Core of Knowledge – Laser User
This foundation course is a vital first step to complete before attempting to work with laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) radiation.
Description
£135.00 incl. VAT*
Basic ‘must have’ course for laser or intense light source users
- Understand Laser and Intense Light Generation and Characteristics
- Understand Laser/IPL Hazards and How to Control Them
- Understand Laser and Intense Light Source Radiation – Tissue Interaction
- Understand Relevant Safety Management Standards and Legislation.
British Medical Laser Association (BMLA)-approved
- Basic ‘must have’ course for laser or intense light source users
- Learner resource printable workbooks and slide transcripts
- Subjects are covered by 11 lessons over 4 units of learning
- Multiple-choice assessments at the end of each section
- Quiz-Assist feature to support learners in locating applicable course content
- 30 CPD learning credits which is equivalent to notionally 30 hours of learning
- Full course slide transcript for hearing-impaired learners
- Certificate of Achievement provided instantly online
- This course is based on the UK regulatory requirements
Legal Requirement
It is a legal obligation in some UK jurisdictions (Wales & N.I.) that a ‘Core of Knowledge’ course from a recognised or approved trainer is provided as a requirement of registration and/or licensing.
Aligned to Regulated framework
Online Laser Training (OLT) laser/IPL theory courses are quality assured customised programmes of study that are bespoke to OLT and not available on the UK regulated framework. However, our programmes have been mapped to the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) and aligned to the regulated framework. This means our ‘Core of Knowledge’ Laser User course is equivalent in academic terms to a Level 4 qualification.
Typically, the course takes 2 – 5 days to complete, with a four week maximum duration to finish the course.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ENROLLING:
Language competence
All people enrolled in courses provided by Online Laser Training must be proficient in spoken and written English, comprehension and expression, with particular emphasis on reading ability. These courses include technical instructions, advice and recommendations. The ability to understand and follow these will be crucial to a successful completion of the courses and fitness to practice autonomously as a laser therapist and be responsible for safe, person-centred care.
If English is not a first language, then there is an expectation that learners have at absolute minimum, passes in reading ability from the language programmes listed below, or equivalent, in order to successfully undertake these courses:
• IELTS Life Skills Speaking and Listening (At B1 level)
• IELTS General Training (Minimum band score 5.5)
See: http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/ielts-ukvi/learn-about-ielts-life-skills for more information.
As soon as you enrol we’ll send a confirmation email with course joining instructions.
£135.00 incl. VAT*
Disclaimer:
Online Laser Training cannot be held responsible for a learner’s failure to complete courses where language difficulties or the inability to comprehend materials, instructions and advice are evident.
* Price displayed is inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) at the current UK rate. The full cost of each course may vary as the tax rate will be applied according to the country of purchase.
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