Occupational Health and Safety in Dermal Practice

Unit code: HBD2103 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HBD1202 - Communication and Dermal Services
OR 96 credit points of first year
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to the theoretical and practical concepts of occupational health and safety specific to a clinical setting. It educates students in how to consider health and safety in the workplace from the perspective of not only a worker, but also by considering hazards that may affect their colleagues and clients. The key areas of study include risk assessment, standard operating procedures, ergonomics, infection control and controlling hazards in a clinical setting. Students will develop this knowledge whilst learning the principles of basic skin analysis and a facial treatment.
The unit ultimately aims to develop a positive safety culture among students while enabling them to apply safe practice strategies.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Contexualise infection control methods and apply them to a dermal clinical setting;
  2. Assess for potential hazards and risks within a dermal clinical setting and be able to manage these through the development of safe and effective control methods; and
  3. Apply standard operating procedures when performing skin analysis and facial treatments within a dermal therapies setting.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
2 x Online Tests (30 minutes duration, equally weighted)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 40%
Individual risk assessment report (equivalent to 800 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 40%
1 x Practical Test – OSCE (1hour, hurdle)

To pass this unit, students much achieve an aggregate score of 50%, plus pass the practical test - OSCE. The OSCE is a hurdle requirement as it assesses a student's capabilities to perform relevant practical skills that are essential for safe practice.

Required reading

A list of readings and reference materials as required for each topic will be provided in the VU Collaborate space for this unit.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Lee, G., & Bishop, P. (2015) Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals 6th ed. NSW: Pearson Education Australia Dunn, C.E., & Thakorlal, S. (2017). Australian Master Work Health and Safety Guide. 3rd ed. NSW: CCH Australia Ltd

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
Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety
HULS | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 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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