For laser, beauty and skin clinics, delivering effective treatments is only one part of providing a professional service. It is just as important that team members understand laser and IPL safety, hazards and their responsibilities when working with optical radiation equipment. Core of Knowledge training provides an understanding of laser principles and safety, giving learners a solid foundation for practical use.
A Laser Core of Knowledge (Laser and IPL Safety) – LPA Approved online course is designed for professionals who use, manage or need to understand laser systems. The course provides vital knowledge around the safe use of these technologies and the practical considerations involved in managing risks.
What is Laser Core of Knowledge training?
The Core of Knowledge is the minimum standard of training for authorised users of laser, IPL and LED equipment. Refresher training is needed at least every five years.
Interactive Healthcare Training’s course is LPA Approved and compliant with MHRA Bulletin DB2015 – Guidance in the Safe Use of Lasers, IPL Systems and LEDs in Medical, Surgical, Dental and Aesthetic Practice.
This training course is suitable for clinics offering laser hair removal, IPL skin treatments, tattoo removal and other laser-based procedures. The right safety knowledge helps to support safer working practices and good risk management.
What does the course cover?
The online course includes lectures on:
- Laser classifications
- Wavelengths
- IPL and LED technologies
- Selective photothermolysis
- Optical radiation effects on tissue
- Laser plume
- Fire prevention
- PPE
- Risk assessments
- Local rules
- Warning signs
- Safety management
The course provides 3 CPD hours, allowing professionals to build their knowledge through flexible online learning.
Who should complete Laser Core of Knowledge training?
The course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including beauty therapists providing laser or IPL treatments, healthcare professionals, Laser Protection Advisers, Laser Protection Officers and Supervisors, tattoo removal practitioners and other professionals working with laser technology.
For clinic owners and managers, it can also provide a convenient way to support staff training without employees having to attend an off-site classroom course.
Make laser and IPL safety a priority
Safety knowledge should never be a tick-box exercise. Current and relevant training means professionals understand the hazards, follow the right procedures and use laser and IPL technologies safely.
If your clinic team requires initial or refresher Laser Core of Knowledge training, Interactive Healthcare Training provides an accessible online option for building this essential knowledge.
Explore the LPA Approved Laser Core of Knowledge (Laser and IPL Safety) course today and keep safety at the heart of your laser and IPL services.
