Evidence for Dermal Practice 1

Unit code: HBD3006 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

In this unit students will be introduced to basic psychological concepts related to the dermal sciences. They will gain an understanding and reflect on their own and others’ behaviour, including challenging workplace behaviours and develop strategies for how to work more effectively with others. Students will also examine various psychological conditions and disorders that that clients are more likely to present with in the dermal workplace setting. Students will be guided on how to use this evidence to develop protocols on managing these potential issues in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse cognitive processes that affect perception of self and others;
  2. Review evidence connecting the physical self with psychological theories of beauty;
  3. Reflect on one's own cognitive and behavioural processes and the role this may play in their clinical practice;
  4. Investigate challenging behaviours of patients and/or colleagues that commonly affect the dermal workplace and propose strategies for dealing with them; and
  5. Assess patient suitability for undergoing dermal treatments and deduce when referral to a psychologist or general practitioner is required.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 30%
Reflective Journal (1000 words)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Online Tests x 3 (20 mins each)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 50%
Protocol Handbook: In pairs prepare standard protocols to address issues in the workplace setting (2000 words)

Required reading

Readings and resources will be advised in the VU Collaborate space.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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