Curriculum
Description of Modules
Module | Fachgebiet | Module | ECTS |
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A | Anatomy | Anatomy of the face for aesthetic procedures | 6 |
A | Case Study | Presentation of anatomical preparations During the classroom session on anatomical dissections, participants will take photographs of the dissections, which will serve as the basis for a case description of the dissected region in the context of the aesthetic treatments of the affected region. | 3 |
B | Physiology | Cutaneous Physiology, Healing, Scarring & Aging Participants will gain an understanding of the physiology of the skin and age-related skin changes, both externally visible and those that accumulate at the cellular level. | 6 |
C | Psychology and mental health | Patient psychology and consultation This module presents basic knowledge and key practical skills on the psychological aspects of patients seeking aesthetic treatment and how to guide patients through a consultation. | 6 |
D | Standardized photo documentation | Standardized documentation by means of before/after photos Standardized photography of patients for before/after photos, in preparation for case studies of clinical work. Focus on number of shots, angle, lighting. | 3 |
E | Aesthetic Treatments | Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Treatments This module presents fundamental knowledge and key practical skills in the latest cutting-edge techniques in minimally invasive aesthetic treatments using stand-alone methods such as injectables, sutures and neuromodulators. | 6 |
E | Case Study Aesthetic Treatments | Case Study for Module F Description of clinical application with case study and individual treatment steps and visualization incl. pictorial representation of the procedure and the outcome with before/after comparison | 3 |
F | Aesthetic Treatments 2 | Advanced & Combined Treatments During the module, participants will learn how to maximize an outcome, reduce downtime, and increase patient satisfaction through the independent application of advanced techniques and the combined approach of modern facial aesthetic treatments (injectable, platelet-rich plasma, stromal vascular fraction, sutures, neuromodulators). | 6 |
F | Case Study Aesthetic Treatments 2 | Case Study Module F Description of clinical application with case study and individual treatment steps and visualization incl. pictorial representation of the procedure and the outcome with before/after comparison. | 3 |
G | Regenerative Treatments | Regenerative Treatments & Cosmeceuticals During the module, participants will learn how to enhance the effects of minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques with advanced energy-based devices and the application of customized cosmeceuticals. | 6 |
G | Case Study Regenerative Treatments | Case Study Module G Description of clinical application with case study and individual treatment steps and visualization incl. pictorial representation of the procedure and the outcome with before/after comparison | 3 |
H | Business | Business Administration – Organisational Management Participants will receive an overview of the key objectives, tools and principles of effective management methods, as well as an introduction to the principles of effectiveness and goal-oriented management of an organization. | 6 |
I | Human Resource Management | Human Resource Management Participants learn how to discover and promote the potential of employees. (Dysfunctional) dynamics both within individuals and within teams are discussed. Possible solutions are evaluated using selected leadership models. | 6 |
I | Employee management | Employee performance review Conducting a simulated employee performance review as a role play within the framework of an assessment center | 3 |
J | Quality -Management | Quality Assurance, Ethics, Communication, Marketing The course emphasizes quality assurance, ethics, and how to communicate effectively through essential marketing principles Participants will be provided with a broad range of off and online marketing tools and concepts to ensure sustained success while maintaining ethical and quality standards in their practice. | 6 |
K | Journal Club | Journal Club Review and discussion of recent current studies and peer-reviewed publications in the context of presentations by participants. | 6 |
L | Fellowship | Fellowship Participants gain the necessary hands-on experience and apply the knowledge gained in the previous nine modules in a clinical setting. | 6 |
L | Work report | Work report fellowship Work report for practical hours to be credited, like OP catalog for surgeons, mentor decides on clnical relevance of applicant, scientific management / advisory board appoints mentor. | 3 |
M | Scientific Working | Seminar Scientific Working In this seminar the basics of scientific work and Good Scientific Practice are taught. Furthermore, the seminar also includes the topics of statistics, literature research and the scientific basics for the development of the master thesis. Finally, this module covers competencies in medical writing in preparation for writing publications in peer-reviewed journals and relevant scientific journals. | 10 |
N | Scientific Statistics | Seminar Statistics Building on Module K, this module explores statistical methods in greater depth and discusses their relevance in the field of medical research and in the conduct and evaluation of clinical trials. | 3 |
ECTS | |
Module 1-11 | 78 |
Modul L | Fellowshio | 6 |
Work report Fellowship | 3 |
Master Module Seminar Scientific Work | 10 |
Seminar Statistics | 3 |
Master Thesis | 19 |
Defense of Master Thesis | 0,5 |
Final Examination | 0,5 |
TOTAL | 120 |
Duration
- The university programme lasts 4 semesters with a total of 78 ECTS points in the first eleven modules. Taking into account the module for scientific work (10 ECTS points), as well as the Master's thesis (19 ECTS points), its defence (0.5 ECTS points) and for the final examination by the board (0.5 ECTS points), this results in a total of 120 ECTS points for the university course.
- The maximum duration of the course is 8 semesters, which is determined through the scheduled period of study with an addition of 4 semesters. If a student does not graduate within the indicated time, their admission to the university course expires.
- Parts of the theoretical modules are offered through distance learning (e.g. E-Learning, asynchronous work sessions).
- The university course is run on a part-time basis. Courses can also be taught outside of normal teaching hours.