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Level 3 Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine

The Level 3 Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine offered by OXQUAL develops foundational knowledge of skin science, facial anatomy, cosmetic-treatment principles, consultation, infection prevention, risk management and professional documentation. Clinical and invasive procedures are add...

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Practical learning
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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 3 Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine offered by OXQUAL develops foundational knowledge of skin science, facial anatomy, cosmetic-treatment principles, consultation, infection prevention, risk management and professional documentation. Clinical and invasive procedures are addressed as awareness topics and should only be undertaken by appropriately authorised healthcare or aesthetic professionals within their legal scope.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Aesthetic-Medicine Fundamentals
  2. Professional Scope and Ethics
  3. Client Consultation
  4. Skin Assessment
  5. Facial Anatomy
  6. Skin Layers
  7. Muscular Anatomy Awareness
  8. Vascular Anatomy Awareness
  9. Common Skin Conditions
  10. Skin-Care Principles
  11. Dermal-Filler Awareness
  12. Injectable-Treatment Awareness
  13. Laser-Treatment Awareness
  14. Light-Based Therapy Awareness
  15. Hair-Removal Technology Awareness
  16. Skin-Rejuvenation Awareness
  17. Chemical-Peel Awareness
  18. Exfoliation Principles
  19. Informed Consent
  20. Client Communication
  21. Infection Prevention
  22. PPE and Clinical Hygiene
  23. Adverse-Reaction Awareness
  24. Emergency-Response Awareness
  25. Risk Management
  26. Clinical Documentation
  27. Portfolio Development
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Healthcare and Beauty Professionals developing aesthetic knowledge
  • Clinic Support Personnel
  • Skin-Care Practitioners
  • Learners preparing for further aesthetic study
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop foundational aesthetic-medicine knowledge.
  • Strengthen skin and facial-anatomy awareness.
  • Improve professional consultation skills.
  • Develop infection-prevention and risk awareness.
  • Improve consent and clinical documentation.
  • Support progression into advanced aesthetic study.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, client case studies and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 16–20 weeks (240–280 hours total).
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