Skincare and Beauty Therapy for the Older Person (Professional beautician)
An in-depth course that covers considerations to factor into the beauty regime of the older person. Covering how the human body, skin in particular, ages, and how and why this impacts on the beauty care that can be provided.
Some of the content:
- A review of ageing – including the ageing process, changes in the facial tissue and facial skeleton, extrinsic and intrinsic ageing, Fitzpatrick skin phototypes, hypertrophic and atrophic ageing, skin ageing, skin care features for the older person.
- Ageing and the human body – touches on ageing, bones and joints, brain and nervous system. Heart, blood vessels and lungs/breathing, hair, rehabilitation and palliative care (it explains why these are important in beauty care – in general with positioning, what can or can’t be done or used)
- The impact of ageing on beauty care – this covers things such as changes in fragility of the skin (skin diseases or conditions), contraindications, products and ingredients, hand and foot care
- Professionalism and ethical practice – this covers working in a multidisciplinary team in aged care (it has information about normal cognitive ageing and dementia – this could maybe be removed as it doesn’t have any relevant links back to the beauty course?), a brief touch on barriers to communication (where there are cultural preferences in beauty care standards and expectations)
This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.
Estimated number of hours: 6-10 hours theory and counts for 4 hours of professional development hours. No assessment is provided.
The module is provided by Kalandra Education Group.
Highlights /Why us?
Kalandra Products is supported by Kalandra Education, the organization providing high-quality, innovative training that helps carers meet the daily needs of their person and their family.
Program Outline/Syllabus
Course Structure – Modules/ Tasks
An in-depth course that covers considerations to factor into the beauty regime of the older person. Covering how the human body, skin, in particular, ages, and how and why this impacts on the beauty care that can be provided.
Some of the content:
• A review of ageing – including the ageing process, changes in the facial tissue and facial skeleton, extrinsic and intrinsic ageing, Fitzpatrick skin phototypes, hypertrophic and atrophic ageing, skin ageing, skin care features for the older person.
• Ageing and the human body – touches on ageing, bones and joints, brain and nervous system. Heart, blood vessels and lungs/breathing, hair, rehabilitation and palliative care (it explains why these are important in beauty care – in general with positioning, what can or can’t be done or used)
• The impact of aging on beauty care – this covers things such as changes in the fragility of the skin (skin diseases or conditions), contraindications, products and ingredients, hand and foot care
• Professionalism and ethical practice – this covers working in a multidisciplinary team in aged care (it has information about normal cognitive aging and dementia – this could maybe be removed as it doesn’t have any relevant links back to the beauty course?), a brief touch on barriers to communication (where there are cultural preferences in beauty care standards and expectations)
Assignments/Tests – No assessment is provided.
What will I learn?
An in-depth course that covers considerations to factor into the beauty regime of the older person. Covering how the human body, skin, in particular, ages, and how and why this impacts on the beauty care that can be provided.
Some of the content:
• A review of ageing – including the ageing process, changes in the facial tissue and facial skeleton, extrinsic and intrinsic ageing, Fitzpatrick skin phototypes, hypertrophic and atrophic ageing, skin ageing, skin care features for the older person.
• Ageing and the human body – touches on ageing, bones and joints, brain and nervous system. Heart, blood vessels and lungs/breathing, hair, rehabilitation and palliative care (it explains why these are important in beauty care – in general with positioning, what can or can’t be done or used)
• The impact of aging on beauty care – this covers things such as changes in the fragility of the skin (skin diseases or conditions), contraindications, products and ingredients, hand and foot care
• Professionalism and ethical practice – this covers working in a multidisciplinary team in aged care (it has information about normal cognitive aging and dementia – this could maybe be removed as it doesn’t have any relevant links back to the beauty course?), a brief touch on barriers to communication (where there are cultural preferences in beauty care standards and expectations)
For groups of 10 or more,
Email us at ecert@edvantageinternational.com for more information
Email us at ecert@edvantageinternational.com for more information
Improving the life of the older and vulnerable person underpins the ethos of Kalandra.
These people deserve the best possible care supported by resources that meet and exceed their needs, whether that be caregivers, or products. Kalandra is listening to people and trying to address these needs.
We are sourcing equipment that helps with daily tasks, ensuring safety and providing comfort, from turning beds to aromatherapy, from acute needs to those required for chronic conditions.
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