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PRP & PRF Theory

Platelet-rich plasma and fibrin: preparation principles, phlebotomy standards, indications and evidence.

Self-pacedStudy online, in your own time
AssessedFinal assessment, 80% to pass
CertificateIssued when you pass

About this course

This course covers the biology of platelet concentrates, the difference between PRP and PRF, preparation and centrifugation principles, phlebotomy standards and blood handling, indications for skin and hair, and the evidence and its limits.

It is theory and professional development. Phlebotomy and treatment require supervised practical training.

Who it is for: Practitioners preparing for PRP and PRF practical training.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the biology of platelet concentrates.
  • Distinguish PRP from PRF and their preparation principles.
  • Describe phlebotomy and blood-handling standards.
  • Match indications and set expectations.
  • Apply consent, contraindications and aftercare.

Course content

  1. 1.Science and preparation

    • Platelet biology and growth factors
    • PRP, PRF and preparation principles · knowledge check
  2. 2.Standards and planning

    • Phlebotomy and blood-handling standards
    • Indications, evidence and aftercare · knowledge check
  3. 3.Final assessment

    Pass mark 80%. Academy certificate on passing with every lesson complete.

The Beauty Aesthetics Academy is an Approved Provider with The CPD Group (#779331). Provider status is separate from the accreditation of an individual course; this course: cpd accreditation planned.

Theory and professional development. This online course provides theory and professional development. It does not, by itself, confirm hands-on practical competency. Where practical competency is required, appropriate supervised practical training and assessment should also be completed. The Academy delivers that practical training in Chichester, Petersfield and Eastergate.

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Continue your training with the Academy in Chichester, Petersfield and Eastergate.

This online course is theory. The practical course below is where the treatment is taught, supervised, on live models.

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