VTCT(ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in
Clinical Aesthetic
Injectable Treatments
MA7D1 RPEL Route
Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetics - RPL Accelerated Route
The RPL accelerated route to qualification is solely for regulated practitioners who have already undertaken education and training in aesthetic practice through other formal and informal means and acquired patient-facing experience working in the clinical aesthetic field.Â
Regulated practitioners who meet MAP-IQ’s entry requirements will be exempt from undertaking the full Level 7 learning programme and formative assignments and assessments and can proceed directly to summative assignment and assessment which involves an online written exam and two practice-based clinical skill assessments.Â
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On successful completion of the written exam and clinical skills assessment, practitioners will be awarded with a VTCT (ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetics and be entitled to use the following post nominals – PgDip(Aes)
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THE VTCT LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE
REGULATOR: Â OFQUAL- Click Here
AWARDING ORGANISATION: VTCT- Click Here
QUALIFICATION TITLE:Â Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable TreatmentsÂ
ACADEMIC LEVEL:Â Level 7 (Equivalent to Post Graduate level)
ROUTE:Â Accelerated route via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL practitioners will achieve the same qualification as those who have undertaken the full level 7 Diploma learning programme.
GRADING: Pass/Fail
QUALIFICATION CREDITS : The M level credits can be used towards a full MSc in Professional Practice at the University of West of England. (other universities will also accept separate module credits towards an MSc in Professional Practice- learners are advised to check with their preferred university).Â
DURATION:Â The RPL accelerated route to qualification is flexible, in that it can be completed in days, weeks or months. This will be dependent on your personal circumstances, commitment and motivation to successfully complete the two summative assignments.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The RPL assessment process is conducted completely online and therefore accessible to practitioners from anywhere in the world. You will have access to a curated information platform to guide you through the full assessment process from start to finish. You will be fully supported and guided through the assessment process by MAP-IQ’s expert practitioners and educationalists.
Summative Assessment:
Learners are required to undertake an external written exam consisting of MCQs to meet the learning outcomes for the qualification. MAP-IQ provides access to the written exam via an online platform, this allows you to take the exam in the comfort of your own surroundings. We offer numerous exam dates each month, therefore, you can be assured of flexibility to fit around your busy schedule. Â
Assessment 2:Â Clinical Skills Assessment
Learners are required to perform two practice-based clinical skills assignments to demonstrate competence for the application of botulinum toxin and a soft tissue filler for cosmetic purposes. The clinical skills assessment are flexible in that you choose to take at a convenient date and time to suit your busy schedule. You will be assessed remotely by a MAP-IQ assessor.Â
- A regulated medical, dental, health or allied healthcare professional with no conditions attached to practice and non-surgical cosmetic/aesthetic practice not restricted by the practitioner’s regulator.
- Previous certified training in botulinum toxin and soft tissue fillers
- Hands-on experience in administering botulinum toxin and soft tissue fillers with verification of having administered a minimum 40 botulinum toxin and 40 soft tissue fillers over the preceding 3 years.
- Hold full indemnity insurance cover for aesthetic procedures (must include botulinum toxin and dermal fillers),
- UK and International medical and healthcare practitioners must hold an English language level of IELTS 6.0 in all components or equivalent if English is not a first language your first language.
- International practitioners must hold current registration (with no conditions to practice) with a respective regulatory body.
N.B. Practitioners are not required to be independent prescribers, but they must be supervised for their clinical skills assessment (OSCE) by a prescribing supervisor.
Full Payment……………………………… £1,995
OR
2 Month Payment Plan…………………. £2,090*
Registration……….. £1,045
Month 2…………….. £1,045**
*Additional cost for the payment plan is to cover administration costs.
** Note the summative clinical skills assessment cannot take place until full payment is received in full.
Discount on the above fees is available to members of our collaborating professional membership organisations. Please check with your professional organisations.Â