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