Evaluate the cosmetic and therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin.

SQAs Unit AP703: Botulinum Toxin Injections of the Face and Neck

Level 7 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice

Short Answer Questions

Completing Short Answer Questions (SAQs)

How to write your SAQs

Your SAQs are short by design, as they are intended to examine your clinical knowledge, rather than your academic skills.

There are four units covered within the Level 7 SAQs, each has a separate paper. They must all be completed and submitted for marking.

Pape r	Sectio n	Unit Title and Number
1	A	Unit AP701: Facial Aesthetic Consultation
1	B	Unit AP705: Management of Complications and Medical Emergencies
2	A	Unit AP703: Botulinum Toxin Injections of the Face and Neck
2	B	Unit AP704: Temporary and Reversible Dermal Fillers of the Face and Neck

Keep your writing simple and factual and pay careful attention to the wording of the questions, which are particularly specific. Check the command verb used and refer to the attached command verb document to enable you to incorporate the level of information required.

Remember, your knowledge is being examined rather than your academic skills, so unless the question asks for it, avoid unnecessary analysis.

Please formulate your answers in your own words, in structured sentences and paragraphs. Bulleted points can be incorporated to convey key information or summarise main points but should not make up the bulk of your answer.

Please ensure you proof-read your answers before submission. All SAQs will be checked for plagiarism.

Command Verb Support Document

Verb	Dictionary definition	What we would expect to see in the answer
Analyse	To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, factors, possible results, etc. of something under discussion	Following research look at the different influencing factors, identify why? What are the resulting outcomes or consequences if you/they didn’t do it? What are the negatives and positives to your answer? Examples in your own practice should be given
Critically compare	To involve a skilful judgement as to the truth or merit of something under discussion	Look at both sides of an argument, does it make sense? Is it needed? Could it work without it? Do you agree? What are the negatives and positives to your answer? Examples in your own practice should be given
Define	To make clear and state the meaning of something under discussion	Identify and clearly make check that you have identified the meaning of the subject in question
Describe	To tell or depict in written or spoken word; give an account of something under discussion	What does it do? How do you do it? Examples should be given
Evaluate	To judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of; assess something under discussion	What is the value of your answer? Are all the points that you have raised necessary? What are the negatives and positives to your answer? What do you feel about your answer? What are your opinions? Identify evidence of research or relevant models. Do you agree with the researchers?
Examine	To scrutinise or inspect closely	Look at the differences between theories, systems or items identified in detail
Explain	To make clear the cause or reason of; account for something under discussion	Give details of the subject to demonstrate your level of understanding
Formulate	To devise or develop a method or system	Work through an issue/problem Be precise and systematic Describe ways to form solutions to an issue/problem.
Interpret	To give or provide the meaning of; something under discussion	Show understanding of the subject matter, by researching and then showing your understanding by giving your view of the research of the subject matter
Outline	Identify the essential features or main aspects of something under discussion	“Pull out” the main points up for discussion in the question
Summarise	To state or express in a concise form of something under discussion	Clearly identify the subject being referred to identify the key points

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Learner Name …………………………………………………… Submission Date……………

Paper 2 – Section A

Unit AP703: Botulinum Toxin Injections of the Face and Neck

Learner Feedback

Question No.	Assessment Criteria	Mark	Assessor Feedback
1	1.4	/10
2	1.6	/10
3	2.2	/10
4	2.5	/10
5	2.7	/10
6	Unit AP703 2.9 Unit AP704 2.7	/10
7	Unit AP703 3.4 Unit AP704 3.4	/10
8	3.5	/10
Total Mark		/80

To gain a pass, learners must gain a minimum of 4 marks for each question

Minimum pass mark is 52/80= 65%

Additional Feedback:

Assessors Signature……………………………………………………. Date ……………………

Paper 2 – Section A

Question 1 of 8 Evaluate the cosmetic and therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin. (Expected 300-500 words)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 1.4
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Question 2 of 8 Analyse the long-term effects of botulinum toxin type A use. (Expected 200-400 words)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 1.6
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Question 3 of 8 Evaluate the effects of botulinum toxin on neuromuscular transition. (Expected 200-400 words)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 2.2
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Analyse the different types of botulinum toxin type A, licensed for cosmetic use in the UK. (Expected 300-500 words, to include the required dosage)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 2.5
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Unit AP703: Botulinum Toxin Injections of the Face and Neck

Analyse the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin for aesthetic procedures. (Expected 300-500 words)


Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 2.7
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Question 6 of 8 Analyse the legal, litigation and insurance implications of poor record keeping. (Expected 300-500 words)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 2.9 and Unit AP704 2.7
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Question 7 of 8 Evaluate the role and effectiveness of reflective practice in a clinical setting. (Expected 200-400 words)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 3.4 and Unit AP704 3.4
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Paper 2 – Section A

Formulate solutions to address a range of suboptimal results to botulinum toxin procedures in accordance with the treatment objectives. (Expected 300-500 words)

Word Count:		Assessment Criteria 3.5
To be completed by the assessor	Possible marks: 10		Total Marks:

Learner Name ……………………………………………………………………….

Learner Registration No………………………………………………….……… Assessor/s ………………………………………………………………………………

Internal use only – to be completed by Assessor Marking Summary
Unit No.	Possible marks	Actual Mark	Percentage	Assessors Initials	IQA initials (If sampled)
Unit AP701	60
Unit AP703	80
Unit AP704	60
Unit AP705	40
Total	240