KEY FEATURES
- Distance learning program
- Online webinar sessions
- 3 x practical block sessions per year
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A three-year Diploma in Somatology (NQF Level 6, 360 credits) or equivalent qualification in a related field.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of assessing the knowledge and skills of a person against a qualification or part thereof. The process involves the identification, assessment and acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through informal, non-formal and formal learning.
Students may provide evidence of prior learning for which they may receive credit towards the qualification. Evidence may be presented in the form of portfolios of evidence or any other form of appropriate evidence, which may include verified accounts of previous relevant work experience.
NOTE: Entry into the Advanced Diploma of Dermal Aesthetics is not automatic. A limited number of students will be accepted and selection will be on the basis of academic performance. Industry experience will be an added advantage.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification will provide students with job opportunities in:
- Medical Spas
- Medical Aesthetic Practices
- Dental Spas
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
The Advanced Diploma in Dermal Aesthetics is a distance learning program enabling the student to continue their employment while completing his/her qualification. To support the student in acquiring the necessary advanced skills, the program will include various learning opportunities:
Online / On-Campus contact sessions:
Students will be able to take part in the session either via live streaming or on-site at one of the two campuses. These contact sessions will vary, depending on the specific subject, with 6 x 2-hour contact sessions per subject per academic year. Sessions will be presented one evening a week from 18:00-20:00, after which it will be uploaded to Moodle, where students can access the lesson at a later stage if they were unable to attend the session or require a repeat session.
On-campus block sessions:
Three practical on-campus block sessions, which will consist of a maximum of 5 days at a time, will be hosted at the Stellenbosch and Pretoria campuses. The student should commit to attending these sessions as the student must attend these sessions, which consist of practical training and interactive sessions.
Independent study:
With the aid of study guides and carefully developed assignments and class tests, the student will be guided through the course in order to prepare them for the summative examinations.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Compulsory Subjects
- Advanced Procedures in Aesthetic Treatments
- Advanced Dermal Science
- Dermal Pathophysiology
- Practice Management
- Applied Cosmetic Science
- Research Methodology
Modules covered
- The ageing skin
- Scarring and wound healing
- Pigmentation
- Acne and Rosacea
- Allergic and reactive skin conditions
- Body treatments
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