Level 5 Award in Body Dysmorphia Disorder and Psychological First Aid

About this course

This award helps aesthetic practitioners recognise body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and respond appropriately during consultation. You will learn the psychology behind appearance-related distress, how to screen and identify at-risk clients and how to offer psychological first aid and signpost to support. It is an important safeguarding qualification for anyone offering cosmetic treatments.

What you'll learn

• Understanding body dysmorphic disorder and its impact
• The psychology of appearance and cosmetic treatment
• Screening and recognising at-risk clients
• Ethical decision making and when to decline treatment
• Psychological first aid and signposting to support

Who it's for

• Aesthetic practitioners and injectors
• Clinicians carrying out cosmetic consultations
• Practitioners strengthening their safeguarding practice