CAP303 Clinical Integration

Relevant Qualifications

This unit is available for these qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics)

Unit Description

Within this learning environment, concepts integral to clinical aesthetics are placed in context and personal practice, utilising the course's learning by reflecting on the learnt studies and experience.

The observation is turned inward so students can explore their thoughts and feelings of professional clinical practice aligned to patient skin concerns.

Students will explore, analyse and utilise various technologies, procedures and products essential to aesthetic practice to demonstrate knowledge and possible mechanical and physical interventions to develop an efficient approach in a series of case studies.

Researched responses to case studies is an assessed outcome incorporating the theoretical underpinning knowledge aligned to the practical application of the skill of the aesthetic sciences and artistry relating to identification and treatment of various skin concerns.  

Students must document a reflective journal regarding their learning and inherent changes in attitude and behaviour while studying in the program over the three years.

The students themselves are not expected to undertake any individual 'hands on' procedures; however, they are required to carefully think and document how they would undertake clinical treatment protocols.

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.  

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