In this unit students will begin to focus on a specific range of medical and therapeutic procedures with a view to specialisation of peri-operative support using clinical dermal therapy techniques. Topics include: procedures in reconstructive, plastic and cosmetic surgery; complications of reconstructive, plastic and cosmetic procedures; Surgical aseptic technique and the considerations and implications for wound repair before and after surgery such as co-morbidities and medications. Students will bring together knowledge from units including Dermal Science, Wound Care for Dermal Practice and Dermal Therapy practical units such as Resurfacing Science, Lymph and Adipose Biology, Electrotherapy and Skin Variations and Transitions in order to develop wholistic patient care plans to optimise surgical and non-surgical outcomes.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.