100% online, with an optional FREE practical. Study everything online at your own pace, in 8 hours of online study. If you need face-to-face training for insurance purposes, or want more hands-on practice, you can come in to our Southampton academy for a free practical on a live model. It costs nothing extra, and your certificate does not depend on it.
What this course is and who it is for
This is a CPD accredited course in EMS muscle sculpting, also called HIEMT (High Intensity Electromagnetic Technology), with radio frequency. A focused electromagnetic field stimulates the nerves that supply a muscle group and produces strong contractions that a client cannot achieve by tensing the muscle voluntarily. It is designed to work on muscle rather than fat, so it sits alongside your existing body treatments.
It is for beauty therapists, aesthetic practitioners and healthcare professionals who want to add the treatment to their clinic. It is written for any EMS muscle sculpting device, and uses two machines taught in full as worked examples, the EMSzero and the WL-EMT80S. Your own device manual always comes first. Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer of branded body contouring systems.
What you get for your price
- Online lessons on the academy for the 8 hours of online study
- Narrated videos with diagrams and downloadable slide decks
- Quizzes and written activities to check your understanding
- Your hardback student manual and workbook, posted to you free of charge
- A pack of client form templates to adapt for your own clinic, including consent forms
- Your final assessment answered online, with feedback by email
- Accredited CPD certificate (12 credits), available on the course page once every lesson and quiz is complete, and a CPD reflective record
- An optional free 4 hour practical day with a trainer demonstration and supervised treatments on models, for students who need face-to-face training for insurance purposes or want more hands-on practice
- Ongoing mentor support after the course
How the course works, step by step
- Enrol. Click Buy now on this page. It takes you to the course page on our online academy, where you complete your order and the course is added to your account. Your hardback manual and workbook is posted to you free of charge.
- Study online (8 hours). Work through the online lessons at your own pace, using your workbook.
- Answer your assessment online. Part A (15 multiple choice questions, pass mark 12 out of 15) is marked automatically and the correct answers to any you miss are emailed to you to write in your manual. Part B (8 short written answers) and Part C (2 client scenarios) are read with the help of an AI assistant, with feedback by email.
- Get your certificate. It is available on the course page once every lesson and quiz is complete. There is no trainer sign-off.
- Optional: if you need face-to-face training for insurance purposes, or want more hands-on practice, email us and we will arrange the free practical day with you at our Southampton academy, where you work on a live model.
That makes 12 hours as accredited, and 12 CPD credits.
What the course covers
| Section | What you learn |
|---|---|
| 1. Anatomy and physiology | The skin, skeletal muscle, the motor unit and nerve, fat, and the circulation and lymphatic system, tied to why each matters under the handle |
| 2. How HIEMT works | Electromagnetic induction, the supramaximal contraction, and how this differs from a TENS or EMS pad machine |
| 3. Radio frequency | What the heat adds, how you monitor comfort, and the extra cautions |
| 4. The EMSzero | Parts, handles, modes, controls, set-up, shut-down and cleaning |
| 5. The WL-EMT80S | Parts, handles, modes, controls, set-up, shut-down and cleaning |
| 6. Consultation and contraindications | Full consultation, absolute and relative contraindications, informed consent, measuring and photographing consistently |
| 7. The treatment | Placing and belting the handles on four areas, building intensity safely and running a session (covered in the lessons, and practised on the optional practical day) |
| 8. Aftercare and results | Aftercare, contra-actions, honest results timelines and who reports an adverse incident |
| 9. Claims | The UK rules on advertising claims and how to describe the treatment truthfully |
| Appendix A. The law | Legislation and regulatory requirements that apply to you |
| 10-11. Assessment and records | Your online assessment, client forms and the optional practical record |
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the history and development of EMS and High Intensity Electromagnetic Technology (HIEMT)
- Refresh and apply anatomy and physiology as it relates to EMS treatment
- Understand indications and contraindications
- Know the treatment areas and the benefits of each
- Understand treatment protocols, pre treatment and aftercare advice, consultation and practical guidance
- Understand machine settings and troubleshooting
- Refresh hygiene and infection control
- Work within current legislation and policy
Before and on your optional practical day
- Email us and we will arrange your practical day with you.
