AP707 Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections for the Face (Y/651/9196) Unit AP707 Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections For The Face Assignment Brief Qualification Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Practice (610/7007/5) Qualifi Level 7 Certificate in Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections (610/7010/5)
Unit Reference Number Y/651/9196 Unit Code AP707 Unit Title Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections for the Face RQF Level : 7 Number of Credits 15 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 150 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 75 hours Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criteria – The learner can: LO1 – Adhere to legal, ethical and professional standards for botulinum toxin procedures 1.1 Obtain and discuss the client’s consultation outcomes and prescription for the botulinum toxin type A procedure from the regulated independent prescriber to include: legal, regulatory and organisational requirements client procedure plan and areas to be treated advice, support and guidance emergency plan medicine management policy pain management strategy 1.2 Describe the types, composition and pharmacological effects of chemical compounds in botulinum toxin solutions to include:
how religion and belief can prohibit a botulinum toxin type A procedure 1.3 Explain the physiological effect botulinum toxin type A solution has on the targeted and surrounding facial muscle structures to include:
adaptation of injection techniques adaptation of depth and placement 1.5 Explain the purpose, use and limitations of botulinum toxin type A procedures in relation to:
past and current medical history previous non-surgical cosmetic and/or dental procedure history relevant lifestyle factors contraindicated medication and medical conditions the client’s physical and psychological suitability for the non-surgical cosmetic procedure client expectations 1.6 Explain the regulatory and legislative requirements for prescription-only medicines to include licensed and offlabel product use
1.7 Explain the licensed indicated use of prescription-only medicines and when and why they can be used off-label considering:
safety treatment area suitability agreement with the regulated independent prescriber 1.8 Explain the legislative requirements and restrictions for sourcing, storing and using licensed topical anaesthetics
1.9 Describe the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the botulinum toxin type A procedure
1.10 Explain the legislative and indemnity requirements for gaining signed, informed consent for the elective nonsurgical cosmetic procedure
1.11 Explain the legislative, insurance and organisational requirements for taking and storing visual media of the client’s treatment area
1.12 Explain the legislative and regulatory requirements for completing and storing the client’s medical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedure records
LO2 – Conduct a client consultation and develop a personalised procedure plan for botulinum toxin procedures 2.1 Conduct a structured face-to-face client consultation, ensuring compliance with health and safety before, during, and after the botulinum toxin type A procedure, and effectively use visual aids to explain anticipated physical effects 2.2 Discuss client objectives, concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the botulinum toxin type A procedure plan including; fee structure, treatment options, and alternative treatment options
2.3 Establish the botulinum toxin type A procedure plan in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
2.4 Reiterate, confirm and agree with the client that they have understood the proposed botulinum toxin type A procedure and pain management to including:
contra-actions adverse reactions 2.5 Obtain and review the client’s written informed consent for the botulinum toxin type A procedure and pain management, allowing an adequate time scale for the client to make an informed choice
2.6 Obtain the fulfilled prescription from the pharmacist with the client’s informed consent to include:
patient-specific direction saline reconstitution solutions device and needle type storage instructions waste disposal protocol LO3 – Deliver botulinum toxin procedures safely and effectively 3.1 Select an effective hygiene preparation product to meet the client’s needs in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions 3.2 Prepare the client’s treatment area in line with botulinum toxin type A protocol and risk management strategies, including marking the procedure sites where applicable
3.3 Inject the botulinum toxin type A solution with a sterile, single-use needle following the botulinum toxin type A procedure protocol to include:
adaptation of injection techniques, depth and placement in accordance with the preprocedure markings if applicable 3.4 Monitor the client’s health, wellbeing and skin response throughout the botulinum toxin type A procedure, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
3.5 In the event of an adverse reaction or incident, the aesthetic practitioner must take prompt corrective action following the emergency plan to include:
promptly obtain medical intervention from the designated healthcare professional when complications arise and prescription-only medicine is required 3.6 Conclude the procedure in line with the botulinum toxin type A protocol, legislative requirements and organisational procedures to include:
removing any pre-procedure markings if applicable 3.7 Capture and securely store clientapproved images of the procedure area in compliance with insurance and organisation requirements
3.8 Complete the client’s non-surgical cosmetic procedure records and store in line with data legislation
LO4 – Provide aftercare for botulinum toxin procedures and review procedure outcomes 4.1 Provide verbal and written instructions and confirm the client’s receipt of pre and post-procedure advice to include: the regulated independent prescriber’s contact details emergency plan contingency plan in the event of absence 4.2 Discuss the outcomes and agree future procedures with the client
4.3 Discuss, evaluate and record the outcomes with the regulated independent prescriber and agree further action and future procedures
LO5 – Reflect on practice and engage in continuing professional development 5.1 Keep a reflective journal, review the botulinum toxin procedure and evaluate own strengths and areas for improvement 5.2 Explain the importance in engaging in, and documenting continuous professional development including keeping updated on policies, procedures and best practice guidance
Extended Response Questions Completing Extended Response Questions (ERQ)
How to write your ERQ
Your ERQs are intended to examine your clinical knowledge, rather than your academic skills.
