Evidence for Dermal Practice 4

Unit code: HBD4009 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
HBD4007 - Evidence for Dermal Practice 3
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit will explore scientific principles, evidence and best practice management of complex and dermatological issues related to population wide, chronic health problems. Students will utilise a problem-based learning approach to contextualise the role of the dermal clinician in the interprofessional management of these complex and ongoing issues utilising a range of stage appropriate assessment and management strategies. Students will use critical thinking skills when investigating how to combine previously learnt therapies to achieve optimal client outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Evaluate the impact of medications and comorbid conditions affecting skin integrity;
  2. Investigate and critically review the indications, benefits and risks of combination therapies commonly used in dermal practice; and
  3. Negotiate and defend the role of the dermal clinician in the interprofessional management of complex patients.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 30%
Case study analysis (900 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Group oral presentation (20mins duration)
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Evidence summary on treatments for complex patient conditions (1500 words)

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Aesthetic Treatments for the Oncology Patient / edited by Paloma Tejero, Hernan Pinto. (2021). CRC Press. Croker, A., Higgs, J., & Trede, F. (2016) Collaborating in Healthcare: Reinterpreting Therapeutic Relationships Rotterdam: Brill | Sense. Janis, J. E. (2014) Essentials of plastic surgery Quality Medical Publishing, Inc.; Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group.

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

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