Skin Management 1

This unit will explore scientific principles, evidence and best practice management of skin health, skin repair and regeneration. Students will utilise a problem based learning approach to contextualise the role of the Dermal Clinician in the management of skin health, repair and regeneration utilising a range of stage appropriate assessment and management strategies.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Define the structure and function of cutaneous microvasculature and evaluate the relationship between dysfunction of this system and complex skin conditions or disorders;
2. Analyse mechanisms and biology of cutaneous wound repair and regeneration following skin injury;
3. Interrogate scientific principles for treatment modalities and interventions used to maintain skin health and in skin repair and regeneration;
4. Investigate and assess evidence-based strategies for maintaining skin integrity of complex clients; and
5. Reflect on the role of the Dermal Clinician in the interprofessional management of skin health.