Lessons

Cells & Tissues

The Cell Division Cells in the Body The body is made up of many cells. Nutrients from the cells are converted into energy. Cells are very individual to each person and consist of a hereditary material, called DNA. Cells also provide a structure for the body. The Structure of a Cell Mitochondrion – known as the …

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Sterilisation & Sanitisation

The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), states that all persons & employees have a responsibility to take care of themselves and other people affected by their work (i.e. clients). They are to co-operate with their employers who should provide systems of work that are safe. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, …

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Correct Procedure for Washing Hands

In the electrolysis clinic/salon it is an essential for hands to be washed before and after every procedure, and is the most effective way to ensure thorough cleanliness to prevent cross infection of microorganisms from person to person. Use warm or hot water to ensure that hands are wet. Apply antibacterial soap. Lather the hands …

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Needle, Sharps Injury Procedure

If a person sustains a Needle/Sharp injury: Administer appropriate first aid for any bleeding or embedded object. Gain assistance from a first aid attendant as required. Wash the wound or skin sites thoroughly with water. Apply a waterproof dressing as necessary, and apply pressure through the dressing if bleeding is still occurring. Do not squeeze …

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Personal Protective Equipment

The use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is essential for maintaining high standards of hygiene in an electrolysis clinic and is used to protect the electrologist and the client to avoid contact between the area being treated and anything that could be contaminated. The use of gloves during an electrolysis procedure is paramount for the …

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Immunisation

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by a virus spread via blood and body fluids. The electrologist can be infected from an infected needle piercing the skin, or through contact with broken skin from contaminated apparatus or surfaces. Hepatitis B doesn’t cause any obvious symptoms in adults and tends to …

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