DermaLearn

10/08/2022

Focus on what you do best | Education | www.dermalearn.co.nz

Our blended learning approach allows learners to utilize the ability to learn both face-to-face and through online platforms. The goal is not to expand or replace traditional learning, but rather to offer a tailored solution that make professional development more effective and personalized.

Email Address: [email protected] | Phone: 022 304 1201

06/08/2022

MASTER SKILLS THAT MATTER | FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT | DERMALEARN

There are 5 stages that will allow a learner to acquire skill and transition from a novice to an expert.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners are required to hold a Level 5 Beauty Therapy Qualification or Bachelor’s Degree (Medical/Dental/Nursing) or equivalent, and a minimum of two years post-graduation work experience. Up-to-date Basic Life Support training is essential. Candidates with a Level 4 Beauty Therapy Qualification with prior learning and relevant experience will also be taken into consideration.

CORE SKILL LEVEL

Core Skill Level courses provide learners with basic safety, biophysics and best practices knowledge relevant to the devices being used in clinical settings.

INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate Level courses provide learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills to perform safe and effective treatments.

ADVANCED SKILL LEVEL

Advanced Level courses provide experienced learners with the necessary knowledge and discrete skills to perform safe and effective treatments.

MASTER AESTHETIC TECHNICIAN LEVEL

To be awarded a Master Aesthetic Technician Distinction/Badge the candidate must have completed all the Core Skill Level courses and the required Intermediate, and Advanced Level courses.

02/08/2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | COURSES | DERMALEARN

Who can attend the courses?

Those who have under taken beauty therapy at Level 5 or higher, nurses, dentists and medical doctors can enroll in our courses. We will also consider prior learning and industry experience for those learners with Level 4 beauty therapy qualifications. Please don't hesitate to contact us prior to enrolling in a course, should any doubt arise.

How long will it take to complete each course?

Some of the courses are accredited for 20 Hours CPD learning and the learner will have access to course materials up to 4 months. Additional special consideration for extension can be granted for a course where extraordinary circumstances prevent the learner from completing the course.

What will you learn from the courses?

The course aims to ensure that you the learner understands the basics of health & safety and anatomy & physiology of the treatment. The theory covers the treatment background, benefits, consultation and contra-indications, potential side-effects, aftercare and equipment, and products required to perform the treatment. This is complemented by attending a one day workshop and submitting real-life case studies.

31/07/2022

Digital Open Badges: Own your achievements and take them wherever you go!

Through Open Badges we can offer a credible tool to assess competencies, validate prior-learning, support professional development, and create engaging recognition systems for achievements. Open Badges is the leading standard for digital credentials originally developed by Mozilla and now managed by IMS Global Learning Consortium®.

30/07/2022

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DERMALEARN

An Interactive Learning Experience

We use Moodle LMS. A personal development plan will automatically contribute to a portfolio of all the learning and skill activities the learner has undertaken.

CPD Accredited Courses

The majority of our advanced courses are accredited by a leading independent CPD accreditation institution, the Centre for CPD Excellence. This means that the accredited courses we offer have been independently scrutinized to ensure integrity and quality.

CPD Accredited Trainers

The CPD Group and National qualifications verify our credibility as tutors and trainers, and demonstrate that we have all the credentials to deliver excellent high standard of CPD learning.

30/07/2022

DermaLearn offers learning tailored to your individual, small group or team's needs.

Our blended learning approach allows learners to utilize the ability to learn both face-to-face and through online platforms. The goal is not to expand or replace traditional learning, but rather to offer a tailored solution that make professional development more effective and personalized.

29/07/2022

Are you a clinician or beauty therapist looking for career development, interactive or flexible learning? This could be your answer, look no further.

DermaLearn will work with you to accomplish your goals! Our Continuing Professional Development covers a broad spectrum of independent learning within the aesthetic industry. It is much more than just formal training. By engaging in our blended learning activities the participants will develop and maintain discrete skills which will improve effectiveness and performance. This is essential to all businesses, as it means it now has the knowledge and expertise to outperform competitors.

