According to the QLD Radiation Safety Act 1999; All persons who operate a Class 4 laser apparatus must hold an appropriate ‘Use Licence’ issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999.

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According to the QLD government, a Class 4 Laser is any device that:

a) Could reasonably be used to carry out diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedures involving the irradiation of human beings.

(b) When energized, is capable of emitting an amount of non-ionizing radiation higher than the accessible emission limit for a class 3B laser for the relevant period, stated in, and measured in accordance with, the laser standard

The AS/NZS 2211.1 defines a Laser Safety Officer as one who is competent in the evaluation and control of laser hazards and has responsibility for oversight of the control of laser hazards.

To hold a Laser Possession Licence and/or ‘Use Licence’, all applicants must provide evidence that they have satisfactorily completed a laser safety course, specifically approved by the Director, Radiation Health Unit.

CSHE Australia offers Laser Safety Officer’s Courses that have been approved by QLD Radiation & Health and are accredited for clinics owners and staff wanting to offer various Laser & IPL treatments. This course provides an in-depth view of the duties of a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and requirements of The Radiation Safety Act 1999. Please ask for a brochure on the various courses available that may be suitable for your particular needs.

Who Should Attend?

• People who wish to possess any laser apparatus for Cosmetic purposes.
• People who wish to obtain a radiation safety officer’s certificate required by all possession licensees and their staff who wish to obtain a ‘Use Licence’ involving the operation of laser apparatus for Hair Removal 

  • Code: #ED054 (Standard LSO Course)

  • Registration Fee per person $550.00

  • Course Length: 1.5 Days

• If you already possess a Standard LSO Certification and wish to use Laser apparatus to do Vascular, Skin Rejuvenation, Collagen stimulation, Tattoo Removal, Pigmented Lesion treatments and/or Non-Invasive Fractional Laser Resurfacing you will need to complete the extension course.

  • Code: #ED125 (Prerequisite of Standard LSO Course Code: #ED054)

  • Registration Fee per person $550.00

  • Course Length: 0.5 Day

• If you wish to complete both parts together, you will be given Certification for both courses with the following Code
  

  • Registration Fee per person $1,100.00

  • Course Length: 2 Days

(includes course notes, manual, demonstrations, exam and Government certification) 

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Minimum Qualifications Required

Also stated in the Act, Persons seeking a licence to use laser apparatus are required to possess a working understanding of biology, physiology, pathology, anatomy of skin, types of skin lesions, wound healing, scar management and pain management.

Applicants are therefore required to have:

• Beauty Therapy Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year practical experience
• Enlisted or Registered nurse
• Past Nursing Experience
• Medical Assistant, Beauty Therapy students or Massage Therapist
• Clinic owners with equivalent experience or currently a student of Tertiary Education
• Business Owner wishing to apply for a possession licence

Our Laser Safety Officer’s course covers:

• Australian Health Regulatory Requirements
• Scope and General Information
• Laser and its Properties
• Laser Delivery Systems
• Biological Effects
• Laser interactions with Tissue
  - Thermal
  - Photo-ablative
  - Electromechanical
  - Photochemical
  - Biostimulation
• Hazards
  - Organs at risk
  - Pulsed lasers
  - Optical Fibre Breakages
  - Fire
  - Explosion
  - Electrocution
  - Airborne Contaminants
  - Dye Lasers
  - Fumes and Vapours
  - Equipment Explosion
  - Unshielded Laser Flash Lamps
  - Heated Surfaces or Instruments
  - Reflections
• LSO’s responsibilities
  - Equipment
  - Administration
  - Acceptance, Quality Assurance Testing & Preventative Maintenance
  - Safe Practices
  - A practical, hands-on experience with a laser

Our Laser Safety Officer’s Course is conducted by:

Metro-Dora Clifford
B.Sc., MBA, AFABTh, APAA MELA (Sponsored by European Laser Academy)
In recognition for her contribution to the industry in 2002, Metro-Dora Clifford was awarded the APAA Award of Excellence for Services to the Industry. This award was the result of numerous letters that the APAA received from Salon owners and their staff across Australia, expressing their gratitude for the information quality she delivers through her training and seminars, and for the generosity of her time.

Disclaimer

Clinical Skincare, Healthcare & Equipment (CSHE) reserves the right to alter the published course outline or to cancel or change event components or substitute services without notice. If CSHE cannot hold the course due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes or other events outside of our control, all attendees will receive a copy of the conference handouts. Fixed event expenses will be paid from registration funds. Any remaining funds may be refundable to delegates.

CSHE is not responsible for any other costs incurred in connection with the event, CSHE assumes no liability whatsoever for injury, damage, or loss sustained in any manner, shape or form.