Core of Knowledge Course Objectives
- Understand the distinctive features of optical radiation
- Understand light wave patterns, key technical terms and the electromagnetic spectrum
- Understand how lasers and intense light sources (e.g. IPL) work
- Understand the principal features of working safely in the laser/IPL Controlled Area
- Understand the principal equipment related hazards when using lasers and intense light sources
- Understand how the human aversion responses help to keep laser and intense light outputs below Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels set in manufacturing standards
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, quality assurance and safety management
- Understand the main safety features of lasers/IPLs, why equipment management is necessary
- Understand the significance of the facility’s safety policies and procedures and credentialing
- Explain what happens to the eye, skin and other body tissue when exposed to IPL/laser
- Explain suitability of wavelengths and pulse structures
- Explain tissue targets which includes chromophores and the appropriate penetration depths
- Describe laser & intense light source output spectrum and relevance of beam size and shape
- Describe laser beam and intense light delivery systems
- Explain common laser and intense light source treatments
- Understand the registration requirements under various jurisdictions
- Understand the roles of authorised users, laser/IPL safety supervisor, and laser protection adviser
- Have a working knowledge of relevant national and international laser and intense light safety standards, regulations and guidelines
- Understand emergency action, accident procedure and reporting
- Understand non-laser intense light source regulations that apply to establishments providing cosmetic technology services