JCCP Update Regulation

We are delighted to announce that we have been reapproved for another 3 years with the JCCP for our VTCT (ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in Injectables for Aesthetic Treatments. This is great news for the safety of the industry. It ensures our Level 7 delegates looking to future-proof their career within aesthetics are getting the highest quality training.

Below you can find confirmation from the JCCP of our reapproval.

“We have also noted that you have provided evidence from your recent annual reviews with VTCT which include evidence that your Training Centre remains approved and up to date with VTCT’s approval processes’ and that you are actively in consultation with VTCT regarding potential changes to the Level 7 assessment specification (which have already been discussed with the JCCP).

In addition, we noted your declaration that you have had ‘no restrictions’ on your ability to provide the JCCP approved qualification (as awarded by VTCT) and have had no cases of any academic malpractice or clinical negligence throughout your time offering this qualification and that the clinical standards within which treatments are being offered remain in-line with CPSA guidance.

We confirm that following review of the documentation and evidence presented as part of this review process that we are assured that you continue to meet required education, teaching and learning standards required by the JCCP to reapprove your Level 7 course without further condition. We have also noted your demonstrated commitment to ongoing quality assurance and improvement.

It is therefore our pleasure to inform you that the JCCP has agreed that you continue to meet the JCCP’s standards to be an ‘Approved JCCP Education and Training Provider’ and that the above qualification as delivered by ‘Cosmetic Courses’ remains formally approved by the Council.”

View our Level 7 Qualification that has just been preapproved by the JCCP by clicking here.

We recently spoke with Professor David Sines CBE from the JCCP about an update on regulation in the aesthetics industry, specifically the Government Consultation – Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Click here to view his comments.

JCCP Update Regulation

We recently spoke with Professor David Sines CBE about an update on regulation in the aesthetics industry, specifically the Government Consultation – Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Here is what he had to say about the current situation:

‘Unfortunately the long awaited Government response to the first Non Surgical Cosmetics Consultation document has been delayed due the suspension of Parliament for the election. This means that nothing has been ‘derailed’ but the timeline for a Government announcement on their response will not be expected no until either late July or September this year. The JCCP is confident that both the Labour and Conservative administrations remain committed to the principles enshrined in the Health and Care Act, 2022 regarding the implementation of a new mandated license for the non-surgical sector in England’.

You can find the latest updates on regulation within the aesthetics industry in our Government Guidelines section in our Aesthetics Knowledge Hub or by clicking here.

Government Consultation and Dr Fiona Durban's comments on Guardian article

Government consultation – Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures

The Government released an open consultation on the licensing scheme of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England on the 2nd of September 2023. We welcomed the government consultation as we believe in creating a safer future within aesthetics by providing delegates with high-quality training from our vastly experienced and skilled trainers.

The Government consultation is due to close on the 28th of October 2023 so if you haven’t submitted your views on what procedures should be in the scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England then now is the time to do so. You can click here to view and respond online.

Dr Fiona Durban’s comments on the Guardian article

Our Clinical Lead & Aesthetic Doctor, Dr Fiona Durban comments on a recent article in the Guardian “More and more people are having ‘tweakments’. But what do we really know about the long-term effects?” and how this affects aesthetic practitioners offering aesthetic treatments to their patients. You can view the video on YouTube by clicking here.

Safety is a key area for us as practitioners. The patients should always come first. It is our duty as aesthetic practitioners to make sure we are highly competent in the treatments we are offering. This means that our training should be up to date and should cover every treatment we offer.

Due to limited regulation within the industry, there is no standard when it comes to training. It can be hard to find the right training provider for you as there are so many. As a leading training provider and winner of the “Best Training Provider of the Year” at the Aesthetic Awards in 2023, here are the essential points your training provider should provide:

Accredited Trainers with a Medical Background

Live Models

Clinical Environment

Support After Training

We cover these points in more detail and why they are important for your development within aesthetics in a previously written article. You can click here to read this article.

Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Licensing Scheme Proposal Released

On the 2nd of September 2023, the Government released an open consultation on the licensing scheme of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England. This a great step in bringing regulation into the aesthetics industry.

The details of the government’s plan for bringing regulation into the aesthetics industry were published on the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) website.

One of the main concerns for the Government is ensuring public safety and public protection. Currently, there are no regulations and restrictions on who can perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This creates a risk to the safety of the patient. The government recognises this and will be implementing the following licensing scheme in order to minimise the potential dangers to the public.

