Aesthetic Practitioners Awareness Training Course
Training course description
Designed specifically for aesthetic practitioners, hairdressers and salons carrying out procedures that could trigger a severe allergic reaction, this course equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise and respond to a life-threatening emergency.
Who is the Aesthetic Practitioners Awareness course suitable for?
This course is ideal for anyone offering cosmetic procedures or administering injections, where clients may be at risk of a serious allergic reaction.
What you will learn on the Aesthetic Practitioners Awareness training course
Delegates will gain a thorough understanding of allergic reaction triggers and recognition, basic life support, AED operation, and hands-on experience using Epipens and the new NEFFY nasal spray.
Learning outcomes
- Defining aesthetic first aid awareness
- Recognition of signs and symptoms
- Common causes and allergens
- What to do in an emergency
- Recognition of shock and treatment
- Practical use of autoinjectors and the NEFFY nasal spray
- Resuscitation (to the new 2025 guidelines)
- AED use in resuscitation
- General information on allergies
- Meets the Save Face standards
- Standards – A9 adverse effects (A9.2 and A9.3)
Assessment and certification
There is no written assessment for this course. Delegates will be observed on practical elements and awarded a certificate of attendance outlining all areas covered.
Aesthetic Practitioners Awareness course duration
3–4 hours (depending on numbers)
Fully inclusive Aesthetic Practitioners Awareness training
All pricing covers onsite delivery, travel to your venue, course materials and certification. Every booking is handled on an individual basis — if you have any specific requirements ahead of your session, please get in touch before the training date.