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Aesthetic Lazer & IPL Treatments (Core of Knowledge) Cert L4
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(62 ratings)
265 students
Created byDr Nicholas James Pearce
Last updated 6/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • This course will provide the student with all the required underpinning knowledge and understanding in Aesthetic Lazer and IPL (The Core of Knowledge).
  • The student will be able to undertake further training in the clinical application of Aesthetic Lazer and IPL in a safe and competent professional manner.
  • Split into 14 small bitesize and easy to understand lessons lasting no more than a few minutes, the student will be able to grasp the complex knowledge required to become a safe, reflective and accountable professional practitioner.

Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 54m total length

  • Basic physics.4:43

    In this lecture, we define the basic physics that underpins the understanding and application of lazers and IPL devices in Aesthetic practice.

  • Lesson 2. What is a Lazer?3:15

    In this lecture, we discuss what is a Lazer and how it works and can be applied in aesthetic practice.

  • Lesson 3. Components of a Lazer.3:44

    In this lecture, we discuss the components of a Lazer device and how they work together to produce a Lazer.

  • Lesson 4. Tissue interactions.2:56

    In this lecture, we discuss the pathophysiological effects that Lazers have on the cells of the body, and how it can be applied for aesthetic purposes.

  • Lesson 5. The Nd YAG Lazer.1:43

    In this lecture, we discuss a common type of Lazer (the Nd YAG) which is unique in its science and application in aesthetics.

  • Lesson 6. Diode Lazers.2:39

    In this lecture, we discuss the science, simplicity, flexibility of the diode Lazer and its clinical aesthetic applications.

  • Lesson 7. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL).4:27

    In this lecture, we discuss the science behind the polychromatic Intense Pulsed Light used in clinical aesthetics. Why I.R. filters used etc.

  • Lesson 8. Health and safety precautions.5:40

    In this lecture, we discuss the most important health and safety considerations when using lazers and IPL devices. Electricity (shock hazard). Ocular (eye damage hazard). Fire (thermal injury hazard). Smoke (Vaporization hazard).

  • Lesson 9. Other additional safety considerations.3:18

    In this lecture, we pull everything together from the previous health and safety lecture and start to apply in the treatment room design applying some basic safety and regulatory rules.

  • Lesson 10. Applied anatomy and physiology of the skin.3:07

    In this lecture, we revise the basic skin anatomy and physiology e.g. Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous layers, and the pathophysiological effects at the various depths of Lazer and IPL with different wavelengths.

  • Lesson 11. Hazards of skin type according to Fitzpatrick assessment.3:00

    In this lecture we discuss the importance of undertaking skin typing using the Fitzpatrick assessment as part of the consultation process, and how it should be applied in clinical practice to safeguard your client from burns, scarring and to safeguard you from malpractice.

  • Lesson 12. Regulatory issues (mainly UK but applicable elsewhere).6:50

    In this lecture, we discuss the classes of lazer and IPL equipment. In this case it's 3b - 4. Risk assessments and how to apply local rules. Health and safety executive officers and licensing in the UK (England. Northern Ireland. Scotland and Wales are all different). What you should look out for if you're not from the UK.

  • Lesson 13. Equipment installation and management.4:41

    In this lecture, we will discuss what to expect from a manufacturer of Lazer / IPPL equipment. E.G. Installation, servicing, documentation, servicing, and basic training and specifications. Water-cooled systems. Airlocks. Cracks and problems in fibreoptics etc.

    By the end of this course, you will have gained the core of knowledge and understanding to undertake further training on my other courses to learn to apply Lazer and IPL for the aesthetic treatment of (Hair reduction. Acne. Skin rejuvenation. Vascular lesions. Pigmented lesions. Tattoo removal).

  • Turning your udemy certificate into a professional qualification.4:37

    In this lecture, we explain the importance of turning your studies into a formally assessed and recognised professional qualification, to help you secure professional indemnity insurance and protect yourself from litigation, and exactly how you can do it.

Requirements

  • It is expected that to use this course for professional purposes the student must already hold a recognised health, beauty or aesthetic qualification. This will help them understand. However this course is written in an easy to understand way that anyone with an interest and wants to explore this subject can do so.

Description

Have you ever wanted to be able to offer your clients Lazer or IPL services as used in hair removal, skin rejuvenation, acne control, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and tattoo removal. Expanding your scope of professional practice, increasing your employability, earning ability, and financial security and freedom?

Then this is the course for you. 

This course is the very first stage in gaining the essential underpinning scientific knowledge and understanding in the core subjects of Lazer and Intense Pulsed Light used in aesthetic clinical practice. It is easy to understand and delivered in bitesize lectures. The previous one laying the foundations for the next one in a logical manner building up your understanding and confidence as you go in the subject.

LESSON ONE BASIC PHYSICS

LESSON TWO WHAT IS A LAZER?

LESSON THREE HOW A TYPICAL STANDARD LASER WORKS

LESSON FOUR TISSUE INTERACTIONS OF LASER

LESSON FIVE FREQUENCY DOUBLE Nd YAG LASER

LESSON SIX DEVELOPMENT OF DIODE LAZERS

LESSON SEVEN INTENSE PULSED LIGHT PHYSICS

LESSON EIGHT PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

LESSON NINE OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

LESSON TEN BASIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN SKIN

LESSON ELEVEN HAZARD OF SKIN TYPE (FITZPATRICK ASSESSMENTS AND COMPLICATIONS)

LESSON TWELVE REGULATORY ISSUES (CONTROL OF LASERS AND IPL DEVICES IN THE UK. UPDATED OCTOBER 2010)

LESSON THIRTEEN EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT INSTALLATION

This course covers the full range e.g. Q switch ruby Lazers, Diode Lazers, Freq Doubled Nd YAG, Pulsed Dye. CO2, Fractional, Erbium YAG, YSGG, and IPL.

After completion of this course, you will be fully prepared to undertake further courses specifically design for clinical application of Lazer and IPL in the services that are mentioned above e.g. hair removal, acne treatments, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular lesions, and tattoo removal.

Dr. Nicky is an expert in this field and has worked in the NHS and private practice for over 23 years. Nicky is always available to answer student's questions and help guide them through the courses.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone with a personal or professional interest in Beauty and Aesthetics.

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