There is one unit covered within this Level 7 ERQ. Read each scenario carefully. They must all be completed and submitted for marking.
Keep your writing simple and factual and pay careful attention to the wording of the questions, which are particularly specific. Check the command verb used and refer to the attached command verb document to enable you to incorporate the required level of information.
Remember, your knowledge is being examined rather than your academic skills, so unless the question asks for it, avoid unnecessary analysis.
Please formulate your answers in your own words, in structured sentences and paragraphs. Bulleted points can be incorporated to convey key information or summarise main points but should not make up the bulk of your answer. Make sure that you refer to the relevant professional standards, regulations and evidence-based practice.
You must include a reference list showing all of the sources that you used to support your answers. Please use Harvard referencing and make sure that you clearly identify books, websites, journals or any other materials. The purpose of this is to show where you have sourced your information, and it also helps to support the credibility of your work.
Please ensure you proofread your answers before submission.
All ERQs will be checked for plagiarism and AI.AP707 Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections for the Face (Y/651/9196) Unit AP707 Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections For The Face Assignment Brief Qualification Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Practice (610/7007/5) Qualifi Level 7 Certificate in Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections (610/7010/5)
Unit Reference Number Y/651/9196 Unit Code AP707 Unit Title Clinical Aesthetic Procedures: Botulinum Toxin Injections for the Face RQF Level : 7 Number of Credits 15 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 150 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 75 hours Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criteria – The learner can: LO1 – Adhere to legal, ethical and professional standards for botulinum toxin procedures 1.1 Obtain and discuss the client’s consultation outcomes and prescription for the botulinum toxin type A procedure from the regulated independent prescriber to include: legal, regulatory and organisational requirements client procedure plan and areas to be treated advice, support and guidance emergency plan medicine management policy pain management strategy 1.2 Describe the types, composition and pharmacological effects of chemical compounds in botulinum toxin solutions to include:
how religion and belief can prohibit a botulinum toxin type A procedure 1.3 Explain the physiological effect botulinum toxin type A solution has on the targeted and surrounding facial muscle structures to include:
adaptation of injection techniques adaptation of depth and placement 1.5 Explain the purpose, use and limitations of botulinum toxin type A procedures in relation to:
past and current medical history previous non-surgical cosmetic and/or dental procedure history relevant lifestyle factors contraindicated medication and medical conditions the client’s physical and psychological suitability for the non-surgical cosmetic procedure client expectations 1.6 Explain the regulatory and legislative requirements for prescription-only medicines to include licensed and offlabel product use
1.7 Explain the licensed indicated use of prescription-only medicines and when and why they can be used off-label considering:
safety treatment area suitability agreement with the regulated independent prescriber 1.8 Explain the legislative requirements and restrictions for sourcing, storing and using licensed topical anaesthetics
1.9 Describe the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the botulinum toxin type A procedure
1.10 Explain the legislative and indemnity requirements for gaining signed, informed consent for the elective nonsurgical cosmetic procedure
1.11 Explain the legislative, insurance and organisational requirements for taking and storing visual media of the client’s treatment area
1.12 Explain the legislative and regulatory requirements for completing and storing the client’s medical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedure records
LO2 – Conduct a client consultation and develop a personalised procedure plan for botulinum toxin procedures 2.1 Conduct a structured face-to-face client consultation, ensuring compliance with health and safety before, during, and after the botulinum toxin type A procedure, and effectively use visual aids to explain anticipated physical effects 2.2 Discuss client objectives, concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the botulinum toxin type A procedure plan including; fee structure, treatment options, and alternative treatment options
