programme information

This online programme is considered a basic Laser Safety Course as required by The Australasian College of Phlebology. It covers basic Laser Safety, Laser Physics, and best practices for the handling of Endovenous Laser devices in a surgical setting. This educational programme is non-cosmetic meaning it doesn’t cover Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Cosmetic Lasers so is specific to Endovenous and Leg Vein Lasers.

Recommended for: EVLT practitioners, vascular surgeons, vascular surgical nurses, GPs, or nurses with an interest in vascular lasers

Pre-requisites: Open entry.

Cost: $390 + GST.

Course Duration: 8-12 hours including quizzes, workbook entries, and optional content

Study Method: Self-guided online learning for up to 6 weeks or complete over several full-time days - start anytime, study anywhere with our online interactive platform.

14 CPD NZLT Points Allocated
CPD (Continued Professional Development) points will be allocated toward your NZLT Institute Diploma or Registration status. For more information on what CPD points are, please click here.

Certification Type:

NZLT Laser Safety Certification for Vascular Surgical & and Surgical Practitioners (References AS/NZS 4173: 2018 & NZLT Institute unit standards)

RE-CERTIFICATION

As with all Aesthetic Industry applications, knowledge and skills relating to Laser Safety need to be updated from time to time. To reflect best practice recommendations, we suggest a renewal date of 3 years so that updated AS/ NZS Safety Standards and Council regulation requirements can be updated and refreshed. Aside from safety aspects, NZ Laser Training Institute believes staff forget information and should be reminded of ongoing professional development. Our certification programmes can be used to apply for CPD (Continued Professional Development) points through Medical & Nursing Councils.

The purpose of this certification

To upskill in the specialised area of laser science, basic application of laser physics principles, and laser safety for the laser healthcare workplace.

A practical walk-through with guided commentary on topics we feel are most relevant to practitioners using or looking to add lasers to their vascular specialty.

Topics covered include

The electromagnetic spectrum, laser light properties, laser light creation, lasing mediums, laser classification, laser modes of action, laser light bio interactions, and co-efficient absorption for vascular lasers.
Guidelines for professional standards, Health and Safety laws as they relate to NZ laser practitioners, managing patients’ discomfort, and laser safety considerations in a surgical setting.
Light interactions, safety and the eye, ocular hazard, terms/measurements, treatment parameters, and energy concepts.
Laser hazard controls, incident reporting, the role of the laser safety officer, and record keeping.
Engineering controls, PPE for laser, biohazards, hazards, and setting up a controlled area.