The licensing scheme will ensure that those who offer non-surgical cosmetic procedures:

  • Are suitably knowledgeable, trained and qualified.
  • Hold appropriate indemnity cover.
  • Operate from premises which meet the necessary standards of hygiene, infection control and cleanliness.

“The purpose of the scheme is to ensure that consumers who choose to undergo a non-surgical cosmetic procedure can be confident that the treatment they receive is safe and of a high standard.”

“Any licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures must strike a balance between protecting the public and building confidence in the safety of the aesthetic industry while respecting consumer choice and encouraging innovation.”

The Government’s intention with the licensing scheme is to:

  • Identify the procedures that present a risk to the public.
  • Consist of 2 interlinked components: a practitioner licence and a premises licence.
  • Be administered and enforced by local authorities, who will work with a range of partners such as environmental health officers, trading standards officers and the Health and Safety Executive.
  • Make it an offence for an individual to carry out non-surgical cosmetic procedures without a licence.
  • Introduce a minimum age of 18 for those people seeking to receive the procedures licensed under the scheme.
  • Require those people who offer procedures to:
  • Be suitably trained and qualified.
  • Hold appropriate indemnity cover.
  • Operate from premises which meet the scheme’s standards of hygiene, infection control and cleanliness.

In this consultation, the Government is focusing on:

  • The procedures in scope.
  • Restrictions on which practitioners should be permitted to perform procedures.
  • Age restrictions for those undergoing such procedures.

Restriction of cosmetic procedures

There are non-surgical cosmetic procedures that are extremely complex and invasive who should only be carried out by medical professionals with the required training. Putting patient safety first, the government are looking at a way to protect individuals who choose to undergo high-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures by restricting the types of treatment including:

  • Procedures aimed at augmenting the genitals, typically using autologous fat or dermal fillers.
  • Any injectable procedures – such as dermal fillers – undertaken to intimate areas of the body, such as the rectum, genitalia or breasts.
  • The combination of ultrasound and large bore cannula for the purposes of liposuction.

These procedures would not be included within the local authority licensing scheme.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Any providers of a regulated activity must meet CQC’s fundamental standards of safety and quality, or risk enforcement action. This ensures the safety of the patient. Aesthetic practitioners who are suitable to undertake a restricted high-risk procedure would have to register with CQC.

Risk Categories

There are always risks associated with aesthetic treatments. Certain non-surgical procedures are more complex than other and come with a higher level of risk to the patient. The government has proposed that they will be categorising non-surgical procedures depending on the risks (including level of complexity and degree of invasiveness) and potential complications associated. The categories are as follows:

Green: Procedures with the lowest risk of complications. All practitioners are eligible to perform licensed procedures where they meet agreed standards.

Amber: Procedures with medium risk of complications. Non-healthcare professionals must be licensed and have relevant oversight by a named regulated healthcare professional (who has gained an accredited qualification to prescribe, administer, and supervise aesthetic procedures).

Red: Procedures with the highest risk of complications. In line with the proposal on CQC regulation of cosmetic procedures outlined above, bringing specified high-risk procedures into CQC regulation, so that they fall outside of the scope of the licensing scheme. We are also proposing to restrict these procedures to qualified and regulated healthcare professionals only.”

Mr Adrian Richards comments on the Licensing Scheme Proposal Released

Our Clinical Director & Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Adrian Richards comments on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England:

“I welcome the recently launched government consultation process on cosmetic procedures, in particular, the patients who have the treatments get a full say and their views aired.

Our priority as always should be the patients, and this is why I feel is very important that their views are heard and actioned. I also welcome proposals to restrict who can perform some high-risk procedures and age limits for those undergoing cosmetic procedures.

The aesthetics industry is young, and regulation is well overdue in my opinion to ensure the safety of the patients undergoing cosmetic treatments.

The new licensing scheme will provide reassurance to patients that wherever they go for their non-surgical cosmetic procedures, they will receive high standards of care from registered, licensed aesthetic practitioners.

The proposed Government Licensing System will help patients choose appropriately trained and qualified aesthetic practitioners, ensure they have necessary insurance coverage and are operating from a premise that is safe and hygienic.

