Dermal Clinic 4

Students will complete clinical placements onsite in the VU Dermal Clinic and externally in a range of clinical settings. During this placement students will undertake activities including client assessment and treatments for a broad range of skin conditions. Students will observe other Dermal Clinicians’ work and participate in the business activities of a dermal practice. Students will receive close supervision by a qualified Dermal Clinician, learn about ethical, legal and organisational practice issues, and experience interprofessional practice with a range of health professionals. During this placement students will consolidate theory and practice to demonstrate competencies for clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Exemplify professional competencies expected of student dermal clinicians ready to practice in a clinical setting;
2. Exhibit professional record maintenance skills in relation to logbooks, progress notes and clinic files;
3. Synthesise and integrate clinical and other information to assess the skin in health and disease to formulate appropriate care plans;
4. Provide safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions for clients within the scope of the student dermal clinician; and
5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, reports of dermal therapy assessment and treatment.