AESTHETIC PRACTITIONER

This level 5 module provides you with the knowledge and understanding of current and emerging non-surgical and non-invasive technologies for the face and body, enabling you to perform a range of advanced multi-platform treatment protocols. You will learn the assessment techniques to enable you to analyse, assess and provide a customised and prescriptive treatment protocol. You will complete a range of non-surgical and non-invasive face and body technologoes, and conditions, to maintain skin health. You will critically analyse and research current or emerging trends of non-surgical and non-invasive technologies for within the aesthetic industry.

Aesthetic Business practice is a general introduction to clinical reasoning within the world of aesthetic beauty practice. This module considers the speed of change, the highly competitive market and the demands of the aesthetic patient. In a flourishing and dynamic industry like aesthetics, the employment opportunities that arise require an extensive array of skills and attributes learned from aesthetic professionals sharing and learning experiences from a variety of industry sectors.

Having completed a solid foundation in core techniques this module will promote considerable opportunity for advancing and diversifying your skills. Appropriate vascular and pigmentation treatments and advanced skin resurfacing techniques will further promote advanced use of the laser, enabling students to measure clinical ends and client reported outcomes. An introduction to the concept and use of injectable treatments also will be included, in addition to advanced chemical peels and skin needling treatments.

The module provides you with the opportunity to develop a clear focus for investigation, underpinned by topics connected to the performance industry. Topics proposed for exploration include: equality and diversity, technological developments, social media influence, gender roles, sexuality and the portrayal of violence in the media. Through the module you will develop your understanding of critical analysis and evaluation through the application of research methods and academic undertaking. You will be encouraged to challenge yourself in the proposal, design and execution of a small-scale, independent, academic research project. You will generate a theoretical framework to guide the direction of your research, using this to build conceptual relationships that relate to the broader areas of knowledge.Through the process, you will explore and analyse literature relevant to your chosen sector. You will apply advanced research methods in order to achieve clear and coherent arguments supported with robust evidence. Ethical practices will underpin the module and you will be encouraged to engage in appropriate UCB approval processes to develop credible research. You will explore and justify the use of research instruments in order to collect primary data, resulting in your ability to analyse, interpret and conclude on your findings, which will lead to evaluation and recommendations to improve your self-reflective critical thinking and academic practice.

Within aesthetic beauty practice the use of skincare products is an essential tool. Facilitating students with knowledge surrounding skincare products preparation, use, function and development will assist in obtaining a fundamental understanding of their parameters in the aesthetic beauty industry. The exploration of research, development and technological advancement in the area of skin and the effect on the aesthetic beauty industry will also be explored.

You will develop essential life skills and attributes, providing an experience beyond university based learning, which prepares you for a career in non-medical aesthetics, demonstrating and consolidating your knowledge and expertise. You will identify objectives, which will enable you to create a personal development plan, to ensure that the practice placement focuses on your interests, career goals and skill set whilst building self-esteem, encouraging independence and giving you a competitive edge in the workplace. You will be encouraged to relate this diverse and transient range of skills from theory to practice. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experiences, develop professional networks and demonstrate your abilities to potential employers.

The aesthetics industry is rapidly growing yet the reasons people choose to participate in aesthetic treatments is often misunderstood. This module aims to explore both sociological and psychological factors that may influence a client's decision to engage in such treatments. What is the ideal image? Does it, or should it even exist? Is it important and who are the drivers of this global industry? This module will ensure graduates/aesthetic practitioners develop a more holistic, well-rounded approach to treating clients.

This module will facilitate the development of aesthetic studies applied in the aesthetic clinic using research grade analysis on the face and body to provide a vehicle for critical analysis of data

This module will research current invasive and non-invasive regenerative treatments, available in the aesthetic industry. The efficacy and impact on internal and external body structures will be reviewed.

You will have the opportunity to engage in an independent research project of your choice. You will have support with preparing your proposal and understanding the competent characteristics of good research. An appointed tutor will help guide you through this important and rewarding process.