Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies)

This subject provides students with fundamental nutrition knowledge by examining the relationship between food, nutrition and, human health and wellbeing.  Students will learn about macro and micro-nutrition, dietary guidelines, role of nutrition in metabolism, health maintenance and disease, nutrient rich food sources, and the specific nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan. Students will also learn how to identify and construct a healthy diet according to specific dietary guidelines, and know the impact of nutritional deficiency and excess as they relate to health and disease.

Assessment Tasks: Online test, report 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

The learning unit addresses aspects of biosafety, from the organisation of the workplace to the identification and mitigation of risks, as well as accident prevention in teaching and research laboratories, and in health services. Reduction of operational risk, cross-infection and transmission of infectious diseases. This includes infection control guidelines and prevention, sterilisation, risk management surrounding invasive procedures and skin penetration.

Assessment Tasks: Online test, report, oral presentation, video 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

In this subject, you will explore the principles of social, emotional, and psychological health and how they relate to health behaviours. You will examine how health psychology contributes to the promotion of wellbeing through mindfulness, positive behavioural change, and resilience. You will examine how these health psychology principles contribute to enhancing overall health and wellbeing. You will also analyse various methods for assessing social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing in various population groups. Additionally, you will explore and apply key health psychology models to understand and influence health behaviors, both for yourself and others. Moreover, you will evaluate the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions on emotions, health, and overall wellbeing.

This subject explores cultural diversity as it relates to the individual, the dermal therapies industry as a whole and how it shapes the individual therapist’s approach to their professional role. It discusses lifestyle, health and the environment and their complexities. This subject addresses the relevant aspects of diversity including racial, ethnic and cultural, and how these impact health, well-being, functionality, body image and quality of life.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, journal, discussion forum

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Digital competence is an essential part of employability in the health and well-being sector in the 21st Century. Health informatics is the use of computer technologies and communication systems to store, transmit or analyse health information. E-Health and information and communication technologies (ICT) are all widely used by Australian health professionals. Students in this subject will develop their own digital fluency and learn about the role of ICT in health.

The subject introduces: the current and emerging range of health care technologies and data science, the role of telehealth, m-health (health applications for mobile phones), wearable technology, social media and the internet of things. The use of health informatics, such as telemedicine in rural communities and developing countries, and managing and monitoring information technology operations, is covered. Students will also discuss the legal and ethical issues of using of these technologies in their practice as health professionals. These developing techniques are considered in the context of inter-professional communication, and also within a global perspective. In addition, legal and ethical issues and strategies for managing privacy and security of consumer data are explored.

This subject allows students to create, and manage, an ethical and professionally appropriate online presence; and use basic multimedia elements to enhance the presentation of information.

Assessment Tasks: Blog, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode:Online

This subject equips future aesthetic professionals with the skills, knowledge, and ethical standards required to excel in a clinical work environment. It emphasises effective communication, adherence to professional codes of conduct, and the ability to analyse and address contraindications across a variety of skin and body treatments for diverse clients. Students will integrate theoretical knowledge into client consultations, providing tailored treatment recommendations, while performing and coordinating professional treatments to demonstrate technical proficiency. In addition, learners will develop expertise in product and industry knowledge, managing client expectations, customer service, workplace operations, personal and professional development and social media engagement.

Pre-requisite: MAT106 Manual Aesthetics Techniques

Co-requisite: APT107 Aesthetic Practice with Technology I

Assessment Tasks: Report, Clinical Placement:

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject equips the dermal professional in the practical application of high demand, preventative skin health and anti-ageing procedures using electrical, electromagnetic and phototherapeutic resources . It supports the development of advanced skin health protocols, responding to a range of skin conditions using high level dermal technologies. This subject addresses the theoretical foundation and complex physical aspects that underpin the application and operation of advanced clinical devices.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Report, Practical Residential, Attendance

