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Laser Safety Course for Aesthetic

Course Information

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Laser Safety Course for Aesthetic Clinics

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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, 9.30am - 5pm [approx]

Investment: $750.00 + GST 

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

For more policy information please click on the link Student Information

Download the Enrolment Form here

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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.

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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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