Health, Beauty, Cleaning & Hygiene

This course is ideal for anyone working, or intending to work, at an Aesthetic clinic or Salon/Spa where Lasers or Intense Pulsed Light treatments are carried out.

The course presents laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) theory and safety including the “Core of Knowledge” and mandatory Health & Safety Executive “Artificial Optical Radiation Safety” topics.
Additionally, the theory behind how the treatments work will be explained along with useful practical advice and tips.

The course has been organised at a central London venue during the evening to avoid interupting, as much as possible, the normal working day.

Every delegate will receive a certificate of attendance and there is an optional free online post course assessment

The course programme includes the following:-

- What is a Laser?
- What is Intense Pulsed Light?
- Creation of Laser and IPL Light
- Characteristics of laser and IPL light
- Tissue interaction - Eye & Skin Exposure
- Laser & IPL Hazards & Safety Precautions
- Reflection, Absorbtion and Non-beam Hazards & Precautions
- Relevant Standards, Quality Control and Equipment Management
- UK Laser and IPL Regulations
- Basic Anatomy of the Skin
- Treatment Applications such as hair reduction, treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, vascular and pigmented lesions, skin rejuvenation, Q-switched laser tattoo removal, laser & IPL treatments of active Acne infection etc
- Skin typing & wavelengths /modalities suitable for darker skin types
- Suggested protocols for client assessment, patch testing, choosing correct settings, usual treatment methodology plus post treatment recommendations.

Location:
Birkbeck College - University of London

Date:
Thursday 17th February 2011

Time:
6PM - 9PM

For more information and bookings http://www.intermed-clinical.co.uk