Course Information

Laser Safety Course for Aesthetic Clinics


Accreditation: Radiation Health, Queensland government

Approval Number: ED093

Approved for:

  • Theoretical component of the required competencies for people who wish to obtain a User Licence for cosmetic laser procedures
  • Theoretical component of the required competencies for people who wish to obtain a Radiation Safety Officer certificate for cosmetic laser procedures


Duration: 2 days, 9am - 5pm ]aprox]                

Investment: $750.00   

Inc:  presentation notes, morning tea/lunch, examination and certificate upon successful completion.                  

Please refer to our policies in the "Student Information"

Download the Enrolment Form here.


Course Structure


This course is designed for those requiring a user licence, laser safety qualification, current users of cosmetic/aesthetic lasers who require more knowledge of what they are using and of course for new people to the laser industry. The course has been developed around Australian and New Zealand Laser Safety Standards, AS/NZS 4173: 2004. This is a theory based unit of study in the safety of lasers, there will however, be demonstrations and a chance for hands on use of lasers.

Course Content:

  • Light, what is it?
  • Energy forms
  • Electromagnetic spectrum
  • Ionising and non-ionising radiation
  • Optical region of the electromagnetic spectrum
  • Wavelengths
  • Characteristics of a wave
  • What is Laser?
  • What is Intense Pulsed Light [IPL]?
  • Differences between laser and IPL
  • Optical properties of light
  • Tissue interaction
  • Chromophores
  • Theory of selective photo-thermolysis
  • Skin anatomy revision
  • Melanin absorption
  • Fitzpatrick skin types
  • Tanining issues
  • Treatment modalities:
  • hair removal
  • pigmentation removal
  • vascular treatments
  • skin rejuvenation
  • low level laser therapy
  • Australian Safety Standards - Laser
  • Classification of lasers
  • Maximum Permissible Exposure
  • Nominal Occular Hazard Area
  • Hazards:
  • Beam hazards
  • Non-beam hazards
  • Risk and hazard management
  • Risk assessment
  • Hierarchy of hazard control
  • Engineering controls
  • Administration controls
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Quality assurance
  • Safe work practices
  • Demonstration of laser use

 


 
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