The Ed.
Well-Known Member
Habia has asked that the views of the sector are taken into account as the government prepares to decide on the future of injectable treatments.
The Keogh Review is currently reviewing the existing EU arrangements for ensuring the quality and safety of cosmetic interventions. This includes non-surgical injectable treatments such as Botox(r) and dermal fillers that are routinely delivered in salons and spas.
As it stands, there are no national requirements for those delivering treatments to be trained or qualified in non-surgical cosmetic interventions. However, medical and beauty professionals can gain insurance to carry out such procedures with just half a day of training and no licensing.
Habia, which was invited to present to the review committee in January 2013, has proposed a 'training and recognition' model which would allow sector professionals to continue delivering some treatments. The proposed model includes:
- A minimum qualification that is recognised by government for all those offering injectable treatments, regardless of whether they are from the medical or beauty sector
- National Occupational Standards (NOS) for injectable treatments to be developed
- A not-for-profit Professional Register to be established and maintained, with the backing of the Keogh Review committee, sitting within a regulatory framework (ie, not voluntary) and with Industry Authority oversight
- A compulsory commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for those on the Professional Register.
The review, led by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, will make its final recommendations in March 2013.
Habia MD Rob Young said, "We see no reason why adequately trained and responsible sector professionals cannot deliver treatments they have been delivering safely for years. As an Industry Authority, we fully understand the concerns of the public and the medical profession. However, it is not in the interests of our sector to scare away its own clients with shoddy practice. Professionals want professional training and professional recognition; I have every faith they will actively seek it out by supporting a recognised qualification and embracing a Professional Register."
He added, "We ask all those who feel strongly on this issue to engage with Habia so that the entire sector can present a united front to the Keogh Review and the government."
Any individual or organisation looking to work with Habia on this issue should contact Tiffany Tarrant on [email protected].
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
The Keogh Review is currently reviewing the existing EU arrangements for ensuring the quality and safety of cosmetic interventions. This includes non-surgical injectable treatments such as Botox(r) and dermal fillers that are routinely delivered in salons and spas.
As it stands, there are no national requirements for those delivering treatments to be trained or qualified in non-surgical cosmetic interventions. However, medical and beauty professionals can gain insurance to carry out such procedures with just half a day of training and no licensing.
Habia, which was invited to present to the review committee in January 2013, has proposed a 'training and recognition' model which would allow sector professionals to continue delivering some treatments. The proposed model includes:
- A minimum qualification that is recognised by government for all those offering injectable treatments, regardless of whether they are from the medical or beauty sector
- National Occupational Standards (NOS) for injectable treatments to be developed
- A not-for-profit Professional Register to be established and maintained, with the backing of the Keogh Review committee, sitting within a regulatory framework (ie, not voluntary) and with Industry Authority oversight
- A compulsory commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for those on the Professional Register.
The review, led by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, will make its final recommendations in March 2013.
Habia MD Rob Young said, "We see no reason why adequately trained and responsible sector professionals cannot deliver treatments they have been delivering safely for years. As an Industry Authority, we fully understand the concerns of the public and the medical profession. However, it is not in the interests of our sector to scare away its own clients with shoddy practice. Professionals want professional training and professional recognition; I have every faith they will actively seek it out by supporting a recognised qualification and embracing a Professional Register."
He added, "We ask all those who feel strongly on this issue to engage with Habia so that the entire sector can present a united front to the Keogh Review and the government."
Any individual or organisation looking to work with Habia on this issue should contact Tiffany Tarrant on [email protected].
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
