The aim of this continued professional development (CPD) course is to equip prescribing practitioners with knowledge and understanding of legal, professional and ethical standards for responsible prescribing in the non-surgical cosmetic sector.

This course is ideal for practitioners who currently prescribe or are considering prescribing in the field of non-surgical cosmetic practice. It is designed to provide essential legal, professional, and ethical updates on prescribing practices within the sector. Additionally, the course will support practitioners in meeting continued professional development (CPD) requirements for professional revalidation.

Course content includes:

Relevant legislation

Enforcement of prescribing legislation

Regulatory body position and prescribing standards in non-surgical cosmetic practice

Voluntary best practice prescribing standards  (JCCP standards) 

Responsible prescribing in non-surgical cosmetic practice including:

• Competency to prescribe
• Remote prescribing
• Repeat prescribing
• Holding POM Stock in the clinic
• Holding emergency POM stock in the clinic
• Delegation of POMs (prescribing for others) 
• Prescribing ‘unlicensed’ POMs
• Prescribing ‘off-licence’ POMs
• Prescribing for minors  
• Ordering POMs 
• Advertising POMs
• Non-compliance 

Clinical governance 

Self-directed learning

Method of learning: The course is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to participants worldwide. Learning materials include a training manual, a narrated training video, an e-library featuring evidence-based publications, and a multiple-choice quiz to test your skill acquisition on completion of your learning. 

Facilitation: The education and training content for this course is facilitated by qualified educators who are regulated healthcare professionals and hold master-level regulated qualifications in non-surgical cosmetic practice.

CPD Accreditation: The CPD Standards Office

Provider Number: 50839

CPD Points:  10

As this course is focused on continuing professional development and learning, there are no formative or summative assessments. However, learners will complete an end-of-course multiple-choice quiz to evaluate their acquisition of knowledge and understanding to facilitate reflective practice in this critical area of non-surgical cosmetic practice.

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications for entry to this CPD course. However, it should be noted that CPD courses are not qualifications and may not be suitable for unqualified practitioners. 

Completion timescales: Completion is flexible to accommodate the busy demands of working professionals. Learners will have access to the platform and resources for 12 weeks for each CPD course.

How to purchase: To purchase the course, click the ‘apply now’ button at the top of the page and follow the online application and payment instructions. 

Post-application: After completing the online application and payment, learners will automatically receive an email containing a username and password to access their account. You should check your spam folder if you have not received it in your inbox within 10 minutes. 

Access: To access the CPD course, please visit the MAP-IQ website and click the ‘My Account’ button located at the top right-hand corner of the homepage. You will need your username and password to access your account. After logging in to your account, you will see a list of your purchased qualifications and/or CPD courses. Click on the course placeholder section to begin your learning. 

Completion: Upon completion, you will receive a CPD e-certificate for your records. 

Cost:  £99.00