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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss skin changes over lifetime, current skin care regimen, lifestyle and nutrition influences to establish client micro-dermabrasion requirements.
   • Conduct skin analysis, assessing degree of photo aging and pigmentation, thickness of epidermis, level of erythema and scar tissue as required.
   • Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Review medical history and medications, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.
   • Classify client’s skin, Fitzpatrick skin type and explain outcomes to client.
2. Design micro-dermabrasion treatment.
   • Design proposed mirco-dermabrasion for a single or a series of treatments based on the appropriate device parameters and treatment technique to achieve desired results.
   • Discuss with client potential adverse effects, treatment design and recommendations for duration, frequency and treatment costs.
   • Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.
3. Prepare for micro-dermabrasion treatment.
   • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
   • Prepare self, equipment and products.
   • Prepare client, ensuring their comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
   • Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
   • Use energy, water, product and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
4. Perform patch test.
   • Explain physical sensation of treatment to client.
   • Cleanse skin and ensure area is dry and hair free.
   • Patch test a small area adjacent to the treatment site, assess reaction and record results.
   • Advise client of suitability for treatment, pre-treatment care and preparation of skin and products to use to enhance treatment outcomes.
5. Provide micro-dermabrasion.
   • Adjust treatment parameters according to patch test results.
   • Decide on treatment procedure, number and direction of passes.
   • Provide micro-dermabrasion for face or body.
   • Stretch and manipulate skin to prevent damage.
   • Monitor client reactions and adjust treatment parameters or cease treatment as required.
   • Apply post-treatment products.
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
   • Evaluate treatment with client.
   • Review current skin care regimen and make recommendations to support client priorities and maintain skin between treatments.
   • Advise client on how to protect skin from environmental and sun damage as required.
   • Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
   • Design and recommend future treatments to support client priorities and rebook client as required.
7. Clean treatment area.
   • Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment and attachments according to organisational policies and procedures.
   • Sterilise any equipment or attachment that has come into contact with body fluids.
   • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
   • Dispose of general waste and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
8. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss skin changes over lifetime, current skin care regimen, lifestyle and nutrition influences to establish client micro-dermabrasion requirements.
   • Conduct skin analysis, assessing degree of photo aging and pigmentation, thickness of epidermis, level of erythema and scar tissue as required.
   • Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Review medical history and medications, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.
   • Classify client’s skin, Fitzpatrick skin type and explain outcomes to client.
9. Design micro-dermabrasion treatment.
   • Design proposed mirco-dermabrasion for a single or a series of treatments based on the appropriate device parameters and treatment technique to achieve desired results.
   • Discuss with client potential adverse effects, treatment design and recommendations for duration, frequency and treatment costs.
   • Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.
10. Prepare for micro-dermabrasion treatment.
    • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
    • Prepare self, equipment and products.
    • Prepare client, ensuring their comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
    • Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
    • Use energy, water, product and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
11. Perform patch test.
    • Explain physical sensation of treatment to client.
    • Cleanse skin and ensure area is dry and hair free.
    • Patch test a small area adjacent to the treatment site, assess reaction and record results.
    • Advise client of suitability for treatment, pre-treatment care and preparation of skin and products to use to enhance treatment outcomes.
12. Provide micro-dermabrasion.
    • Adjust treatment parameters according to patch test results.
    • Decide on treatment procedure, number and direction of passes.
    • Provide micro-dermabrasion for face or body.
    • Stretch and manipulate skin to prevent damage.
    • Monitor client reactions and adjust treatment parameters or cease treatment as required.
    • Apply post-treatment products.
13. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
    • Evaluate treatment with client.
    • Review current skin care regimen and make recommendations to support client priorities and maintain skin between treatments.
    • Advise client on how to protect skin from environmental and sun damage as required.
    • Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
    • Design and recommend future treatments to support client priorities and rebook client as required.
14. Clean treatment area.
    • Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment and attachments according to organisational policies and procedures.
    • Sterilise any equipment or attachment that has come into contact with body fluids.
    • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
    • Dispose of general waste and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

communicate, follow and modify treatment plans, to provide patch tests and three micro-dermabrasion treatments to clients requiring:

face treatments

body treatments

provide patch tests for each client that replicate the proposed treatment plans, including:

equipment

procedure

treatment

provide pre-treatment advice for clients that covers:

