Skin Management 2

    Unit code: HBD4001 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Online Real Time
    Prerequisites
    HBD3204 - Dermal Sciences 4
    HBD3004 - Dermal Skills 2
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit will explore scientific principles, evidence and best practice management of skin conditions and disorders. Students will utilise a problem based learning approach to contextualise the role of the Dermal Clinician in the management of skin conditions and disorders utilising a range of stage appropriate assessment and management strategies. Students are required to have a Dermal Clinic Uniform pack, PPE packs including protective eye wear for lasers and have met the clinical learning requirements including police check, working with children, Hep B immunisation and privacy disclosure.

    Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Interrogate scientific principles for treatment modalities and interventions used to manage pathophysiology of common skin conditions and disorders;
    2. Evaluate current evidence and best practice in managing skin conditions and disorders;
    3. Interrogate treatment options and justify selection of appropriate treatment strategies; and
    4. Propose evidence based strategies for the holistic management of common skin conditions and disorders.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Tests x3 (30mins each)
    Assessment type: Workshop
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Student facilitated, educational workshop (group task, 30mins)
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Written problem-based report (group task, 2000 words)

    Required reading

    Treatment of skin disease: comprehensive therapeutic strategies
    Lebwohl, M. G., Heymann, W. R., Berth-Jones, J., & Coulson, I. (2017)| Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier.

    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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