- Wear your salon clothes or smart casual, because the training is clinical.
- Lunch is provided on the day.
- Skintastic provides the models.
Entry requirements, insurance and scope of practice
- A regulated Level 3 qualification in Anatomy and Physiology, or equivalent
- Level 3 Beauty Therapy, or registration as a healthcare professional, or equivalent experience (preferred, not essential)
- Aged 18 or over
- Training on the EMS machine you will use, before you treat clients
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance covering EMS body contouring, before you treat. Check with your insurer before you book
We accept Recognition of Prior Learning against the Anatomy and Physiology requirement. You do not need the Core of Knowledge for this course. This is CPD in one application and does not qualify you to carry out other body contouring treatments such as cryolipolysis, cavitation or injectable fat dissolving. Always work within your training, your insurance and the law.
The optional free practical day
The practical day is free of charge. If you need face-to-face training for insurance purposes, or you want more observational hands-on practice, you are entitled on purchase of the course to come in for practical training and work on a live model, which we arrange by email. It is not part of your assessment, it has no effect on your certificate and there is no trainer sign-off. It runs from 10:00 to 14:00 at 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL, and you arrange it by emailing info@skintasticaesthetics.com. Skintastic provides the models.
You treat either four models, one area each (about 40 minutes per model), or two models with two areas each, so that the abdomen, glutes, arms and thighs are all covered. Each is a full model journey: pre-treatment check, consent, measurements and photographs, treatment, aftercare and the record, which is your own optional practical record. The day is taught on the EMSzero, the machine used in the clinic, and if you own or are buying a WL-EMT80S your trainer can also go through its controls and settings. Nobody can promise that an insurer will accept the practical day, so check with yours.
- Abdomen, rectus abdominis, obliques and transversus abdominis, and working with different body shapes
- Glutes, gluteus maximus, medius and minimus, placement and client posture
- Thighs, quadriceps and hamstrings, and the adjustments larger muscle groups need
- Arms, biceps and triceps, and the adjustments smaller muscle groups need
Assessment and your certificate
Everything is answered online. Part A has 15 multiple choice questions, with a pass mark of 12 out of 15 (80%). It is marked automatically, and the correct answers to any you miss are emailed to you so that you can write them in the Notes section of your manual. Part B has 8 short written answers and Part C has 2 client scenarios, all in your own words and read with the help of an AI assistant, and you receive feedback by email. The device questions for the EMSzero and the WL-EMT80S are unmarked practice questions at the end of the two device lessons and are not part of your assessment. A “not yet” is not a failure: review the lesson and answer again.
Your accredited CPD certificate is available on the course page once every lesson and quiz is complete. There is no trainer sign-off. This is accredited CPD, not a regulated qualification, and it carries no qualification level. It shows that you have completed the course; you remain responsible for being competent and insured before you treat clients.
CPD accreditation and how to verify it
This course is accredited by The CPD Group: activity #1011582, 12 CPD credits. Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is an approved provider, #777800. You can verify both on The CPD Register. It is accredited CPD, not a regulated qualification.
Verify the course (activity #1011582) | Verify the provider (#777800)
Price, payment options and enrolling
The price is £299. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. Klarna and Clearpay may also be offered at checkout, subject to status.
Click Buy now to go to the course page on our online academy, where you complete your order. After you buy, the course is added to your account there and you can start straight away. If you need the free optional practical, or want more hands-on practice, email us and we will arrange it with you.
Cancellations, refunds and access time
This is a summary. The full wording is in our terms and conditions, which apply to your order.
- Payment. The course price is taken in full when you order.
- Online access. Your access to the online lessons lasts 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Cancelling. At checkout you tick a box to start your online access straight away, and by ticking it you give up the 14 day right to cancel the online materials. Refunds, where they apply, go back to the original payment method within 14 days of us receiving your written cancellation (an email is enough).
