IQ Verify are the first and only Certification Body in the UK to offer UKAS Accredited Personnel Certification in Aesthetic Medicine
IQV were granted UKAS accreditation for ISO17024:2012 and specifically, a first of its kind personnel certification scheme for L4 in Skin Rejuvenation techniques for aesthetic practitioners in April 2020. This is the first step to be able to offer a unique, internationally recognised competency framework providing a recognised route of progression against the latest cosmetic guidelines.
Candidates undertaking this unique certification scheme are provided with class leading eLearning platform to develop their skin rejuvenation knowledge and understanding. This leads onto a range of hands on training sessions and subsequent examinations to build upon and develop aesthetic competency.
For more information about this CPSA aligned Level 4 microneedling and chemical peel programme, please refer to the certification scheme document available for download below.
Through embracing remote training and distance learning, the IQ Verify certification scheme removes the inconvenience and delay to accessing and progressing against the latest industry knowledge- particularly in the current climate. Learning Providers wishing to deliver this certification Scheme to candidates must first undertake an audit against the relevant CPSA standards to ensure safety standards are maintained at all stages- of key value to all involved.
This Level 4 is the first step in our progression pathway from Level 4-7 in the field of skin rejuvenation. Levels 5-7 have been written and are currently being piloted prior to their submission to UKAS for accreditation.
Update: Practioners certificated against the IQ Verify Level 4 in Skin Rejuvenation are now applicable to join Part B of the JCCP Practitioner Register.
+ Aligned to an international standard (ISO17024:2012)
+ UKAS accredited at Level 4.
+ Enables academic progression.
+ Guideline compliant.
+ Learning Providers who offer this scheme are required to undertake a full audit against the CPSA standards to promote safety and quality training provision.
+ Knowledge delivered remotely through eLearning.
+ Recognised by the JCCP
+ Competence maintained through mandatory re-certification every three years
Please refer to the scheme document that is available for download below for the full course information.
Level 4:
• Facial Microneedling (0- 0.5mm)
• Non-Facial Microneedling (0-1.0mm)
• Very Superficial Chemical Peels to the Stratum Corneum
The minimum entry criteria for those without a science or health care related university degree is a Level 3 Qualification in cosmetic practice and/or beauty therapy- including but not limited to: Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Cosmetic Practice; Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (General/ Massage Route) (etc.)
If English is not the applicant’s first / native language, an English language level of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 in all components, or equivalent, will be required. Only IELTS scores less than two years old will be accepted.
Level 4:
2 month full time or 6 months part time.
Training is delivered via remote/ distance eLearning and face to face clinical mentoring sessions with trained tutors and real patients.
Examinations are delivered via:
The certification period is set to three years. The recertification requirements have been set in accordance with the ongoing appraisal requirements identified by the CPSA and the evidence requirements are as follows:
CPD Logbook: Practitioners must perform 50hrs of CPD in Skin Rejuvenation
Competency Logbook: Practitioners must develop a 32 case competency logbook, based upon their own post-certification practice
Clinical Examination: Each candidate will be examined on a 1:1 basis by an IQ Verify approved clinical examiner uninvolved in candidate training. The examiner will assess candidate clinical competency within each of the following modalities of practice:
For more information please refer to full certification scheme document.
Only approved Learning Providers with IQ Verify can offer this UKAS Accredited Certification Scheme. Please contact us today for a list of current approved providers.
Are you a Learning Provider who wants to deliver our Level 4 in Skin Rejuvenation Techniques? Click here to be taken to a page that explains how this can be achieved.
Are you a student and want to find out more about this certification and where it is offered? Please get in touch and we will be happy to provide you with the information you need.
Take a look at our frequently asked questions and RPL guide below, where we have answered the most common queries about our Level 4 in Skin Rejuvenation and the RPL processes available.
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