MSc Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine

This unit considers the scientific basis and indications for the latest skin rejuvenation techniques. Importance of evidence-based practice will be covered. The challenge of developing ethical and high quality services will be a theme of the module leading to an analysis of different skin rejuvenation techniques and their appropriateness for individuals. Students will engage in a variety of learning techniques through patient centred clinical teaching, case based modules online and small group teaching.

Compulsory Pre-requisite: BIOL67501 Fundamentals of Skin Ageing

Compulsory Co-requisite: BIOL67500 Personal and Professional Portfolio 1

Compulsory Co-requisite: BIOL67502 Injectables in Aesthetic Medicine

•Enable students to develop an in-depth knowledge base and understanding of the basic science, assessment and techniques for skin rejuvenation.

•Enable students to develop skills to critically appraise the literature contributing to the evidence base for skin rejuvenation and develop students’ capacity for original thinking in relation to current understanding of skin rejuvenation.

•Provide students with knowledge and skills to enable the application of good clinical, managerial and research practice to skin rejuvenation techniques and patient care.

By the end of this Unit students should be able to:

•Demonstrate an in-depth, critical understanding of basic science concepts as applied to rejuvenation techniques including cosmeuceuticals, chemical peels, needling and dermabrasion

•Critically appraise the evidence for various approaches to skin rejuvenation explaining the indications, side effects and contraindications for rejuvenation techniques

•Demonstrate an up to date knowledge of changing national and local policy and organisational structures

•Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and concepts relevant to service development that takes appropriate account of user and carer perspectives

•Utilise appropriate basic science knowledge, theoretical models and concepts to guide patient’s skin towards the most appropriate skin rejuvenation techniques

•Utilise appropriate theoretical frameworks and evidence-based constructs to assess, examine and formulate management plans for patients undergoing skin rejuvenation procedures

•Explain common and serious side effects and contraindications to patients and if necessary relatives

•Construct sound post treatment review and assessment plans based on an in depth knowledge of patients emotional and physical needs

The teaching and learning for this unit takes place over year one of the programme. Learning methods utilised involve a blend of both online learning and face to face lectures/seminars and workshops. On line components will require students to engage with on-line materials developed for the purpose, including video clips of interviews with leading clinical and research experts, interactive demonstrations and guided activities.  Directed study components comprise additional exercises and specified reading related to each session/seminar.

By the end of this Unit students should be able to:

•Demonstrate an in-depth, critical understanding of basic science concepts as applied to rejuvenation techniques including cosmeceuticals, chemical peels, needling and dermabrasion

•Critically appraise the evidence for various approaches to skin rejuvenation explaining the indications, side effects and contraindications for rejuvenation techniques

•Demonstrate an up to date knowledge of changing national and local policy and organisational structures

•Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and concepts relevant to service development that takes appropriate account of user and carer perspectives

•Critically evaluate a range of rejuvenation techniques to choose the most appropriate treatment for your patient
 

By the end of this Unit students should be able to:

•Appraise and synthesise information from a variety of sources in order to develop a coherent critical analysis of issues relating to skin rejuvenation practice and research.

•Critically reflect on and challenge their own practice, the practice of others and the organisation and delivery of skin rejuvenation in order to ensure use of appropriate values and best evidence in delivering patient and carer centred care and management.

•Demonstrate an in-depth and critical understanding of service user and carer perspectives and apply these to the patient pathway in skin rejuvenation

•Construct sound arguments and rationales in skin rejuvenation practice based on a critical synthesis of current research, policy, theoretical dimensions and service user and carer perspectives

By the end of this Unit students should be able to:

•Manage and advance their own practice in accordance with professional, ethical, legal and policy frameworks, ensuring the primacy of patient (and where appropriate carer) interest and well-being

•Utilise appropriate basic science knowledge, theoretical models and concepts to guide patient’s skin towards the most appropriate skin rejuvenation techniques

•Utilise appropriate theoretical frameworks and evidence-based constructs to assess, examine and formulate management plans for patients undergoing skin rejuvenation procedures

•Explain common and serious side effects and contraindications to patients and if necessary relatives

By the end of this Unit students should be able to:

•Communicate effectively (verbal, non-verbal, written) in a variety of settings with a range of individuals

•Effectively utilise information technology/health informatics

•Demonstrate research and enquiry skills by accessing and analysing literature in order to inform and develop practice

•Work co-operatively and effectively with others as a member of a team

•Reflect on their own academic, clinical and managerial performance and utilise strategies to improve these

•Use logical and systematic approaches to problem-solving and decision-making

The assessment consists of a written assignment and group work assessment. The practical assessment (video consultation) is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Students will be provided with personalised feedback for their summative assignments, within 15 working days of the submission deadline.

Formative assessment and feedback to students is a key feature of the on-line learning materials for this unit, and will be given on an informal basis. Students will be required to engage in a wide range of interactive exercises to enhance their learning and test their developing knowledge and skills.