Relevant Qualifications

This unit is available for these qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics)

Unit Description

This unit consolidates all the theoretical knowledge, clinical understanding, and reflective capabilities that students have developed throughout the entire Bachelor’s degree program.

It provides a structured environment for students to examine and identify complex skin conditions and then apply multi-modality approaches to aesthetic treatment planning.

Students will explore a diverse range of dermatological concerns, including acne, pigmentation disorders, inflammatory conditions, and ageing skin, and gain expertise in using advanced skin analysis and evidence-based assessment techniques. The unit emphasises critical thinking, professional judgement, and clinical reasoning in designing and evaluating treatment protocols.

This unit includes practical clinic learning and elements of peer teaching. Students will perform hands-on procedures with a focus on treating complex skin conditions and layering different modalities that were studied in previous units.

Students are expected to develop comprehensive treatment plans and critically reflect on the integration of advanced technologies and therapeutic modalities, demonstrating their readiness for professional clinical practice through case study analysis, reflective journaling, and theoretical exploration.

Prerequisites

To gain the most benefit out of CAP 303 Clinical Integration, students must have successfully completed previous Year One and Year Two units to build upon and further develop the knowledge and skills acquired in prior units.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit the student will be able to:

• Integrate evidence-based practices into assessing and managing complex skin conditions in clinical aesthetic practice.
• Construct and design comprehensive treatment plans to improve and manage complex skin conditions.
• Evaluate and implement safety protocols in dermal therapy, including the safe use of intense light sources and lasers.
• Critically evaluate and reflect upon personal professional development in dermal therapies.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical decision-making in the clinical aesthetic environment and evaluate and implement professional wellbeing practices.
• Analyse and critically review case study information to develop and implement cohesive treatment plans in an integrated clinical setting.
• Integrate dermal therapy practices within a multidisciplinary clinical setting.

Graduate Attributes (GA)

In addition to the unit-specific learning outcomes listed above, the following graduate attributes are taught, developed and assessed in varying degrees within this unit:

• In-depth knowledge and skills in the fields of applied health science and awareness of the complexity of health care delivery systems.
• Confident, lifelong learners who have the ability to respond to change, engage in reflective practice and critical thinking.
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients, peers and the wider community
• The ability to demonstrate in-depth competence in their area(s) of specialisation
• The ability to formulate and apply therapeutic interventions in their area(s) of specialisation
• The capacity to lead, manage and/or work effectively with multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams
• Awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to ongoing professional development.  

Key Dates

This unit was superseded by:

CAP303 Clinical Integration