Health Sciences and Social Services - Curative Health
This qualification aims to equip qualified Somatologists with specialized competencies in Somatic therapy modalities, leadership, and business skills. Graduates will be able to function as multi-skilled, adaptable, and socially responsible Somatologists and managers in the field both locally and internationally. They will have the knowledge and skills to work under supervision or alongside dermatologists and general practitioners in Aesthetic Medicine, providing pre and post-specialized facial and body treatments ethically within their scope of practice. Additionally, they will be trained to apply complementary modalities and new less invasive therapies, techniques, and technologies, offering auxiliary support to other healthcare professionals to relieve pressure on the national healthcare system. The qualification also encourages critical reflection and the ability to determine and perform the most suitable specialized treatment for clients in various contexts, from terminally ill patients to professional athletes. It prepares learners for entry into postgraduate qualifications.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
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Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Integrated Assessment:
As the qualification is discipline specialized in nature, the approach allows for a variety of both formative and summative assessments including but not limited to case studies, simulations, group work, theoretical tests, and reflective practices to be utilized to maximize learning experiences.
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