Laser Hair Removal

If you want to work in the laser industry and have no previous qualifications in this industry, then you need to do the beginners course to become a laser therapist

The NVQ Level 4 Laser Course trains technicians to the highest possible standards using the latest most effect laser equipment in treating hair removal and skin rejuvenation. 

Your training will cover skills to perform advanced skin analysis including learning all the Fitzpatrick skin types, enabling you to identify clients suitable for intense light and laser system treatments and formulate a specific course treatment plan to suit the individual client needs.

Throughout your Level 4 Laser course you will develop a comprehensive understanding of managing safe working practices and how to identify and control hazards within an aesthetic clinic or beauty salon environment.

Laser Course Will Include:

Overview Of IPL And Laser

• Laser Physics

• Definition of Laser

• Laser Classification

• The difference between Laser and IPL

• Types of medical and hair removal lasers – How to choose the right laser

• Skin and hair biology

• The causes and definitions of hair growth, hair and effects of hormones

• Different types of hair growth.

• Skin types

Carrying Out A Consultation

• Patient consultation and communication

• Detailed paperwork

• Skin types and their impact on laser settings

• Consent forms

• Information including medical contra-indications

• Pre-treatment considerations

• How to take a client’s medical history

• Circumstances in which a doctor’s referral or approval is required

• Aftercare and homecare advice.

• The correct use of ‘Treatment Log books’

• testing procedure

• Treatment protocols

• Effectiveness of treatments

• Length between sessions

• Conditions to be treated

• Safe parameters of laser machines for effective treatments

• Describing the physical sensation of the treatment to the client

• Adverse reactions and what to do