VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling

Learning Outcome:

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling is an advanced therapy qualification aimed at level 3 qualified practitioners aged 18 and over, who wish to add this therapy to their repertoire of treatment offerings. Learners are required to hold a level 3 Anatomy and physiology, and level 3 facial electrics or equivalent. This qualification is one of a new suite of level 4 advanced non-medical aesthetic therapies developed as a progression route for level 3 practitioners wishing to add to their repertoire in specific treatment modalities.

Course Content:

Advanced Skincare for non medical aesthetic therapies

• Understand the physiology of skin ageing
• Understand advanced skin assessment
• Prepare for advanced skin assessment
• Provide advanced skin assessment

Principles & Practices for non medical therapies

• Understand the developments of non-medical aesthetic therapies
• Know the benefits and limitations of commonly available non-medical aesthetic therapies
• Understand the importance of professional conduct in non-medical aesthetic therapies
• Know the key regulations, legislative influences and responsibilities relating to non-medical aesthetic therapies
• Understand advanced contra-actions, hygiene issues and medical emergencies of specific concern to non-medical aesthetic therapies

Advanced Consultation for non medical aesthetic therapists

• Understand how effective communication and professional behaviors contribute to client trust
• Understand methods and processes for gaining information through consultation
• Know the importance of completing a thorough consultation
• Understand the legal requirements for completing consultation
• Know the information required when completing a consultation
• Know the requirements for recording procedures

Provide Cosmetic Skin Needling

• Know safety considerations when providing cosmetic skin needling treatments
• Understand how to provide cosmetic skin needling treatments
• Know the relevant anatomy, physiology and pathologies for cosmetic skin needling
• Be able to consult, plan and prepare for cosmetic skin needling treatment
• Be able to provide cosmetic skin needling treatments

Pre-requisite:- ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist or equivalent, Skincare Level 2 and A&P Level 3.