PATHWAY TO LASER, INTENSE PULSED LIGHT AND LED TREATMENTS (INC CORE OF KNOWLEDGE

This module outlines the nature of light and laser beams, and the features of laser and light devices used in medical and aesthetic practice.

The learning outcomes of module 1 include understanding:

• The basics of optical radiation devices and how they interact with tissue
• How different types of optical radiation are produced
• The types of active media used in lasers
• Emission modes and delivery systems
• The characteristics of optical radiation emitted from different equipment
• Laser and IPL classifications
• Ablative/ non-ablative lasers
• Ionising/ non-ionising radiation, and how ionisation works
• The intended purposes of different optical radiation equipment

The 'Core of Knowledge" module is a remote 'pre-study' module which is the minimum requirement to enable you to obtain insurance for the treatments of IPL/Tattoo Removal. We include this module in the purcahse of any laser in which it relates. We also include a 'Face to Face' practical clinoical assesment training with this course.