Qualifi L5 Unit CO505 Working Collaboratively with Healthcare and Other Professionals (Y/651/7025) Assessment Brief

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Published: 13 Apr, 2026

Category	Assignment	Subject	Education
University	Qualifi Ltd	Module Title	Unit CO505 Working Collaboratively with Healthcare and Other Professionals

Academic Year	2026/27

Qualifi Level 5 Unit CO505 Assessment Brief2026

Qualification	Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
Unit Reference Number	Y/651/7025
Unit Code	CO505
Unit Title	Working Collaboratively with Healthcare and Other Professionals
Unit Level	5
Number of Credits	3
Total Qualification Time (TQT)	30 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)	15 hours
Unit Grading Structure	Pass/Fail

Unit Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding and skills in working collaboratively with healthcare and non-healthcare competent professionals to ensure safe, ethical and effective delivery of aesthetic procedures.
Aesthetic practitioners will recognise and work within their limits of competence and know to refer clients to another practitioner where they cannot safely meet their needs.
This unit is based on the 2025 Level 5 Aesthetic Practitioner – Skin Rejuvenation apprenticeship occupational standards: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st1238
This unit has also been mapped to the JCCP and CPSA standards and codes of practice regarding the application of legal, ethical, clinical and professional guidelines.
Aesthetic Practitioners will maintain current and valid First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent and be able to carry out the functions of Basic Life Support (BLS), infection control and complication management.

Aesthetic Occupational Standards – KSBs

Knowledge

K1: Legal and organisational requirements: equality, diversity and inclusion, health, safety, infection control for aesthetic skin rejuvenation procedures, management of and safe use of products, storage, handling and disposal of skin rejuvenation products, tools and equipment, informed consent, storage and maintenance of client records, advertising and marketing.
K2: The scope, structure and requirements of the aesthetic sector: different types of role and organisations, business risk management and risk control systems, licensing and regulatory requirements, aesthetics standards quality assurance, voluntary and statutory requirements for professional practice.
K24: The requirements and purpose of interactions with healthcare and non-healthcare professionals including its impact on procedure delivery and referrals to professionals.
K25: The disciplines and services offered by other healthcare professionals and how these may impact the proposed procedure.

Skills

S6: Liaise and refer to multi-disciplinary professionals.

Behaviours

B1: Works collaboratively with other professionals.
B2: Works professionally and ethically within own level of authority, responsibility and competence and recognises when to seek support or assistance.
B3: Embraces and values equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
B4: Adapts communication style to the audience to build rapport and positive relationships with colleagues and the public.
B5: Embraces industry codes of conduct.

Learning Outcomes, And Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:	Assessment Criteria Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:		NOS/KSBs
LO1 Understand the scope and roles of healthcare and nonhealthcare professionals in aesthetics.	1.1	Describe the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in aesthetic practice	K2, K24, K25, B2
	1.2	Explain the legal and ethical boundaries of nonhealthcare practitioners in aesthetic practice	K1, K24, K25, B2
	1.3	Analyse the disciplines and services offered by other healthcare professionals	K2, K24, K25
	1.4	Evaluate the importance of working within own level of authority, responsibility, and competence and know when to seek support or assistance	K2, K24, K25 B2
	1.5	Evaluate the role of the ‘Nurse Prescriber’ in aesthetic practice and their responsibility in respect of clinical oversight.	K2, K24, K25
LO2 Understand the benefits and principles of collaborative working in aesthetics.	2.1	Explain the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration in delivering safe and effective procedures	S6, K2, K24, B1
	2.2	Describe the key principles of effective professional collaboration and communication	S6, K24, B1
	2.3	Evaluate how collaborative working can enhance treatment outcomes and client safety	S6, K25, B1
LO3 Know how to identify and engage with appropriate healthcare and other competent professionals.	3.1	Identify situations where referral or collaboration is necessary e.g. complications, mental health concerns	S6, K25, B1
	3.2	Describe appropriate methods of identifying, verifying, and contacting relevant professionals	S6, K24, K25 B1
	3.3	Explain the importance of maintaining professional networks and referral pathways	S6, K24, K25, B1
LO4 Be able to apply collaborative working	4.1	Explain how to consult and communicate with other professionals, while respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries	S6, K24, B1
principles within aesthetic practice.	4.2	Develop a referral or escalation plan in line with the best practice and legal guidelines	S6, K1, K24,K25, B1
principles within aesthetic practice.	4.3	Reflect on the role of professional collaboration in managing client expectations and treatment outcomes	S6, K24, K25, B1

Indicative Content

Scope And Roles Of Healthcare Professionals

definitions and distinctions between healthcare professionals and non-healthcare competent practitioners
roles and responsibilities in aesthetics (e.g., prescribers, pharmacists, aesthetic practitioner)
regulatory and legal frameworks (CQC, GMC, NMC, GPhC, HCPC, CPSA, HIS, HIW, RQIA)
delegation, boundaries, and accountability

Principles Of Collaborative Working

models and benefits of collaborative working
principles of inter-professional collaboration (communication, respect, shared decision-making)
barriers to effective collaboration and solutions

Engagement With Healthcare And Other Professionals And Referrals

referral scenarios (e.g., complications, safeguarding, prescriptions)
how to identify and verify professional collaborators
maintaining networks and communication protocols

Collaborative Working Principles

practical application of collaboration during treatment
confidentiality and secure communication
case studies and reflection on collaborative practice

Glossary

CPSA – Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority

CQC – Care Quality Commission

GMC – General Medical Council

GPhC – General Pharmaceutical Council

HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council

HIS – Healthcare Improvement Scotland

HIW – Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

JCCP – Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners

NMC – Nursing and Midwifery Council

RQIA – Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Northern Ireland

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