SHBBHRS007 — Provide laser hair reduction treatments

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57 assessable components: 4 elements (29 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Prepare treatment environment and equipment.

1.1Access and review agreed client treatment program to determine requirements for individual treatment.
1.2Check that treatment environment is correctly organised and free from safety risks and hazards.
1.3Confirm completion of risk assessment and equipment checks and take any required corrective action.
1.4Set up equipment and check to ensure correct functioning as per manufacturer instructions, and safe practice protocols.
1.5Cleanse and prepare treatment area and sanitise equipment prior to use on client.
1.6Complete workplace and pre-treatment documentation required for treatment environment and equipment preparation.

2 Prepare self and client.

2.1Identify need for and receive signed medical approval to proceed with treatment from client.
2.2Confirm treatment program with client.
2.3Determine, through discussion and questioning, changes to client medical history and contraindications arising since time of treatment program development.
2.4Adjust treatment program to reflect identified changes and obtain signed client consent for adjusted treatment program.
2.5Explain treatment process and likely sensations to client to ensure client comfort.
2.6Identify jewellery worn by self and client and remove, or where not removable, tape according to workplace procedures.
2.7Fit and adjust personal protective equipment, including eye protection, to self, client and others who may be present during treatment.

3 Provide laser treatment.

3.1Follow workplace policies and procedures, laser safety plan and legislative requirements to apply laser according to treatment program.
3.2Identify requirement for coupling gel and apply ensuring minimum wastage.
3.3Perform a test shot on treatment area, observe immediate skin reaction and level of client discomfort, and adjust equipment settings in preparation for treatment.
3.4Commence treatment on areas of least pain sensitivity.
3.5Work sequentially on treatment area avoiding repeat treatment on area immediately after first shot.
3.6Monitor client reaction to treatment and pain tolerance continuously and adjust equipment settings to minimise client discomfort.
3.7Identify potential and actual hazards and assess risks throughout treatment and take action to minimise risk to self and client.
3.8Identify and respond immediately to adverse reactions by stopping treatment and explaining reason for stoppage to client.
3.9Identify need for, and take and store photographs of hair reduction treatment area according to workplace policies and procedures.
3.10Turn off equipment and remove coupling gel at completion of treatment.

4 Provide post-treatment care and advice.

4.1Select and apply post-treatment skin cooling products according to treatment plan and client reaction to treatment.
4.2Advise client on post-treatment and self-care and ask questions to confirm client understanding.
4.3Advise client on client care and precautionary requirements for period leading up to next treatment
4.4Record treatment and adjust treatment plan to reflect treatment and outcomes.
4.5Complete post treatment documentation according to workplace procedures.
4.6Initiate follow-up to check for post-treatment complications and adverse effects according to workplace procedures.

Performance evidence

safely provide laser treatments to at least three different clients, each with different Fitzpatrick skin types, that cumulatively cover the following body areas (18 treatments in total): • back and neck • Brazilian • chest • facial area • legs or arms • underarm
complete at least one of the above 18 treatments on a Fitzpatrick skin type 5 or 6
for each of the above laser treatments: • adjust and modify treatment programs in response to client reaction to treatment • correctly set-up, operate and pack down equipment • provide pre and post-treatment advice to clients • complete and store client records and workplace documentation • consult, advise and reassure clients at all stages in treatment
during treatments, consistently follow workplace policies and procedures, non-ionising radiation safety protection plan and relevant state or territory laws, codes and guidelines related to the safe 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 treatment of minors
workplace non-ionising radiation safety protection plan
types of laser equipment commonly used within industry and accepted by industry standards, their recommended use and application
factors impacting client suitability for laser treatments and their associated risks, benefits and required action
typical features and skin tanning response of each of the six Fitzpatrick skin types and their relationship to laser hair reduction treatments
hair growth patterns and effect on laser hair reduction on hair growth
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 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 • 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
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 appropriate responses and control measures: • paradoxical increased hair growth • temporary heat • temporary localised pain • erythema
causes of, appearance and management of specific treatment reactions and adverse effects: • hypopigmentation • hyperpigmentation • blistering • scarring and textural changes • perifollicular oedema • perifollicular erythema • infections of the hair follicle • burns to skin
factors affecting treatments, their effect and appropriate responses: • test shot skin reaction • 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
post-treatment care procedures: • low-frequency laser • healing products • cooling products: • cold compress • cryogen sprays • cold gels
client post-treatment care requirements: • post-treatment care and advice for the treatment area • post treatment precautions related to: • tweezing • waxing • bleaching • sunbathing • solarium treatments • use of depilatory creams • electrolysis • use of self-tanning products
treatment evaluation strategies: • discussing and reviewing response to treatment • taking photographs of treatment area before and after each session, as required • reviewing achievement of treatment goals • monitoring time frame for achievement of treatment goals
key features, uses, benefits and limitations of the following laser equipment types: • long pulsed alexandrite • long pulsed Nd:Yag • diode
treatment settings and their application in laser hair reduction treatments: • wavelengths • pulse duration • energy settings (fluence) • treatment duration.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret both familiar and unfamiliar, and sometimes complex documents: • client treatment programs • client records • 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 legibly make amendments to treatment plan.
Oral communication skills to:: consult with, inform and reassure clients throughout treatment process • respond to client questions and provide information to client throughout treatment process.
Numeracy skills to:: calculate and modify equipment settings.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBBHRS007 need to cover?

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