Provide UV tanning services
Overview
This standard coexists alongside, SKAHDBRBNST1 Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices *and *SKAHDBRBNS1 Consult, assess, plan and prepare for Hair, Barbering, Beauty, Nails, Wellbeing and Holistic services. This standard is about providing, maintaining and monitoring UV tanning services. This standard critically explains the importance to provide tanning advice relevant to the individual's skin type and classification, and ensure UV tanning equipment and usage, adhere to current industry regulations and legislation requirements. You will also be required to do a post service evaluation and reflection for continuous improvement. Users of this standard will need to ensure that their practices reflect up-to-date information, policies, procedures and best practice guidance. It is advisable users of this standard are aware of, and comply with first aid requirements in accordance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures, to include carry out emergency first aid response in the event of an adverse incident.
The main outcomes are:
- Provide, maintain and monitor UV tanning services
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. carry out a concise and comprehensive consultation with the individual
2. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines, to include:
2.1 carry out and record the portable appliance testing and function tests of UV tanning equipment at intervals, in accordance to manufacturer instructions, organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
2.2 carry out tube replacement when required and record in the maintenance log
2.3 report any equipment faults to the relevant person
2.4 clean and maintain the equipment at regular intervals and record in the maintenance log
3. discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the UV tanning service, to include:
3.1 skin classification
3.2 skin type
3.3 skin condition
3.4 alternative treatment options
4. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed UV tanning service, to include:
4.1 UV tanning duration
4.2 short and long term health risks from UV radiation
4.3 contra-actions
4.4 adverse reactions
4.5 physical sensation
5. obtain and record the individual's recorded informed consent for the UV tanning service
6. explain the safe use of the equipment in accordance with the UV tanning service protocol, to include:
6.1 what to do in the event of an emergency
7. direct the individual to the UV tanning equipment in accordance with the UV tanning service protocol, to include:
7.1 signposting to the equipment instructions and associated risks
8. provide effective hygiene products for the individual to clean the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
9. provide the individual with personal protective equipment in accordance with legislative requirements
10. monitor the individual's health, wellbeing and skin reaction pre and post the UV tanning service
11. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
12. complete the individual's service records and store in accordance with data legislation
13. use reflective practice to evaluate the UV tanning service and take appropriate action
14. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post service
15. record the outcome and evaluation of the UV tanning service
16. conclude the UV tanning service by shutting down and disinfecting the equipment, in accordance with the UV tanning service protocol, legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. your role and responsibilities when providing and monitoring UV tanning services, and the importance of working within your competence
2. why you must comply with ethical practice and work within the legislative requirements, to include:
2.1 the responsibilities under local authority licensing regulations for yourself and your premises
3. the importance to engage in, and document continuous professional development to include, up-to-date information policies, procedures and best practice guidance
4. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
5. the relative and absolute contraindications relevant to beauty treatments, to include:
5.1 the legislative and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis and referral
6. the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and lesions, and referring to a relevant healthcare professional
7. the physiological effect UVA, UVB and UVC radiation has on the skin to include:
7.1 increase the risk of skin cancer
7.2 premature ageing of the skin
7.3 damage to skin
8. how to recognise over exposure to UV radiation from the four degree scale of erythema
9. why some pressure points do not tan under UV radiation
10. the purpose, use and limitations of providing and monitoring UV tanning services, in relation to:
10.1 past and current medical history
10.2 medication and medical conditions
10.3 individual's expectations
11. the types of UV tanning equipment and how to carry out the required safety and function tests
12. the principles of the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to UV tanning equipment
13. when and how to replace UV tubes and the risks associated
14. how to clean and maintain UV tanning equipment
15. the importance of pre-treatment advice and instructions of how to use the UV tanning equipment to include:
15.1 removal of cosmetics, antiperspirants and perfumes from the skin
15.2 prohibition of UV accelerators
16. how to warn individuals about the legal prohibition of tanning pills and injections in the UK
17. the importance of single use eye protection for the individuals receiving a UV tanning service
18. why it is important to discuss, establish and agree the duration of the UV tanning service, to include:
18.1 skin type
18.2 skin classification
19. the adverse reactions associated with UV tanning services and how to respond
20. the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after UV tanning services
21. the legal requirements for providing beauty treatments to minors and vulnerable adults
22. the fee structures and treatment options
23. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the UV tanning service
24. the storage, handling, usage and disposal of UV tanning equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and legislative requirements
25. the importance of adhering to the UV tanning service protocol
26. the types of hygiene products for the skin and the importance of following manufacturer instructions
27. how to prepare equipment in line with the UV tanning service protocol
28. how to provide and monitor UV tanning services
29. the importance of monitoring the health and wellbeing of the individual during and post the service
30. the legislative and regulatory requirements of completing and storing the individual's UV tanning service records
31. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future services
32. the importance to record the outcome and evaluation of the UV tanning service
33. the instructions and advice, pre and post the UV tanning service
Scope/range
Equipment
- UV tanning bed
UV lamp
UV tanning booth
Skin classification
- Fitzpatrick scale
- Lancer scale
Skin type
- dry
- oily
- combination
- balanced
Adverse reactions
- damage to the eyes
- premature ageing of the skin
- an immunosuppressive response and increased risk of developing skin lesions and skin cancer
- burning
- blistering
- uneven pigmentation
- feeling faint
- nausea
- claustrophobia
UV tanning service protocol
- working environment
- health and safety
- infection prevention and control
- service plan
- informed consent
- data management
- test outcomes
- manufacturer instructions
- audit and accountability
- instructions and advice
- sustainability
- waste management
- evidence-based practice
- reflective practice
Instructions
- the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
- pre and post service instructions and care
- restrictions and associated risks
- future services
Anatomy and physiology
- the structure and function of the skin
the anatomy and physiology of the human body
relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Absolute contraindication
An absolute contraindication is a condition that prevents the service from being carried out and may require referral.
Adverse reaction
An adverse reaction is an 'unexpected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. fainting
Contra action
A contra-action is an 'expected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. erythema
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence.
First aid
First aid can refer to first aid at work qualifications or equivalent and first aid mental health awareness.
Protocol
A protocol is a standard procedure to ensure best practice and compliance when providing services, i.e. follow manufacturer instructions.
Relative contraindication
A relative contraindication is a condition that requires an assessment of suitability for the service and/or if adaptions are required.
Links To Other NOS
SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBRBNS1, SKABBR1, SKABBR2, SKABN1, SKABN2, SKABN3, SKAB1, SKAB2, SKAB3, SKAB4, SKAB5, SKAB6, SKAB7, SKAB8, SKAB10, SKAB11, SKAB12, SKABS1, SKABS2, SKABS2, SKABS3, SKABS4, SKABS5, SKABS6, SKABS7, SKAHDBMN1, SKAHDBRBNS2, SKAHDBRBNS3, SKAHDBRBNST2, SKAHDBRBNST3, SKAHDBRBNT1