What this course is (and who it is for)
The Radio Frequency, Laser Liposuction and Ultrasound Cavitation CPD Course is a complete non-invasive body contouring course covering four technologies that are often found together on one machine: radio frequency (RF), laser lipolysis, ultrasound cavitation and vacuum. These treatments are designed to support body contouring and skin firmness and may help reduce the appearance of localised fat and cellulite. Results vary, they are not weight loss treatments, and none replaces surgery. You learn what the evidence does and does not show, so you can explain it honestly to clients.
“Laser liposuction” here means non-invasive laser lipolysis: low-level red diode light through intact skin, with no surgery, needle or incision. The course is for practitioners who want to add body contouring to their clinic. It is CPD, not a regulated qualification, and it carries no qualification level.
What you get for your price
- A printed hardback manual and workbook, posted to you before the course. You keep it.
- Online lessons with quizzes and a downloadable slide deck for every lesson, narrated overview videos on selected lessons, and step-by-step tutorial videos for radio frequency, laser lipolysis and cavitation.
- Student guides for the machines taught, and a downloadable client forms pack. The manual also holds client forms and aftercare sheets for your own clinic.
- Two days of supervised practical at our Southampton academy, with a complete treatment on each of three models.
- Written feedback on your workbook and your practical checklists from your trainer.
- An accredited CPD certificate for 40 credits, and a CPD reflective record for your portfolio.
- Help from the Skintastic team if a question comes up once you are treating your own clients.
How the course works, step by step
- Buy the course. It is added to your academy account after purchase, and your workbook is posted to you.
- Study the theory at home (27 hours). Work through the four technology sections and the legislation appendix online and in your workbook, answering the written questions as you go.
- Arrange your practical days with us. Bring your workbook, your certificates and photographic ID on day 1.
- Attend two practical days at our Southampton academy, 09:30 to 17:00. That is 13 hours of guided, supervised practical.
- Be observed on a complete treatment on each of three models, with the full paperwork for each.
- Receive your certificate once your written work is marked and all three observations and model record sets are complete.
In total that is 40 hours: 27 hours of theory and 13 hours of practical. Lunch and breaks are not counted.
What the course covers
| Section | What you learn |
|---|---|
| 1. Radio frequency, in depth | Skin, collagen and elastin; monopolar, bipolar and multipolar RF; applicators and energy settings; skin temperature monitoring; safety; consultation; treatment protocols and device care |
| 2. Laser lipolysis | Fat cell anatomy and the position of the fat layer; how red light interacts with tissue; fat metabolism and the lymphatic system; pad placement and eye safety; aftercare |
| 3. Ultrasound cavitation | How ultrasound creates microbubbles in the fluid around fat cells; lipolysis; frequency settings; the glide technique; adverse reactions and aftercare |
| 4. Vacuum | Suction level and stroke direction, filter care, and how vacuum combines with RF and cavitation |
| Appendix A. Legislation | Health and safety, infection control, licensing, data protection and advertising rules that apply in the UK |
| Consultation and records | Medical history, who must not be treated, measurements, photographs, consent, treatment records and aftercare |
| Complications | Recognising, preventing and managing side effects, including first aid for a burn |
Before and on your practical day
- Complete all of the online theory before your practical day.
- Wear your salon clothes or smart casual, because the training is clinical.
- Your practical date is arranged with you after you enrol.
- Lunch is provided on your practical day.
Entry requirements, insurance and scope of practice
- A regulated Level 3 qualification in anatomy and physiology, or equivalent, for example the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology (RQF). If you hold a different qualification, send it to us before you buy and we will map it (Recognition of Prior Learning).
- A recognised Core of Knowledge certificate in laser physics and safety, because laser lipolysis uses a laser output. If you do not hold one, you can take it with us first.
- Insurance that names each treatment you plan to offer (RF, laser lipolysis, cavitation and vacuum), before you treat clients.
- Copies of your certificates and photographic ID, to bring to practical day 1.
Most insurers want to see an existing beauty or aesthetics qualification alongside a CPD certificate, and we cannot promise any insurer will cover you. Check your policy first, or message us and we will help you check. Before you treat paying clients you should also check with your local authority whether a licence or registration is required, and keep your machine serviced.
The practical element
The practical is face to face at Skintastic, 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL, over two days from 09:30 to 17:00. Day 1 starts with room set-up, machine safety checks, hands-on time with the machines and a trainer demonstration of a consultation, measurements, photographs and a full treatment. You then carry out your first supervised treatment. Day 2 covers your second and third models, with your trainer stepping back further each time.
