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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss client’s hair reduction requirements, changes in hair growth and lifestyle factors to establish treatment objectives.
   • Assess hair in treatment site.
   • Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Review medical history, medication, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.
2. Design electrolysis treatment.
   • Discuss outcomes of hair assessment with client.
   • Design treatments for a single or series of treatments and discuss benefits and potential adverse effects with client.
   • Discuss with client recommendations for duration, frequency and cost of recommended treatments.
   • Modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent.
3. Prepare for electrolysis treatment.
   • Prepare client, self, equipment and products.
   • Complete safety check on equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment.
4. Conduct patch test.
   • Explain physical sensation of treatment to the client.
   • Select and cleanse a small area of skin adjacent to treatment area.
   • Select sterile probes and open in view of the client.
   • Conduct patch test, assess skin reaction and outcomes with client and record results.
   • Adjust treatment parameters on treatment plan as required.
5. Provide electrolysis treatment.
   • Cleanse area of skin to be treated.
   • Select sterile probes size and open in front of client.
   • Select electrical current type and level, in line with the patch test text parameters.
   • Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client.
   • Treat unwanted hair applying infection control and skin penetration procedures ensuring no over treatment of any area.
   • Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
   • Monitor client reactions to adjust time and intensity of electric current as required.
   • Apply post-treatment care and products to minimise any post treatment skin reactions.
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
   • Evaluate treatment with client.
   • Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
   • Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
7. Clean treatment area.
   • Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
   • Dispose of probes or needles in sharps container.
   • Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
   • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
   • Dispose of general and hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
8. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss client’s hair reduction requirements, changes in hair growth and lifestyle factors to establish treatment objectives.
   • Assess hair in treatment site.
   • Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Review medical history, medication, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.
9. Design electrolysis treatment.
   • Discuss outcomes of hair assessment with client.
   • Design treatments for a single or series of treatments and discuss benefits and potential adverse effects with client.
   • Discuss with client recommendations for duration, frequency and cost of recommended treatments.
   • Modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent.
10. Prepare for electrolysis treatment.
    • Prepare client, self, equipment and products.
    • Complete safety check on equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
    • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment.
11. Conduct patch test.
    • Explain physical sensation of treatment to the client.
    • Select and cleanse a small area of skin adjacent to treatment area.
    • Select sterile probes and open in view of the client.
    • Conduct patch test, assess skin reaction and outcomes with client and record results.
    • Adjust treatment parameters on treatment plan as required.
12. Provide electrolysis treatment.
    • Cleanse area of skin to be treated.
    • Select sterile probes size and open in front of client.
    • Select electrical current type and level, in line with the patch test text parameters.
    • Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client.
    • Treat unwanted hair applying infection control and skin penetration procedures ensuring no over treatment of any area.
    • Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
    • Monitor client reactions to adjust time and intensity of electric current as required.
    • Apply post-treatment care and products to minimise any post treatment skin reactions.
13. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
    • Evaluate treatment with client.
    • Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
    • Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
    • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
14. Clean treatment area.
    • Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
    • Dispose of probes or needles in sharps container.
    • Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
    • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
    • Dispose of general and hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plans to provide four hair reduction treatments with electrical current causing minimal skin reactions for clients requiring treatment in one 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 clients as required to achieve treatment objectives

treat the following hair types:

terminal

vellus

blonde, grey and dark hair colours

design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each of these 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

demonstrate correct use of the following equipment in hair reduction treatments:

blend

galvanic

thermolysis

demonstrate the following probe insertion techniques for different follicle types:

angle

depth

duration of electrical current

co-ordination of needle and tweezers handling

present self, according to organisational policy

apply health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements

clean, prepare and maintain service area according to organisational policy.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to providing hair reduction treatments using electrical currents

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 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, galvanic and blend methods

pilosebaceous unit:

arector 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 effecting 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

interdependence of body systems and their relationship to a healthy body and skin:

nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations

endocrine and reproductive systems in relationship to hormonal influences on skin, hair and hair growth

cross section of skin

structure, function and distribution of skin glands

production, composition, functions and control of skin gland secretions:

appearance and characteristics of skin types:

dry/alipid/lipid dry

oily/lipid

diffused red skin

normal skin responses to irritation and trauma

phases of skin growth, cell renewal, wound healing and factors affecting epidermal mitosis

origin and evolution of hypertrophic, keloid scars and abnormal scar tissue

genetics of skin disorders

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

galvanic

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

use of alternating current for high frequency treatments

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.

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