The proposed new scheme which will be operated by local authorities will ensure that the practitioner needs to be licensed to perform specific procedures as will the premise from which they operate. This is a great advancement for the aesthetics industry in the UK and the government should be applauded for this initiative.

I would like to say many thanks to the JCCP, and in particular Professor David Sines, CBE, and his team for working so hard and diligently on the proposed licensing scheme which will be a benefit in my opinion for all practitioners and patients in England giving the industry regulation which it deserves in order to ensure patient safety.”

Accredited registers for non-surgical cosmetic procedures

“The Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) Accredited Registers Programme provides assurance to the public when choosing health and care services, by independently assessing organisations which register practitioners who are not regulated by law.”

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) operates a voluntary register open to all practitioners working in the fields of cosmetic treatments. Practitioners must demonstrate evidence of competence and proficiency to join the JCCP register in accordance with its prescribed standards. JCCP also operates a non-PSA accredited register for Approved Education and Training Providers and Qualifications.”

At Cosmetic Courses, we provide you with a route to join the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) register through our JCCP Fast Track Assessment. Suitable for experienced injectors, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge and experience within aesthetic medicine. The JCCP Fast Track Assessment can be completed in a day (3 hours theory & 3 hours practical) or spread according to your schedule. You can find out more information and book the JCCP Fast Track by clicking here.

Next Steps

The Government will be working with expert groups on the elements that will underpin the licensing scheme, including education and training standards, insurance, infection control and hygiene qualifications, and a fees model. Once the regulations have been finalised, there will be a transitionary period before the licensing scheme is in full operation across England.

What does this mean for you?

Regulation is coming into the industry. How can you ensure that you are in the best position? We have two options for medical professionals to ensure that they can operate once the licensing scheme is up and running.

Level 7 Diploma

The Level 7 Diploma is a JCCP approved and VTCT certified clinical aesthetics diploma in injectable treatments for medical professionals considering a career in aesthetic medicine as well as those already practicing but looking to obtain formal recognition for their knowledge and skills.

This Aesthetics Qualification is suitable for both new and experienced aesthetic practitioners. We have two options available for the Level 7, the full qualification and the Fast Track: Recognition of Prior Learning. Find out more about the Level 7 Qualification by clicking here.

If you are looking for the latest information on the government updates and regulation coming to the aesthetics industry, you can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

JCCP Update August

The JCCP has recently released updates on their website regarding the new licensing system and the government. The first update we will highlight is the need for a new licensing system.

Survey underlines need for new licensing system

According to an analysis conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL), almost one in four cosmetic practitioners administering injections such as Botox are NOT qualified clinicians.

Another study, published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, evaluated 3,000 websites to identify 1,224 independent clinics and 3,667 practitioners who were delivering cosmetic injections and discovered that 32% were doctors, 13% were nurses, 24% were dentists and 8% were dental nurses, leaving 23% (almost one in four) with no formal medical qualifications.

The UK injectables market has seen rapid growth over the past years and it is predicted to reach a value of £11.7 billion by 2026.

Dr David Zargaran, an author of the study, said: “One of the key challenges facing the government’s licensing scheme is to ensure that practitioners granted a license possess the skills and experience required to safely administer their treatment to minimise risks to patients.”

Ensuring patient safety is key. The new licensing system will benefit patients massively and minimise the risk of complications. Once the new licensing system is underway, we should start to see the number of aesthetic practitioners with no formal medical qualifications decrease.

You can read the full statement on the survey which underlines the need for a new licensing system by clicking here.

The next update released from the JCCP is from the UK Government committing to public consultation.

Government commits to public consultation

The government confirmed that it intends to publish a public consultation on a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures later this summer.

Maria Caulfield, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women, said the government will also work with interested organisations to determine the education and training requirements that practitioners will have to meet, alongside hygiene, cleanliness, and insurance requirements, to demonstrate they can practice safely.

The new licensing regime will create a safer industry and bring a consistent standard that everyone must meet to perform non-surgical aesthetic treatments. It will also safeguard patients that have cosmetic treatments and reduce the chances of complications.

This is a major step in bringing regulation into the aesthetics industry.

You can read the full statement on the government commits to public consultation by clicking here.

If you are looking for the latest information on the government updates and regulation coming to the aesthetics industry, you can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

Licensing Regime for Non-Surgical Treatments by July 2023

The UK government have responded to the Department of Health and Social and Care Committee (HSCC) 2022 report on the impact of body image on mental and physical health. Alongside the report they have announced details of its aesthetics licensing plan including delivery will be released by July 2023.

