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Overview & Background………………………………………………. Page(s) 3-4

Qualification/ Course Details…………………………... …………….. Page(s) 4-6

Qualification Timeline Process Map…………………………………. Page(s) 7

RPL Pathway Options………….………………………... …………….. Page(s) 8

RPL Requirements for Beginner/ Intermediate Candidates……... Page(s) 8

Portfolio Guidelines for Beginner/ Intermediate Candidates…… Page(s) 9

RPL Requirements for Very Experienced Candidates…………… Page(s) 10

Portfolio Guidelines for Very Experienced Candidates………….. Page(s) 11

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Overview

In conjunction with an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Body, Save Face are now offering Recognition of Prior

Learning (RPL) that enables aesthetic practitioners to match their experience and competency in providing

cosmetic injectables with an Ofqual regulated Level 7 qualification in Aesthetic Medicine.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment (leading to the award of credit) that considers

whether candidates can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through

knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and therefore will not need to develop through a

course of learning.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a time and cost effective method of gaining a recognised qualification

which allows practitioners to demonstrate that they have the necessary practical and theoretical skills

required to be awarded an Ofqual regulated qualification. The RPL programme is designed to compliment our

standards and to add value to practitioners by supporting them to achieve a recognised qualification

specifically for aesthetic medicine.

Background

In 2012 the Keogh Report recommended a central register requiring registrants to have an accredited

qualification. The governments review of the recommendations rejected the need for a central register but

agreed that training standards need to be set and accredited. Health Education England was appointed to

review training standards and make recommendations. In their final report, published in 2013, HEE

recommended

(Recommendation 3) ‘.. that all organisations wishing to develop and provide qualifications which meet HEE’s

requirements and which have not been approved or accredited by a professional regulatory body or Royal

College should be regulated by OFQUAL or have their own degree awarding powers or should work in

partnership with these organisations to obtain appropriate course accreditation’.

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Whilst Save Face acknowledge that the achievement of such qualifications

is voluntary, as part of our commitment to raising standards and assuring

competency, we have determined to facilitate a flexible route for

practitioners to achieve accredited qualifications. It is not our intention to

dictate which route, or which provider practitioners choose, but to

encourage, at this stage, all practitioners to prepare for 2018, when HEE

proposed new qualifications should be implemented. To be clear, there is

no legislation to impose this requirement. However, the Professional

Standards Authority requires Accredited Registers to meet high standards

of education and training, and compliance with the HEE standards assures

this.

Introduction

Save Face has met the standards to be approved as a centre for the delivery of the learning, assessment and

verification of candidates undertaking the award. Learning materials are provided by Save Face having been

approved by IQ. Examinations are externally set by IQ and marking is quality assured by an IQ awarding

panel.

Awarding Body

Industry Qualifications (IQ) is approved by The UK’s national regulator of qualifications OFQUAL and by the

Scottish regulator SQA Accreditation. Further information can be found on the IQ website

www.industryqualifications.org.uk

About the qualification

Currently there are no National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the injectable procedures covered in the

present qualification. The qualification has been designed to meet and satisfy two sets of guidance relevant to

the delivery of non-surgical cosmetic interventions:

Health Education England qualification requirements for the deliver cosmetic procedures (November

2015)

GMC Guidance for doctors who offer cosmetic interventions (April 2016)

Completion will evidence a level of practitioner competency that can be relied upon by employers and

patients.

Entry Requirements

Save Face will accept applications from registered;

Doctors

Dentists

Nurses

Prescribing pharmacists.

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Course Structure

There are 8 units;

1) Principals of history, ethics and law in aesthetic

medicine

2) Principles of treatment in aesthetic medicine

3) Principles of cosmetic phycology in aesthetic

medicine

4) Principles of dermatology in aesthetic medicine

5) Principles of botulinum toxin in aesthetic medicine

6) Practice of botulinum toxin in aesthetic medicine

7) Principles of dermal filler use in aesthetic

medicine

8) Practice of dermal filler use in aesthetic medicine

Examination will take the form of short answer questions (SAQs) for each unit, objective structured clinical

examinations (OSCE) and portfolio submission.

In support of these assessments, practitioners will have access to E-learning material, to top up specific

elements of knowledge if/where required.

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Programme can be utilised to demonstrate competency in each

treatment modality to cover units 6 & 8.

