About Course
Understanding Body Image in Aesthetic Medicine
Self-Paced eLearning Module
Understanding body image is an important part of psychologically informed aesthetic practice. This module explores the psychological, social, biological, and cultural factors that shape body image throughout the lifespan. Participants will examine current appearance ideals, beauty myths, the influence of social media, and the prevalence and consequences of dissatisfaction with appearance.
The module also explores factors associated with vulnerability to appearance concerns and considers how greater understanding of body image can inform consultation practice. Through a clinical case study and opportunities for reflection, participants will consider how psychologically informed consultation practice can support safe, ethical, and patient-centred care.
Who is this module for?
This module has been developed for aesthetic clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding of body image and strengthen psychologically informed consultation practice.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, the module provides practical, evidence-informed learning that can be applied within everyday aesthetic practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe current appearance ideals and where they come from.
- Summarise the prevalence and consequences of dissatisfaction with appearance.
- Identify who may be vulnerable to appearance concerns.
What’s Included?
- Approximately 75–90 minutes of self-paced online learning.
- Presenter-led teaching with voice-over and subtitles.
- Downloadable learner workbook.
- Clinical case study and reflective learning activities.
- Multiple-choice assessment.
- Certificate of Completion (80% pass mark required).
Part of the Mindful Aesthetics: Patient-Centred Care Programme™
This module forms part of the Mindful Aesthetics: Patient-Centred Care Programme™, a comprehensive educational programme designed to support psychologically informed, safe, ethical, and patient-centred aesthetic practice.
Modules may be purchased individually or as part of the complete programme, allowing you to tailor your learning to your professional development needs.
Continue Your Learning
If you choose to continue your learning, additional modules within the Mindful Aesthetics: Patient-Centred Care Programme™ are available to purchase individually or as part of the complete programme.
Should you later decide to enrol on the complete programme, the full value of any modules you have previously purchased will be credited towards the programme fee.*
*Terms and conditions apply.
Course Content
Module 3
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Introduction to Body Image in Aesthetic Practice
06:00 -
Defining Body Image and Appearance Ideals
06:00 -
Understanding Body Image
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Social Media in Numbers: Introduction
06:00 -
Activity: Select the Correct Figures
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Social Media in Numbers: Answers Revealed
06:00 -
Photo Editing: Introducing the Statistics
06:00 -
Activity: Select the Correct Figures
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Photo Editing: Statistics Revealed
06:00 -
Young People’s Online Lives: Introducing the Statistics
06:00 -
Activity: Select the Correct Figures
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Young People’s Online Lives: Statistics Revealed
06:00 -
From Selfie to Self-Worth
06:00 -
Pause and Take a Break
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Beauty Myths and Appearance Beliefs
05:00 -
Consequences of Appearance Dissatisfaction
06:00 -
Vulnerability to Appearance Concerns
05:00 -
Case Study: Jane Watkins
07:00 -
Case Study: Jane Watkins
07:00 -
Case Study: Jane Watkins
07:00 -
Reflection Activity – Case Study: Jane Watkins
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Interpreting PAT Responses in Aesthetic Practice
06:00 -
Further Reading: Body Image
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Body Image as a Global and Public Health Concern
05:00