Description
Level 4 Award in Core Knowledge for Laser Safety provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working or wanting to work in the aesthetics industry, and who wish to develop and demonstrate their competence at safely using Laser and other high energy light devices.
This qualification has been designed with reference to the MHRA guidance on Lasers, intense light source systems and LEDs in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices. Candidates who complete this qualification will have covered the “core knowledge” of this guidance.
The aims of these qualifications are:
• To develop an understanding of the safe use of laser and high energy light devices.
• To provide a progression route within the beauty and aesthetics industry, for those interested in advanced skin treatments.
Level 4 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 40 Hours 4 Credits Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 16 Hours
Unit 1 Understanding Legislation and Regulations Relating to Medical Lasers and Related Devices
Unit 2 Understanding how to Safely Use Medical Lasers and Related Devices
This is a knowledge base only course which you can complete online. There are 2 written exams and no case studies are required. Note this course is required for all practitioners to receive insurance in the UK who work with lasers
