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Provide skin therapy consultations

Provide skin therapy consultations

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBSKT001
State Code
ODR54
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
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide detailed consultations for clients seeking advanced skin rejuvenation treatments. It includes skin therapy techniques including intense pulsed light, light emitting diode and laser. It requires the ability to consult with clients, determine suitable clients for treatment, provide detailed consultations including skin analysis, to design and recommend a skin rejuvenation treatment program including pre- and post-treatment care and obtain informed consent. This unit applies to skin therapists with knowledge of skin biology. They provide treatments in skin or beauty therapy clinics according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 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. Determine client treatment priorities.
  • 1.1. Determine, through discussion and questioning, client needs and expectations.
  • 1.2. Actively encourage and respond to client queries.
  • 1.3. Administer and collect pre-treatment questionnaire.
  • 1.4. Use physical examination and skin diagnostic equipment to classify client skin.
  • 1.5. Establish and record client details relevant to skin treatment.
  • 1.6. Determine treatment options according to client assessment and scope of practice.
2. Determine contraindications to treatment.
  • 2.1. Consult with and visually observe client to identify and determine impact of contraindications.
  • 2.2. Determine non-medical precautions for non-medical contraindications and explain to client.
  • 2.3. Advise client to seek and provide signed proof of medical release for medical contraindications and medical precautions prior to treatment.
  • 2.4. Discuss treatment alternatives and refer to a healthcare professional as required.
3. Design a skin therapy program.
  • 3.1. Determine treatment type and program according to outcomes of client consultation, and within safe practice protocols.
  • 3.2. Advise client on treatment procedure, outcomes, and possible effects and after care of proposed skin rejuvenation therapy program.
  • 3.3. Identify and instruct client about special precautions that must be followed pre, during and post treatment and negotiate compliance.
  • 3.4. Communicate pre-treatment and post-treatment precautions and care, and ask questions to confirm client understanding.
  • 3.5. Discuss role and responsibilities of the practitioner and the client, and gain client agreement to client responsibilities.
  • 3.6. Identify need for, and take and store photographs of pre-treatment area according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.7. Discuss and select treatment evaluation strategies with client.
  • 3.8. Finalise and document treatment program and gain signed client consent.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ9 SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy Qualification