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject describes and interprets concepts relating to patient consultation, treatment protocols and establishing priorities in a dermal environment. It analyses and identifies theoretical concepts that underpin the use of clinical grade products and advanced dermal techniques including the use of micro needling and epidermal levelling. It compares and discusses skin types and conditions, treatment benefits and variations that specifically relate to treatment protocol concepts with the application of advanced ingredients.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Presentation, Report, Practical Residential, Attendance

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

In an integrated approach, this subject addresses the skin and body as tools for evaluating overall skin health. It evaluates and distinguishes the theoretical concepts that underpin the complex physical foundations of the integumentary system discussing prevalent dermatological diseases and conditions of the skin. It addresses the relevant concepts relating to ageing, photo sensitivity, vascular conditions, acne and wound healing and justifies the pathology and aetiology of dermatological diseases within the dermal professional’s scope of practice. It prioritizes and implements dermatological skin health evaluations through diagnostic hypotheses of clinical skin analysis and patient case management.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Essay, Digital Presentation, Attendance 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

This subject incorporates the use of innovative body modalities using a range of advanced technologies and electrical devices to meet client outcomes. It interprets the theoretical concepts that underpin the integumentary, lymphatic, digestive and muscular systems as they relate to aesthetic body techniques. The subject further evaluates prevalent diseases and conditions of the skin/body, to implement treatment evaluations of the skin/body through diligent client assessment.

Pre-requisites: PCP206 Professional Clinical Practice I

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Report, Practical Residential

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

This subject addresses the knowledge and skills required to design and safely apply non-ionising radiation treatments employing intense pulsed light and laser technologies. In this subject, students acquire the high level technical skills and knowledge required to make independent judgements in the consultation of clients, analysis of skin and hair characteristics, creation and assessment of intense pulsed light and hair reduction treatment plans, selection and application of the appropriate technology for a hair reduction treatment. Students also address the fundamentals of design, operational and technical management functions in a variety of contexts relevant to intense pulsed light and laser treatments.

Pre-requisites: APT207 Aesthetic Practice with Technology II

Assessment Tasks: Report, Practical Residential, Clinical Practice

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

This subject addresses the design and application of wellness programs offered in Medi-spas that combine the following dermal therapies in a spa and wellness context - clinical microdermabrasion, chemical peels, light based therapies, skin needling, fat cavitation, radiofrequency and other body contouring modalities. It addresses the classifications of Medi-spas giving details of their technical, administrative and physical structure. This subject conceptualizes and classifies the impact of stress on quality of life, associating the practical application of Aesthetic therapies and their physiological effects to overall well-being.

Pre-requisites: AET208 Aesthetic Electrotherapy II, APT207 Aesthetic Practice with Technology II

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report, Practical Residential, Mandatory Attendance

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Entrepreneurship, Professionalism & Business Skills in Health will introduce students to the concepts of small business management, entrepreneurship and how to identify the professional requirements of their healthcare discipline. This subject will explore the topics necessary to establish and run a successful healthcare practice and maintain their professional status in the healthcare sector. Students will also explore their professional identity to support the understanding of the ethical conduct, liability, legal and regulatory requirements that are pertinent to their specific modality.

This subject will initiate the development of a business plan using entrepreneurial practices and innovative design thinking. This will include exploring business strategies such as operating policy and procedures, marketing and branding, networking strategies, leadership, administration and financial issues necessary for the operation and management of a contemporary healthcare practice.

Pre-requisite: BHS ( Clinical Myotherapy) CMY303A Clinical Practicum 1, BHS (Dermal Therapies) APT207 Aesthetic Practice with Technology II

Assessment Tasks: Business plan portfolio, report, presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, online

This subject demonstrates broad and coherent technical knowledge of cosmetic and plastic procedures. It explores skin and ageing characteristics, to determine pre and post-surgical outcomes within scope as a dermal therapist. It critically evaluates and prioritizes aesthetic treatment plan options, of dermatologic procedures to meet individual patient treatment objectives. This subject constructs and presents treatment plan and skin care regimen recommendations for practitioner review.