E-Learning Support

To achieve the qualification practitioners must also demonstrate that they can meet the required standards set

for the remaining 6 units. Practitioners will be given access to a e-learning platform to prepare for Short Answer

Questions set for the remaining 6 units.

Short Answer Questions (SAQ)

Externally set, internally marked, internally verified and quality assured by IQ awarding panel. SAQs

evidence the knowledge components required for the unit.

There will be a word count set for each answer with a 10% leeway either side permitted.

Whilst there will be a time frame set for the validity of the SAQ assignment, linked to the bi-annual

submission dates, there will be no formal time limit for SAQ completion.

Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 55% to pass.

Across the units, there are a total of 34 SAQs set.

The first round of SAQ’s will be released by the Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation on the 5th of October

2017.

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Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

Externally set, internally marked, internally verified and quality assured by IQ awarding panel.

Presented in task or scenario format.

Candidate performance within each OSCE will be filmed and included in the candidate portfolio of

evidence.

Each candidate will have approximately four hours to prepare and sit a one hour examination.

Failure to achieve 55% within a particular OSCE will result in the repetition of the OSCE using alternative

assessment material, until a pass can be achieved.

There are a total of 8 OSCEs covering learning outcome units 4, 6, 7 and 8.

Verified Portfolio of Evidence

Evidence supporting candidate achievement across the full range of assessment methods is compiled within an

internally set, marked and verified portfolio, quality assured by IQ awarding panel.

Evidence for inclusion

Confirmation of identity, verified internally

Statement of authenticity confirming all evidence provided is their own.

Completed SAQs

Case studies which illustrate understanding of learning outcomes.

Evidence of completion of E-Learning exercises

Attendance for taught programme

10 x botulinum toxin treatments observed and signed off by course tutor/assessor

10 x dermal filler treatments observed and signed off by course tutor/assessor

Performance of 10 x botulinum toxin treatments observed and signed off by course tutor/assessor

Confirmation of the relevant assessment criteria fulfilment, across an observational capacity, will be indicated by

the treatment supervisor, whose name shall be documented within the candidate portfolio of evidence. Client

before and after treatment photographs will additionally be used to evidence the achievement of the treatment

observation centred competency elements of the qualification. These will also be documented within the

candidate portfolio of evidence.

Treatment photographs are valid forms of competency evidence, with regards to treatment observation,

providing the following conditions are met:

Two photographs are taken: Before treatment and after treatment

A time and date stamp is included as part of each photograph

Film of OSCE assessments and marking.

*As set and determined internally by Save Face

Portfolio Submission

Portfolio is submitted to the Ofqual Awarding Organisation for independent moderation and award of

qualification . Portfolio moderation via the Ofqual Awarding Organisation will commence twice yearly from April

2018 & November 2018.

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Delegate registration processed with Ofqual Awarding Body

Register with Save Face to Start The RPL Programme

Welcome pack issued to delegates which includes portfolio composition

guidelines and content requirements

Portfolio moderation via the Ofqual Awarding Organisation will commence

twice yearly from April 2018 & November 2018

Registration Open January 2017

Entry Period for Portfolio Submissions Commence for RPL Competency

Modules 6 & 8

E-learning Platform Launch May/ June 2017 *the RPL Programme fee is inclusive of the e-learning access fee for 4 months. If access is

Access e-learning modules spanning all 8 modules along with Short Answer

Questions (SAQs) for modules 1,2,3,4,5 & 7

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

OSCE sessions will commence early 2018

Portfolio is submitted to the Ofqual Awarding Organisation for independent

moderation and award of qualification

SAQs Made Available via Ofqul Awarding Organisation

SAQ’s will be available from 5th October 2017

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Pathway Options

There are two pathways for practitioners to obtain RPL which is

dependant on the level of their previous experience:

1) Beginner or intermediate learners

2) Very experienced practitioners (practitioners with 3+

years experience in delivering botulinum toxin and/or

dermal filler treatments)

1) Beginner/intermediate Candidates

RPL may be suitable for those practitioners who have already

completed basic or advanced training, but are not yet able to

evidence their experience.

Candidates who fit these criteria may submit evidence of meeting the

portfolio requirements set out below for 10 x observed procedures

and 10 x performed procedures for botulinum toxin and dermal fillers

under supervision signed off by an experienced practitioner * verified internally (by Save Face).

