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Vampire Facials (Platelet Rich Plasma) Certificate Level 4

Including phlebotomy and blood processing skills

Created byDr Nicholas James Pearce

Last updated 6/2023

English

What you'll learn

To become safe, competent, autonomous and reflective professional practitioners.
Learn how to undertake a full consultation and check client for contra-indications and manage expectations.
Integrate with other facial and skin care treatments in a cyclical treatment plan to maintain maximum benefits.
Learn how to undertake phlebotomy and process blood according to national occupational, clinical waste, health, safety & infection control guidelines.
Learn how to undertake microneedling using platelet poor plasma, platelet rich plasma and fibrin rich plasma, and how to use each.

Course content

1 section • 21 lectures • 3h 2m total length

Introduction5:33
In this first lecture we go through the whole syllabus for this course, which is made of from a mixture of 3 courses. Part 1, Phlebotomy for aestheticians. Part 2, Blood processing to obtain platelet rich plasma. Part 3, Aesthetic microneedling (Vampire / Dracula Facials).
Introduction to professional phlebotomy & its history.7:26
This lecture is the syllabus and aims of the phlebotomy course that is aimed at those who wish to offer phlebotomy for vampire facials or PRP. Therefore in this course we will leave out the lecture on different types of blood tests, bottles and order of draw, as this isn't needed. If you wish to learn this, please see our dedicated professional medical phlebotomy course.
Professional studies.39:38
In this lecture we delve into the essential subjects that will underpin your successful professional practice.
Applied anatomy and physiology of the veins, arteries and blood.6:56
In this lecture we explore the essential underpinning knowledge of the cardiovascular system and blood that is essential to the professional practice of phlebotomy, platelet rich plasma processing and aesthetic treatments called Vampire Facials.
Phlebotomy equipment & supplies for PRP.6:31
In this lecture we discover all the equipment, and how to use it, which is needed to perform phlebotomy safely and competently.
Practical phlebotomy routine and blood processing to recover PRP.15:15
In this lecture we will undertake the practical Phlebotomy routine and the Practical blood processing routine in full, according to the full professional performance criteria. Please download the PDF to help you study.
What is aesthetic microneedling?3:06
In this lecture we discover exactly what microneedling is. It's features and benefits as applied for aesthetic purposes.
The history of aesthetic microneedling.2:08
In this short lecture we discover how aesthetic microneedling was discovered, how it was used and progressed.
Indications for use and application to treatable cosmetic conditions.3:45
In this lecture we discover the aesthetic uses of microneedling.
Integration of aesthetic microneedling with other products & procedures.2:31
In this lecture we discover the other treatments that microneedling can be used and integrated with to maximise aesthetic results. e.g. skin peels, dermaplaning, IPL and other treatments.
Microneedling procedure check list and routine.9:09
In this lecture we list the full routine and how it is applied.
Sharps injury first aid video.3:44
In this lecture we watch a video of how to deal with a sharps injury if it should ever occur, how to report it and what medical help to seek.
Hygiene, infection control and full clinical areas set up.12:36
In this lecture we discuss and explore methods to prevent cross infection between clients. How and why to record such hygiene measures.
Consultation and contra-indications.7:07
In this lecture we discuss the importance and process of undertaking a full consultation and checking off contra-indications. Keeping both you and your clients safe.
Types of equipment. Speed and depth settings.14:08
In this lecture we look at all the types of equipment available for microneedling. Specialist machines, hybrid tattoo machines and derma rollers. Speeds and depth required for specific areas and conditions.
Pathophysiology of wound healing.9:54
In this lecture we discover the four phases of wound healing and how it is applied and used in microneedling to maximise the effects.
Applying knowledge of Fetal wound healing and Stem cells.3:28
In this lecture we learn how we can apply what we have learnt about fetal wound healing and stem cells to skin regeneration and scar tissue healing e.g. in stretch marks.
Collagen and collagenesis.7:26
In this lecture we discover the process of collagenesis and how nutrition is important for making extra cellular matrix within skin.
Aftercare and contra-actions.3:55
In this lecture we discover all the contra-actions to microneedling and after care advice you should provide to your client to help them make a seamless recovery.
Using a derma-roller with PRP (Practical video).13:22
In this quick practical lecture we demonstrate how to apply PPP and PRP using a derma roller.
Turning your udemy certificate into a professional qualification.4:37
In this lecture, we explain the importance of turning your studies into a formally assessed and recognised professional qualification, to help you secure professional indemnity insurance and protect yourself from litigation, and exactly how you can do it.

Requirements

This course is designed for existing beauty therapists and aestheticians who wish to enhance their scope of practice and earning potential in this clinical field.
It is also suitable for medically qualified personnel who wish to gain knowledge and understanding in this field.

Description

In this course, the candidate will learn to be a safe, competent, reflective, accountable, and autonomous clinical practitioner in the field of Vampire Facials. This is an advanced facial and skin care technique that jump-starts the skin's natural regenerative processes, resulting in more youthful, tighter skin, perfecting both tone and texture using the body's own natural rejuvenation processes.

This treatment was made very popular by famous people such as Kin Kardashian. Keira Maguire. Gwyneth Paltrow. Rupert Everett. Bar Rafaeli. Now you can bring it to your clients.

The course assumes a certain level of pre-requisite knowledge and skill in health, beauty, or aesthetics. If you decide to practice professionally, you should therefore check that you are able to undertake to provide this service to your clients in your location legally.

The course contains lectures on health, safety, hygiene, infection control, applied anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, phlebotomy skills, blood processing skills, microneedling, and goes over essential underpinning knowledge that is applied to clinical practice in contra-indications, special precautions, pharmacology affecting the skin, contra-actions and client management, aftercare etc.

It is adapted for udemy from an Accredited Certificate mapped to national occupational standards at level 4 UK.

Delivered in 20 lectures with downloadable PDFs.

Lecture 1. Introduction and syllabus.

Lecture 2. Professional phlebotomy & history.

Lecture 3. Professional studies.

Lecture 4. Applied anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and blood.

Lecture 5. Phlebotomy equipment, supplies.

Lecture 6. Practical phlebotomy routine for PRP.

Lecture 7. What is aesthetic microneedling?

Lecture 8. The history of microneedling.

Lecture 9. Indications for use and application for treatable cosmetic conditions.

Lecture 10. Integration of aesthetic microneedling with other skin care products and procedures.

Lecture 11. Microneedling procedure check list.

Lecture 12. Sharps injury first aid video.

Lecture 13. Hygiene, infection control and full clinical routine for microneedling.

Lecture 14. Consultation and contra-indications.

Lecture 15. Types of equipment. Speed & depth settings.

Lecture 16. Pathophysiology of wound healing.

Lecture 17. Applying knowledge of metal wound healing and stem cells.

Lecture 18. Collagen and collagenesis.

Lecture 19. Aftercare and contra-actions.

Lecture 20. Using a derma roller to apply PPP and PRP.

Your tutor is a fully qualified Beauty Therapist that also holds medical qualifications and state registration in the UK, and has over 20 years of clinical experience in both private, NHS practice, teaching and research.

The course is delivered with many practical videos and downloadable resources.

Who this course is for:

This course is an advanced course aimed at existing beauty therapists, aestheticians and medical practitioners who want to extend their scope of professional practice and increase their income.