Professional Certificate in Clinical Laser Procedures (Laser Tattoo Removal)

This Professional Certificate is developed for aesthetic professionals to obtain a licence from the Radiological Council of WA to perform tattoo removal using Q-Switched, class 3B and 4 laser modalities. The course provides a holistic approach to laser practice within a cosmetic medical setting, encompassing units in:
- Laser and light physics
- Laser Safety
- Infection control
- Hands-on laser training in a 2:1 Student to Trainer ratio
- Required supervision hours for WA laser licensing

*Please note: AACDS reserves the right to change information relating to this course based on any potential changes to the WA licensing criteria as stipulated by the Radiological Council of WA.

For more information on the changes to the laser laws in Western Australia, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

You must be currently registered with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse AND have a minimum of five (5) years nursing experience

COURSE PRICE

Total fee for the Professional Certificate in Cosmetic Laser Procedures (Laser Tattoo Removal)
= Tattoo removal with supervised hours $8,360 inc. GST
= Tattoo removal without supervised hours $3,960 inc. GST

PAYMENT OPTIONS

- Upfront Payment
- Study Loans (find out more here)
- Payment Plan

Course Structure

*Endorsed CPD Points

CPD points endorsed by the ACN are available for these units.

Students Currently Working Under a Licensee

For students currently working under the supervision of a Medical Doctor or Registered Div. 1 Nurse holding a WA Laser Licence in Laser Tattoo Removal, you may be exempt from completing the supervised hours with AACDS. In this circumstance, the licensee at your workplace will provide your supervised hours.

Credit Transfer for AACDS Graduates

For graduates holding a qualification from AACDS, you will be exempt from the units completed within your AACDS course. However, we do recommend you complete a refresher on the unit ‘Analyse the principles of light-based therapies in a cosmetic medical context’. You will be provided free access to this online unit to refresh prior to your practical training.

To Apply:

1. Click the link below to download a copy of our application form
2. Complete the form
3. Email your completed application form to enquiries@aacds.edu.au

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