Level 5 Certificate in Combining Treatment Protocols

✨ Master the art of advanced, bespoke treatment planning

Move beyond single-modality treatments and become recognised as a protocol specialist.
This Ofqual-regulated qualification, awarded by OTHM and delivered by the National Aesthetics Training Academy (NATA) — a registered JCCP education provider — sets you apart as a practitioner who can plan safely, strategically, and with compassion.

Why this certificate matters

Modern aesthetics is about journeys, not one-off sessions.
Clients want results that are safe, sustainable, and mapped out with care.
This certificate helps you:

  • Design bespoke treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Combine modalities safely, with full awareness of sequencing and contraindications.
  • Plan long-term programmes for skin health and rejuvenation.
  • Retain clients with phased, goal-focused treatment journeys.
  • Stand out as a trusted, compliant expert in treatment planning.

What you’ll learn

🔹 Treatment interactions – when and how modalities can be combined, and when they shouldn’t.
🔹 Sequencing & timing – scheduling treatments to optimise results and reduce risk.
🔹 Multimodal planning – integrating peels, microneedling, laser, HIFU, mesotherapy.
🔹 Safety & compliance – governance, record-keeping, consent, complication management.
🔹 Client communication – explaining treatment journeys and managing expectations.
🔹 Case studies – real examples of phased, progressive protocols in practice.

Who is this certificate for?

  • Qualified practitioners trained in advanced modalities such as peels, microneedling, laser, HIFU, or mesotherapy.
  • Professionals wanting to progress from treatment delivery to strategic protocol planning.
  • Clinics aiming to retain clients long-term with structured, personalised journeys.
  • Practitioners who want to differentiate their services and charge premium pricing.

How you’ll study

  • 🎥 Online learning – specialist modules on multimodal integration and safety.
  • 👀 Observation & case studies – see treatment journeys mapped out and applied.
  • 📚 Assignments & assessment – evidence your ability to plan and justify combined protocols.
  • 💬 Tutor feedback – supportive guidance at every stage of your learning.

Benefits of completing this certificate

  • Expand your scope – move beyond single treatments into advanced planning.
  • Increase client retention – keep clients engaged with long-term programmes.
  • Command higher value – premium treatment journeys with measurable results.
  • Strengthen your reputation – position yourself as a trusted aesthetics planner.
  • Stay regulation-ready – fully aligned with Ofqual standards, OTHM awarding, and JCCP education requirements.

Your future after certification

With this certificate, you’ll be recognised as a practitioner who can:

Safely combine advanced modalities into cohesive programmes.
Deliver outstanding outcomes for complex skin concerns.
Build trust and loyalty through professional treatment journeys.
Position yourself for senior roles, leadership, or specialist recognition.

Entry profile

  • Recommended: Level 4 or equivalent experience in aesthetics.
  • Confidence with consultation and core skin rejuvenation is expected.
  • Prior training in one or more advanced modalities (peels, microneedling, laser, HIFU, mesotherapy) is ideal.
  • Unsure if you qualify? Our admissions team can advise.

Course structure & assessment

  • Online learning modules with guided reading.
  • Observation of exemplar protocols where available.
  • Applied assignments and case-based planning projects.
  • Assessment mapped to Ofqual-regulated learning outcomes.

Fees & what’s included

  • Access to all online modules and resources.
  • Expert tutor support throughout.
  • Observation opportunities (where applicable).
  • Practical and theory-based assessments with feedback.

Fee £900

Ready to become an expert?

📧 info@nataonline.co.uk
📞 +44 (0)330 333 6293
🌐 www.nataonline.co.uk

National Aesthetics Training Academy (NATA) – an Ofqual-regulated, OTHM-awarded, JCCP-registered education provider, shaping excellence in non-injectable aesthetic practice.