Laser Training L4A Training Courses in London

Core of Knowledge: Laser / IPL – Level 4

LONDON's LEADING - Laser Training Courses for both medical and non-medical students!

This is a compulsory element of the training as it provides the in-depth understanding of the safe use of lasers and IPL and a pre-requisite for all Laser and IPL training programmes.

Core of Knowledge is the official and essential training for professional users of Laser and Light treatments in the medical and aesthetics industry. It is a basic legal requirement for all technicians to achieve this certification referred to in the MHRA document.

Our accredited Level 4 and Level 5 Laser / IPL training has been specifically designed, written and is delivered by industry qualified, experienced specialists.

Each programme has been written to meet the Health Education England (HEE) ‘Guidelines’ and is mapped against the Quality Credit Framework (QCF);

Programmes are externally accredited by the CPD Accreditation.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Understand the basic principles of laser generation and the differences in emission characteristics of laser and non-laser light.
Understand laser-tissue interaction mechanisms and the penetration of light of different wavelengths through skin and eye.
Understand laser hazard classification and the meaning of associated warning labelling on devices.
Understand the hazards to skin and eye from accidental exposure, incidental hazards and the concepts of Maximum Permissible Exposure and Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance.
Understand the principles of risk assessment and Laser/Intense Pulse Light (IPL safety management).
Understand the requirements for personal protection measures.
Understand relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.
Understand the different types of laser/IPL devices available on the market and what treatment opportunities they are able to provide.

We welcome, doctors, nurses, dentists and rescribing pharmacists onto the course.

We are also one of the only providers of this course to be able to offer the training to non-medical students. You will need to hold minimum Level 3 Beauty Therapy certificate.