CIBTAC
    Level 4
    QN: 603/7113/4
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    CIBTAC Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skin Studies and Aesthetic Practice

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIBTAC. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 532 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    CIBTAC
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    532 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

    Blemish removal treatment by thermolysis

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand dermatological terminology and the blemishes which can be treated using thermolysis
    • Understand contraindicated conditions
    • Understand the types of equipment required for blemish removal treatment
    • Understand anatomy and physiology, skin types and conditions and the relevance to blemish removal treatment
    • Know the requirements for providing blemish removal using thermolysis
    • Provide blemish removal treatment using thermolysis
    3

    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
    4

    Provide Chemical Skin Peeling Treatment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the origins of chemical peeling and the current practice trends
    • Understand the effects and benefits of treatment the indications for treatment, contraindications and the factors that compromise and assist the healing process
    • Understand the characteristics and behaviour of the actives used for Chemical Skin Peeling
    • Understand the factors that determine the depth and effects of chemical peels
    • Understand the practical requirements for safe and effective chemical skin peeling treatment.6. Provide ethical, safe and effective chemical skin peeling treatment ensuring maintenance of health and safety practices, security and emergency procedures
    • Document and conclude treatments in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements
    5

    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
    6

    Provide Micro-needling Treatment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the effects and benefits of treatment, the indications for treatment and contraindications
    • Understand the characteristics and effects of equipment and products required for Micro-needling treatments
    • Understand anatomy and physiology as it relates to Micro-needling Treatment
    • Understand the practical requirements for safe and effective Microneedling Treatment
    • Provide ethical, safe and effective microneedling treatment ensuring maintenance of health and safety practices, security and emergency procedures
    • Document and conclude treatments in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7113/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    CIBTAC
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2021