VTCT Level 7 Diploma in Aesthetic Injectable Treatments
Overview
Who Is It For?
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Treatments is the UK’s most advanced regulated qualification for medical professionals seeking formal recognition in the field of aesthetic medicine. Designed to meet evolving industry standards and future licensing requirements, this diploma equips practitioners with the clinical, ethical, and governance competencies needed to deliver safe and effective injectable treatments.
This qualification is ideal for:
• Registered healthcare professionals (e.g., nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists)
• Practitioners with existing experience in aesthetic injectables seeking formal accreditation
• Clinicians preparing for licensing and regulatory compliance under proposed UK frameworks
Entry Requirements
What You’ll Learn
To enrol, candidates must:
• Hold professional registration with a UK healthcare regulator (e.g., NMC, GMC, GDC, GPhC)
• Demonstrate clinical experience in patient-facing roles
• Have access to a prescribing practitioner or hold V300 prescribing rights
The diploma covers:
• ✅ Botulinum toxin administration for cosmetic indications
• ✅ Dermal filler techniques for facial rejuvenation and contouring
• ✅ Skin boosters and adjunctive injectable treatments
• ✅ Anatomy and physiology relevant to aesthetic practice
• ✅ Complication management and escalation protocols
• ✅ Clinical governance, ethics, and patient safety
• ✅ Consultation and consent best practices
• ✅ Post-treatment care and documentation standards
Assessment
Recognition & Regulation
Candidates are assessed through:
• 📝 Written examination (MCQs aligned to learning outcomes)
• 💉 Clinical skills assessments (botulinum toxin and dermal filler procedures)
• 📁 Portfolio of evidence including case studies, reflective practice, and treatment records
Ofqual-regulated and mapped to the RQF Level 7 framework
• Approved by the JCCP (Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners)
• Aligns with Health Education England (HEE) guidelines and anticipated licensing requirements
Course Delivery
Blended learning: online theory + in-person clinical training • 🕒 Flexible pathways: standard, accelerated, or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) routes • 🏥 Supervised practice in accredited clinical settings
Pay As You Learn
We offer students the option to pay for their course as they learn - pay per module (Students cannot sit the exam or assessment until all fees have been paid).
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