About Us

WHY MAP-IQ WAS ESTABLISHED

At MAP-IQ we are passionate about improving patient safety within the non-surgical cosmetic sector and believe patients electing to have non-surgical cosmetic treatments have the right to be treated by suitability qualified and regulated practitioners.

Regulated medical and healthcare practitioners are mandated to adhere to a professional code of practice, this includes registrants being able to evidence competence in a new field of clinical practice. 

Here at MAP-IQ we recognise that competence to practice in non-surgical cosmetic practice is not assessed or validated in any under-graduate training or through existing qualifications, nor can it be assessed or acquired through attendance at a  CPD course.

MAP-IQ has spent the last couple of years collaborating with qualification regulators, awarding organisations, the JCCP and sector experts to develop a regulated but flexible routes to regulated and accredited qualification that enables practitioners to formally evidence competence to practice in the non-surgical cosmetic field. 

“Only the best in this disparate sector commit themselves to better training and practice, whilst the unscrupulous and unsafe carry on as before¨ (Keogh, 2013)

HOW WILL MAP-IQ SUPPORT YOU!

MAP-IQ provide learners with access to  curated and engaging, but simply designed learning and assessment platforms, where you will find a range of learning resources including  presentations, videos, training manuals, e-library and private networking forums.

Our learning and assessment platforms can be accessed 24/7 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world,

Our academic and clinical education team, each have more than 18 years of hands-on experience in non-surgical cosmetic practice together with range of education, training and quality assurance qualifications including Masters’ degree qualifications in Cosmetic Medicine and level 7 post-graduate qualifications in medical education. Therefore, our team are in an exceptional position to support and guide you through the learning, development and assessment processes to qualification.

Why Choose MAP-IQ?

Benefits of choosing us to achieve qualifications

  • Life time qualifications: OFQUAL regulated qualifications that are recognised both nationally and internationally.
  • Accessible and inclusive: Provision of an online curated platforms for learning and development. accessible online. 24/7, 365 days a year and inclusive to all practitioners to complete from anywhere in the world.
  • Flexible and convenient online examination/assessment dates and times to fit in with your busy schedule.
  • JCCP Approved as meeting best practice standards – Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Treatments with the authority to use the following post-nominals (PgDipAES).
  • Formal and independent verification of competence to your professional regulatory body for expanding scope of practice.
  • On successful completion you will have the authority to advertise and market yourself as a ‘Qualified Practitioner’ in the applied area.
  • Assurance to your patients of competence to provide modality-specific treatments in autonomous non-surgical cosmetic practice.
  • Eligible for full registration on part A of the JCCP register of qualified non-surgical cosmetic  practitioners.
  • Progression routes to become an education and training provider for non-surgical cosmetic practice.
  • Eligibility to access the independent prescribing programme as a self-employed  ´Qualified´non-surgical cosmetic practitioner. 
  • On successful completion, you will be able to use Level 7 credits towards an MSc in Professional Practice.

MEET OUR TEAM

Caitlin Manning 

Administrator and Student Support
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Caitlin has been working with MAP-IQ since its launch in 2020 and heads up the administration of MAP-IQs student support and assessment teams. Caitlin has been working in administration, marketing and IT roles for the past 3 years and has a passion for customer service and education.
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Melanie Jones​

Business Admin Team - Centre Lead

Melanie is an Aesthetics Clinic Manager who has over 30 years’ experience working alongside executive teams for large financial institutions. She is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. 

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Aine Larkin

Clinical Education Team - Academic and Clinical Assessor
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RGN, ALNP, INP, MSc (Cos Med) PgCert (Med Ed), PgCert (Facial Anat)

Aine has been working fulltime in aesthetic practice and education since 2005. As an advanced level nurse practitioner (ALNP) and mentor, Aine also carries out regular training for a leading global pharmaceutical company.

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Jane Laferla

Clinical Education Team - Academic Assessor and Internal Verifier
RNMH, ALNP, INP, MSc (Cos Med), PGCE (Med Ed) PGA (Facial Anat)

Jane Laferla is an Advanced Level Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner (RCN)  and Independent Prescriber. Jane has been practicing aesthetic medicine for the past 18 years, she is a level 7 examiner and a keen educationalist.

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Dr Xavier Stonehewer​

Academic Assessor and Internal Verifier
LLB Hons
BMBS

Dr Xavier Stonehewer completed a law degree in 2003, then went on to graduate from Nottingham Medical School with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Dr Stonehewer is an experienced medical educator and aesthetic practitioner.

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Sue Pieri-Davies

Academic Tutor and Assessor.
SRP; MSc(intensive and respiratory care); IP; PGDip(Aesthetics)

Sue is a Consultant AHP and advanced level aesthetic practitioner and Independent Prescriber. She is an experienced mentor, level 7 educator and
examiner and the Clinical Director of 2 successful aesthetic clinics in
Lancashire and North Yorkshire. 

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