Assessment Tasks: Digital Presentation, Report, Peer Assessment 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

This subject places the future dermal professional into the clinical work environment for industry preparedness. It solidifies the concepts that relate to effective communication and demonstrates the appropriate use of ethical considerations and professional code of conduct in relation to upholding scope of practice. It addresses the need for professional organizations in order to maintain professional currency and commitment to scholarship and provides the learner an opportunity for reflection of legal considerations, innovation and recommended changes to instigate change applicable to the dermal field.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report, Clinical Observation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Critical Literature Review provides an opportunity to critically examine the current literature to answer a chosen research question to inform clinical decision-making. The literature review is a scholarly paper that appraises the current knowledge base highlighting strengths, weaknesses and omissions in the literature. The subject builds on established knowledge of literature search methods and critical appraisal skills to culminate in a review that conforms to publication standards.

Pre-requisite: EBP107 Evidence-based Practice, BHS (Dermal Therapies) AET208 Aesthetic Electrotherapy II

Assessment Tasks: Research Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Students will be able to consult with clients, select suitable products/equipment and make treatment variations based on individual clients and their needs. This subject introduces students to the practical workplace environment and allows students to apply knowledge to a ‘real world’ scenario. This subject also introduces basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, skin biology, cosmetic chemistry, histology and nutrition as it relates to the treatments being performed.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Journal, Report 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

This subject addresses both the theoretical knowledge and demonstrates practical skills related to a range of therapeutic treatments including spa therapies, aromatherapy massage and blending, hot stone therapies and Indian head massage. This subject also focuses on the skills and knowledge required to establish and clarify client priorities, synthesize knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin biology, cosmetic chemistry, histology and nutrition as it relates to the treatments being performed. Service contraindications, WHS requirements and lifestyle factors that may impact the provision of treatments are also addressed.

Pre-requisites: MAT106 Manual Aesthetic Techniques

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report, Practical Residential, Placement

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

his subject provides students an introduction to the diversity of health theories and initiatives to improve health outcomes.  Students will engage with key concepts including human right to health, social determinants of health, equality, equity and vulnerability.  An introduction to Australia's health system and intersectoral action will also be provided.

Assessment Tasks: Quiz, Long Answer Question 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject provides students with fundamental nutrition knowledge by examining the relationship between food, nutrition and, human health and wellbeing.  Students will learn about macro and micro-nutrition, dietary guidelines, role of nutrition in metabolism, health maintenance and disease, nutrient rich food sources, and the specific nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan. Students will also learn how to identify and construct a healthy diet according to specific dietary guidelines, and know the impact of nutritional deficiency and excess as they relate to health and disease.

Assessment Tasks: Online test, report 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

This subject provides students with specific foundational knowledge for understanding the ‘Gap’ in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and provides key resources to support culturally safe and accessible care that is also responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Following a chronological approach, this subject provides students with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from pre-colonisation to the present. Along this continuum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues are examined in terms of their historical, political and policy origins, the antagonism between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and colonialist values, how historically determined power relations between healthcare professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have impacted their health, and demographic and socioeconomic trends.

Students will examine pre-colonialism; postcolonialism; colonial history and explain its impact on health. This includes the impact on health-related politics and policy, culture, family and connection to country. Students will analyse the factors influencing health care access and explain the importance of health promotion, health care and trauma informed care that is evidence based and culturally sensitive.

Students will then apply health promotion and health care best practices, and critical reflection for the safe and effective delivery of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Additionally, students will incorporate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety to improve interprofessional health practice, health statistics and advocate for improved health outcomes, whilst empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Pre-requisite:

Bachelor of Community Services BCOMM22 – HWEL2002A Understanding health,

Bachelor of Counselling BCOUN22 – HHSCSD102 Person-centred practice,

Bachelor of Psychological Science - HCCSSD104 Lifespan Development

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report, Reflection

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online