Core of Knowledge Laser Safety Training Course for Clinics using Lasers & IPL

Core of Knowledge Laser Safety Training Course for Clinics using Lasers & IPL

£165.00

This Core of Knowledge Training course, approved by the BMLA, is intended for those using Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) systems for medical, dental, or aesthetic purposes.

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Description

DURATION

Each Training Session lasts approximately 4-6 Hours including Question Time and Discussion.

Course Content

The course is based on the Core of Knowledge syllabus contained in the MHRA Device Bulletin “Lasers, intense light source systems and LEDs – guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices”. By concentrating on these aspects, the requirements of RQIA, HIW, CQC and local authority standards will be met.

The main topics include:

  • Laser and IPL radiation characteristics
  • Radiation generation
  • Laser and IPL radiation (tissue interaction)
  • Eye and skin exposure
  • Precautions to keep exposure below Maximum Permissible Exposure levels (MPE)
  • Reflection and absorption hazards
  • Hazards to patient
  • Laser and IPL safety management
  • Risk assessment
  • Incidental hazards
  • Relevant standards
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment management
  • Role of the LPA and LPS

Note that this is a Laser & IPL Core of Knowledge Safety Training course and does not address treatment protocols or clinical training.

TRAINING TEAM

Core of Knowledge Training is led by Dr Anna Bass, a certificated LPA to cosmetic, aesthetic and dental users of laser and IPL systems.

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Dr. Anna Bass, LPA to cosmetic aesthetic and dental users of laser and IPL systems, CQC, HIW and RQIA adviser

Dr Anna Bass has been with the Lasermet team since 2007, covering the South and South East regions as the Certificated Laser Protection Adviser (LPA). She has a PhD from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, an MSc from the University of Akron, Ohio and a BSc from the University of Portsmouth (UK). Her Post-Graduate Certificate of Education enables her to skilfully present Lasermet’s Core of Knowledge training courses. She is also a member of the British Medical Laser Association and holds an RPA-2000 Certificate of Competence to act as a Medical LPA.

ONLINE COURSE

The training course is delivered live online using Zoom.

SCHEDULE

Core of Knowledge training is scheduled from 10:30 AM – 15:00 PM local UK time.

Course Certificate

All course attendees receive electronic notes and a certificate of attendance.

If you have ordered this course, fill out our Training Certificates form. This will be required for sending out training certificates and course notes.

Training Certificates Form

Booking this Course

Pre-booking and payment is required via the Lasermet online shop. Payment can be made by PayPal, Credit, or Debit card. 

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you would like to arrange Core of Knowledge training specifically for a medical setting, or a shorter Laser Hazard Awareness course for Hospitals or Clinics, navigate here:

Laser Safety Training for a Medical Setting
CANCELLATION TERMS
  • Greater than 10 days prior to the course – 80% refund
  • Between 48 hours and 10 days prior to the course –  50% refund
  • Within 48 hours of the course or non-attendance –  No refund

Lasermet reserves the right to refuse transfer to another course in the event of cancellation or failure to attend. If space is available, the next scheduled course may be offered at a re-booking fee of £50. Once the re-booking fee has been paid, no refund will be given and no further transfer option provided if the candidate cancels or fails to attend the rescheduled session.

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