SHBBHRS008 — Design intense pulsed light hair reduction treatment programs

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236 assessable components: 5 elements (31 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 195 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, and administer client consultation form.
1.2Review client medical and treatment history to identify factors impacting or prohibiting suitability for treatment.
1.3Use diagnostic tools and observation techniques to determine client Fitzpatrick skin type and characteristics.
1.4Discuss treatment suitability, options and limitations with client.
1.5Advise client on treatment procedure, outcomes, and possible effects and after care.
1.6Encourage 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 intense pulsed light patch test.
4.2Select energy settings (fluence) based on 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 appropriate 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 intense pulsed 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
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 protection plan and relevant state or territory laws, codes and guidelines related to the use of intense pulsed light for hair reduction.

Knowledge evidence

current local, state or territory health legislation, regulation and industry standards and guidelines relevant to intense pulsed light hair reduction treatments:
non-ionising radiation protection
skin penetration
work health and safety
practitioner’s legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities for intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light hair reduction treatments
workplace policies and procedures related to intense pulsed light hair reduction treatments, including those for treating minors
workplace non-ionising radiation 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 intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light treatments and their associated risks, benefits and required action
client characteristics and their relationship to intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light treatments on physical structure of the skin
wound healing in different skin types and locations
tissue interaction with IPL hair reduction treatments
chromophores
melanin absorption
contraindications and their relationship to intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light 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 intense pulsed light 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 an intense pulsed light 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:
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: 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 intense pulsed light hair reduction - manufacturer instructions for the safe use, maintenance and storage of intense pulsed light equipment.
Writing: clearly and correctly document client treatment programs.
Oral communications: respond to client questions and provide information to client throughout consultation process.
Numeracy: calculate treatment parameters for use in treatment session.
Problem-solving: respond to contraindications and adverse effects to minimise risk and ensure client safety.

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