Level 5 Diploma Aesthetic Practice

Advanced-level training combining enhanced techniques like microneedling and chemical peels, in-depth regulatory knowledge, professional standards, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

  • 68 learners

    Enrolled

  • 2 hours

    Video duration

  • 160 hours

    Course duration

  • 7 Modules

    This Level 5 qualification explores advanced skin science, client consultation, treatment planning, microneedling and chemical peeling. You will learn how to assess each client, select an appropriate procedure, manage risk, recognise complications and evaluate treatment outcomes.


    This comprehensive course covers:

    • Advanced skin anatomy and physiology
    • Skin-barrier function and wound healing
    • Melanogenesis and pigmentary risk
    • Advanced client consultation and skin assessment
    • Physical, psychological and emotional suitability
    • Microneedling principles, devices and techniques
    • Microneedling indications and contraindications
    • Personalised microneedling procedure planning
    • Chemical-peel science, chemistry and classification
    • Glycolic, lactic, mandelic, salicylic and trichloroacetic acids
    • Blended and combination peel formulations
    • Selecting and preparing the skin for chemical peeling
    • Infection prevention and chemical safety
    • Clinical endpoints and neutralisation
    • Expected reactions, complications and referral
    • Aftercare, documentation and outcome evaluation
    • Evidence-based practice and professional development

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