Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Microneedling UK Accredited

Elevate your microneedling practice with confidence and credibility.
This Ofqual-regulated, OTHM-awarded qualification is delivered by the National Aesthetics Training Academy (NATA) — a registered JCCP education provider.
It’s designed for healthcare professionals and experienced beauty therapists who want to progress from basic microneedling into advanced, evidence-based practice that insurers and clients can trust.

Who This Qualification Is For
This course is ideal for:
• Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, paramedics) expanding into advanced aesthetic skin procedures.
• Experienced beauty therapists seeking an Ofqual-regulated pathway into clinical microneedling.
• Practitioners who want rock-solid protocols, professional credibility, and repeatable client outcomes.

At a Glance
Award: Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Microneedling
Regulation: Ofqual-regulated, OTHM qualification — recognised by UK insurers
Delivery: Online lectures, curated reading, observation, practical assessment
Duration: 6–12 weeks (self-paced, with tutor support)
Assessment: Knowledge exams, case portfolio, observed practical, professional discussion

What You’ll Be Able to Do
By completing this qualification, you will:
Assess diverse skin types (including Fitzpatrick IV–VI) and mitigate PIH risk.
Deliver indication-specific protocols for rejuvenation, acne scarring, pigmentation, pores, and texture.
Select devices and parameters safely (pens, cartridges, depths, speeds).
Integrate adjuvants (sterile serums, peptides, HA, vitamin blends) within insurer/legal frameworks.
Apply aseptic technique, manage complications, and follow governance standards.
Document and consent to healthcare-level standards.
Design maintenance plans and combine microneedling with other safe modalities.
Operate compliantly within UK law, advertising codes, and insurance terms.

Programme Structure
• Foundations & Clinical Science – skin anatomy, wound healing, contraindications
• Devices & Parameters – pens vs rollers, depths, speeds, cartridges, QA
• Serums, Actives & Exosomes – sterility, science, UK regulatory/insurer context
• Protocols by Indication – rejuvenation, scarring, pigment, sensitive areas, ethnic skin
• Safety & Complication Management – asepsis, infection control, adverse events
• Treatment Planning & Aftercare – frequency, staging, home-care optimisation
• Governance, Law & Ethics – Ofqual, scope, consent, advertising, GDPR
• Professional Practice & Business – pricing, communication, portfolio building

How You’ll Learn
• On-demand video lectures – short, high-yield, case-based learning.
• Curated reading – evidence, standards, and peer-reviewed resources.
• Templates & tools – consent forms, parameter logs, branded aftercare sheets.
• Observation – shadow an approved practitioner or submit your own recorded treatment.
• Tutor support – Q&A clinics and written case feedback.

Entry Requirements
Healthcare route: NMC / GMC / GDC / GPhC / HCPC registration (or equivalent).
Therapist route: Level 3+ in Beauty Therapy/Aesthetics, plus foundation microneedling.
Additional: Age 18+, competent English, and access to a suitable setting for practice.

Why Choose This Level 5 Certificate
• Regulatory credibility – Ofqual-regulated, OTHM-awarded, insurer-recognised.
• Safety first – rigorous focus on asepsis, governance, and compliance.
• Protocol depth – practical, indication-specific pathways.
• Flexibility – study at your own pace with structured practice.
• Career value – strengthens portfolios and supports progression to advanced modalities.

Your Future After Certification
Graduates of this qualification are recognised as practitioners who can:
Deliver evidence-based microneedling safely and compliantly.
Integrate microneedling into advanced, multimodal treatment plans.
Command higher pricing through specialist expertise.
Increase employability in premium aesthetic clinics.
Build a compliant, trusted, and insurable aesthetics business.

Fees & What’s Included
• Access to all online modules and reading.
• Observation opportunities and practice feedback.
• Templates, consent forms, and treatment logs.
• Knowledge exams, portfolio submission, and practical assessments.

For current tuition fees and payment plan options, contact our admissions team.

Details:

Fee: 0 (VAT excluded) | Refreshments Provided

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