SHBBHRS006 — Design laser hair reduction treatment programs

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69 assessable components: 5 elements (32 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 26 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Consult with client on hair reduction requirements.

1.1Determine, through discussion and questioning, client hair reduction requirements and preferences.
1.2Administer and collect client consultation form.
1.3Review client medical and treatment history to identify factors impacting or prohibiting suitability for treatment.
1.4Use diagnostic tools and observation techniques to determine client Fitzpatrick skin type and characteristics.
1.5Discuss treatment suitability, options and limitations with client.
1.6Advise client on treatment procedure, outcomes, and possible effects and after care.
1.7Encourage client questions and check client understanding of treatment procedure, outcomes, and possible effects and self-care.

2 Determine contraindications to treatment.

2.1Consult with and visually observe client to identify and determine impact of contraindications.
2.2Determine non-medical precautions for non-medical contraindications and explain to client.
2.3Advise client to seek and provide signed proof of medical release for medical contraindications and medical precautions prior to treatment.

3 Prepare self and client for patch test.

3.1Check treatment environment is correctly organised and free from safety risks and hazards.
3.2Confirm completion of risk assessment and equipment checks and take any required corrective action.
3.3Set up equipment and check to ensure correct functioning as per manufacturer instructions and safe practice protocols.
3.4Cleanse and prepare treatment area and sanitise equipment prior to use on client.
3.5Instruct client to prepare for patch testing, check client comfort and make any required adjustments to ensure client comfort.
3.6Identify jewellery worn by self and client and remove, or where not removable, tape according to workplace procedures.
3.7Fit and adjust personal protective equipment, including eye protection, to self, client and others who may be present during treatment.
3.8Explain patch test process and likely sensations to client to ensure client comfort.
3.9Select and prepare patch test area within proposed treatment area.

4 Complete patch test.

4.1Follow workplace policies and procedures, non-ionising radiation safety plan and legislative requirements to complete laser patch test.
4.2Select energy settings (fluence) based on outcomes of client consultation and apply a small number of pulses to test area.
4.3Record energy settings and observe immediate reactions looking for an end point to assist in designing safe and effective treatment.
4.4Identify and respond immediately to adverse reactions by stopping treatment and explaining reason for stoppage to client.
4.5Select and apply post-treatment skin cooling products according to client reaction to patch test.
4.6Wait length of time specified in organisational policy and observe and record skin response.

5 Design treatment program.

5.1Determine treatment type and program according to outcomes of client consultation and patch test, and within safe practice protocols.
5.2Discuss proposed treatment program, expected results and risks with client.
5.3Communicate pre-treatment and post-treatment precautions and care, and ask questions to confirm client understanding.
5.4Discuss role and responsibilities of the practitioner and the client and gain client agreement to client responsibilities.
5.5Identify need for and take and store photographs of hair reduction pre-treatment area according to workplace policies and procedures.
5.6Discuss and select treatment evaluation strategies with client.
5.7Finalise and document treatment program and gain signed client consent.

Performance evidence

consult with at least three different clients, each with different Fitzpatrick skin types and hair reduction needs
for each client, complete patch tests on each body area proposed for hair reduction, and evaluate results
design and document a staged laser treatment program for each of the above clients and cumulatively develop programs for the following body areas: • back and neck • Brazilian • chest • facial area • arms or legs • underarm
for at least one of the above consultations, test patches must be with a Fitzpatrick 5 or 6
record information obtained through all client consultation, observation and patch testing; as specified in the Knowledge Evidence
during all consultations and patch tests, consistently follow workplace policies and procedures, non-ionising radiation safety plan and relevant state or territory laws, codes and guidelines related to the use of laser for hair reduction.

