Assignment Task
Outcome 1: Understand the developments of non-medical aesthetic therapies.
1.1 Define non-medical aesthetic therapies
1.2 Analyse the history and developments of non-medical therapies
1.3 Evaluate current working environments and the role of specialist practitioners: medical and non-medical
1.4 Critically compare the difference between medical and non-medical, surgical and non-surgical treatments
1.5 Explain regulations governing the use of topical anaesthetic products
1.6 Define the role of clinical oversight within non-medical aesthetic therapies
1.7 Analyse the influence on the aesthetic industry of the following:
- The Keogh Report and the HEE Qualification Standards
- The Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
- The Cosmetic Practise Standards Authority (CPSA)
- The British Association of Clinical Excellence (BACN)
- National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- BSI Standards EN.
Outcome 2: Know the benefits and limitations of commonly available non medical aesthetic therapies
2.1 Summarise the benefits and limitations of commonly available non-medical aesthetic therapies.
Outcome 3: Understand the importance of professional conduct in non-medical aesthetic therapies
3.1 Explain the importance of working in line with organisational procedures.
3.2 Evaluate the personal qualities which contribute to professional practice.
3.3 Define the principles of evidence-based practice.
3.4 Analyse the accountability and clinical governance requirements.
Outcome 4: Know the regulations, legislative influences and responsibilities relating to non-medical aesthetic therapies
4.1 Identify the legal, insurance requirements and government guidelines for workings as an aesthetic practitioner.
4.2 Describe the key responsibilities of legislative requirements.
4.3 Examine the licensing regulations for the non-medical aesthetic practitioner and premises.
4.4 Explain the purpose of risk assessments.
4.5 Define the difference between hazards and risks within a workplace.
4.6 Evaluate the procedures for completing risk assessments.
4.7 Identify areas of risk to consider.
4.8 Explain how to undertake a risk assessment.
Outcome 5: Understand advanced contra-actions, hygiene issues and medical emergencies of specific concern to non-medical aesthetic therapies
5.1 Signs of, and procedures for dealing with anaphylactic shock.
5.2 Define and explain the histology of micro-organisms and their form of contamination.
5.3 Define and explain the types of blood-borne pathogens and how to prevent contamination.
5.4 Summarise how to prevent and deal with needle stick injures.
5.5 Compare and contrast methods of controlling common infections and processes of selection of effective methods of sterilisation.