AP408 Skin Rejuvenation Using a Plasma Device Assignment Brief 2026

When awarded

credit for this unit, a learner will:

Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:

1.2 Maintain health, safety and hygiene according to legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines

1.3 Discuss and identify the client’s objectives, skin concerns, expectations and desired outcomes, including alternative treatments, skin type and skin priming programme

1.4 Evaluate the client’s pain tolerance to inform pain management strategy

1.5 Confirm and agree with the client, they understand the proposed procedure including expected outcomes, possible contra-actions and adverse reactions

1.6 Gain and record informed consent for pain management and procedure, allowing an adequate ‘cooling off’ time period

2.2 Prepare the treatment area in accordance with the chosen plasma protocol and pain management strategy

2.3 Prepare plasma device with a sterile probe, choosing an intensity in accordance with chosen plasma protocol

2.4 Mark out targeted areas, and carry out protocol including stabilisation of the device, even coverage and correct spacing of the area, whilst adapting techniques to meet client’s needs

2.5 Monitor the client’s health, wellbeing and skin reaction throughout, taking action in the event of an adverse reaction

3.2 Complete the client’s treatment records and consensual visual media, store in accordance with data legislation

3.3 Use reflective practice to evaluate the plasma device procedure and take appropriate action

3.4 Provide instructions and aftercare advice to the client

3.5 Record the outcome and evaluation of the plasma procedure, discuss, and agree future procedures

4.2 Evaluate why practitioners must work within their limits, ethical, and sustainable best practice and legal requirements

4.3 Explain the importance of CPD to include up-to-date policies, procedures, and best practice

4.4 Explain the relative and absolute contra-indications relevant to plasma procedures, including legal requirements and when to communicate with other professionals

4.5 Justify the importance of managing client’s expectations to agree a procedure plan to include the use of visual aids

4.6 Discuss the importance of explaining fee structures and treatment options, including the legal requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the procedure

4.7 Explain the role of aftercare products to enhance healing

4.8 Justify the reasons for taking consensual visual media and its storage, including the legal requirements for completion and storage of plasma procedure records

4.9 Explain the importance of comparing the expected outcomes to the recorded outcomes, including the purpose ofreflective practice to inform future procedures

4.10 Describe the instructions and advice, pre and post plasma procedure

5.2 Consider the importance of recognising skin irregularities such as keloid scarring and skin pigmentation disorders, including the use of sun protection factors post-procedure

5.3 Explain the skin ageing process and the role of intrinsic and extrinsic factors

5.4 Describe the composition of a plasma device and the nature of plasma

6.2 Explain the procedure for pre-procedure markings, stabilising the plasma device to ensure a safe distance from the skin, including an even coverage and sufficient spacing

6.3 Justify the sourcing, storage, handling, usage and disposal of equipment used, in line with legal requirements

6.4 Consider the importance of the client’s well-being before, during and after procedure, including pain management

6.5 Describe the legal requirements for topical anaesthesia

6.6 Explain potential adverse reactions and how to respond

6.7 Describe the health and safety responsibilities before, during, and after plasma procedure

6.8 Justify the importance of establishing the client’s expectations and the use of visual aids in this process.

6.9 Explain the fee structures, including the legal requirements of gaining signed, informed consent.

6.10 Justify the importance of adhering to the plasma procedure protocol

6.11Explain why the client’s skin must be clean, including the types of hygiene products available

6.12 Explain the reasons for working the area systematically

6.13 Describe the course of action for an adverse reaction

6.14 Justify the importance of aftercare products

6.15 Justify the reasons for taking consensual media and the legal requirements for completing client records, including their storage in accordance with organisational requirements

6.16 Evaluate how the comparison between expected and recorded outcomes and subsequent evaluation, contribute to reflective practice and help to inform future procedures.

6.17 Explain the importance of instructions and advice, pre and post plasma procedure