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 class 4, Q-Switched laser modalities. The course provides a holistic approach to laser practice within a cosmetic medical setting encompassing topics in:

• Laser and light physics
• Laser safety
• Tattoos and ink
• Q-switched laser parameters
• Wound healing post laser tattoo removal
• Hands-on laser training in a 2:1 Student to Trainer ratio

Course Structure

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

As stipulated by the Radiological Council of WA, you must be currently registered with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse AND have a minimum of five (5) years nursing experience.

COURSE DURATION & STUDY COMMITMENT

The theory component of this course will take approximately 60 hours and will have a maximum of 12 weeks to complete.
The optional practical training is delivered over one day at the Aspire Training Clinic and a half day of virtual patient reviews.

COURSE FEE

Please refer to the Course Structure table for each unit's fee

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Upfront payment per unit

CREDIT TRANSFER FOR AACDS GRADUATES

For graduates holding a qualification from AACDS, you will be exempt from the unit CDNLBT02 Analyse light-based therapies used in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies. However, we do recommend you complete a refresher on the unit. You will be provided FREE access to this online unit via the AACDS Student Portal.

FURTHER LEARNING PATHWAYS

Upon the successful completion of Analyse light-based therapies used in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies, students will achieve credit into the 52852WA Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables

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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