- Optional free practical day. The practical day is free of charge and optional. It does not affect your course or your certificate.
- After the cancellation period. Once the 14 days have ended, courses are non refundable, including if you change your mind, cannot attend, fail an assessment, or find that your insurer will not accept the course. Your statutory rights are not affected.
- Your certificate. It is issued once you have completed every required part of the course and passed the assessments.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the EMS muscle sculpting course cost?
The price is £299. You buy it with the Buy now button on this page and pay on our academy site by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal, and Klarna and Clearpay may also be offered at checkout, subject to status.
How long does the course take?
It is accredited for 12 hours in total: 8 hours of online study, plus the optional free 4 hour practical day at our Southampton academy from 10:00 to 14:00. It carries 12 CPD credits.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is 100% online, done in your own time, at your own pace. If you choose the optional practical day, we will arrange it with you by email.
What qualifications do I need first?
You need a regulated Level 3 qualification in Anatomy and Physiology (or equivalent). Level 3 Beauty Therapy, healthcare professional registration or equivalent experience is preferred but not essential. You must be 18 or over. You do not need the Core of Knowledge for this course. If you are unsure whether yours qualifies, contact us before you book. We accept Recognition of Prior Learning against the Anatomy and Physiology requirement.
Is the course accredited and how do I check?
Yes. It is CPD accredited by The CPD Group, activity #1011582, worth 12 CPD credits, and Skintastic is a CPD Group approved provider (number 777800). You can check it yourself on The CPD Register using the links in the CPD accreditation section above. It is accredited CPD, not a regulated qualification, and it does not carry a qualification level.
Will I get a certificate and when?
Yes. You receive your accredited CPD certificate on the course page once every lesson and quiz is complete. There is no trainer sign-off.
Will I receive a printed manual?
Yes. A hardback course manual and workbook is posted to every student free of charge, as your study text. We post it to the address you enter at checkout.
Will my insurer cover me?
We cannot promise that. You need public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers EMS body contouring before you treat clients. Check with your insurer before you book. Most will want to see your certificate and the device you use.
Do I need to own a machine?
No. The course is written for any EMS muscle sculpting device, with worked examples on the EMSzero, the machine we use in our clinic, and the WL-EMT80S. You do need training on the machine you will use in your own clinic, and your device manual always comes first.
Can I use any machine after the course?
The course is written for any EMS muscle sculpting device, with two machines taught in full as worked examples, the EMSzero and the WL-EMT80S. Handle names, modes, intensity scales and contraindications differ between machines, so follow your own device manual, which always comes first, and get training from your supplier.
Where is the optional practical day and how do I arrange it?
The optional practical day is at Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd, 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL. Email info@skintasticaesthetics.com, or call 02381 946394, and we will arrange it with you. If you need face-to-face training for insurance purposes, or you want more observational hands-on practice, you are entitled on purchase of the course to come in for practical training and work on a live model, free of charge. It has no effect on your certificate and there is no trainer sign-off. The whole course, including your certificate, is online.
Who supplies the models?
If you attend the optional practical day, Skintastic provides the models. Each model must pass the same contraindication screening as a paying client.
What support do I get?
You can contact us by phone or email at any point, and ongoing mentor support after the course comes from the same person who wrote it.
What if I do not pass first time?
A “not yet” is not a failure. Your feedback email says exactly what was not met and what to review, and you may answer again. Only the part not met needs to be answered again.
What do I bring on the optional practical day?
Bring your workbook and manual, your certificates, photographic identification and your completed registration form.
How long do I have access to the online lessons?
Your access to the online lessons lasts 12 months from the date of purchase.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
You have 14 days to cancel, but the right to cancel the online materials is lost once your access starts and you have ticked the box at checkout to agree to that. Once the 14 days have ended, courses are non refundable. Refunds that apply are paid to the original payment method within 14 days of us receiving your written cancellation. Full details are in our terms and conditions.
Contact
Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd, 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL.
Phone: 02381 946394
Email: info@skintasticaesthetics.com
