Paramedical Workshop Course Program
(Running concurrently with the 7th National Laser& Cosmetic Medicine Conference)
Course schedule
Day One – Friday 16 September
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1.30 pm
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Welcome and Registration
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2.00 pm
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Introduction to Clinical Practice
- New Role of the Dermal Therapist in cosmetic medicine
- Ethical guidelines and your scope of practice
- Role of the Cosmetic Nurses in cosmetic medicine
- Qualifications and learning pathwaysInsurance and litigation issues
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3.30 pm
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Tea Break
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3.50 pm
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- Risk assessment and management procedures
- The importance of the consultation and informed consent
- Written and photo documentation
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5.00 pm
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Referring to other Health Care Professionals
- When, to whom and how to refer your clients
- Transfer of client records
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5.30 pm
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Close
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Day Two – Saturday 17 September
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8.30 am
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Fitzpatrick Skin Types
- Fitzpatrick skin type classification system and it’s role in dermal therapies
- Skin analysis
- Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
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9.30 pm
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Common Skin Conditions: Treatment and Referral
- Revisiting the integumentary system
- Common skin conditions treatable with dermal therapies
- Selection of appropriate treatment options
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10.15 pm
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Morning tea
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10.30 pm
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- Dermatologic conditions requiring referral
- Skin assessment/analysis techniques
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12.00
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Lunch
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1.00 pm
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Microdermabrasion
- The mechanics of MDA machines
- Crystal vs. non-crystal
- Physiological and histological effects
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3.00 pm
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Afternoon Tea
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3.20 pm
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- Principles of MDA
- MDA treatment levels (levels 1 to 3)
- Indications and contraindications
- DVD demonstration
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5.00 pm
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Close
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Day Three - Sunday 18 September
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8.30 am
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Superficial Chemical Peeling
- Classification of peeling strengths
- Classification and type of peeling agents
- Physiological and histological changes
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9.30 pm
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- Alpha Hydroxy Acids
- pH and pKa
- Clinical application
- Indications and contra-indications
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10.00 pm
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Morning Tea
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10.20 pm
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- Process of epidermal repair post AHA peels
- DVD presentation
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12.00
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Lunch
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1.00 pm
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Superficial Chemical Peeling Continued
- TCA and Jessner’s Solution
- Clinical application
- Indications and contra-indications
- Process of epidermal repair post Jessner’s or TCA peeling
- Risk assessment and management
- DVD presentation
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3.00 pm
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Afternoon Tea
Please Note: Attendees needing to travel home may continue the following Skin Needling lecture online
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3.20 pm
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Skin Needling
- Devices used for percutaneous collagen induction (or skin needling)
- Physiological and histological changes
- Risk assessment and management of needle stick injuries
- Clean vs. sterile – which method is more appropriate?
- Indications and contra-indications
- DVD presentation
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5.00 pm
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Close
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