Elements and Performance Criteria
- Consult and prepare for the treatment.
- Access and review client treatment plan.
- Review and note any contraindications and subsequent variations to the treatment plan.
- Select micro-dermabrasion equipment, confirming it is in safe working condition.
- Select and allocate resources to be used to meet treatment objectives.
- Explain contraindications which prevent treatment clearly and tactfully and recommend more suitable alternative treatments.
- Confirm treatment objectives and revised treatment plan with client and ensure consent.
- Prepare treatment area and wear personal protective equipment to avoid cross-infection and exposure to clinical waste.
- Ensure the positioning of the client and equipment permits effective access and minimises risk to operator and discomfort to client.
- Apply micro-dermabrasion treatments.
- Sanitise hands and wear suitable gloves throughout the treatment.
- Ensure that treatment area is clean, dry and hair free.
- Explain the physical sensation being created by the equipment being used.
- Carry out a patch test on the treatment area and assess skin response, discontinuing treatment where there are adverse reactions.
- Adjust machine systems and variables as required and according to patch test reaction and the skin area being treated.
- Stretch and manipulate the skin where necessary according to treatment techniques and objectives.
- Adjust systems and variables as necessary while monitoring skin reaction and client response.
- Check client’s wellbeing, offer reassurance and discontinue treatment if required during treatment.
- Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice.
- Evaluate the outcomes of the treatment process with client.
- Apply high factor suncreams to hydrate and protect the treatment area.
- Negotiate future treatment program with client to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide home-care advice according to client needs.
- Rebook client for complementary services according to agreed treatment plan.