Practitioners/Therapists Professionalism and Code of Ethics

Practitioners/Therapists Professionalism and Code of Ethics

In order to have a long standing career in beauty therapy it is vital to be professional, make sure you are well presented and have good communication skills and always carry out treatments to a high standard. Beauty therapy has a code of Ethics which is a code of behavior and expected standards for the professional practitioner/beauty therapist to follow, which will uphold the reputation of the industry and members of the public. Beauty therapy professional bodies produce codes of practice for their members. A business may have its own code of practice , although this is not a legal requirement, this code may be used in criminal proceedings as evidence of improper practice. For further

information http://www.fht.org.uk/code

Working as a Practitioner/Practitioners Professionalism

In order to have a long standing career in beauty therapy it is vital to be professional, make sure you are well presented and have good communication skills and always carry out treatments to a high standard. Public relations skills can make or break a business.  You conduct public relations every day in our working life and evert detail of your business will likewise send either a positive or negative message to potential clients.  Other aspects of your business such as administration or staff problems can on occasions undermine the care and talent you demonstrate when serving clients.  Try not to let this occur.  And remember that it is important to regularly examine your team of you have one to ensure they are meeting your standards. 

Practitioner Insurance

You must be insured in order to carry out treatments after completion of this course you will receive a Diploma certified by the CPD Accreditation Group which will allow you to get your insurance with most companies. We are aligned with and have negotiated rates with our insures who will be able to assist you upon completion of your qualification.

Therapists Presentation

Personal presentation is the first impression your client relates to.  Your image is how people perceive you and for better or worse how your business and skills will be viewed.  As a practitioner it is important to be smartly presented.  Some practitioners like to wear tunics and trousers. There are many different designs and styles available make sure choose a uniform that is smart and comfortable.

The day you dash out of the house with no make-up on and grubby clothes will be the day someone asks you about your work.  You can’t afford to not carry a positive personal appearance as this will affect your image and in turn your business.  This does not mean you have to maintain a ‘high fashion’ image all the time, but you must always show clients your professionalism.

Nails and Hands

A practitioner/ therapist’s nails must be short and unpolished, make sure that you file your nails regularly to ensure you do not scratch your clients. Hands should be smooth and always smelling fresh make sure you wash and cream your hands regularly. Most therapists do have their nails painted you must make sure if you do have your nails painted that the polish is always immaculate and never chipped as this does not look professional.

Hair

Long hair should be tied back preferably in a bun to avoid your hair getting in the way of treatment and for hygiene reasons.

Jewelry

No jewellery should be worn apart from a flat banded wedding ring. I would advise if practitioner/therapists want to wear a watch, to wear a nurse watch to avoid cross infection and the risk of scratching your client.

Body Odor

Make sure you always smell fresh and wash and spray deodorant regularly also avoid heavily scented perfumes as the smells can be overwhelming for clients.

Make up

Make sure make up is subtle and well applied