You complete a full consultation, medical history, written consent, measurements, treatment and aftercare for each model. Across the three models you must use radio frequency, laser lipolysis, ultrasound cavitation and vacuum at least once each, and your trainer steers the bookings so that happens. You are trained on the same equipment we supply.
Assessment and your certificate
- Written: the questions at the end of each section and the legislation appendix (59 in total), completed at home and marked by your trainer on the practical days. They are marked for substance. Any answer that does not yet meet the standard is talked through and answered again.
- Practical: three supervised observations, one per model, each recorded on a practical competency checklist covering general items and each technology you use. Radio frequency, laser lipolysis, cavitation and vacuum must each be marked competent on at least one model.
If anything is a “not yet”, you are reassessed on those items only. Written answers can be reassessed remotely, but a practical item must be reassessed in person on a live model.
Your certificate is issued only when your written work, all three observations and your three model record sets are complete. It shows 40 hours (27 theory, 13 supervised practical) and 40 CPD credits.
CPD accreditation and how to verify it
Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is an approved provider with The CPD Group (provider number 777800). This course is accredited as activity number 1018096 for 40 CPD credits. The accreditation runs to 1 March 2030.
Check this course on The CPD Register (activity #1018096)
Price, payment options and enrolling
The price is £499. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. Klarna and Clearpay may also be offered at checkout, subject to status.
After you buy, the course is added to your account on this academy, your workbook is posted to you, and you can contact us to arrange your practical days.
Cancellations, refunds, access time and rescheduling
This is a summary. The full wording is in our terms and conditions, which apply to your order.
- Price and VAT. Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the course price. Payment 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).
- Practical day. If you book a practical day you may cancel within 14 days of buying and before the day takes place, and you are refunded in full less a fair amount for any services already provided at your request. You may move your practical day once, free of charge, if you tell us in writing at least 14 days before it. If you tell us later than that, or do not attend, the day is treated as used. A further date may be offered at our discretion for a rebooking fee of 25% of the price you paid for the course.
- 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 course cost?
The course costs £499. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. Klarna and Clearpay may also be offered at checkout, subject to status.
How long does it take?
It is 40 hours: 27 hours of theory, which you study at home, and 13 hours of supervised practical over two days. Lunch and breaks are not counted.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes, the theory is home study at your own pace. The two practical days are fixed dates that we arrange with you. Ask us how long you have to complete the course.
What qualification do I need first?
A regulated Level 3 qualification in anatomy and physiology (or equivalent), for example the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology (RQF), and a recognised Core of Knowledge certificate for the laser element. If you do not hold one of them you can take it with us first. Ask us before you buy if you are unsure.
Is the course accredited, and how do I check?
Yes. It is accredited by The CPD Group as activity #1018096 for 40 CPD credits, and anyone can check it on The CPD Register using the link in the accreditation section above. It is CPD, not a regulated qualification.
Will I get a certificate, and when?
Yes. It is issued once your written work is marked and all three practical observations and model record sets are complete. It shows 40 CPD credits.
Will my insurer cover me?
We cannot promise that. Your insurer must name each treatment you plan to offer. Check with them before you buy, or message us and we will help you check.
Do I need a machine?
No. You train on machines at the academy. You do not need to buy one to complete the course.
Can I use any machine?
The course teaches the technologies, not one brand. Where your own machine’s manual differs from the course, follow your machine’s manual and the training your supplier gives you.
Where is the practical?
At Skintastic, 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL, over two days from 09:30 to 17:00.
How do I book the practical?
Buy the course, then message or email us and we will arrange your two practical days.
Who provides the models?
Skintastic provides the models.
What support do I get?
Your trainer supervises you throughout the practical, and you can contact the Skintastic team if questions come up once you are working with clients. If you need adjustments, such as large print or extra time, tell us in advance.
What if I am not yet competent or need more time?
“Not yet” is not a fail. You are reassessed on those items only: written answers can be redone remotely, but a practical item must be redone in person. Ask us about any fee for reassessment.
Can I get a refund?
Please see our terms and conditions, or ask us before you buy.
Is VAT added to the price?
No. Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the course price shown.
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.
What if I need to move my practical day?
You may move your practical day once, free of charge, if you tell us in writing at least 14 days before it. After that, or if you do not attend, the day is treated as used, and a further date may be offered at our discretion for a rebooking fee of 25% of the price you paid.
Contact
Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd
26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL
Phone: 02381 946394
Email: info@skintasticaesthetics.com
WhatsApp: message us via skintasticaesthetics.com
