Dermal Clinic 3

Unit code: HBD4003 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HBD4002 - Dermal Skills 3; or
HBD3007 - Dermal Clinical Skills 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Students will complete a placement at the Victoria University Dermal Science and Therapy Clinic. During this placement students will undertake activities including client assessment and treatments for a broad range of skin conditions. Students will observe other Dermal Clinicians’ work and participate in the business activities of a dermal practice. Students will receive close supervision by a qualified dermal clinician, learn about ethical, legal and organisational practice issues, and experience professional contact with a range of health professionals. During this placement students will consolidate theory and practice to demonstrate competencies for clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Exemplify stage-appropriate professional competencies expected of student dermal clinicians in a clinical setting;
  2. Exhibit professional record maintenance skills in relation to logbooks, progress notes and clinic files;
  3. Synthesise and integrate clinical and other information to assess the skin in health and disease to formulate appropriate care plans;
  4. Demonstrate stage-appropriate skills in therapeutic interventions with clients within the scope of the Dermal Clinician; and
  5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, reports of dermal therapy assessment and treatment.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Demonstration of case management
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Observed performance in a clinical setting

Portfolio: Demonstration of case management for range of dermal skin conditions and disorders, reflective clinical practice and completion of clinical placement logbook (2500 words). As part of the portfolio, students are required to complete a logbook that records a minimum 48 placement hours.
Successful completion of the portfolio and practicum is required to pass the unit. These are hurdle requirements to assess a student’s capability to perform the relevant treatments safely and effectively.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

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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