Portfolio Requirements for Beginner/ Intermediate Candidates

Candidates wishing to receive RPL for the clinical practice components of the qualification must provide a

portfolio of evidence that meets the learning outcomes of the clinical placement. The portfolio must include all of

the following:

a) A reference from an approved clinician* confirming that the candidate has observed 10 botulinum toxin

and (or) dermal filler treatments

b) Before and after photographs for 10 supervised botulinum toxin and (or dermal filler treatments

c) A reference from an approved supervising clinician* or each botulinum toxin and (or) dermal filler case

treated correctly, which must total 10 treatments

*Supervisors must be a doctor, dentist, prescribing nurse or prescribing pharmacist with a minimum of

3 years’ experience in aesthetic medicine post qualification.

Practitioners will have their practical skills assessed at OSCE, in addition to an assessment of their subject

relevant knowledge. In support of these assessments, practitioners will have access to E-learning material, to

top up specific elements of knowledge if/where required.

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Portfolio Submission Format For Beginner/ Intermediate Candidates

Case histories must be anonymised. Please redact patient name and obtain consent for the sharing of any

images. Samples may be submitted in the following ways:

Must be redacted (Patient name).

Must be scanned and submitted electronically (upload into portfolio file)

Samples of Case Histories

Samples must include:

Assessment record

Consultation notes/record

Consent record

Treatment record

Follow up notes

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2) Very experienced candidates

For those candidates who have;

A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience

delivering the procedures for which they will be assessed, or

A post-qualification delivery of a minimum of 150 of the

relevant procedures.

Sufficient evidence of experience (i.e. over three years) will forfeit

the need for experienced practitioners to demonstrate (i) that they

have observed the relevant procedures prior to practicing them,

and (ii) that they have been supervised in all their performed

procedures.

Portfolio Preparation and Submission for Very Experienced Candidates

Practitioners are able to evidence that they meet the criteria of performing at least 150 procedures within their

portfolio of evidence. The portfolio must include the following three components:

3. Written reference

Candidates must provide a

written reference from another

experienced practitioner to

confirm that the applicant has

either performed at least 150

procedures safely or has a

minimum of three years

respectable and safe practice.

2. Samples of Case

Histories

Samples must include:

Assessment record

Consultation notes/record

Consent record

Treatment record (The

evidence required relates

to the number of

treatments not the number

of patients, a single patient

record may evidence

multiple treatments)

Follow up notes

1. Procedure Logbook

The logbook must detail:

Over 150 procedures in the

last 3 years

Date of procedure

Patient reference (number, or

diary date and time )please

redact names for purpose of

submission.

Procedure performed

Medicine/product used

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Submission Format For Very Experienced Practitioners

Case histories must be anonymised. Please redact patient name and obtain

consent for the sharing of any images. Samples may be submitted in the

following ways:

Must be redacted (Patient name).

Must be scanned and submitted electronically (upload into portfolio file)

Options for Presenting Samples of Case Histories

The evidence required relates to the number of treatments not the number of patients, therefore a single patient record may evidence multiple treatments over a period of time.

Please try and evidence a range of treatment indications when selecting cases for submission.

Option 1 - Samples can be provided over a period 3 years of more with 60 case histories broken down in to the following requirements:

30 botulinum toxin treatments providing 10 botulinum toxin treatments performed in each of the three years prior to submission

30 Dermal Filler treatments performed in each of the three years prior to submission- 10 from each of the three years prior to submission,

Option 2 - Samples must be performed within, at most, 3 years with a total of 42 case histories broken down in to the following requirements:

21 botulinum toxin treatments taking samples of at least 7 treatments performed over at least 7 consecutive weeks from each of the of the 3 year periods

21 Dermal Filler treatments taking samples of at least 7 treatments performed over at least 7 consecutive weeks from each of the of the 3 year periods

Option 3 - Samples must be performed within, at most, 3 years with a total of 40 case histories broken down in to the following requirements:

20 botulinum treatments taking samples of at least 10 treatments taking place over, at most, 5 consecutive weeks.

20 dermal filler treatments providing samples of at least 10 treatments taking place over, at most, 5 consecutive weeks.

Option 4 - Samples must be performed within, at most, 18 days in the past year with a total of 40 case histories broken down in to the following requirements:

20 botulinum toxin treatments provided over a period of at most, 18 days in the past year.

20 dermal filler treatments provided over a period of at most, 18 days in the past year.