Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Microneedling (UK Accredited)

✨ Elevate your microneedling practice with confidence and credibility.

This Ofqual-regulated, OTHM-awarded qualification is delivered by the National Aesthetics Training Academy (NATA) — a registered JCCP education provider.
It’s designed for healthcare professionals and experienced beauty therapists who want to progress from basic microneedling into advanced, evidence-based practice that insurers and clients can trust.

Who this qualification is for

This course is ideal for:

  • Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, paramedics) expanding into advanced aesthetic skin procedures.
  • Experienced beauty therapists seeking an Ofqual-regulated pathway into clinical microneedling.
  • Practitioners who want rock-solid protocols, professional credibility, and repeatable client outcomes.

At a glance

  • Award: Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Microneedling
  • Regulation: Ofqual-regulated, OTHM qualification — recognised by UK insurers
  • Delivery: Online lectures, curated reading, observation, practical assessment
  • Duration: 6–12 weeks (self-paced, with tutor support)
  • Assessment: Knowledge exams, case portfolio, observed practical, professional discussion

What you’ll be able to do

By completing this qualification, you will:
Assess diverse skin types (including Fitzpatrick IV–VI) and mitigate PIH risk.
Deliver indication-specific protocols for rejuvenation, acne scarring, pigmentation, pores, and texture.
Select devices and parameters safely (pens, cartridges, depths, speeds).
Integrate adjuvants (sterile serums, peptides, HA, vitamin blends) within insurer/legal frameworks.
Apply aseptic technique, manage complications, and follow governance standards.
Document and consent to healthcare-level standards.
Design maintenance plans and combine microneedling with other safe modalities.
Operate compliantly within UK law, advertising codes, and insurance terms.

Programme structure

  1. Foundations & Clinical Science – skin anatomy, wound healing, contraindications
  2. Devices & Parameters – pens vs rollers, depths, speeds, cartridges, QA
  3. Serums, Actives & Exosomes – sterility, science, UK regulatory/insurer context
  4. Protocols by Indication – rejuvenation, scarring, pigment, sensitive areas, ethnic skin
  5. Safety & Complication Management – asepsis, infection control, adverse events
  6. Treatment Planning & Aftercare – frequency, staging, home-care optimisation
  7. Governance, Law & Ethics – Ofqual, scope, consent, advertising, GDPR
  8. Professional Practice & Business – pricing, communication, portfolio building

How you’ll learn

  • 🎥 On-demand video lectures – short, high-yield, case-based learning.
  • 📚 Curated reading – evidence, standards, and peer-reviewed resources.
  • 📝 Templates & tools – consent forms, parameter logs, branded aftercare sheets.
  • 👀 Observation – shadow an approved practitioner or submit your own recorded treatment.
  • 💬 Tutor support – Q&A clinics and written case feedback.

Entry requirements

  • Healthcare route: NMC/GMC/GDC/GPhC/HCPC registration (or equivalent).
  • Therapist route: Level 3+ in Beauty Therapy/Aesthetics, plus foundation microneedling.
  • Age 18+, competent English, and access to a suitable setting for practice.

Why choose this Level 5 Certificate

  • Regulatory credibility – Ofqual-regulated, OTHM-awarded, insurer-recognised.
  • Safety first – rigorous focus on asepsis, governance, and compliance.
  • Protocol depth – practical, indication-specific pathways.
  • Flexibility – study at your own pace with structured practice.
  • Career value – strengthens portfolios and supports progression to advanced modalities.

Your future after certification

Graduates of this qualification are recognised as practitioners who can:
Deliver evidence-based microneedling safely and compliantly.
Integrate microneedling into advanced, multimodal treatment plans.
Command higher pricing through specialist expertise.
Increase employability in premium aesthetic clinics.
Build a compliant, trusted, and insurable aesthetics business.

Fees & what’s included

  • Access to all online modules and reading.
  • Observation opportunities and practice feedback.
  • Templates, consent forms, and treatment logs.
  • Knowledge exams, portfolio submission, and practical assessments.

💬 For current tuition fees and payment plan options, contact our admissions team.

Ready to elevate your practice?

👉 [Apply Now] – secure your place today
👉 [Request a Course Guide] – get full delivery & assessment details
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📧 info@nataonline.co.uk
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National Aesthetics Training Academy (NATA) – an Ofqual-regulated, OTHM-awarded, JCCP-registered education provider, shaping excellence in aesthetic medicine.