Laser Safety for Pregnancy with IPL & Laser
Support safer treatment decisions and workplace practices during pregnancy.
Understand the Risks, Protect Your Team
This self-guided online course has been specifically designed for professionals in the IPL and Laser Beauty and Medical Industry. It provides essential guidance on how to support pregnant staff or clients in your clinic while working with or receiving light-based treatments.
Whether you’re building clinic protocols or simply want to understand your obligations, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge to make safe, informed decisions. It's a valuable professional development opportunity suitable for any point in your Beauty or Medical career.
What You’ll Learn
Gain a deeper understanding of how to manage laser and IPL use around pregnancy with confidence and care. This course covers:
The basic differences between IPL and laser devices
How to assess treatment safety and apply caution for both clients and staff
Understand your obligations and best practice protocols for working with IPL and laser during pregnancy
Be able to set up internal safety policies aligned with legal and industry standards
By completing this course, you will:
Risk assessment guidance for pregnant operators or practitioners
The legal considerations to include in your clinic's internal policies and procedures
Know how to evaluate and mitigate risk for staff who are pregnant
Receive an electronic certificate and 1.5 CPD NZLT points to support your continuing education
Ideal for:
Medical Laser Operators
Beauty Laser Operators
Programme Overview
Flexible Online Learning
Access the course anytime and study at your own pace over a 2-week period (approx. 1.5 hours to complete). An optional 7-day extension is available for $50 + GST if needed.
Open Entry – No Prerequisites Required
$199 + GST per person
Affordable, high-quality training! Suitable for beauty and medical professionals working with IPL and laser devices.
What You’ll Receive
You will receive a Digital Certificate and Letter of Attainment on successful completion of this theory course.
Support from Expert Tutors
Our tutors are available via email or phone to offer the support you need.
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Single Enrolment - Start Now
Enrol instantly and start your course today.
(Please note: price on self-enrol page includes GST, no financing available via self-enrolment.)
Manual Enrolment
If enrolling two or more trainees, please select this option.
(Please note: Multiple enrolments may take up to 3 working days to process.)
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Your Course Pathway Questions Answered
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Those that are setting up your own clinic’s internal protocols and policies, and be guided towards what laws need to be considered; how to correctly manage staff who fall pregnant or are pregnant, and work with IPL or Laser devices.
The course takes you through safety for the IPL and Laser client and staff who may be working with IPL or Lasers, it also covers a basic risk assessment for pregnant staff.
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No prior experience is required to enrol—this course is open entry.
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You’ll have 24/7 access to the online content for 2 weeks, allowing you to study at your own pace. You can work at your own pace during this time, allowing you to fit study around your schedule while still progressing steadily towards certification.
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Upon successful completion, you will receive an electronic certificate. If you require a hard copy, this is available for a small fee and shipping.
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You can self-enrol and start immediately, or for 2+ enrolments select manual enrolment. Simply select the appropriate option when signing up.
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