Supercharge your aesthetics career with a postgraduate qualification in aesthetic medicine – our flagship, Ofqual-regulated Level 7 Diploma course. In-depth training for doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives in the most popular cosmetic injectables: botox and dermal fillers.
Supercharge your aesthetics career with a postgraduate Level 7 qualification in aesthetic injectables on our flagship Level 7 Diploma course. In-depth training for doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives in aesthetic medicine’s most popular treatments: botox and dermal fillers.
Building a successful career in aesthetics requires a broad range of knowledge, skills and experience. We created the Level 7 Diploma qualification to give your new career the best possible start. Here’s why you should choose this course.
The Harley Academy Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers is an Ofqual-regulated, postgraduate-level medical aesthetics qualification. This respected course teaches trainees the science, theory and practice of injectable treatments.
As advocates for safer aesthetic practice and improved patient safety, Harley Academy pioneered this UK qualification. We are proud to be the first JCCP-approved training centre for injectables.
We built this comprehensive course to help doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives build themselves a successful career in aesthetics. With unparalleled one-to-one support from induction to graduation and beyond, it’s no wonder 95% of our graduates are practising aesthetics full-time.
Gain your Level 7 Diploma to future-proof your career. This course enables you to meet Health Education England’s (HEE) Qualification Requirements for Delivery of Cosmetic Procedures, which are expected to form the basis of future licensing requirements for UK aesthetics practice.
If you are an experienced aesthetic practitioner with 3+ years’ experience or 100+ treatments performed, you may qualify for our fast-track course. Tap here to learn more.
For more details and to learn about our payment plan options, please call us on 020 3859 7598 or book a callback.
We know there are a lot of training options in the UK aesthetic medicine. Here’s why you need a Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers.
As the highest qualification in UK aesthetic medicine, it’s important to find the right training provider for your Diploma. Here’s why you should choose Harley Academy for your Level 7 course.
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Our Level 7 Diploma boasts the most extensive and in-depth eLearning on the market. With this eLearning, you will 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:
*These courses are also available to purchase separately.
The structure of your Level 7 Diploma in Botox & Dermal Fillers eLearning is as follows:
These modules will be a great resource to you throughout your Level 7 Diploma, and can be referenced throughout your aesthetic medicine career as they keep up with the latest scientific evidence.
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, will welcome you and explain 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.
The training covers essential practice and theory of injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation and beautification, including 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, which answers all the tricky questions regarding prescribing, insurance and data protection.
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 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 perform live injectable treatment demonstrations. You’ll watch your trainer carry out a variety of injection techniques and provide live instruction throughout.
You can join these sessions remotely, via a livestream, if you have a suitable internet connection. Alternatively, you can attend at our London academy. Groups are limited to no more than 10 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 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 a bespoke one-to-one learning experience 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:
The official assessment set by our Awarding Body, VTCT comprises of:
You will need to pass all parts of this examination to receive your Level 7 Diploma, and our Assessments Team will work with you directly to ensure your best chance of success.
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.
Still not sure aesthetic medicine is right for you? Join our next Open Evening, a free event about the aesthetics industry, transitioning your medical skills to aesthetic medicine and the training you’ll need to build a successful career.
Additionally, in this video you can watch a full-face treatment demonstration by Harley Academy founder and executive chairman, Dr Tristan Mehta. This one-hour demonstration will give you a unique insight into injectable treatments and the depth of knowledge and expertise attainable through advanced aesthetics training.
We currently accept the following medical professionals onto the Level 7 qualification course:
You are also required to have:
Desirable:
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.
Whether you intend to set up your own practice, work at an established clinic or simply offer aesthetic treatments to your existing patients, the Level 7 in Botox & Dermal Fillers will give you the tools to do so.
Upon completion, you’ll have a logbook of at least 40 patient cases with which you can demonstrate your proficiency to prospective employers. You’ll also have access to Comma, the community for medical aesthetics, where you can network with fellow practitioners and explore available jobs.
