OTHM
    Level 4
    QN: 610/6582/1
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    OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Contemporary Skin Rejuvenation

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1220 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Syllabus Units
    12 Units
    Guided Hours
    1220 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Anatomy, Physiology & Dermatology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the structure and function of the skin
    • Understand the structure and function of skin appendages.3.
    • Understand the physiology behind common skin conditions and how these can impact health, beauty and aesthetic treatments
    • Understand the wound healing response.5.
    • Understand the gross structure and function of the human body and how this can impact health, beauty and aesthetic treatments.
    2

    Chemical Skin Peeling

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the biochemical nature of chemical skin peeling products.
    • Understand the action of acids on epidermis and dermis.
    • Understand the factors affecting the action of skin peeling products.
    • Be able to consult and carry out a skin assessment for skin peeling treatment
    • Be able to carry out safe and effective skin peeling treatments
    3

    Combining Treatments in Skin Rejuvenation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of combining advanced aesthetic skin rejuvenation treatments
    • Be able to evaluate client suitability for combined skin rejuvenation protocols
    • Be able to plan and justify customised combination treatment protocols
    • Be able to safely and effectively deliver combined skin rejuvenation treatments
    4

    Consultation, Assessment of Skin Ageing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the practitioner requirements for an effective consultation.2.
    • Understand the ageing process related to skin.3.
    • Understand the importance of medical and social history in consultation and assessment
    • Understand the use of skin assessment equipment and scales in skin health assessment.
    5

    Electrical Treatments for the Face

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the types of current used in facial electrotherapy devices
    • Understand the physiological effects on tissue of electrotherapy devices
    • Understand the importance of the consultation and skin assessment process for electrotherapy
    • Understand the treatment planning process in relation to electrotherapy
    • Be able to carry out facial electrotherapy treatments safely and effectively
    6

    Entrepreneurial Foundations in Skin Rejuvenation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to evaluate opportunities within the skin rejuvenation and aesthetics sector.2.
    • Be able to conduct and interpret market research relevant to a proposed aesthetics venture.3.
    • Be able to develop a business model and value proposition for a skin rejuvenation venture.4.
    • Be able to communicate a proposed business idea effectively to a professional audience.
    7

    Health and Safety in the Clinical Environment

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the regulations governing the use of products and equipment in health, beauty and aesthetic treatments.2.
    • Understand the Health & Safety requirements in the health, beauty and aesthetic workplace
    • Understand potential for complications caused by pathogens and the infection control systems required for safe practice.4.
    • Understand the legal and ethical considerations relating to providing health, beauty and aesthetic treatments.
    8

    High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU)

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the fundamental physical principles underpinning High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and its interaction with biological tissue
    • Understand the relevance and importance of depth of ultrasound waves for controlled thermal coagulation
    • Be able to prepare for a HIFU treatment
    • Be able to carry out safe and effective HIFU treatments
    9

    Laser Therapies

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the scientific and technical principles of optical radiation devices and their interaction with tissues
    • Understand Hazards and how to control them
    • Understand the principles of the administration of safety
    • Understand how to prepare for laser therapy treatment
    • Be able to perform safe and competent laser and light therapy treatments
    10

    Microdermabrasion

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the mechanisms of action and clinical applications of microdermabrasion devices.2.
    • Understand the client consultation and assessment requirements for microdermabrasion treatment.3.
    • Understand how to plan and prepare for microdermabrasion treatment
    • Be able to deliver safe and effective microdermabrasion treatment
    11

    Microneedling

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the anatomical and aesthetic goals of microneedling
    • Understand the relationship between topical treatments and specialised serums in microneedling
    • Understand the use of devices and protocols for microneedling
    • Be able to carry out safe and effective micro needling treatments
    12

    Research Methods in Contemporary Skin Rejuvenation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key principles of research design, methodology, and ethics relevant to the study of skin rejuvenation.2.
    • Be able to critically evaluate research literature and identify gaps or questions relevant to contemporary skin rejuvenation practice.3.
    • Be able to design a small-scale research project, selecting and justifying appropriate methodological approaches.4.
    • Be able to apply research methods to collect
    • analyse, and interpret data ethically and systematically.5.
    • Be able to communicate research findings effectively, demonstrating critical awareness of implications for professional practice.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/6582/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2025
    Operational End
    Oct 2035