Assessor Resource
WRHHS409A
Design and apply hair loss therapies
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit requires knowledge of topical and nutritional hair loss therapies. This knowledge is applied to design and apply individual or multiple treatments in response to hair loss assessments, where a potential positive response to such therapy is indicated. It also requires communication with patients to provide advice regarding between-treatments self-administered aspects of the treatment program, along with advice on lifestyle factors. Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and the workplace approach to topical and nutritional hair loss therapy; along with attention to client safety, comfort and relaxation throughout treatment services are required.
In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, units of competency that relate to this unit are identified in the evidence guide of this unit.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply therapeutic treatment plans to slow or cure hair loss. The unit of competency may apply to a number of roles in the workplace.
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