In section 5 of the report, it starts to explore the use of non-surgical cosmetic procedures for those suffering with negative body image from mental and physical health. Sharing statistics such as:

  • 8% of adults (4% of men and 13% of women) had considered cosmetic procedures
  • 36% of young people agreed they would do ‘whatever it took’ to look good, with 10% saying they had considered cosmetic procedures
  • 5% and 15% of patients who present for cosmetic procedures meet the diagnostic criteria for BDD

These findings point towards the aesthetic industry and what we are doing to ensure patients are not taken advantage of and only treated when practitioners are happy they meet the suitable criteria to undergo such procedures, mentally and physically.

The JCCP shared their statistics, which highlights how important it is for proper procedures and guidelines to be put in place to ensure patient safety:

  • 22% did not have any pre-treatment consultation
  • 70% had a consultation that lasted less than 20 minutes
  • Almost one in four were not asked anything about their previous medical history during their consultation
  • Almost four out of five patients were not asked anything about body image orpsychological/emotional challenges

A future regulatory regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures

The following statements were documented in response to future regulatory for the industry:

The dangers posed by non-surgical cosmetic procedures in vulnerable groups have been evident throughout the inquiry. The new licensing regime provides an opportunity to ensure that anyone planning to undertake a non-surgical cosmetic procedure has the time and space to consider their decision and weigh up the risks and benefits. It is clear this is not currently the case for everyone in that position.

We recommend that the new licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures includes a commitment to a two-part consent process for anyone considering having a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, including, at a minimum, a full medical and mental health history, as well as a mandatory 48-hour cooling off period between the consent process and undergoing the procedure. We further believe that information provided to patients or clients who are considering any treatments should always be provided with information in an accessible format to ensure they are able to make an informed choice about their proposed treatment.

Premises regulation 

The guidelines of regulations are looking at the premises which treatments are being carried out in alongside practitioner safety, the following was commented:

There should be specific premises standards for all beauty salons and non-CQC registered premises providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Local Authority Enforcement Officers should be given extended powers to enforce compliance with a nationally agreed set of premises standards.

Education and training for practitioners

In the UK there is no enforcement in place to ensure practitioners undergo adequate training of aesthetic treatments before injecting the public. This includes no training standards set. At present, anyone can administer non-surgical treatments, and anyone can train them, regardless of medical and educational background. It has been called upon for qualifications and training framework to be provided to ensure a high quality of training for those in the industry.

Professor Sines shared the belief that any future education and training framework must include mandatory mental health screening. He stated:
“With education and training being set as a new standard, which of course is the spirit of the licence, within that, the curriculum would require that any person who demonstrates the proficiency to achieve that education and training standard should and will be trained in psychological and emotional screening, pre-consultation.”

We are convinced that there is a need for a minimum standard to be met in regard to the education and training of practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It is essential to ensure patient safety, and thus should be a central pillar of a future licensing regime. The Professional Standards Authority should be given the power to oversee a register of approved training providers. All training providers should have to meet an Ofqual-regulated standard.

Dermal Filler Remains Non-Prescription 

Botulinum toxin, more popularly known as Botox, is at least a prescription-only medicine, meaning it has to be prescribed before it can be used on a patient. Professor Sines explained that dermal fillers, on the other hand, are not prescription-only medicines and are treated as medical devices. He explained that if they were to be treated as prescription-only devices, then “there would be a requirement for oversight from prescribers, which would certainly provide greater protection for the public.”

We recommend that the Department review the licencing of dermal fillers to be prescription-only substances, in line with Botox, in order to provide more protection for people undertaking procedures involving dermal fillers.

 

As always, we are here to help and support you, we will continue to provide the latest updates regarding upcoming licensing. As a company we stand by the current proposal and are looking for a safer future within aesthetics. If you would like any support or information regarding our courses, please contact us on: 01844 390110 / [email protected].

 

You can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

UK Government Committed to Licensing of Aesthetics Industry

In January 2023, it has been confirmed that the UK government will go ahead with their commitment on licensing the non-surgical aesthetics sector in England.

This has come as a massive breakthrough for the industry and those who have campaigned to have such licensing in place.

