The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit: relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements and skin penetration legislation relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements infection control procedures and the application of universal precautions correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for diathermy treatment waste that also comply with skin penetration regulations workplace policies and procedures in regard to diathermy treatments appearance of contraindications and adverse effects effects and benefits of a defined range of skin care products effects and benefits of diathermy treatments anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to diathermy treatments, including: simplified cross-section of skin glands as they relate to basic skin function skin chemicals, including sebum and sweat production: normal and abnormal collagen elastin lipids microscopic anatomy of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis phases of growth, cell renewal, healing of skin and factors affecting epidermal mitosis normal process of skin ageing and structural change normal skin response to irritation and trauma scars, including hypertrophic and keloid (their origin and evolution) and abnormal scar tissue effects of treatments on the physical structure of the skin wound healing in different skin types and locations body systems, in regard to their interdependence and purpose in relation to a healthy body and their relationship to the skin, muscles and nerves, including: nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations basic nutrition guidelines relationship between nutrition and healthy skin, particularly foods that may: have an effect on the skin affect diathermy treatment when combined with relevant skin conditions, products or diet-related diseases operator's legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to services and the use and preparation of treatment products physical appearance of: various skin types normal skin abnormal skin conditions minor skin blemishes skin diseases typical medical treatments, drugs and side effects relevant to diathermy relevant electrical equipment, including: properties and use of electrical energy, electrostatics and electrical current in diathermy use of alternating current for high frequency treatments sources and effects of laser treatment in diathermy safe practices and management factors affecting diathermy treatment outcomes: client's pain tolerance needle or probe size selection accurate probing, including duration, angle and depth correct probing and successful treatment outcomes safety and comfort current intensity and method choice causes of skin damage workplace product and equipment range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets. |