NZLT Laser Safety Certification for Cosmetic Medical Professionals Online Programme

If you work in a medical aesthetic workplace now and need relevant updated professional development, to meet your need for certification in Laser Safety to meet Local Council Bylaws, Worksafe NZ (Health & Safety), or evidence of industry continuing professional development (CPD) education, then this is the course for you.

Specifically developed for medical staff conducting or assisting in Laser / IPL procedures.  This online programme addresses medical lasers, and laser procedures including: Surgical, Vascular, Vaginal, Ablative and Non-ablative (cosmetic), plus introduces you to valuable information to guide you towards safe & best practice standards.  This course will open up educational pathways for you to other learning opportunities in the laser industry.

Pre-requisites: Open entry

Recommended for:  Medical Professionals such as: Doctors, Nurses or other staff present during Laser & IPL procedures in a surgical setting

Cost: $379 + GST per person.  There is a 80% minimum pass mark to successfully obtain an electronic Certificate and Letter of Attainment, CPD points for The CPD Group, UK and CPD points allocation towards your NZLT Institute Diploma or Registration Status. On completion Nurses and Doctors can apply for CPD, see links within the workbook.  Learners are provided with a downloadable workbook to record their own notes.  On completion learners have 1 free resit, after which a $50 + GST extension fee applies for another 7 days access.

Study method:  Self-guided learning online over 6 weeks with access 24/7.  Complete in a few days or over the 6 week period.  Start anytime, study anywhere with our online interactive platform. 

Benefits of Learning:

• Understand the meaning of best practice operating Laser & IPL in NZ Aesthetic Medical Industry

• Discuss with colleagues, clinic or healthcare facility staff about common types of lasers, their different delivery systems and their basic users in the healthcare industry

• Know what is meant by risks and hazards associated with Lasers & IPLs

• Learn what regulations are in place for Lasers & IPLs in NZ and which apply to them

• Learn how to implement safe practice in your Laser workplace

• Know what needs to be included in a Laser or IPL service or what questions to ask your technician

• Understand what controls can be put in place to mitigate hazards and risks in your Laser workplace; this includes learning about correct safety glasses

• Learn information about when assisting in a surgical setting

• Gain a knowledge of basic laser science and laser physics

• Understand what can go wrong with treatments and why some people suffer from side effects

• Includes a brief module on low level laser

• Learn what rights your client has to complain and how to manage a complaint