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Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers

The UK’s first regulated Master’s level aesthetic medicine training qualification. The Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers is open to licensed doctors, dentists, nurses and clinical pharmacists

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About

Building a successful career in aesthetics requires a broad range of knowledge, skills and experience. We created this Ofqual-regulated, JCCP-approved Level 7 Diploma course to give your new aesthetics career the best possible start. Our Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers will set you up to be a safe, ethical, effective and employable medical aesthetics practitioner

Overview

Skill level

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner to intermediate

Timeline

TIMELINE

A flexible course that can take 12 - 36 months

Accreditation

ACCREDITATION

The Level 7 Diploma comprises 175 guided learning hours

unlock potential eligibility critera

ELIGIBILITY

You must be a doctor, dentist, nurse or clinical pharmacist to enrol onto our Level 7 course

Location

LOCATION

All practical training takes place in our own clinics based in the City of London

Support

SUPPORT

Our helpful Student Support team will ensure your success on the course from enrolment through assessments

Community

COMMUNITY

Join our private online community to network with your fellow students and trainers

Employability

EMPLOYABILITY

Gain the practical experience popular aesthetics clinics are looking for in their new hires

Course outline

6 - 18 months (max 36 months) Course

eLearning online course
FOUNDATION & INDUCTION
OBSERVATION DAYS
MENTORING SESSIONS
ASSESSMENTS
LEVLE 7 DIPLOMA

SELF PACED ELEARNING

Our Level 7 Diploma boasts the most extensive and in-depth eLearning available. Through this eLearning, you'll build your theoretical knowledge to ensure you have a strong foundation in anatomy, science, ethics and business to support your training and your career. With the ability to save your progress and pick up where you left off, we encourage all our students to work at their own pace

Our Level 7 eLearning incorporates the following eLearning into a single course:

Foundation Training in Botox & Dermal Fillers*

  • 1:1 Training Fundamental Principles of Filler Treatment
  • 1:1 Training in Jawline & Lower Face
  • 1:1 Training in Mid-Face & Cannula
  • 1:1 Training in Perioral & Lip Filler
  • Preventing & Managing Dermal Filler Complications*
  • Business Marketing in Aesthetic Medicine*

*These courses are also available to purchase separately

The structure of your Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers eLearning is as follows:

  • Module 1: Introduction to the Level 7
  • Module 2: Foundation Training in Botox & Dermal Fillers
  • Module 3: Level 7 eLearning
  • Chapter 1: Soft Tissue Fillers (bolstered with all the content from our 1:1 Training eLearning)
  • Chapter 2: Botulinum Toxins
  • Chapter 3: Dermatology and Skin Ageing
  • Chapter 4: Principles of Psychology
  • Chapter 5: Professionalism, Law & Ethics
  • Module 4: Preventing & Managing Dermal Filler Complications
  • Module 5: Business Marketing in Aesthetic Medicine

These modules are a great resource that you'll use throughout your Level 7 Diploma. They can also be referenced throughout your aesthetic medicine career as they are kept up with the latest scientific evidence

FOUNDATION & INDUCTION

To introduce you to your Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers, you’ll be sent an Induction video to watch

In this video, our founder, Dr Tristan Mehta welcomes you and explains essential information about what to expect from your Level 7 course

You’ll then kick off your in-person training with a Foundation Training day. This will ground you in best practices that you’ll use throughout your aesthetics career

Training covers the essential practice and theory of injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation and beautification. This includes key needle techniques

Once you complete this, you’ll receive your Harley Academy Foundation Training Certificate. This certificate enables you to gain insurance to practice injectable treatments

You’ll also receive a starter pack with all the consumables you need to treat your first patients, as well as our Best Practice Guide. This answers all the tricky questions regarding prescribing, insurance and data protection

OBSERVATION DAYS

Observing treatments is a crucial part of the training requirements outlined in the 2016 HEE Guidelines. As part of our Level 7 qualification, you will attend two full Observation Days, either in-person or remotely, to ensure you are able to record the 20 observed injectable treatments necessary for your case logbook

At your Observation Days, a Harley Academy clinical trainer will conduct live injectable treatment demonstrations. You’ll watch your trainer carry out a variety of injection techniques with live instruction throughout

You can join some of these sessions remotely, via a livestream, if you have a suitable internet connection. However, you will usually attend in-person at one of our London academies. Groups are limited to no more than 13 students, so you have the time and space to get all your questions answered

Observation Days cover the full patient treatment cycle, from consultation, treatment planning, injecting and aftercare to post-treatment advice. Through completing your Observation Days, you’ll gain the awareness and knowledge to further build up your practical skills during your supervised Mentoring sessions

MENTORING SESSIONS

Mentoring is a central part of the 2016 government training recommendations for delivery of cosmetic procedures. As part of our Level 7 Diploma course, you’ll carry out at least 20 supervised injectable treatments during your Mentoring sessions, for your case logbook

Your Mentoring sessions are the best way to gain hands-on practical skills and experience in aesthetic injectables. The sessions are bespoke one-to-one learning experiences to enable you to rapidly improve your fine motor abilities and client consultation skills

You will see a minimum of 4 patients over each session and can attend as many times as necessary to fulfil your logbook requirements. Your sessions will help you:

  • Rapidly improve your technique with tips and feedback from your mentors, focused on your particular strengths and learning needs
  • Learn an array of injection techniques by practising them first-hand on a real patient in a live clinic environment
  • Practice mixing the correct dosage for a range of indications of varying intensity covering both botox and dermal fillers, depending on your session
  • Build your ability to adapt to your patient. By actively learning in a working clinic, you’ll see patients from every walk of life, of all ages, genders and ethnicities
  • These modules will be a great resource throughout your Level 7 Diploma and can be referenced throughout your aesthetic medicine career as they keep up with the latest scientific evidence
  • Grow your confidence by working with different Harley Academy clinical trainers who will each give you unique perspectives and inspire you in new ways
  • Administer full treatments for your own live patients, including consultation, treatment planning, injecting, aftercare and post-treatment advice

ASSESSMENT WRITTEN & PRACTICAL

The official assessment set by our Awarding Body, VTCT comprises:

  • Completion of your Case Logbook
  • Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) through two filmed mentoring cases
  • Written Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
  • Written literature review
  • Timed academic examination

You need to pass all parts of this examination to receive your Level 7 Diploma. Our Assessments Team will work with you directly to ensure your best chance of success

LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA

Following successful completion of your assessments, you will have your Level 7 Diploma – a qualification that will set you apart from competitors, make you stand out to employers and overall future-proof your career against changes in regulation

The Level 7 Diploma is Ofqual-regulated and awarded through VTCT. We will send your diploma in the mail as soon as we receive it

ElIgibility

WHO WE ACCEPT ON THE COURSE

We currently accept the following medical professionals onto the Level 7 Diploma course:

  • Doctors
  • Dentists
  • Nurses
  • Clinical pharmacists

WHAT YOU'RE REQUIRED TO HAVE

  • A valid professional registration number (eg. GMC, GDC, NMC, GPhC) with an active license to practice in the UK. Please note that we do not accept dental nurses or dental hygienists on any of our injectables or cosmetic dermatology courses including those with GDC numbers
  • For clinical pharmacists, you must be able to provide proof of active clinical work where patient consultation is the majority of your day-to-day responsibilities, within the last year, in the form of a CV and verifiable reference
  • English as a first language, or English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7.0 in all components

QUALIFICATION DESIRABLES

  • International students may be accepted if an equivalent level of education can be demonstrated, and you are professionally registered. Please refer to our Entry Requirements Policy for details

Pricing

Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers

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