22/07/2022

19/07/2022

MEET THE COURSE DIRECTOR

Dr Wynand Louw leads a team of highly qualified tutors and is responsible for the design, and presentation of all DermaLearn's courses.

He is a qualified physician and completed several advanced accreditations, including Master's Degrees in Skin Cancer Medicine from the University of Queensland and Business Administration from the Henley Business School.

He further obtained an Australian Diploma in Dermatology, certifications in Aesthetic Medicine and fellow memberships from the Skin Cancer Institute and the American Society for Laser Medicine.

Dr Louw has a passion for creativity, high quality learning and teaching. This passion has motivated him to seek out continual professional development and training that stretch beyond the classroom to a world filled with opportunity.

19/07/2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Who can attend the courses? - Those who have under taken beauty therapy at level 5 or higher, nurses, dentists and medical doctors can enroll in our courses. We also offer recognition of prior learning and industry experience to learners. Please contact us prior to enrolling in a course, if any doubt arise.

2. How long will it take to complete each course? - Some of the courses are accredited for 20 Hours CPD learning and the learner has up to 4 months to complete the courses. Additional special consideration for extension can be granted for a course where extraordinary circumstances prevent the learner from completing the course.

3. What will you learn from the courses? - The course aims to ensure you; the learner understands the basics of health & safety and anatomy & physiology of the treatment. The theory covers the treatment background, benefits, consultation and contra-indications, contra-actions, aftercare and equipment and products required to perform the treatment. This is complemented by attending a one day workshop and submitting real-life case studies.

4. Do I need to buy textbooks or any training accessories? - The onetime fee includes all training materials, including eTextbooks, apps, online content, diagrams, videos, interactive instructions, quizzes and a hands-on workshop.

5. Are courses accredited and will I receive a certificate? - Online course certificates will state online course and can be given on completion of reading, watching videos and assessing the online materials. Most of our courses offer a blended learning experience and are accredited with the CPD Centre of Excellence. Learners will get certificates and digital badges from all these courses after completing a hands-on workshop and several case studies.

6. What information is contained within an Open Badge? - Open Badges include information on the organisation or individual who issued the badge; the criteria that the badge has been assessed against, evidence, when the badge was issued, a verifiable reference to the recipient and a number of other optional properties. Some badges contain links to detailed evidence, expiry dates, tags and alignments to learning outcomes or standards.

7. How to log in to your course? - As a learner you will have received your username and password in an email of acknowledgement when you enrolled. Log in directly on the DermaLearn Moodle site at https://dermalearn.moodlecloud.com/login, enter your username, and click the "Open ID Connect" button.

8. Who can I contact for help or support? - If If you receive an error "user id not found", it can be a conflicting Microsoft account or Edge browser, try using incognito/private browsing mode or switched to a different browser e.g. Firefox. If any technical difficulties persist or questions arise, the learner may contact the customer team [email protected]. Tutors will also be regularly available online during normal office hours to assist with course related issues.

9. What is the refund policy? - The refund policy states that once a learner has logged in or gains access to the course, a refund cannot be provided for the online component of the course. If the learner has purchased a course, hasn't signed into the website yet and then decides to withdraw, they should contact us to help recoup any available fees.

19/07/2022

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DERMALEARN

An Interactive Learning Experience - We use Moodle LMS. A personal development plan will automatically contribute to a portfolio of all the learning activities the learner has undertaken. It assists the tutor and enables the learner to track their learning and development and show how their skills and knowledge have developed over a set period of time.

CPD Accredited Courses - The majority of our advanced courses are accredited by a leading independent CPD accreditation institution, the Centre for CPD Excellence. This means that the accredited courses we offer have been independently scrutinized to ensure integrity and quality.

CPD Accredited Trainers - The CPD Group and National qualifications verify our credibility as tutors and trainers, and demonstrate that we have all the credentials to deliver excellent high standard of CPD learning.

Digital Open Badges - Open Badges is the leading standard for digital credentials originally developed by Mozilla and now managed by IMS Global Learning Consortium®. It's now a popular and widely-adopted standard used by many organisations involved in skills, education and training. Through Open Badges we can offer a credible tool to assess competencies, validate prior-learning, support professional development, and create motivating and engaging recognition systems for achievements.