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VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 5 Radiofrequency Microneedling Certificate Course 610/3040/5
Course Objective / Aims
- This qualification aims to provide an advanced treatment qualification for Level 4 qualified practitioners who wish to add advanced radiofrequency microneedling technology to their range of treatment services.
- Upon completion of this unit, learners will:
- LO1 Evaluate safety considerations when providing radiofrequency microneedling treatments
- LO2 Evaluate accepted protocols and guidelines for radiofrequency microneedling treatments
- LO3 Analyse the uses, limitations, benefits, and effects of radiofrequency microneedling techniques
- LO4 Formulate consultation, planning, and preparation protocols for radiofrequency microneedling treatments
- LO5 Demonstrate proficiency in applying radiofrequency microneedling techniques
Learning Hours
- The course totals 34 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), including 14 hours of Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Entry Requirements
- Learners must hold a Level 4 beauty therapy qualification that includes skin microneedling techniques or equivalent.
- Learners must be 18 years or older.
Course Syllabus
Unit UBT459: Provide Radiofrequency Microneedling Techniques
- LO1: Evaluate safety considerations when providing radiofrequency microneedling treatments
- Suppliers' and manufacturers' instructions for safe use
- Absolute and relative contraindications
- Contraindications requiring medical referral and referral process
- When to consult with other aesthetic professionals
- Hazards and risk management
- LO2: Evaluate accepted protocols and guidelines for radiofrequency microneedling treatments
- Factors to consider in treatment planning
- Skin characteristic assessment
- Pre- and post-treatment care advice
- Treatment timing and intervals
- Pain threshold and sensitivity variations
- Pre-treatment skin sensitivity and patch testing
- Preparation and selection of equipment and accessories
- Preparation of treatment area
- Treatment adaptations
- Treatment-related adverse reactions
- Benefits and use of inhibitors (according to recommendations from the Hong Kong Food and Health Bureau and Department of Health regarding skin piercing)
- SPF and UVA-specific sunscreen
- Infection prevention and healing promotion
- Treatment progression and additional/complementary treatment recommendations
- LO3: Analyse the uses, limitations, benefits, and effects of radiofrequency microneedling techniques
- Radiofrequency microneedling technology, accessories, and products
- Application methods
- Uses, limitations, benefits, and effects of radiofrequency microneedling equipment and accessories
- LO4: Formulate consultation, planning, and preparation protocols for radiofrequency microneedling treatments
- Use consultation techniques to determine client treatment plan
- Consult with client
- Determine skin condition
- Take pre-treatment visual records
- Perform skin sensitivity test
- Select appropriate equipment, accessories, and settings
- LO5: Demonstrate proficiency in applying radiofrequency microneedling techniques
- Prepare, position, and protect client and self
- Safely use equipment, accessories, materials, and products
- Prepare treatment area
- Provide radiofrequency microneedling treatment
- Take post-treatment visual records
- Provide post-treatment care and home care advice
- Dispose of waste materials according to legal requirements
- Update client records
- Provide and manage post-treatment communication and outcomes
Assessment Requirements
- Unit UBT459: Provide Radiofrequency Microneedling Techniques
- Case Studies – Minimum of 6 case studies, to be completed and passed prior to the practical examination
- Assignment – Short Answer Response (SAR), covering knowledge and understanding of LO1 and LO3
- Theory Examination – Externally set and marked
- Practical Examination – Conducted by an external examiner, pass mark 70%
Assignment Requirements
- Unit UBT459: Learners must complete a Short Answer Response (SAR) assignment for this unit, which constitutes part of the internal assessment. The assignment covers knowledge and understanding from LO1 and LO3.
Assessment Methods
- Theory Examination: Externally set and marked
- Practical Examination: Externally set and marked, conducted on-site by an external examiner
- Assignment: Externally set, internally marked
- Case Studies: Externally set, internally marked, sampled by external examiner
Assessment Fee
- Included in the tuition fee (waived).
Student Benefits
- Gain professional knowledge and practical skills in radiofrequency microneedling technology
- Enhance employment competitiveness in the medical aesthetics industry
- Obtain an internationally recognized VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 5 certificate
- Learn safe treatment protocols that meet international standards
Qualification Award
- VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 5 Award in Radiofrequency Microneedling Treatments
Accreditation
- VTCT (iTEC) Qualification Recognition
- LBEDU Qualification Recognition
Progression / Other Relevant Programmes
- VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 6 Award in Mesotherapy Treatments
- Other Level 5 and Level 6 Advanced Beauty Therapy Professional Qualifications
