Reallocations in acne healthcare: exploring the possible roles and added value of non-physicians by a mixed-methods study design

Table 1 Characteristics of the non-physician acne professions dermal therapists and beauticians

	Dermal therapists	Beauticians
Educational level^a	Higher Vocational Education NLQF/EQF level 6 (Bachelor degree)	Vocational EducationNLQF/EQF level 3/4
BIG-registered profession	Yes article 34	No
Working domain	Medical and/or cosmetology	Cosmetology and/or wellness
Pharmacotherapeuticaleducation in curriculum	Yes	No

NLQF/EQF Dutch National Qualifications Framework/ European Qualifications Framework [7].
^aFor both dermal therapist and level 4 beauticians, acne care is incorporated into the educational curriculum. Level 3 beauticians have the opportunity to specialize themselves as acne specialist after completing the initial beauty school. Beauticians are obligated to follow a professional competence refresher training every 3 years.

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