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Novel Aesthetic Treatments – Exosomes: What we Know so Far

The use of exosomes in personal service settings, medi-spas and other clinical settings is becoming more prevalent. As an emerging service, the safe use of these products is unclear and generating many questions from those inspecting premises where these services are offered. This PHO Rounds will explore what we know so far about exosomes, including: what they are, how they are derived and used, as well as some of the challenges and concerns with the use of these novel products and procedures in personal service settings, medi-spas and other clinical settings. In addition, there will be a discussion regarding the Health Canada licensing and considerations for action when encountering these products.

Intended audience: Public health units (PHUs), public health inspectors and nurses, medical officers of health (MOHs), associate medical officers of health (AMOHs), individuals who inspect personal service settings, medi-spas, and medical aesthetics, and those who regulate the providers of these services (e.g., regulatory colleges).

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe what exosomes are, how they are used and how they are derived.
• Identify some of the challenges and concerns with the use of exosomes in personal service settings, medi-spas and other clinical settings.
• Describe the existing regulatory landscape in Canada related to the licensing, marketing and use of exosomes.
• Identify key considerations and referral pathways when encountering exosomes.

Présentateur(s): Dr. Maureen Cividino, David Ryding, Brian Beck and Cecilia Alterman

Dr. Maureen Cividino, MD, CCFP, FCFP, DOHS, CBOM, CIC, is a physician certified in family medicine (FCFP), is an occupational physician certified by the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine, has a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and maintains CIC through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. She provides IPAC physician support to PHO and works in occupational health in acute care.

David Ryding, BHSc, BASc, CPHI(C), CIC, MPH, is an IPAC Specialist on the Outbreak Response and Support team at PHO and co-subject matter lead for Personal Service Settings. David joined PHO as an Infection Control Consultant in 2013. Prior to this, he worked as a Public Health Inspector in the Communicable Disease Department at the Hastings and Prince Edward Health Unit. He became a certified Public Health Inspector in 2007 and has maintained his Certification in Infection Control (CIC) since 2009. David also has a Masters of Public Health degree from Queen’s University.

Brian Beck, BASc, CPHI(C), CIC, is a Senior Policy and Program Advisor with the Ministry of Health’s, Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) IPAC Unit. A certified Public Health Inspector since 2010 and certified in Infection Control in 2023, Brian’s experience includes working in IPAC-focused areas such as personal service settings, IPAC lapse investigations, childcare, and outbreak control in congregate living settings. In 2021, he transitioned to an IPAC Specialist role with the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand-Norfolk Brant HNHB IPAC Hub, supporting congregate living settings. He joined the OCMOH IPAC team in 2024, where he focuses on IPAC Hubs and personal service settings.

Cecilia Alterman, MEd, CPHI(C), has experience working at Toronto Public Health as a Manager in the Control of Infectious Diseases/Infection Control program for over 25 years. Cecilia is a Certified Public Health Inspector who holds a master’s degree in Adult Education, and who has also worked as an instructor at the Toronto Metropolitan University teaching IPAC to public health students. Cecilia continues to support public health students during their practicum placements within Toronto Public Health. Cecilia has also led several high-profile infection prevention and control lapses in regulated health professional and personal service settings.

Avis de non-responsabilité

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Accréditation

Public Health Ontario Grand Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Grand Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

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Accessibilité

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.