Dermal Skills 1

Unit code: HBD3001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HBD2202 - Dermal Sciences 2
HBD2203 - Laser Principles and Safety
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Students will undertake activities of applied and problem-based learning to develop stage appropriate competency in a range of dermal science and therapy skills and techniques; including client/skin and hair assessment, determining parameters of skin and hair health, developing and performing a range of techniques to manage skin and hair conditions in a safe and effective manner. Students will consolidate knowledge of the scientific basis and mechanism of treatments as well as patient health status and skin and hair tissue interactions or appropriate clinical endpoints in order to evaluate risks and manage complications. Students will develop skills and competency as evidence based clinical dermal practitioners.

Students are required to have a Dermal Clinic Uniform pack, PPE packs including protective eye wear for lasers and have met the clinical learning requirements including police check, working with children, Hep B immunisation and privacy disclosure.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply theory and practice of consultation, skin and hair assessment to determine appropriate parameters for foundation dermal treatments and evaluate efficacy of treatment strategies;
  2. Demonstrate competency in performing a range of foundation dermal skills and techniques;
  3. Interrogate and apply knowledge of the scientific basis and mechanism of treatments to practice; and
  4. Evaluate risks and manage complications associated with foundational dermal procedures.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Online Tests x 2 (30mins each, equally weighted)
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 30%
1 x Practical Test – Consultation and Skin/Hair Assessment (30 mins)
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 50%
1 x Practical Test – OSCE (45 mins, hurdle)

A minimum 80% attendance is required for classes and workshops which develop students’ knowledge, competency and safety in practical skills. To pass this unit, students much achieve an aggregate score of 50%, plus pass the practical test OSCE. This OSCE assessment is a hurdle requirement that assesses a student's capabilities to perform relevant theoretical and practical treatments safely and effectively. Students are given client-based case studies to determine treatment options and patient suitability and analyse where referral is required for potential risks which are outside of the students' scope of practice.

Required reading

Dermoscopy in general dermatology
Lallas, A. (Ed) (2019)| Boca Raton: CRC Press

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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