Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety

Victoria University - City Queen

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Overview

Gain valuable expertise in safely operating light-based devices for dermal therapy, with the Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety at Victoria University.

A laser-safety certificate is required to use laser and other light-based devices in a beauty salon or clinical setting. This course will help you gain this knowledge and keep it up to date, with a recognised qualification within six months.

Core areas of study include:
  • dermal anatomy and physiology
  • skin biochemistry
  • infection control
  • pathology
  • laser physics
  • Australian regulations
  • safety.
(How to operate a laser device is not covered.)

This course is particularly suited to someone with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing, or other health-sciences background working in this area.

Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.

Majors

Laser safety.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates will obtain knowledge and skills that will allow them to manage laser and light based safety requirements in clinical dermal and other health care settings where those devices are used.

Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

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