A full-day CPD course covering the effects and benefits of vitamin C, how injectable vitamin C is administered, the regulations and safety protocols that apply, the anatomy and physiology relating to injections, and the record keeping you need — so you can administer vitamin C injections safely and effectively.
Who this course is for
- Prior qualifications in anatomy and physiology, together with some nutritional knowledge
- A minimum Level 3 or Level 4 Ofqual-regulated beauty qualification
Course structure
- Introduction to vitamin C injections — the role of vitamin C and deficiency, how injections work, dosage and methods, allergies, the difference between oral supplements and injections, key benefits, compliance, prescription only medicines and contra-indications
- Anatomy and physiology — skin structure, absorption and distribution, anatomy of the injection sites
- Pharmacology of vitamin C — key factors, potential interactions, management of adverse reactions, medication and supplement interactions, and the role of vitamins in nutrition and homeostasis
- Health and safety legislation — regulations, sterilisation, sharps, bloodborne pathogens and infection control
- Preparation and safety protocols — administering the injection, technique, appropriate needle sizes and lengths, post-injection protocol
- Client aftercare and advice — post-injection care and follow up
- Documentation and record keeping — consultation and keeping legal records
- Treatment planning, recommendations and marketing
- Practical assessment and competency check
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Explain the role of vitamin C in the body, the effects of deficiency and how injectable vitamin C differs from oral supplementation
- Apply UK regulations, health and safety legislation and infection control to injectable practice
- Identify the anatomy of the injection sites and select the correct needle and technique
- Recognise contra-indications and interactions, and manage adverse reactions appropriately
- Deliver aftercare, plan treatment and keep legally sound client records
Duration and delivery
Eight hours, one full day.
Assessment and certification
Review questions throughout the course, followed by a practical and competency assessment. On successful completion you receive a CPD-accredited certificate.
Course credits
8 CPD credits.
Please confirm with your own insurer that this treatment is covered on your policy before you book.
Verify this accreditation
This course is CPD accredited and has its own entry on The CPD Register, where the accreditation can be checked independently. View this course on The CPD Register.
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