In recent years, the demand for skin needling treatments has surged within the aesthetics industry. The VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Needling is an advanced qualification tailored for both Level 3 beauty professionals and medical practitioners. This course is ideal for those looking to expand their treatment offerings with more advanced procedures.
In the rapidly evolving aesthetics field, holding regulated qualifications not only sets your clinic apart but also ensures you gain the expertise needed to deliver high-quality treatments and achieve the best outcomes for your clients.
We believe this course is the perfect choice for practitioners aiming to confidently and competently perform skin needling treatments in their practice.
Useful Information
The JCCP is now stating that regulated qualifications are a must and that all practitioners should have them regardless of background, to ensure correct and safe treatment.
About This Course
This course is perfect for existing practitioners who want further training or a formal qualification, specialising in skin needling treatments, but it is equally ideal for people who are brand new to needling and have never done it before.
There will be;
- Theory training.
- Practical training in the Lynton Clinic with live models.
- Practical assessment (a few weeks after the initial training in the Lynton Clinic).
All training will take place in our state-of-the-art Training Academy at Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
You will learn how to perform skin needling treatments with three different needling technologies and varying application methods.
On completion, you will receive your full qualification and certificate.
Dates
Day 1: Monday 07th April 2025: Theory training with device demonstrations.
Day 2: Tuesday 08th April 2025: Practical skin needling training – face and body.
Day 3: Wednesday 20th May 2025: Examination Day.
All delegates will attend 2 days of training and 1 day of assessment in total.
Prerequisites
Course entry requirements:
- Level 3 Access to Aesthetics .
- Level 3 Qualification in Anatomy and Physiology and Level 2 or 3 in Skincare with a Regulated Provider (VTCT or CIBTAC).
- Level 3 Facial Certificate (e.g. Facial Electrics, Microdermabrasion and Skin Peeling).
- CIBTAC Level 3 Certificate The Principles of Cosmetic Practice.
- Level 3 Beauty Therapy (full qualification).
- If you have a Nursing or Medical Qualification, it is advised that if you are new to aesthetics that you attend the Level 3 Access to Aesthetics course.
Course Agenda
Theory training will cover the following areas:
- History of Skin Needling.
- Anatomy & Physiology – understanding the skin and how we can work with needling.
- Conditions suitable for treatment – lines, wrinkles, skin slackness, open pores, scars and stretch marks.
- Benefits and limitations of needling.
- Treatment planning – making recommendations on how many treatments and how often.
- Needle size – the depths required for face and body treatments.
- Pre/post skincare – how best to advise clients on enhancing their treatment results and improving the healing process.
- Pain control – the laws and regulations around the management of pain.
- Duty of care:
- Regulation licensing
- Salon Hygiene, sterilisation and disinfection
- Health and safety
- Needle disposal.
- Consultation and record-keeping
- Managing expectations
- Contraindications
- Record keeping
- Aftercare.
Practical Applications
During the practical element of this course you will be able to perform treatments on live models using using dermal rollers and the EPN Microneedling Pen.
You will be shown how to set up the devices, change their settings, and be given information on the various methods used to perform skin needling treatments.
There are 6 case studies required for this course, at least 50% of which can be carried out at the Lynton Academy. If you have your own device and are confident, you can choose to perform some of your case study treatments (no more than 3) in your own clinic.
We will be looking to treat a variety of conditions including;
- Rejuvenation and collagen stimulation
- Scars – acne, surgical and accidental
- Stretch marks
- Hair restoration.
Why Train with Lynton?
The Lynton Academy is equipped with the latest interactive audio-visual technology. We have treatment rooms housing our industry-leading aesthetic devices, allowing delegates to receive excellent educational content together with live demonstrations and hands-on experience with live models.
Uniquely, we are able to offer hands-on experience on a wide range of different systems, unlike many other training providers who generally only have one system at their disposal. We believe no other training centre has the same number of systems available.
Our award-winning team of trainers has years of experience in performing treatments as well as training, so when you learn with Lynton, you learn from the best there is.
What Will You Get Out of It?
- A Level 4 VTCT accredited skin needling qualification.
- A qualification that can then lead onto VTCT Level 5.
- Practical experience of performing skin needling treatments for a range of skin conditions, on different areas of the face and body.
- Practical experience using a variety of skin needling technologies.
Course Leader
Kirsty Turnbull
After qualifying as a Beauty Therapist in 2002, Kirsty very quickly discovered a passion for skin and lasers. She has been using lasers and IPL systems since 2003, and joined Lynton as a Clinical Trainer in 2008.
In 2010 she became the manager of the Lynton Clinic, but continued to run a variety of training courses. She has completed her VTCT Level 4 Laser and Light Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation qualification as well as the L5 in Laser Tattoo Removal. She is also a qualified assessor.
In 2018 she became the Education Lead at Lynton lasers, and is now responsible for the organisation and delivery of the Lynton VTCT qualifications. She still administers treatments at the Lynton Clinic, keeping her skills and knowledge completely up to date.