Detailed in a press release by the JCCP (Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners) they explain, “The JCCP, British Beauty Council, and the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH) have received assurance from the UK Government that it’s committed to the licensing of the non-surgical aesthetics sector in England. After submitting a joint letter on behalf of the aesthetics industry to the Department of Health and Social Care, the industry bodies received a response outlining how the department is designing and implementing a new system of licensing for the non-surgical cosmetic industry. This comes after the Government made its initial commitment in March 2022 to bring forward future regulation to protect patient safety by making it an offence for someone to perform these cosmetic procedures without a licence.”

In response to their letter, Maria Caulifield, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy, stated “departmental officials will work as quickly as possible to introduce the licensing scheme and will consider all the important areas.”

Seen as an aftermath from ITV’s expose on the industry and its challenges in regulation aired in January 2023.

Key Priorities Set for Licensing Aesthetics Industry

There have been some key priorities set for the Government to action as it approaches the licensing of the aesthetics industry, these are as follows:

  1. The design and implementation of a national licensing scheme for all premises where licenced procedures are conducted as well as practitioners of non-surgical cosmetic procedures to ensure that all those who practise invasive procedures are competent and safe for members of the public (as proposed in Paragraph/Clause 180 of the Health and Care Act, 2022).
  2. A requirement for all practitioners to hold adequate medical insurance in order to provide non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
  3. The development of official guidance on the training and qualification expectations for all practitioners, including knowledge and application of infection controls and first aid training.
  4. The development of a system for the effective recording of adverse incidents and public awareness raising to ensure that all cases that go wrong can be tracked and improvements to safety made as a result. Members of the public need better tools and knowledge in order to protect themselves.

Agreeing on these terms, Maria Caulifield also commented “We know this is a fast-moving sector, and officials will consider how best to future-proof the regulations so that new and emerging treatments are captured by the scheme.”

We await to hear the outlined timetable from the UK government for the implementation of the new licensing scheme, this is anticipated within the next few weeks.

Cosmetic Courses Values 

Since we set out training in 2002, we have only trained medical professionals in injectables and have stuck by this through our 21 years of training since. Led by Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Adrian Richards, our faculty and support teams are passionate about safety within aesthetics, and we do our utmost to ensure we produce confident and safe injectors.

Both Mr Richards and our Managing Director Jim Savin are vocal members on the JCCP board in advocating for a safer, regulated future in aesthetics.

Our Level 7 Diploma was created inline with the JCCP guidelines and has three pathways to complete, those who have succesfully undergone Level 7 training will be added to the JCCP register, confirming their high standard of learning and regulation.

If you would like to find out more about our training courses and our Level 7 Diploma please contact us on 01844 390110 / [email protected].

 

You can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

JCCP Dec Update

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners otherwise known as the JCCP, are a ‘not for profit’ organisation that was made to bring ‘self-regulation’ to the non-surgical aesthetic sector within the UK. Due to the significant rise in the number and type of non-surgical aesthetic procedures performed in the UK, the JCCP are the body ensuring quality and safety within the aesthetics industry.

The JCCP have released three new documents providing updated guidance surrounding the following areas:

Premises Standards

Good Practice Guide for Education and Training Courses

Simplified application form for Training and Education providers who wish to be approved by the JCCP.

Updated Premises Standards

The JCCP has worked with multiple stakeholders to update and revise the previous JCCP Premises Standards in preparation for the proposed licencing scheme for non-surgical cosmetics in England. The JCCP has worked alongside key clinicians and members of the JCCP Clinical Advisory Group to produce these guidelines which are also aligned to advice provided by the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health. The new Premises Standards may be viewed at: https://www.jccp.org.uk/Home/AgentResource?id=6&type=3

Education and Training standards

The JCCP continues to campaign for the implementation of a national register of approved qualifications and of approved education and training providers and believes that the PSA (The Professional Standards Authority) should be given extended powers to oversee registers of approved education and training providers and qualifications in the sector in addition to their current statutory function of overseeing practitioner registers. We are also calling upon Ofqual to be requested to ensure they only approve qualifications that meet the new Government standard for education and training for the aesthetics sector.

The JCCP’s Education and Training Committee is aware that there is considerable variation in the approach that the cosmetic industry education and training providers take to promoting courses and the type of courses they offer students. The JCCP has therefore recently produced a ‘good practice’ guide to support education and training providers in the industry and those members of the aesthetic practitioner who seek to further develop their knowledge and skills and competencies.

