SHBBHRS013 — Provide hair reduction treatments using electrical currents

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196 assessable components: 7 elements (36 performance criteria), 29 performance evidence and 126 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 Establish client priorities.

1.1Access and review client treatment plan if available.
1.2Discuss client’s hair reduction requirements, changes in hair growth and lifestyle factors to establish treatment objectives.
1.3Assess hair in treatment site.
1.4Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.5Review medical history, medication, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.

2 Design electrolysis treatment.

2.1Discuss outcomes of hair assessment with client.
2.2Design treatments for a single or series of treatments and discuss benefits and potential adverse effects with client.
2.3Discuss with client recommendations for duration, frequency and cost of recommended treatments.
2.4Confirm treatment, develop or update treatment plan, obtain client consent and record details.

3 Prepare for electrolysis treatment.

3.1Prepare client, equipment and products.
3.2Present self, according to organisational policy.
3.3Complete safety check on equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
3.4Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment.
3.5Comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.

4 Conduct patch test.

4.1Explain physical sensation of treatment to the client.
4.2Select and cleanse a small area of skin adjacent to treatment area.
4.3Select sterile probes and open in view of the client.
4.4Conduct patch test, assess skin reaction and outcomes with client and record results.
4.5Adjust treatment parameters on treatment plan as required.

5 Provide electrolysis treatment.

5.1Cleanse area of skin to be treated.
5.2Select sterile probes size and open in front of client.
5.3Select electrical current type and level, in line with the patch test text parameters.
5.4Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client.
5.5Treat unwanted hair applying infection control and skin penetration procedures ensuring no over treatment of any area.
5.6Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
5.7Monitor client reactions to adjust time and intensity of electric current as required.
5.8Apply post-treatment care and products to minimise any post treatment skin reactions.

6 Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.

6.1Evaluate treatment with client.
6.2Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
6.3Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
6.4Update treatment plan and records, and rebook client as required.

7 Clean treatment area.

7.1Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
7.2Dispose of probes or needles in sharps container.
7.3Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
7.4Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
7.5Dispose of general and hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

provide a total of five hair reduction treatments with electrical current for clients that include treatment in two or more of the following areas of the face and body:
bikini line
chest
face:
chin
upper lip
sides of face
underarm
provide consecutive electrical epilation treatments for two of the above clients as required to achieve treatment objectives
during the above treat each of the following hair types:
terminal
vellus, blonde, grey or dark hair colours
during the above, demonstrate correct use of blend machines in hair reduction treatments
during the above, demonstrate each of the following probe insertion techniques for different follicle types:
angle
depth
duration of electrical current
co-ordination of needle and tweezers handling
develop and update treatment plans and records for each of the above clients specifying details of:
client feedback and adverse reactions
contraindications and conditions
follicle type and distribution
hair type
outcomes of patch tests, previous and current treatment
post treatment care and products
relevant medical history and medications
skin and hair analysis
treatment duration, areas treated and areas not treated
treatment parameters and probes.

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to providing hair reduction treatments using electrical currents
organisational policies and procedures relevant to the provision of hair reduction treatments using electrical currents:
client record management
equipment use and maintenance
incident reporting
linen use and laundry procedures
personal hygiene and presentation
personal protection equipment
presentation of treatment area
general waste and hazardous waste disposal, including blood spills
work health and safety
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatments
scope of practice:
when to refer clients to other practitioners
importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
limitations to electrical epilation treatments
roles of complementary therapist, medical practitioner and endocrinologist
factors that affect treatment planning and client suitability for treatment:
areas treated
client finances
extent of area treated
follicle distribution
pain tolerance
skin healing
skin reactions
effects, benefits, risks and indications for thermolysis and blend methods
pilosebaceous unit:
arrector pili muscle
sebaceous glands
structural and cellular features of hair follicle and hair:
hair shaft and layers
hair follicles
hair root
hair structure and growth and its relationship to hair removal treatments:
types of hair:
coarse
compound
curved
fine
lanugo
single
straight
terminal – sexual and asexual
vellus
factors affecting hair growth:
diet related diseases
drugs and chemicals
hereditary
hormonal diseases: topical and systematic
hair growth patterns and cycle
influence of hair removal on hair growth
causes and treatment of ingrown hairs
hair growth cycle and variations depending on location and relationship to permanent hair removal
physical appearance of the following and their relationship to hair removal using electrical equipment:
abnormal skin conditions
minor skin blemishes
skin diseases and disorders
Fitzpatrick scale
typical medical treatments, medications and side effects relevant to hair reduction treatments using electrical current
principles and properties of electrical currents and the technology used in hair reduction:
alternating current
direct current
electrical circuits
electrical supply
energy
specialised hair reduction applications:
blend
thermolysis
principles and processes of direct and alternating currents:
electrical energy and electron movement
electrolytic process
thermal effect
electrodes
frequency ranges
capacitance
safe practices and management when using electrical currents
factors affecting treatment outcomes of hair removal using electrical equipment:
accurate probing:
duration
angle
depth
causes of skin damage
client pain tolerance
current intensity, duration and method
needle or probe size selection
post treatment equipment options
properties and use of electrical energy, electrostatics and electrical current in hair reduction removal
safe practices and management
safety and client comfort
sources and effects of laser treatment in hair reduction removal
contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require clearance from a medical practitioner to proceed and their relationship to electrical current hair removal:
acne
bacteria, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
biological changes:
puberty
menopause
premature ageing
anorexia
anaemia
pregnancy
clients undertaking medical treatment for excess hair growth
diabetes
dilated capillaries
medication that causes abnormal hair growth or skin thinning
metal implants
adverse outcomes of previous hair removal and permanent hair reduction treatments
pacemakers
pigmentation disorders
rashes
scar tissue
skin trauma
sunburn
appearance and management of adverse effects that include:
allergies to treatment products
bleeding from follicles
broken capillaries
bruising
burns to skin
erythema
infections of the hair follicle
inflammation arising from the hair reduction removal treatments
reaction of client to electrical current
scarring
torn skin
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
post treatment care procedures and advice for specific treatment areas.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and hair reduction equipment and attachments.
Oral communication skills: provide simple explanations to clients that describe the physiological processes of electrical epilation treatments on hair follicles discuss treatment contraindications and precautions tactfully reassure client through service.
Numeracy skills: calculate treatment parameters, intensity and duration of electric currents, timing and price of treatment.
Problem-solving skills: identify problems and modify electric currents to minimise skin damage and client discomfort.
Technology skills: use client software to update client notes, rebook future services, record stock data and product purchases safely use and maintain electrical devices.

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