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Provide light emitting diode skin treatments

Provide light emitting diode skin treatments

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBSKT009
State Code
ODR11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively provide a staged program of treatments targeted to improve the appearance of various epidermal skin conditions. It requires the ability to apply, monitor and modify light emitting diodes (LED) treatments to achieve optimum client outcomes. This unit applies to skin therapists who work in beauty salons or skin clinics where skin therapy is provided.The skills and knowledge required to assess a client and design and plan treatment programs are covered in SHBBSKT008 Provide skin therapy consultations.The unit reflects the safety guidelines, for a range of LED applications, expressed in the following Australian and New Zealand Standards, current at the time of publication:AS/NZS 1336:2014 Eye and face protection - GuidelinesAS/NZS IEC 62471:2011 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare treatment environment and equipment.
  • 1.1. Access and review agreed client treatment program if available to determine requirements for individual treatment.
  • 1.2. Check that treatment environment is correctly organised and free from safety risks and hazards.
  • 1.3. Confirm completion of risk assessment and equipment checks and take any required corrective action.
  • 1.4. Set up equipment and check to ensure correct functioning as per manufacturer instructions, and safe practice protocols.
  • 1.5. Cleanse and prepare treatment area and sanitise equipment prior to use on client.
  • 1.6. Complete workplace and pre-treatment documentation required for treatment environment and equipment preparation.
2. Prepare self and client.
  • 2.1. Identify need for and receive signed medical approval to proceed with treatment from client.
  • 2.2. Review pre-treatment documentation and confirm treatment program with client.
  • 2.3. Determine, through discussion and questioning, changes to client medical history and contraindications arising since time of treatment program development.
  • 2.4. Adjust treatment program to reflect identified changes and obtain signed client consent for adjusted treatment program.
  • 2.5. Explain treatment process and likely sensations to client to ensure client comfort.
  • 2.6. Identify jewellery worn by self and client and remove, or where not removable, tape according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.7. Fit and adjust personal protective equipment, including eye protection, to self, client and others who may be present during treatment.
  • 2.8. Maintain infection control procedures throughout treatment.
3. Provide light emitting diode treatment.
  • 3.1. Follow organisational policies and procedures, safety plan and legislative requirements to apply LED according to treatment program.
  • 3.2. Explain treatment and sensation, and reassure client throughout each stage of treatment process.
  • 3.3. Cleanse skin.
  • 3.4. Provide eye protection for client and self.
  • 3.5. Program device and select correct wavelength for skin condition according to treatment plan and manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.6. Position device over treatment site or apply hand-held attachment over treatment site in predetermined pattern.
  • 3.7. Perform a test shot according to treatment settings and in an area relevant to treatment site.
  • 3.8. Reassure client during treatment if required.
  • 3.9. Observe immediate skin reaction and level of client discomfort.
  • 3.10. Modify treatment program plan and re-adjust and record treatment settings where indicated by an immediate adverse skin reaction or client poor pain tolerance.
  • 3.11. Start treatment on least pain sensitive area.
  • 3.12. Work sequentially on target area, avoiding repeat treating any area immediately after first shot.
  • 3.13. Turn off equipment and photograph treated skin areas at completion of treatment service.
4. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
  • 4.1. Select and apply post-treatment skin cooling products according to treatment plan and client reaction to treatment.
  • 4.2. Advise client on post-treatment and self-care and ask questions to confirm client understanding.
  • 4.3. Advise client on client care and precautionary requirements for period leading up to next treatment.
  • 4.4. Record treatment and adjust treatment plan to reflect treatment and outcomes.
  • 4.5. Complete post treatment documentation according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.6. Initiate follow-up to check for post-treatment complications and adverse effects according to organisational policies and procedures.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ9 SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy Qualification