The JCCP has developed this guide with the full knowledge that the Department of Health and Social Care is yet to determine whether a national mandated standard for education and training should be introduced in England for those practitioners who provide the more invasive nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.

The report on the impact of body image (July, 2021) on mental and physical health recommends that there is a need for a minimum standard to be met in regard to the education and training of practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It is essential to ensure patient safety, and thus should be a central pillar of a future licensing regime. This recommendation correlates and affirms recommendations of a similar nature made by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (2021) and also resonates with the principles contained in the Health and Care Act (2022) that relate to the design and implementation of a licensing scheme for the aesthetic sector in England.

This good practice guide in part supports achieving minimum standards in education and training for providers, and furthermore the competence of individuals thereof, and sets out the JCCP’s expectations regarding ethical and accurate advertising of training courses in the sector. The guide also differentiates between pre-qualifying training courses (designed for practitioners to acquire the requisite knowledge and practice competencies to perform non-surgical procedures both safely and effectively) and short courses and CPPD courses.

Application Form for JCCP Approved Education and Training Provider Status.

The final point of the JCCP updated guidance is the JCCP Education and Training Committee have reviewed and revised the JCCP Application Form for Approved Education and Training Providers.

You can find out more information on the following JCCP updated guidance areas and access the links to each document by clicking here.

As a JCCP Approved Education and Training Provider we were featured in the newsletter section around the Fast Track Assessment Centre.

JCCP Fast Track Assessment Centre

In order to ensure that those operating in the industry are more accountable to members of the public with regards their ‘fitness to practice’ the JCCP has agreed that their registered healthcare practitioners should be able to evidence their compliance with the JCCP and CPSA published standards for practice, either by undertaking a JCCP approved qualification or by attending a JCCP approved Fast Track Assessment Centre (FTA).

The JCCP agreed last year that practitioners can apply to register with Learna’s new JCCP Fast Track Assessment (FTA) which has been specifically designed for aesthetic practitioners who are seeking to register with the JCCP. The new fast track assessment centre has been developed by online learning specialists, Learna, in collaboration with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), and will streamline the qualifications process, enabling more cosmetic practitioners to be eligible to join the JCCP Government PSA approved register. Harley Academy and Cosmetic Courses have also been approved this year to work in association with Learna to offer JCCP Fast Track Assessment Centres. The JCCP Fast Track Assessment Centre offers practitioners an alternative to more costly and time-consuming qualifications and is the only fast track assessment course of its kind on the market that is recognised by the JCCP, resulting in the award of a formally recognised equivalent verification standard that provides unconditional access to Part One of the PSA approved JCCP Practitioner Register. Details of the JCCP/Learna Fast Track Assessment Centre process and application details may be accessed via the following link.

 

You can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

JCCP Update September 2022 - Fast Track Level 7 Diploma

JCCP Update September 2022

This month the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners otherwise known as the JCCP released their update for the month of September. They are a ‘not for profit’ organisation that was made to bring ‘self-regulation’ to the non-surgical aesthetic sector within the UK. They are the body that registers practitioners, approved education, and training providers with a strong focus on patient safety.

The update was mainly focused on The Health and Care Act – 2022. This act came into force on the 1st of July, 2022 and will have a huge impact across the NHS in England. The Act introduces a new licensing system for practitioners that undertake non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as toxins and dermal fillers. It prohibits anyone from performing specified cosmetic treatments unless they have a personal licence. You will also need a premises licence “for the carrying out of specified cosmetic procedures”. This act is in favour of the creation of the establishment of new health and care infrastructure that should be designed to create a safe environment. This will also create more cooperation and collaboration between the NHS, local government, and other partners in the hopes of having a major impact on the aesthetic industry for the better.

Fast Track Level 7 Diploma

In this update, we were mentioned in section four, “JCCP Fast Track Assessment Centre”. We are proud to be one of the first JCCP-approved training centres for injectables, setting the standards for a safer industry. This course is a great alternative for someone who wants to take the educational route in aesthetics but doesn’t have the time to take off from their busy clinic. Currently, the VTCT (ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Treatments Course is the highest formal aesthetic medicine qualification available in the UK and is a well-recognised qualification. You can read the full section below:

In order to ensure that those operating in the industry are more accountable to members of the public with regards their ‘fitness to practice’ the JCCP has agreed that their registered healthcare practitioners should be able to evidence their compliance with the JCCP and CPSA published standards for practice, either by undertaking a JCCP approved qualification or by attending a JCCP approved Fast Track Assessment Centre (FTA).

