LASER SCIENCE
AND SAFE USE OF
LASER AND INTENSE PULSE LIGHT
(21711VIC)
Approved by:
• Australian Radiation Health Authorities
• Australasian Medical and Clinical Laser Association AMCLA
• OAMPS Insurance Brokers Limited – Community and Health Affiliations
COURSE AIM
The course in Laser Science and Safe Use of Laser and Intense Pulsed Light aims to provide accredited training in
the safe use of laser and intense pulsed light apparatus in the clinical environment and for sales demonstration.
This course complements existing competences already gained by clinical practitioners, manufacturers, repairers
and demonstrators involved in Laser and non laser Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology.
WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE
This Intensive course is highly recommended for medical, allied health and cosmetic professionals, who are
considering to expand their clinical services with laser or IPL technology or anyone working within a laser or IPL
facility.
Persons using Laser and IPL equipment or employed to demonstrate, install and repair these devices may require
a licence to do so and this course meets those requirements.
On successful completion of this course a Laser Safety Certificate will be issued and the title of Laser Safety
Supervisor is given, which is recognised by relevant Australian radiation health authorities, and professional
indemnity insurance providers.
An RPL can only be given for
the course in Laser science and Safe use of Laser
and Intense Pulsed Light as an entry requirement
for either of the above mentioned Graduate Certificate
Courses, if the applicant can provide quality evidence
that he/she :
- has attained the competencies described
in the unit/s of competency that are being claimed
- possess the required underpinning knowledge specified
in the unit/s of competency
- has applied the relevant
competencies in a laser therapy clinic or related
work environment
- comply with the rules of evidence
which must be authentic, valid, reliable, current
and sufficient to be granted an RPL in any one
of the 3 VBP competencies.
- Qualified health practitioners
applying for recognition of prior learning in laser
safety must have already completed a laser safety
course approved by radiation health authorities
within Australia and possess a recognised Laser Safety
Certificate.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE ENTRY:
Applicants shall hold a professionally recognised
health science qualification and full membership
of a recognised professional association relating
to their qualification and approved by the Australian
Institute of Laser Therapy; and either :
- hold a degree of a university
relevant to the award e.g. Medicine, Cosmetic
Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, Clinical Dermal Therapies,
Nursing, Podiatry, Naturopath, Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Skin Therapy.
- hold a diploma or advanced diploma in
the above mentioned allied health or skin management
profession.
- satisfy the requirements for
entry into this course by means of other
qualifications and relevant experience in the clinical
treatment of skin and /or cosmetic surgery aftercare,
with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
PRE-REQUISITE for entry into
graduate certificate course is:
See course in Laser Science and Safe use of Laser
and Intense Pulsed Light.
- VBP
672- Apply a knowledge
of laser science to low intensity laser therapy
- VBP 673- Operate laser equipment
- VBP 674- Apply safe procedures
when using laser equipment
DURATION OF EACH GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE
: 820 HOURS CONSISTING OF-
- COMPULSORY CLASSROOM STUDY : 8
HOURS per study unit
- PART TIME DISTANCE STUDY: 802
HOURS. Recommended study time is 10 to 16 hours per
week
A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION
WILL BE AWARDED: when all classroom
and external study and competency requirements are
fulfilled within a 12 to 18 month time period.
Study unit fees include lunch and refreshments,
study notes, combined classroom tutorials and practical
workshops, written, oral and practical examination and
assessment of workplace documentation relating to each
unit. Course fees do not include textbooks,
equipment, products. Course fee is non
refundable 7 days prior to commencement of each classroom
study unit.
Class
size is restricted to 5 students per study unit to
maximise interactive discussion and practical tuition. Enrolments
close off 14 days prior to commencement of each study
unit: If students cannot attend they will be enrolled
in the same study unit on the next available date.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING FOR GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE COURSES :
Past graduates of the Australian Institute
of Laser Therapy (AILT) who wish to upgrade
their qualifications to a Graduate Certificate level
and who completed training between the year 2004
and 2005 and hold certificates of attainment in Laser
Science and Safety (Module A) and Clinical electives
(B,C,D,F,G) of previous accredited course 21019VIC
in Clinical Laser Therapy in Healthcare, are eligible
for recognition of prior learning and exemption of
classroom attendance for the following study units
: VBP675, VBP676, VBP677, VBP824 of the Graduate
Certificate in Clinical Laser Therapy and Intense
Pulsed Light for Dermatology and Scar Repair, however
classroom units VBP678 and VBP683 must be attended.
Exemption of classroom attendance is given for study
units: VBP675, VBP679, VBP680, VBP681 of Graduate
Certificate in Clinical laser Therapy for Musculoskeletal
Conditions, Pain and Wound Healing. However classroom
study units VBP678, VBP682, must be attended.
PLEASE NOTE: Past graduates who completed
training with the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy
(AILT) prior to 2004 must attend all classroom study
units and hold a recognised Laser Safety Certificate.
COMPETENCY: Long distance education
and fulfilling the required competency assessment requirements
of the Graduate Certificate courses is mandatory for
all past graduates of the Australian Institute of Laser
Therapy.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Classroom and workplace practical
application: validated by clinical
case studies and supported by written validation.
- Plus a written
research assignment of 3,000 words relating to
each classroom study unit
- Competency requirements must
be completed for each study unit to qualify
for the Graduate Certificate in either of the following
2 courses - Graduate Certificate
in Clinical Laser Therapy and Intense Pulsed Light
for Dermatology and Scar Repair OR Graduate
Certificate in Clinical Laser Therapy for Musculoskeletal
Conditions, Pain and Wound Healing
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