Dermal Skills 2

Unit code: HBD3004 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HBD3001 - Dermal Skills 1
HBD3002 - Dermal Clinic 1
HBD3003 - Skin Management 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit will provide students with the opportunity to develop stage appropriate competency in a range of dermal science and therapy skills and techniques; including client/skin assessment, determining parameters of skin health, developing and performing a range of techniques to manage skin conditions in safe and effective manner. Students will consolidate knowledge of the scientific basis and mechanism of treatments as well as patient health status and skin tissue interactions in order to evaluate risks and manage complications. Students will develop skills and competency as evidence based clinical dermal practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Apply theory and practice of skin assessment and referral when required if skin conditions present outside the scope of the dermal clinician;
  2. Apply techniques to evaluate parameters of skin health and efficacy of treatment strategies;
  3. Develop stage appropriate competency in performing a range of intermediate dermal skills and techniques; and
  4. Interrogate and apply knowledge of the scientific basis and mechanism of treatments to practice;

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Three Online Tests (30mins each)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 30%
Written Assessment (900 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 50%
Practical Test OSCE (60mins, hurdle requirement)

A minimum 80% attendance is required for classes and workshops, which develop knowledge, competency, and safety in practical skills. To pass this unit, students must achieve an aggregate score of 50%, and pass the practicum assessment. This is a hurdle requirement to assess a student’s capability to perform the relevant treatments safely and effectively.

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Baranoski, S., & Ayello, E. A. (2020). Wound care essentials (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins USA. Watson, T., & Nussbaum, E. (2021). Electrophysical agents (13th ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier. Zuther, J., & Norton, S. (2018). Lymphedema management: the comprehensive guide for practitioners (4th ed.). Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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