AP402 Skin Morphology and the Inflammatory Response (D/618/7048) AP402 Assignment Brief Qualification Qualifi Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology for Aesthetics Practice Unit Reference Number D/618/7048 Unit Code AP402 Unit Title Skin Morphology and the Inflammatory Response Number of Credits 5 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 45 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 33 hours Unit Aim In this unit, learners will develop an understanding of skin morphology and the inflammatory response. With the support and confidence of attaining knowledge of the science that underpins aesthetics, they will be better equipped to respond to newly implemented practices and adapt existing protocols. This unit is suitable for aestheticians currently practising or planning to train in aesthetic practices.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome To achieve this unit, a learner must:
Assessment Criteria (Knowledge) Assessment of this outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:
LO1. Understand the structure and function of the skin. 1.1 Describe the structure and functions of the skin 1.2 Describe the structure of the epidermis and development of epidermal cells from the stratum basale to the stratum corneum 1.3 Compare the processes of desquamation and exfoliation 1.4 Describe the structure and function of the dermis and the components of the extra-cellular matrix (ECM) LO2.Understand the structure and function of skin appendages. 2.1 Describe the structure and function of hair, sebaceous glands and sweat glands 2.2 Explain the function of the acid mantle of the skin and its formation by the products of sweat and sebaceous glands. LO3. Understand the inflammatory response and skin remodelling. 3.1 Analyse the stages of the inflammatory response and wound healing 3.2 Explain the process and factors affecting skin remodelling 3.3 Explain the role of histamine in the allergic response and anaphylaxis 3.4 Analyse the role of fibroblasts in the formation of the extra-cellular matrix and skin re-modelling 3.5 Clarify the role of myofibroblasts and fibroblastic growth factors (FGFs) in skin re-modelling.