Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is to ensure high quality continuing education and establish excellence for medical professionals in the field of medical cosmetics. 

At CATB our board seeks to ensure that a learning activity is a balanced, unbiased presentation of the most current protocol for techniques, safety and best practices. Furthermore, that standards have been reviewed and approved by practicing medical injectors and trainers in the Canadian industry. 

For program providers, it means that they will be viewed as a quality program that has been approved by both experts and practicing medical professionals; and will be recognized by all provincial and territorial regulatory authorities.

For regulators, health systems and all Canadians, CATB accreditation means that medical professionals are able to access high quality continuing education to help ensure they continue to practice at the “top of their game” as medical cosmetic experts.

The Board of Directors approved CATB Strategic Plan 2024-2026 June of 2024.

The three-year plan identifies 5 objectives that support four strategic priorities:

• Supporting Medical Cosmetic Trainers 
• Providing Accreditation for Excellence in the Industry 
• Providing Ongoing Education for all Medical Cosmetic Providers
• Highlighting Best in Practice Standards and Initiatives
• Global Collaboration on Most Relevant and Safe Techniques   

CCAT’s  Vision, Mission and Core Values lead us in our Directives:

Vision: Continuing Education with a Global Emphasis on Empowerment and Continued Learning; Guided by the Mandate of Health & Safety for all Canadians  

Mission: Ensuring quality continuing education to support medical cosmetic professionals in providing services in Canada 

Values:  Excellence & Diligence in All We Do, Accountability, Responsibility for all Aspects of Health and Artistry. 

The sections below provide information on CATB's accreditation process, the types of applications, fees, timelines, and links to the required forms for submission.  For ease of review there are four sections, each with boxes that break down the information within the section.

Section 1:  Accreditation Information - provides an overview of CABT accreditation, including formats/types of learning activities, categories of accreditation, accreditation periods and timelines associated with the application process.

Section 2:  Application Process - provides an overview of the steps involved in the application and review process, and specific details for submitting the various types of applications. 

Section 3:  Fees and forms - provides links to CATB's fee tables and to all the forms required for applications for accreditation (e.g., application checklists, expert reviewer release forms, conflict of interest disclosure forms)

Section 4:  Additional Information - provides links to other useful materials on the CATB website (e.g., Standards of Practice for Medical Cosmetic Professionals, Scientific Planning Committee requirements)