and prepared to both give and receive treatment

By the end of this course, you will earn a recognized certification in microneedling, equipping you with the skills and confidence to deliver safe, effective treatments. Our comprehensive program goes beyond theory, providing hands-on training, proven treatment protocols, and clinical best practices that prepare you for real-world application. You’ll also gain valuable knowledge in patient consultation, safety standards, post-care guidelines, and business strategies to successfully integrate microneedling into your practice. With demand for aesthetic services on the rise, this certification empowers you to offer a highly sought-after treatment that enhances patient satisfaction and grows your professional opportunities.