lifestyle changes

pre-treatment products and skin care regime

treatments to avoid before micro-dermabrasion

design, record and maintain treatment plan and records for each client specifying details of:

client feedback and adverse reactions

contraindications and conditions

number and directions of passes, equipment parameters and products used

outcomes:

patch tests

previous and current treatment

post treatment care advice and products

recommended future treatments

relevant medical history and medications

treatment duration, areas treated and not treated

treatment objectives

design and provide treatment routines that demonstrate appropriate application and modification of the following micro-dermabrasion techniques:

position of attachment

pressure applied

stretching

speed

angle

number of passes

direction of passes

vacuum and crystal flow settings or texture of diamond tip

treat skin requiring improvement for the clients in any three of the following:

fine lines

hyper-pigmentation

oily or congested skin

scar tissue

skin texture

stretch marks

provide safe treatments demonstrating application of health and hygiene regulations and skin penetration guidelines demonstrating:

disinfection of treatment area

disposal of infectious and non-infectious waste

disposal of single use equipment

equipment sterilisation and disinfection as required

hand washing

prevention of blood to blood contact

use of disposable equipment

use of personal protection equipment for operator and client

treat clients without damaging skin

present self, according to organisational policy.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health and hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to providing micro-dermabrasion treatments

infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission:

clients with blood borne diseases

contingency procedures for blood and body fluid contact

prevention of blood to blood contact

safe handling and disposal of sharps

immunity and how it is acquired

infection control procedures and application of standard precautions

definitions and methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing micro-dermabrasion treatments:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste and hazardous substance disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to treatments

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

limitations to micro-dermabrasion treatments

roles of nutritionist, dietician, complementary therapist and medical practitioner

factors likely to affect suitability of treatment for client

effects, risks, benefits and indications for micro-dermabrasion treatments on the physical structure of the skin

interdependence of body systems and their relationship to a healthy body and skin:

nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations

lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems and their relationship to skin functions, thermoregulation and homeostasis

endocrine and reproductive systems in relationship to hormonal influences on skin

skin anatomy and physiology

structure, function and distribution of skin glands

production, composition, functions and control of skin gland secretions

appearance and characteristics of skin types:

dry/alipid/lipid dry

oily/lipid

diffused red

phases of skin growth, cell renewal, wound healing and factors affecting epidermal mitosis

electromagnetic spectrum and effect of light on skin

physiological basis of skin colour

relationship between skin type, minimal erythemal dose, skin protection factor and sunscreen use

Fitzpatrick skin types and how to classify skin

function, formation and behaviour of major skin chemicals

growth, development, ageing and healing of human skin

abnormal and premature skin ageing and structural skin changes

normal skin responses to irritation and trauma

genetics of skin disorders

trans-epidermal water loss

absorption and relationship to skin treatments and products

formulation, function and action of cosmetic formulations and ingredients in treatment products, effects and benefits to skin, potential adverse effects and those contraindicated for specific clients

nervous system and its relationship to wound healing and the provision of micro-dermabrasion treatments

advantages and disadvantages of crystal and diamond tips

equipment causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to micro-dermabrasion treatments

contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require clearance from a medical practitioner to proceed and their relationship to micro-dermabrasion:

active acne

adverse outcomes to previous micro-dermabrasion treatments

bacteria, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

medications that cause skin thinning or inflammation

non-normal skin

prior treatments in last seven days:

chemical peels

dermal filler injections

electrolysis

laser treatment

muscle relaxant injections

tweezing

waxing

scar tissue

skin trauma

rosacea or telangiecstasia

tattoos

skin care containing the following for three days before treatment:

AHAs

hydroquinine

salicylic acid

retinoids

skin trauma

rosacea or telangiecstasia

tattoos

appearance, genetic factors, possible medical treatments and limitations of micro-dermabrasion on skin conditions, diseases and disorders

appearance, causes and management of adverse effects of micro-dermabrasion treatments:

blistering

bruising

excessive discomfort

over treatment

swelling

post treatment care and advice for specific treatment areas:

avoidance of intense physical activity, sun exposure, restrictive clothing and heat treatments

hygienic care of treatment area

other beauty or cosmetic treatments

products to avoid

side effects of treatment and what to expect

sun protection

lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changes on skin

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power.

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