SHBBSKS007 — Provide diathermy treatments

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What an assessment for SHBBSKS007 must cover

67 assessable components: 7 elements (36 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 18 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 diathermy requirements, changes in skin over lifetime, current skin care regimen, lifestyle and nutrition influences to determine causes of dilated capillaries.
1.3Identify and assess dilated capillaries and skin.
1.4Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.5Review medical history and medications, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.
1.6Classify client skin and explain outcomes to client.

2 Design diathermy treatment.

2.1Identify treatment parameters and techniques.
2.2Discuss with client potential adverse effects, treatment design and recommendations for duration, frequency and treatment costs.
2.3Confirm required treatment, develop or update treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.

3 Prepare for treatment.

3.1Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment and products.
3.2Prepare client, ensuring their comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
3.3Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy.
3.4Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
3.5Comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.
3.6Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

4 Conduct patch test.

4.1Explain to client physical sensation of treatment.
4.2Cleanse and disinfect patch test site.
4.3Select sterile probes or needles and open in front of client.
4.4Conduct patch test on an area adjacent to the treatment site.
4.5Identify skin reaction and advise client of suitability for diathermy treatment.
4.6Record current intensity and probe or needle size.
4.7Rebook client to assess outcomes of patch test and for further treatments.

5 Apply electric currents.

5.1Cleanse and disinfect treatment area.
5.2Set current intensity and select probes or needles according to patch test results.
5.3Open sterile probes or needles in front of client.
5.4Apply and modify diathermy treatment, according to treatment plan, skin reaction and client feedback.
5.5Apply aftercare products.

6 Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.

6.1Evaluate treatment with client.
6.2Advise client on how to care for skin in treatment site and expectations for wound healing.
6.3Provide aftercare advice, recommend products and future treatments and rebook client.
6.4Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.

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 waste and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

provide four diathermy treatments for clients on each of the following areas: - face area - upper chest
provide patch tests for each of the above clients that replicate the parameters in each treatment plan: - equipment - procedure - treatment
provide consecutive diathermy treatments for two of the clients as required to achieve the treatment objectives
provide diathermy treatments using each of the following machines at least once: - thermolysis - blend machines
develop and update treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of: - client feedback and adverse reactions - capillary type and distribution - contraindications and conditions - current type, duration and intensity - outcomes of patch test and treatments - post treatment care advice and products - probe or needle size and type - products used - recommended future treatments - relevant medical history and medications - skin analysis - treatment duration, areas treated and not treated - treatment objectives
provide safe treatments demonstrating application of health and hygiene regulations and skin penetration guidelines for each client with a focus on: - disinfection of treatment area - disposal of infectious and non-infectious waste - disposal of sharps - equipment sterilisation and disinfection - hand washing - prevention of blood-to-blood contact - use of equipment: - disposable - personal protection equipment - single use disposable probes or needles
treat each client demonstrating the application of correct techniques: - angle of probing - choice of size and type of probe or needles - current intensity and duration - depth of probing
treat clients causing minimal skin reaction.

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local health and hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to providing diathermy treatments
infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission: - clients with blood borne diseases - contingency procedures for blood and body fluid contact - prevention of blood-to-blood contact - safe handling and disposal of sharps - infection control procedures and application of standard precautions - definitions and methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing diathermy treatments: - client record management - equipment use and maintenance - incident reporting - linen use and laundry procedures - personal protection equipment - personal hygiene and presentation - presentation of treatment area - waste and hazardous substance disposal - 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 diathermy treatments - roles of nutritionist, dietician, complementary therapist and medical practitioner
factors that affect treatment planning and client suitability for treatment: - areas treated - client finances - extent of area treated - pain tolerance - skin: - healing - reactions
effects, risks, benefits and indications for diathermy treatments on the physical structure of skin and blood vessels and minor blemishes
sources, risks, benefits and effects of light treatments for dilated capillary removal
anatomy and physiology of blood vessels and capillaries
typical medical treatments, medications and side effects relevant to diathermy treatments
principles and properties of electrical currents and the technology used in specialised diathermy application: - 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 diathermy treatment outcomes: - accurate probing: - duration - angle - depth - areas treated - causes of skin damage - correct probing and successful treatment outcomes - current intensity and type - extent of area treated - needle or probe size selection - pain tolerance - safety and comfort
contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require clearance from a medical practitioner to proceed and their relationship to diathermy: - acne - adverse outcomes of previous diathermy treatments - bacteria, fungal, parasitic and viral infections - type one and two diabetes mellitus - medications that cause skin thinning - metal implants - pacemakers - rashes - scar tissue - skin trauma
appearance, causes and management of adverse effects of diathermy treatments: - bruising - inflammation arising from treatment - over treatment - reaction of client to electrical current - scarring
post treatment care procedures and advice for specific treatment areas: - special care of treatment area - sun protection - avoidance of intense physical acidity - dietary advice - skin peels
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret, and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products, probes or needles and equipment source and interpret credible information from: trade journals and industry information on diathermy.
Oral communication skills to:: provide simple explanations to clients that describe the physiological processes of diathermy on dilated capillaries discuss treatment contraindications and precautions tactfully reassure client throughout service.
Problem-solving skills to:: identify issues, and modify electric currents and probe sizes to minimise skin damage and client discomfort.
Planning and organising skills to:: sequence treatment delivery to maximise benefits for client.
Technology skills to:: access credible online publications and resources which build knowledge for providing advice to clients use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatments, record stock data and product purchases safely use and maintain electrical devices.

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