Knowledge evidence

current local state or territory health legislation, regulation and industry standards and guidelines relevant to laser hair reduction treatments: • non-ionising radiation protection • skin penetration • work health and safety
practitioner’s legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities for laser treatment: • role and importance of indemnity insurance • potential risks, liabilities and consequences of non-coverage
responsibilities of practitioner and client related to safe and responsible laser hair reduction treatments
workplace policies and procedures related to laser hair reduction treatments, including those for treating minors
workplace laser safety protection plan
information to be obtained and recorded during client consultation and observation: • client details • consent from parent or guardian for treatment of minors when required • client needs and expectations • consent for collection of personal information and photographic content, when required • family history of skin cancer • medical history, conditions, allergies and medications • treatment history • presence of tattoos and other artificial pigment • vitamins and supplements • sun exposure and reactions • treatment area • Fitzpatrick skin type • skin characteristics and condition • hair characteristics • treatment types and equipment settings • signed client informed consent for treatment • signed medical release, when required • pre-treatment photographs, when required • patch test results
information to be provided during client consultation and observation: • self-care instructions and precautions • likely results and effects • risks • information to manage client expectations • a workplace pre-treatment handout to the client
types of laser equipment commonly used within industry and accepted by industry standards, their recommended use and application
types of equipment used in hair reduction and their actions on pigmented hair and on skin
diagnostic equipment and tools
principles of light energy and how it interacts with skin and hair
factors impacting client suitability for laser treatments and their associated risks, benefits and required action
client characteristics and their relationship to laser hair reduction treatments: • Fitzpatrick skin type one to six • hair colour: • dark • medium • pale • hair type: • lanugo, vellus, terminal • ingrown • skin type: • dry/alipid/lipid dry • oily/lipid • diffused red • difference between male and female skin and hair types • specific hair reduction treatment areas • pain tolerance • heat tolerance • medical history: • existing medical conditions • previous medical conditions • medications
six Fitzpatrick skin types: • apparent versus underlying skin type • appearance and identification • features • responses to tanning
hair structure and growth: • factors affecting hair growth: • hormonal: • topical • systemic • exposure to sunlight • heredity • drugs and chemicals • hair growth patterns and cycle and impact of laser hair reduction treatments • histology of hair • factors which can stimulate hair growth and areas which may be affected: • hormones • illness • medications
anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as related to laser hair reduction treatments: • normal process of skin ageing and structural change • normal skin response to irritation and trauma • scars, including hypertrophic and keloid, their origin and evolution, and abnormal scar tissue • causes of skin damage • effects of laser treatments on physical structure of the skin • wound healing in different skin types and locations • tissue interaction with laser hair reduction treatments • chromophores • melanin absorption
contraindications and their relationship to laser hair reduction treatments: • pre-treatment sun exposure • artificially tanned skin • pregnancy • some herbal remedies • active herpes simplex • active impetigo • active eczema • active acne • photo-sensitive medication • hypertrophic and keloid scars • artificial pigment in the treatment area • psoriasis in the treatment area • certain circulatory conditions • inappropriate hair type and colour
for the above listed contraindications: • appearance and identification • required action and treatment precautions • instances where treatment should not occur • instances where recommendation to seek advice of other professionals should be provided
appearance of pigmented skin lesions and referral to medical professionals
medical contraindications, their relationship to laser hair reduction treatments, and required action and treatment precautions: • conditions already being treated by a general practitioner, dermatologist or skin therapist • medical oedema • recent surgery • diabetes • asthma • epilepsy
effects of laser hair reduction treatments and associated responses and control measures: • paradoxical increased hair growth • temporary heat • temporary localised pain • erythema
causes of, appearance and management of specific treatment reactions or adverse effects: • hypopigmentation • hyperpigmentation • blistering • scarring and textural changes • perifollicular oedema • perifollicular erythema • infections of the hair follicle • burns to skin
factors impacting treatment planning, their effect and appropriate responses: • body temperature • patch test results • skin healing • skin reaction • follicle distribution • areas treated • extent of area to be treated • hypertrophic and keloid scarring • outcomes of previous treatments • pain tolerance • wound healing
client post-treatment care requirements: • avoidance of: • sun exposure • topical tanning agents • chlorine found in spas and pools • picking abrasions • other phototherapy concurrent with a laser hair reduction treatment program • activity that raises body temperature • application of sunscreen to treatment area • post-treatment care and advice for the treatment area • precautions related to: • tweezing • waxing • bleaching • sunbathing • solarium treatments • use of depilatory creams • electrolysis • use of self-tanning products • post-treatment care procedures: • low-frequency laser • healing products • cooling products: • cold compress • cryogen sprays • cold gels • use of light-emitting diodes (LED) in treating adverse effects
patch test evaluation strategies: • discussing and reviewing response to treatment • taking photographs of treatment area before and after treatment • reviewing achievement of treatment goals • monitoring time frame for achievement of treatment goals
key inclusions of a treatment program: • treatment area • follicle type and distribution • hair type • planned treatment parameters based on patch test results: • wavelengths to be used • pulse duration • energy settings (fluence) • treatment duration • products • equipment • follow-up procedures • after care advice and precautions • observed contraindications • relevant medical history and medications • signed medical release • outcomes of previous temporary and permanent hair reduction treatments • before and after photographs, and when they are required • client consent.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret both familiar and unfamiliar, and sometimes complex documents: • workplace policies and procedures • non-ionising radiation safety protection plan • materials describing industry standards and regulatory requirements of laser hair reduction • manufacturer instructions for the safe use, maintenance and storage of laser equipment.
Writing skills to:: clearly and correctly document client treatment programs.
Oral communications skills to:: respond to client questions and provide information to client, throughout consultation process.
Numeracy skills to:: calculate treatment parameters for use in treatment sessions.
Problem-solving skills to:: respond to contraindications and adverse effects to minimise risk and ensure client safety.

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