2.3 Establish the botulinum toxin type A procedure plan in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
2.4 Reiterate, confirm and agree with the client that they have understood the proposed botulinum toxin type A procedure and pain management to including:
contra-actions adverse reactions 2.5 Obtain and review the client’s written informed consent for the botulinum toxin type A procedure and pain management, allowing an adequate time scale for the client to make an informed choice
2.6 Obtain the fulfilled prescription from the pharmacist with the client’s informed consent to include:
patient-specific direction saline reconstitution solutions device and needle type storage instructions waste disposal protocol LO3 – Deliver botulinum toxin procedures safely and effectively 3.1 Select an effective hygiene preparation product to meet the client’s needs in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions 3.2 Prepare the client’s treatment area in line with botulinum toxin type A protocol and risk management strategies, including marking the procedure sites where applicable
3.3 Inject the botulinum toxin type A solution with a sterile, single-use needle following the botulinum toxin type A procedure protocol to include:
adaptation of injection techniques, depth and placement in accordance with the preprocedure markings if applicable 3.4 Monitor the client’s health, wellbeing and skin response throughout the botulinum toxin type A procedure, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
3.5 In the event of an adverse reaction or incident, the aesthetic practitioner must take prompt corrective action following the emergency plan to include:
promptly obtain medical intervention from the designated healthcare professional when complications arise and prescription-only medicine is required 3.6 Conclude the procedure in line with the botulinum toxin type A protocol, legislative requirements and organisational procedures to include:
removing any pre-procedure markings if applicable 3.7 Capture and securely store clientapproved images of the procedure area in compliance with insurance and organisation requirements
3.8 Complete the client’s non-surgical cosmetic procedure records and store in line with data legislation
LO4 – Provide aftercare for botulinum toxin procedures and review procedure outcomes 4.1 Provide verbal and written instructions and confirm the client’s receipt of pre and post-procedure advice to include: the regulated independent prescriber’s contact details emergency plan contingency plan in the event of absence 4.2 Discuss the outcomes and agree future procedures with the client
4.3 Discuss, evaluate and record the outcomes with the regulated independent prescriber and agree further action and future procedures
LO5 – Reflect on practice and engage in continuing professional development 5.1 Keep a reflective journal, review the botulinum toxin procedure and evaluate own strengths and areas for improvement 5.2 Explain the importance in engaging in, and documenting continuous professional development including keeping updated on policies, procedures and best practice guidance
Extended Response Questions Completing Extended Response Questions (ERQ)
How to write your ERQ
Your ERQs are intended to examine your clinical knowledge, rather than your academic skills.
There is one unit covered within this Level 7 ERQ. Read each scenario carefully. They must all be completed and submitted for marking.
Keep your writing simple and factual and pay careful attention to the wording of the questions, which are particularly specific. Check the command verb used and refer to the attached command verb document to enable you to incorporate the required level of information.
Remember, your knowledge is being examined rather than your academic skills, so unless the question asks for it, avoid unnecessary analysis.
Please formulate your answers in your own words, in structured sentences and paragraphs. Bulleted points can be incorporated to convey key information or summarise main points but should not make up the bulk of your answer. Make sure that you refer to the relevant professional standards, regulations and evidence-based practice.
You must include a reference list showing all of the sources that you used to support your answers. Please use Harvard referencing and make sure that you clearly identify books, websites, journals or any other materials. The purpose of this is to show where you have sourced your information, and it also helps to support the credibility of your work.
Please ensure you proofread your answers before submission.
All ERQs will be checked for plagiarism and AI.