The JCCP agreed last year that practitioners can apply to register with Learna’s new JCCP Fast Track Assessment (FTA) which has been specifically designed for aesthetic practitioners who are seeking to register with the JCCP. The new fast track assessment centre has been developed by online learning specialists, Learna, in collaboration with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), and will streamline the qualifications process, enabling more cosmetic practitioners to be eligible to join the JCCP Government PSA approved register. Harley Academy and Cosmetic Courses have also been approved this year to work in association with Learna to offer JCCP Fast Track Assessment Centres.

The JCCP Fast Track Assessment Centre offers practitioners an alternative to more costly and time-consuming qualifications and is the only fast track assessment course of its kind on the market that is recognised by the JCCP, resulting in the award of a formally recognised equivalent verification standard that provides unconditional access to Part One of the PSA approved JCCP Practitioner Register.

What does it involve?

The new FTA results in the award of a formally recognised equivalent verification standard that equates to the JCCP Level 7 education and training standard for the injection of toxins and for the insertion of dermal fillers. The FTA consists of two components; a three-hour theoretical exam with questions testing practitioner knowledge, and a practical examination which tests the individuals’ clinical skills and competence. This contrasts with some of the shortest PgCert courses, which take around 6 months to complete. Details of the JCCP/Learna Fast Track Assessment Centre process and application details may be accessed via the following link.

You can read the full press release here.

Find out more about the JCCP Fast Track Assessment by clicking here.

You can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

JCCP Press Release

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners otherwise known as the JCCP, are a ‘not for profit’ organisation that was made to bring ‘self-regulation’ to the non-surgical aesthetic sector within the UK. They are the body that registers practitioners, approved education and training providers with the key remit of ensuring patient safety.

At Cosmetic Courses, we pride ourselves on the standard of the training we deliver and have a passion to make the aesthetics industry a safer place. By raising industry standards, we are helping to shape a safer future within aesthetics. The JCCP has a huge part to play in this with their strong focus on patient safety. They have recently published an important report from the Health and Social Care Select Committee, Departmental Select Committee of the British House of Commons. This report was on the Impact of Body Image on Mental and Physical Health. “The JCCP gave written and oral evidence to the Committee in June and called for a range of specific public protection measures to be put in place as soon as possible within the context of the Government’s new proposed licensing system for non-surgical treatments in England.”

The press release published by the JCCP states:

The report advises that ‘The Government must speed up the introduction of a promised licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures to prevent vulnerable people being exploited. The Impact of body image on mental and physical health report identifies a rise in body image dissatisfaction as the driver behind a new market that to date has remained largely unregulated. The dangers posed by non-surgical cosmetic procedures in vulnerable groups were evident throughout the inquiry say MPs’.

The Inquiry Team noted that ‘The Government has new powers to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures however a consultation on what that regime should look like is still awaited. Legislation should require online commercial content to carry a logo to identify body images that have been digitally altered while the Government is urged to work with the industry and the ASA to discourage advertisers and influencers from doctoring their images’.

Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt – The Health and Social Care Committee Chair said,

“The government must act urgently to end the situation where anyone can carry out non-surgical cosmetic procedures, regardless of training or qualifications. We heard of some distressing experiences – a conveyor belt approach with procedures carried out with no questions asked, procedures that have gone wrong, the use of filthy premises”.

“It was clear throughout our inquiry that some groups are particularly vulnerable to exploitation in this growing market that has gone largely unregulated. We need a timetable now for a licensing regime with patient safety at its centre to reduce those risks. We hope that ministers will listen to our recommendations and set about creating the safety standards that anyone seeking treatment has a right to expect.”

Prof. David Sines CBE – Chair of the JCCP said,

“We are delighted that the key issues raised in our representation to the Select Committee have been supported by Jeremy Hunt and his colleagues. We very much look forward to continuing our engagement with the Government and health care regulators during the forthcoming months to realise the key objective of embedding patient safety and public protection for members of the public who elect to engage with nonsurgical procedures within the context of national enforceable legislation

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