Units AP501-AP502-AP503

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1.Examine the role of regulatory organisations and the regulatory requirements for the aesthetic sector, taking into account:  Please note: The marks indicated in the marking scheme column also take into account your writing style, structure, presentation, flow of content, logical development, knowledge and understanding of the subject, independent thought, critical thinking/arguments and Harvard referencing.  
The role of regulatory organisations and regulatory requirements in aesthetic sector and statutory and voluntary regulation for healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionalsRegulatory Organisations; for example: Professional regulators, Professional Standards Authority (PSA), professional councils, professional registers, medical revalidation for medical professionals, accredited registers, employer-based regulation, self-regulation and statutory registers. Prescribing Legislation; for example:. the Medicines Act 1968 and Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Prescription only medicines (POMs), independent and supplementary prescribing, on and off label, unlicensed medicines and remote prescribing Statutory and voluntary regulation for healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionals: E.g. Hands at Work rules, Local Authority Licensing, JCCP and CPSA, GMC, CQC, BCAM, BACN, TYCT, Save Face, BABTAC, NHBF, AAP, Role of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) representing the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry etc. This section also includes marks for the assignment introduction. 
The guidelines for the safe use, management and misuse of regulated and non- regulated aesthetic medicinesRole and responsibilities of MHRA and NICE with regards to drug licensing guidelines for the safe use of medicines; for example: directions for use, storage, record keeping, labelling, dispensing, compatibility, remote prescribing, Management and misuse of aesthetic medicines; for example: Reporting adverse reactions to Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) Human Medicines Regulations 
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The guidance and principles relating to professional standards and ethicsGuidance and principles relating to professional standards and ethics ; for example: Professional standards for health care and practitioners – Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), JCCP, Save Face, Clinical Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) General Medical Council (GMC), British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), etc. Professional standards for non-healthcare practitioners including: Habia Aesthetic Standards, UK Standards, JCCP competency framework, Principles regarding knowledge, skills, competence and behaviours, moral principles, following Codes of Practice. 
The skills and experience necessary for healthcare and non-healthcare practitionersSkills and experience necessary for healthcare and non-healthcare practitioners; for example: General Medical Council (GMC), HEE/JCCP recommendations for aesthetic training and qualification requirements, CPD requirements, different types of aesthetic training and qualifications available. 
2. Evaluate the disparity in regulatory requirements and professional standards for healthcare professional and non-healthcare professionals and the benefits of working collaboratively in aesthetic practice. (25 Marks)Disparity in the areas covered above, the role and services of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, the reluctance for some healthcare professional to work with non-healthcare professionals, limits of own competence/scope of practice, client referral, continuity of care, improved health outcomes, enhanced satisfaction for clients, more efficient use of resources, mutual professional support and education etc. This section also includes marks for the assignment summary.