Education & Training
This section describes the education & training we can provide via an e-learning platform or delivered in a traditional, face-to-face setting.
Introduction to the PAT (Psychosocial Assessment Tool) Training Course
Understanding a patient’s motivation, expectations, and psychosocial well-being is an essential part of delivering safe, ethical, and person-centred aesthetic and reconstructive care.
This free online CPD course introduces surgeons and treatment providers to the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT), an evidence-based approach designed to support conversations around body image, psychological vulnerability, expectations, and treatment readiness.
Patients seek appearance-altering procedures for many different reasons, influenced by social, cultural, and psychological factors. This course explores how these factors can shape treatment expectations and how issues such as body image dissatisfaction, mood, and psychosocial vulnerability may influence patient experiences and outcomes.
Through practical examples, participants will learn how to use PAT within their clinical practice, identify when additional support may be beneficial, and make informed decisions regarding treatment planning, cooling-off periods, or referral pathways.
The course also focuses on developing respectful communication skills when discussing sensitive topics, including unrealistic expectations, psychological concerns, and patient well-being, while supporting practitioners in meeting their ethical responsibilities.
After completing this course, participants will be able to apply PAT as part of a person-centred approach to enhance patient communication, support shared decision-making, and promote safe and responsible practice.
This course is free to complete, and participants will receive 2 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits upon successful completion.
Dedication: A Training Programme for Healthcare Professionals Delivering Psychosocial Interventions
Young people with congenital anomalies and visible differences may experience psychosocial challenges that affect body image, confidence, social participation, and emotional wellbeing. Healthcare professionals play an important role in providing person-centred support that addresses both physical and psychosocial aspects of care.
This course provides practical knowledge and skills to better understand and support young people experiencing appearance-related concerns and social anxiety. The training focuses on body image, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), communication, and evidence-based psychosocial approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
The course has been developed as part of an EU-funded project (2024-1-SE01-KA220-HED-000245464) focusing on improving psychosocial care for young people with congenital anomalies through inclusive practice, digital innovation, and approaches such as virtual reality (VR)-supported interventions.
All training materials developed through the project are freely available on the project website.
This course is accredited for 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours by the CPD Certification Service, recognising its quality and relevance for professional learning and skills development.
Lectures, Workshops and Seminars
We are also available to conduct workshops, lectures or seminars tailored specifically to you and your team's needs. Our sessions are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate diverse team compositions and settings. Upon completion of a workshop or seminar, each attendee will be awarded a certificate. This certificate serves as a verification of their acquired knowledge and the duration of the training. It's all part of the comprehensive educational experience we strive to provide.
Please contact us for more information: martinpersson@triskelionsweden.com