CIBTAC
Level 4
QN: 603/0155/7
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CIBTAC Level 4 Award in Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIBTAC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 134 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
CIBTAC
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
134 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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CIBTAC Level 4 Award in Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice
Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the structure and function of the medispa environment and the roles of medical and non-medical aesthetic practitioners.
- Evaluate current legislation, insurance requirements, and government recommendations relevant to non-surgical aesthetic practice.
- Apply principles of microbiology and infection control to prevent and manage common skin infections.
- Analyse how principles of pathology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and biophysics inform aesthetic practice.
- Conduct a comprehensive client consultation, obtaining informed consent and preparing the client for treatment.
- Describe the essential anatomy and physiology of the skin and underlying structures relevant to aesthetic procedures.
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CIBTAC Level 4 Award in Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice
Principles and Practice of the Medispa sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the structure and scope of the Medispa sector, including key stakeholders and services.
- Evaluate own professional development needs in relation to career opportunities within the Medispa sector.
- Critically assess the benefits and limitations of current aesthetic treatments and products.
- Discuss potential future developments in aesthetic treatments and products and their implications for practice.
- Justify the importance of continuous professional development in maintaining competence within the Medispa sector.
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Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the medispa environment and the work of medical and non-medical aesthetic practitioners
- Understand current legislation, insurance requirements, government recommendations and procedures relating to non-surgical aesthetic practice
- Understand the principles of microbiology and infection control in relation to common infections with specific reference to those affecting the skin
- Understand the basic principles of pathology, biochemistry, pharmacology and biophysics as relevant to aesthetic practices
- Understand consultation, informed and request for treatment consent and preparation of the client
- Understand essential anatomy and physiology
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Principles and Practice of the Medispa sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the wider Medispa sector, outside of own areas of practice
- Reflect on own development opportunities within the sector
- Explain the benefits and limitations of treatments and products currently available to clients and discuss potential future developments in the sector
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0155/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CIBTAC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016