Regulated Paramedical Tattooing Qualifications

Finally – a pathway into medical tattooing without needing PMU first!

We’re excited to announce the launch of two Ofqual-regulated qualifications in Paramedical Tattooing for Skin Restoration and Camouflage, coming late January / early February 2026.  Ink Illusions has been collaborating with Qualifi over the last year to write this exception training programme.

This is the first regulated route created specifically for professionals who want to specialise in medical tattooing — without having to complete eyebrow, eyeliner, or lip tattooing training first.

👉 Accredited by Qualifi
👉 Regulated by Ofqual (RQF)
👉 Nationally recognised and insurable

Two Regulated Pathways

Level 4 Certificate in Paramedical Tattooing for Skin Restoration and Camouflage

For practitioners who already hold qualifications in aesthetics or advanced skin treatments and want to step into paramedical tattooing.

Entry requirements:

• A Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy, Advanced Skincare, or a relevant medical field (with anatomy & physiology)

• OR a Level 4 qualification in Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation or Micropigmentation

• A current BLS (Basic Life Support) and anaphylaxis management certificate

What you’ll learn:
✅ Health, safety, and hygiene for aesthetic procedures
✅ Professional client consultation and treatment planning
✅ MCA (inkless needling) for scar relaxation and rejuvenation
✅ Skin tone camouflage tattooing for scars, stretch marks, and vitiligo
✅ Advanced pigment science and colour theory
✅ Corrective and revision work
✅ Professional reflection and case documentation

Outcome: A regulated qualification recognised across the UK, with progress to Level 5. 

🩷 Ideal for advanced skin professionals entering the medical tattooing field. By completing the Level 4 Certificate, you’ll also achieve the Level 5 Award automatically, as the Level 4 course includes the full Level 5 module within it.

Level 5 Award in Paramedical Tattooing for Skin Restoration and Camouflage

For experienced micropigmentation or PMU artists ready to gain a regulated qualification and master advanced clinical techniques.

Entry requirements:

• A Level 4 qualification in Micropigmentation or equivalent

• A current BLS and anaphylaxis management certificate

What you’ll master:

✅ MCA (inkless needling) for scar relaxation and rejuvenation
✅ Skin tone camouflage tattooing for scars, stretch marks, and vitiligo
✅ Advanced pigment science and colour theory
✅ Corrective and revision work
✅ Professional reflection and case documentation

🩶 Ideal for PMU or medical tattooists wanting to elevate to clinical-level practice.

But What If I’m a Complete Beginner?

If you’re new to tattooing and don’t yet meet the entry criteria, don’t worry — we also offer an accredited CPD course in Paramedical Tattooing for Skin Restoration and Camouflage.

This beginner course is fully accredited and provides a strong practical foundation in skin camouflage and restoration tattooing.

However, councils and insurers are becoming increasingly strict, and many now require regulated qualifications for licensing and insurance approval.

Before enrolling, please check with your local council and insurance provider to confirm that a CPD-accredited, in-person course will be accepted for your area and cover requirements.

👉 Note: CPD graduates will later be able to transition to the regulated courses after 6 months independent experience and case studies have been completed, at the discretion of whether the student is deemed to be at the correct level.

Why This Is a Game-Changer

Until now, there’s been no regulated route for non-PMU practitioners to gain a recognised qualification in paramedical tattooing.

This new pathway finally bridges that gap — offering a professional, safe, and ethical route into medical tattooing, skin restoration, and camouflage techniques without detouring into PMU.  Furthermore, the Level 4 qualification means those with relevant Level 3 qualifications (in Beauty Therapy as an example) can also enrol.

You’ll gain respected, Ofqual-backed credentials that elevate your professional credibility and open new clinical opportunities in the UK aesthetics industry.

Register Your Interest

The first training intakes will begin late January / early February 2026.
Spaces are limited for this first release.

📋 Complete the form below to be notified as soon as enrolment opens.

Be one of the first in the UK to gain a regulated qualification in Paramedical Tattooing.
Elevate your career. Empower your clients. Lead the way in skin restoration.