Certificate in the Principles & Practice of Laser & IPL Hair Reduction & Skin Rejuvenation – level 3

This advanced course comprises three bitesize modules, each competitively priced, allowing you to progress steadily through Level 3 knowledge content at your own pace without a burdensome up-front cost. It provides you with a fundamental understanding of all the key theory topics required before undertaking practical training.

Theory modules 1-3 are competitively priced and purchased separately in sequence.

01 module

Applied Skin & Hair Anatomy & Physiology

• Anatomy and functionality of hair and skin
• The photo-aging process in skin
• The anatomy and functionality of the layers of the skin
• The structure and function of the Circulatory, Lymphatic and Endocrine systems in relation to Laser and IPL treatments
• Glossary of Laser and IPL terms
• Hair growth table
• Main skin disorders and how they affect laser & IPL treatment
• Contraindications and conditions requiring special consideration
• Fitzpatrick skin type calculators and Glogau wrinkle scale
• Photosensitive medicines and herbal remedies
• Example health consultation and consent forms
• Hormone-related conditions

Client Consultation & Assessment 

• Client Consultation & Assessment
• Informed consent
• OCD & BDD
• Compliance and insurance
• Guidance on photosensitive medication
• Glossary of laser and IPL terms
• Example health consultation and consent forms

At the end of this module, you will be prompted to enroll in the next one.

02module

Includes 67-page Course Workbook, training video, multiple choice assessment and video transcript

03module

Best practice preparation & safety protocols

• Preparation of the Laser or IPL treatment area
• Controlled access
• Cleanliness and infection control
• Ventilation
• Pre-treatment client care
• Treatment photography and client records
• The use of skin cooling
• How to choose the correct laser parameters
• The use of skin patch tests in hair reduction & skin rejuvenation

Treatment delivery: application techniques & post-treatment care

• Treatment delivery application techniques
• Practical positioning techniques – all body areas
• Skin cooling techniques
• Identifying skin lesions and advanced skin analysis techniques
• Post-treatment procedure
• Post-treatment care and advice to clients

Upon successful completion of the three (3) online theory modules you will be able to download your level 3 certification.