CIBTAC
    Level 4
    QN: 603/0160/0
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    CIBTAC Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Skin Studies and the Principles of Aesthetic Practice

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIBTAC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 274 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    CIBTAC
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    274 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advanced Skin Science

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand advanced skin science and the relevance to facial aesthetic treatment
    • Understand and explain advanced knowledge of the wound healing process and the relevance to facial aesthetic treatment
    • Understand and explain the physiology of skin the ageing and the relevance to facial aesthetic treatment
    2

    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
    3

    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
    4

    Provide Investigative Consultation and Advanced Skin Assessment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand investigative consultation and advanced skin assessment and contextualise the importance to aesthetic treatment.2.
    • Understand the primary skin types and secondary skin conditions and the methods of advanced skin assessment
    • Carry out investigative consultation and advanced skin assessment and reflect and contextualise the information to devise safe, effective and ethical skin treatment programmes

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/0160/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    CIBTAC
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2016