Above all, our Level 7 in injectables delivers top-tier aesthetic medicine training designed to instil in you essential skills and confidence. Through it, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge on the core, evidence-based aesthetic procedures that underpin a successful aesthetics practice.
Harley Academy Level 7 students have great career prospects. We boast graduates at a number of high-profile clinics, including sk:n, The Harley Medical Group, Courthouse Clinics, ASKINOLOGY and more.
Through Recognition of Prior Learning, we allow experienced practitioners to meet the HEE and JCCP requirements without taking time out from their busy clinics.
Upon completion, you will have the highest level of formal qualification possible in aesthetic medicine.
For more details and payment plan option please call us on 020 3859 7598 or book a callback.
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Essential
Desirable
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.
Build Trust. Have your extensive experience (min. 3 years or 60 patients) officially recognised with a government-regulated qualification. This certification builds trust with your patients and allows you onto the Joint Council’s national Register of approved practitioners.
Flexible and Fast. The Fast Track allows you to achieve the full Level 7 in a fraction of the time. The usual course takes up to 3 years, whereas Fast Track students can complete assessment in as little as one Exam Term (6 months).
Future-proof. The Level 7 in injectables for aesthetic medicine resulted from 2015 Health Education England Training Requirements. This is now the new lowest standard of training required by the Joint Council (JCCP) for delivery of botulinum toxins and dermal fillers.
You can achieve the Level 7 qualification as soon as you submit your logbook and complete two forms of assessment.
Logbook:
Samples of treatment cases delivered over the past three years or more. Samples must demonstrate evidence of patient consultation including pre-treatment and post-treatment care plans (in the form of clinical notes, taken from consultations).
A written reference from an experienced practitioner to confirm that you have over three years experience, or have undertaken over 60 treatments. The nominated experienced practitioner who provides the reference must also meet these requirements.
Assessment:
The Fast Track programme allows you to demonstrate what you already know from your aesthetics practice, and gain formal recognition for it.
Included in the programme is access to our comprehensive digital learning suite of videos, quizzes and interactive materials, where you can top-up your knowledge. This online learning covers:
Ethics and law in aesthetic medicine. Good medical practice is essential for a long-term career in aesthetics. Gain an understanding of how to protect yourself and your patients legally and ethically.
Cosmetic Psychology. Recognising healthy and unhealthy psychological drives is crucial for good practice in aesthetic medicine. Understand the signs of body dysmorphia and how to deal with patients who may need to be refused treatment.
Skin Science. The skin is the foundation for all cosmetic procedures. In this eLearning module, you will learn the structure and function of both the skin and hair, as well as how they age over time. You will also learn to recognise skin conditions that contraindicate treatment, as well as referral pathways for patients suffering from skin-related concerns.
If you’re interested in learning to manage skin conditions, clinical skin rejuvenation treatments are taught within our Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Specialty Training programmes.
Botulinum toxins & dermal fillers. In addition to observing at least ten botulinum toxin treatments and performing ten yourself under close expert supervision, with this eLearning, you will deepen your understanding of the science of botulinum toxins and fillers. The module covers mechanisms of action, how to consult for a wide range of indications, an array of optimal injection techniques, and how to manage complications and side-effects.
For more details consult the Level 7 specification that we co-authored with VTCT.
Other documents you will need when you apply: Scans of your Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Training Certificates.
If you are an international student, you will also need to upload a scan of your IELTS certificate.
Injectables / Short Course
Hone your skills in a private training session with a Harley Academy expert. Begin with specialist eLearning in the area of your choosing, then come into our training clinic with your own patient to be guided through a full treatment by a Harley Academy expert.
Injectables / Short Course
Our Foundation Training course is the ultimate start to your career in aesthetics. You will gain the essential skills and basic knowledge necessary to embark on further hands-on education and practice in aesthetics.
Skin / Short Course
All facial rejuvenation starts with skin. This one day course covers the essentials of skin health and hands-on practice of both key skin rejuvenation techniques. Learn essential theory and practical skills to introduce skin treatments to your clinic.
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