With more people opting for aesthetic procedures and “botched jobs” becoming all too frequent in the UK, it’s vital for practitioners to acquire the highest standard of training possible. Getting the right training with an accredited and reputable provider will help you deliver the best results possible for patients.
Acquisition Aesthetics has recently launched the Ultimate Practitioner Pathway to guide practitioners at all stages of their careers, helping them develop the essential skills they need to become the ‘Ultimate Practitioner’. Whether you’re just embarking on your journey into the world of aesthetics or you’ve been working in the industry for a while, practitioners can join the pathway at any step. As such, this pathway is perfect for those seeking to fill gaps in their knowledge, gain more experience, and expand their career prospects.
This meticulously crafted programme is designed to take aesthetic practitioners from novice to expert in five key stages. Explore the ins and outs of the Ultimate Practitioner Pathway below.
What is the Ultimate Practitioner Pathway?
Acquisition Aesthetics’ Ultimate Practitioner Pathway offers everything an aspiring expert practitioner needs to know. From gaining fundamental skills and upskilling to acquiring business and marketing knowledge, the Ultimate Practitioner Pathway is the complete package.
This programme covers both the medical and business aspects of aesthetics to help enhance your skills as a practitioner and build your business. As such, this one-of-a-kind programme equips practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience they need to deliver the best-in-class care to patients and elevate their careers.
How does the Pathway work?
The Ultimate Practitioner Pathway is divided into five essential stages, covering everything you need to become an expert practitioner. The first stage involves basic training to provide you with the fundamental skills required to safely administer core aesthetics procedures to patients.
The second step involves taking the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies, an industry-recognised and reputable certification to future-proof your career. The third step focuses on up-skilling in key areas of aesthetics to help you garner greater expertise in high-demand treatments including tear trough and lip augmentation. This stage also covers how to prevent avoidable complications and recognise and treat unavoidable ones, should they occur.
The fourth step involves diversifying your portfolio to set you apart from other practitioners and allow you to deliver a wide range of treatments for your patients. Here, you’ll receive comprehensive training in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Polynucleotides, and Sculptra and Skinboosters.
The fifth and final step of the programme covers business and marketing training to help practitioners gain the all-important skills they need to launch, build, and grow a financially successful clinic. Depending on how much experience you already have and the level of training you’ve received with Acquisition Aesthetics, you may already have completed several stages of the pathway. As a unique and flexible programme, practitioners are able to join the pathway at any step.
Step 1: Core Training
The first stage includes the foundation and advanced course in injectable therapies, providing you with the fundamental skills required to safely administer core aesthetics procedures to patients. This stage is crucial for those looking to kickstart their career in aesthetics and deliver the highest standard of care.
As part of the combined foundation and advanced Botox® and Dermal Filler training course, you’ll learn over 18 botulinum toxin and dermal filler techniques, the intricacies of advanced facial anatomy, and how to undertake an aesthetic consultation. With both foundation and advanced-level training, this seamless pathway will take you from novice to experienced practitioner.
Step 2: Future Proofing
The second step involves taking the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies, a reputable accreditation. With new aesthetic treatment laws and legislation on the horizon, taking the industry-recognised Level 7 Diploma is key to establishing yourself as a trusted and qualified practitioner and future-proofing your career.
Recommended by Health Education England (HEE) as the baseline qualification for all practitioners in aesthetic medicine, the Level 7 Diploma demonstrates your commitment to upholding industry standards. The Level 7 Diploma offers a blend of theoretical and practical training to help build your confidence as an aesthetic professional and deliver the best-in-class care to patients.
From attending mentoring sessions and shadowing industry experts to participating in supervised clinical sessions, the Level 7 Diploma course provides practitioners with essential hands-on experience. As part of the Diploma, you’ll also receive training from seasoned professionals to help you understand how to handle complex cases and respond to patients requiring emotional or psychological support.
Taking the Level 7 Diploma will help hone your craft as an aesthetic professional, grow a client base, enhance your career and in turn, increase your earning potential.
Step 3: Up-Skilling
The third stage focuses on up-skilling in key areas of aesthetics to help you garner greater expertise and allow you to stand out from other practitioners in the field. This step comprises several expertly crafted Masterclasses surrounding high-demand treatments including tear trough and lip augmentation.
The Tear Trough Masterclass provides practitioners with the specialist skills required to confidently perform tear trough correction using dermal fillers via a combination of safe needle and cannula techniques. As for the Lip Augmentation Masterclass, you’ll be guided by seasoned experts to discover the transformative yet delicate nature of lip augmentation. Here, you’ll learn how to assess individual facial structures and deliver personalised treatments that enhance and harmonise each patient’s features.
This stage also includes the invaluable Complications Masterclass which will help you learn how to prevent avoidable complications and recognise and treat unavoidable ones, should they occur. Step 3 equips you with the skills and expertise required to successfully deliver popular treatments and manage complications.
Step 4: Diversifying
The fourth step involves diversifying your portfolio and maximising revenue opportunities through the ability to offer a wide range of sought-after treatments. Here, you’ll be enrolled in our Cosmetology Course bundle and receive comprehensive training in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Polynucleotides, Sculptra, and Skinboosters.
The PRP Training Course provides practitioners with the expertise required to effectively perform PRP and Cellular Matrix treatments for facial rejuvenation. It also offers insights into the marketing of this renowned technology and how to incorporate the procedure into holistic and combined treatment plans. The Polynucleotides Course gives you a deep dive into the world of regenerative aesthetic medicine and enables you to deliver natural-looking aesthetic enhancements with cutting-edge technology and techniques.
The Sculptra and Skinboosters Masterclass equips you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to administer Sculptra, the original biostimulator designed to deliver natural results. It also allows you to tackle a wide range of skin concerns, including acne scarring. Here, you’ll gain the knowledge required to address patients’ skin quality improvement needs and acquire hands-on practice in injecting Restylane SKINBOOSTERS™ in a safe and controlled environment.
By mastering an abundance of sought-after aesthetic treatments, this crucial step diversifies your portfolio and maximises your revenue.
Step 5: Business Ready
Last, but certainly not least, is step five which comprises business and marketing training. This stage is designed to help aestheticians navigate the competitive landscape of the aesthetics industry to help them stand out from the crowd. This course also equips practitioners with the all-important skills they need to build and elevate their clinics.
Become the Ultimate Practitioner
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner looking to elevate and diversify your skills in aesthetic medicine or you’re just starting out, become the ultimate practitioner with Acquisition Aesthetics’ Ultimate Practitioner Pathway. To find out how to join the pathway, visit our website or email us at contact@acquisitionaesthetics.co.uk.
