Laser Health and Safety Officer (LHSO) for Beauty & Healthcare
Your compliance journey starts here. Become the nominated Laser Safety Officer in your beauty or healthcare centre
Get Certified as a Laser Health & Safety Officer
If your business uses Class 4 or Class 3B laser or IPL devices, you’re legally required to have a nominated Laser Health & Safety Officer (LHSO). This online course equips you with the knowledge and tools to meet your legal obligations under AS/NZS 4173:2018 and Auckland Council’s Health & Hygiene Bylaw.
Learn how to manage laser safety protocols, staff education, incident reporting, and create compliant audit-ready environments—so you’re not just meeting standards, but leading by example.
What You’ll Learn
This course guides you step by step through your responsibilities as a Laser Health & Safety Officer. You’ll gain:
A clear understanding of your role under AS/NZS 4173:2018
Knowledge of how lasers are considered a workplace hazard under NZ Health & Safety Law
Practical skills for completing incident reports and safety audits
Insight into laser types, laser science, and related risks
By completing this course, you will:
Be certified as a Laser Health & Safety Officer (LHSO) in New Zealand
Understand the key requirements of the AS/NZS 4173:2018 safety standard
Gain essential safety and management knowledge to lead safe laser practices
Be able to identify, document, and report safety incidents effectively
Tools to manage laser-related hazards—beam, non-beam, and reflected
Protocols for hazard controls, staff audits, exposure monitoring, and emergency plans
The confidence to oversee laser safety and compliance in any beauty, aesthetic and healthcare centre
Create, maintain, and audit laser safety plans for your clinic or centre
Oversee workplace compliance in accordance with Worksafe NZ and council bylaws
Earn 30 CPD NZLT Points towards your free NZLT Diploma
Receive a Letter of Attainment and electronic certificate upon completion
Ideal for:
Support staff involved in laser procedures
IPL & Laser Technicians
Aesthetic Nurse
Business Owners
Medical and Dental Laser Practitioners
Tattoo Removalist
Beauty Therapists
Programme Overview
Flexible Online Learning
Learn at your own pace over a 6 month period, with the option to complete the course faster if you prefer.
Entry Requirements – Prior Laser Safety Training Required
To enrol in this course, you must already hold a Laser Safety Certificate (LSC) in Beauty, Medical, or Vascular. If you’ve completed equivalent training in a hospital setting as a doctor or nurse, you may be eligible to enrol through recognition of prior learning. Please contact us to confirm your eligibility.
CPD Accredited
Earn 30 Continued Professional Development points toward your NZLT Institute Diploma. Learn more about NZLT CPD points here.
Earn 30 CPD Credits with The CPD Group UK.
Eligible for recognition through Medical & Nursing Councils.
Support from Expert Tutors
Our tutors are available via email or phone to offer the support you need.
What You’ll Receive
Receive an electronic certificate and a Letter of Attainment upon successful completion of the course. A hard copy certificate is available for New Zealand residents for an additional fee.
Only $499 + GST per person
Affordable, high-quality training. It includes interactive learning materials. You'll receive a downloadable PDF workbook to complete alongside the course, helping you apply your knowledge directly to real-world scenarios.
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Single or Multiple Enrolment
For single or multiple enrolment please select this option. You must have completed the LSC pre-requisite or equivalent to be eligible for enrolment.
(Please note: enrolments may take up to 3 working days to process.)
Want to Finance Your Programme?
We now offer flexible finance options via Q Card Finance.
Laser Health and Safety Officer (LHSO) Re-Certification
Like all laser safety certifications, your LHSO certificate should be renewed every 5 years. This ensures your knowledge stays up to date with evolving safety standards, Worksafe regulations, and council bylaws. Ongoing professional development not only protects clients—but reinforces best practice in your workplace.
Your Course Pathway Questions Answered
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This course is designed for beauty professionals, clinic supervisors, tattoo removalists, Business Owners or Supervisors, Medical & Dental Laser Practitioners, associated support staff, and any team member responsible for overseeing laser and IPL safety in a workplace setting.
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Yes—you’ll need to have completed a Laser Safety Certificate (Beauty, Medical, or Vascular).
Prior learning may be recognised for medical staff.
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You’ll have access to the course for up to 6 months. It can be completed in just a few days if you prefer to fast-track your learning.
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Yes! We offer flexible finance options through Q Card Finance to help you spread the cost of your training.
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Upon successful completion, you will receive an electronic certificate and a Letter of Attainment. If you require a hard copy certificate, this is available for a fee and shipping.
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Yes. The course provides 30 NZLT CPD Points which can be used towards an NZLT Diploma.
You will earn 30 CPD credits with The CPD Group UK, that may be recognised by professional councils (e.g. Nursing, Medical).
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Simply select the appropriate option when signing up.
“This curriculum offers thorough and in-depth education on health and safety regulations and procedures required to be followed in any laser workplace. It is easy to follow the course. Any questions or concerns are always promptly answered by the kind staff. The lessons learned and the recommendations have been extremely helpful to my coworkers and I at our clinic, which offers laser and IPL treatments. In my opinion, every clinic / laser department should take steps to have a dedicated LHSO to complete this training.”
— Nicola - Nurse
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