Institute of Human Anatomy
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Facial Anatomy Course for Estheticians: Earn 3.0 NCEA CE Credits Online
Facial Anatomy and Its Application to Facial Esthetics. 100% online, self-paced, taught by Jonathan Bennion, PA-C.
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- NCEA COA-Approved
- 3.0 CE Credits
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- 600+ Estheticians
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Facial Anatomy and Its Application to Facial Esthetics
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3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits awarded on completion.
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What you'll learn
What will I learn?
The anatomy and physiology of the skin, facial muscles, the neuromuscular junction, neuromodulators and facial blood supply, including wrinkle formation and vascular danger zones relevant to client safety.
Describe the three layers of the integument
Epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, and how each relates to facial esthetics.
Differentiate the muscles of facial expression
How dynamic and static wrinkles form across the face.
Examine neuromodulator action at the neuromuscular junction
Acetylcholine, SNAP-25, and the physiology underlying neuromodulators.
Locate the major facial arteries and vascular danger zones
Facial artery, its branches, the angular-ophthalmic anastomosis and risk areas.
- Skin Deep
- Master the Muscles
- Understand Wrinkles
- Neuromuscular Junction
- Blood Supply
- Visual Learning with Real Cadaver Education
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- 3.0 NCEA COA-approved CE credits
- Certificate of Completion on successful completion
- 100% online and self-paced
- 10 modules, 24 lessons, 13 quizzes, final exam
- Lifetime access to course materials
- AI Jonathan for study support and Q&A
Lifetime access and AI Jonathan are included with purchase but are not part of the approved educational activity and carry no CE credit.
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Instructor of Record
Jonathan Bennion, PA-C
Meet your instructor
Who teaches the course?
Jonathan Bennion, PA-C is a co-founder and Director of Education of the Institute of Human Anatomy. He teaches real human cadaver education from the team behind one of the largest anatomy education audiences online, with 24M+ followers across social channels.
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Clear expectations
What this course is, and what it is not
This course IS
- Anatomy and physiology education for skin care professionals
- 3.0 NCEA COA-approved CE credits on completion
- Neuromodulator physiology and vascular danger zones taught as anatomy for client safety
- 100% online and self-paced
This course IS NOT
- ✕Injection or procedure training
- ✕Authorization, certification or qualification to perform injections or any medical procedure
- ✕A guarantee your state board accepts NCEA CEs (check with your board)
Certificate path
How do I earn my 3.0 NCEA CE credits?
Complete all 10 modules and 24 lessons, complete all 13 module quizzes, pass the 25-question final exam with at least 75% (19 of 25), and submit the course evaluation form. Your certificate is issued after the evaluation is received.
Complete all 10 modules and 24 lessons
Complete all 13 module quizzes
Pass the 25-question final exam with 75% or higher
Submit the course evaluation form
Institute of Human Anatomy
Certificate of Completion
3.0 NCEA COA-Approved CE Credits
Issued after all requirements are met and the course evaluation form is received.
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Reviews
What estheticians and professionals 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
Need CEs for NCEA recertification? NCEA Certified professionals need 12 NCEA COA-approved CEs every three years. This course gives you 3.0 of them.
FAQ
Questions, answered
3.0 continuing education credits, approved by the NCEA Commission on Accreditation.
The NCEA (National Coalition of Estheticians Association) is a professional organization serving the esthetics industry. The COA (Commission on Accreditation) is the NCEA body that reviews and approves continuing education activities.
Complete all 10 modules and 24 lessons, complete all 13 module quizzes, pass the 25-question final exam with at least 75% (19 of 25), and submit the course evaluation form. Your certificate is issued after the evaluation is received.
Yes. It is 100% online and self-paced.
The anatomy and physiology of the skin, facial muscles, the neuromuscular junction, neuromodulators and facial blood supply, including wrinkle formation and vascular danger zones relevant to client safety.
No. It provides anatomical and physiological education only and does not train, authorize, certify or qualify anyone to perform injections or other medical procedures.
It varies by state. NCEA Certified professionals need 12 NCEA COA-approved CEs every three years and these 3.0 CEs count toward that. Confirm relicensure acceptance with your state board.
No. The course is open to licensed estheticians, students and lifelong learners.
Jonathan Bennion, PA-C, co-founder and Director of Education of the Institute of Human Anatomy.
$227.40, which is 40% off the regular $379, until Mon Nov 30, 2026, 11:59pm MT. It includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Yes. A Continuing Education Transcript is available on request for up to three years.
Scope of practice
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 approval details
- 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
- Instructor of record
- Jonathan Bennion, PA-C
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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