Title: Timeline

Core Competencies

A full version will be provided in your handbook on your practical training day.

0001 to 0002: Core Competencies 1

Determine the patient’s competence to understand the assessment process and their capacity to give valid consent.

0002 to 0003: Core Competencies 2

Undertake a concise and comprehensive cosmetic consultation and assessment.

0003 to 0004: Core Competencies 3

Demonstrate appropriate consultation process, using appropriate verbal and non- verbal communication

0004 to 0005: Core Competencies 4

Understand confidentiality and consent guidance and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

0005 to 0006: Core Competencies 5

Recognise, respond and refer appropriately in relation to any concerns disclosed or identified such as skin lesions, psychological issues or safeguarding.

0006 to 0007: Core Competencies 6

Document the assessment in line with relevant professional guidelines, including baseline photographs.

0007 to 0008: Core Competencies 7

Demonstrate ability to explain clearly to patients, with evidence-based rationale.

0008 to 0009: Core Competencies 8

Elicit and clarify patient’s knowledge and understanding in order to enable informed consent in line with professional guidance about the proposed treatment(s).

0009 to 0010: Core Competencies 9

Seek informed consent in writing for treatment and consent for pre and post images and document appropriately following relevant professional guidance

0010 to 0011: Core Competencies 10

Demonstrate effective communication skills in negotiating and agreeing a suitable treatment plan and appropriate care for the individual patient using an evidence based /best practice approach.

0011 to 0012: Core Competencies 11

Document the agreed plan of care in line with professional /CPSA guidance.

0012 to 0013: Core Competencies 12

Ensure patient is adequately prepared for the procedure, with opportunity to have a chaperone where requested.

0013 to 0014: Core Competencies 13

Prepare appropriate equipment and environment for agreed treatment as per CPSA standards.

0014 to 0015: Core Competencies 14

Prepare appropriate equipment and environment for agreed treatment as per CPSA standards.

0015 to 0016: Core Competencies 15

Use universal infection control precautions

0016 to 0017: Core Competencies 16

Apply knowledge of topical local anaesthetic techniques.

0017 to 0018: Core Competencies 17

Where applicable, prescribe appropriate treatment in line with prescribing legislation and medicine management guidance or ensure an accountable prescribing practitioner has validly prescribed treatment specifically for the person requesting treatment following a face- to- face consultation.

0018 to 0019: Core Competencies 18

Dispose of all used equipment safely and appropriately following relevant guidance.

0019 to 0020: Core Competencies 19

Record clearly and contemporaneously treatment provided as per professional guidance.

0020 to 0021: Core Competencies 20

Provide relevant advice to patients undergoing interventions to encompass; Aftercare required, recognition of complications / adverse reaction and actions to take including who to contact if you are not available, Importance of seeking urgent care, required follow up and monitoring process

0021 to 0022: Core Competencies 21

Recognise and differentiate between common side effects and adverse events.

0022 to 0023: Core Competencies 22

Recognise emergency events and demonstrate ability to provide basic life support.

0023 to 0024: Core Competencies 23

Manage emergency /adverse events using evidence based protocols.

0024 to 0025: Core Competencies 24

Recognise when to seek expert /professional guidance for complications/ adverse events.

0025 to 0026: Core Competencies 25

Record and report adverse events and product safety concerns.

0026 to 0027: Core Competencies 26

Demonstrate ability to critically review patient needs and effectiveness of planned treatment(s) against current evidence base and guidelines for practice.

0027 to 0028: Core Competencies 27

Evaluate effectiveness of treatment(s) provided.