Awarded by Edexcel
£1762.50 inc vat (£1500)
This fee includes: registration with Edexcel, all course materials, lunch and refreshments, post course work log book and case study, Certificate of Attendance and Qualification Certificate (subject to award of qualification).
Overview
This level 4 BTEC is a nationally recognised qualification
awarded by Edexcel covering the theoretical elements of pigmented, vascular
and non-ablative rejuvenation treatments using laser/IPL technologies.
We aim to provide one demonstration a day by a well-known laser manufacturer. Candidates will be able to experience a variety of systems
in a safe and compliant facility, observe practical demonstrations
(not client treatments) and become familiar with different equipment. Each day will include written or
worksheet exercises to enhance the learning experience and to ensure
that learners can demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
Course Content
An intensive course of teaching, worksheets, assessments and practical sessions covering:
- Light, lasers & intense pulsed light sources - equipment and technologies for skin treatments
- Laser/pulsed light hazards and safety issues in a laser/pulsed light controlled area
- Light-tissue interactions
- Normal skin structure
- Identification of skin conditions responsive to vascular, pigmented and ablative treatments
- Pre and post treatment procedures
- Communication skills, recording keeping
Eligibilty
- Core of knowledge
- Registered medical, nursing and healthcare professionals ONLY
What will I gain from this course
- A review of laser/pulsed light techniques and technologies
- Appreciation of a number of laser/pulsed light systems for skin therapies
- Understanding of safety issues & the requirements of a laser/IPL controlled area
- Consultation and communication skills
- The opportunity to share experiences with other practitioners
- Comprehensive course notes and supporting materials
- Certificate of Attendance
- Nationally recognised qualification
Please note: The qualification is only awarded upon satisfactory completion of the post course work.
The post course work consists of a log book and case study.The log book involves recording 10 treatments and the case study is a 3000 word essay based on the treatments recorded in the log book. In order to complete this course work, you will require access to clients/clinic (Support can be made available).
Course Date
- Mon 22nd - Fri 26th November 2010 Nottingham
Our course numbers are strictly limited to allow for group working and tutor contact time. With this in mind, please contact us to ensure that we still have places available as our courses do fill up quickly.
Testimonials
'Balanced, informative and boosted my confidence. As the ONLY accredited course in UK it could be easy to run an "average" course...I was relieved to find it far from average. Thanks'
'This is a first class course. I have gained a great deal from attending'
'Course tutors were extremely helpful and supportive'
' I loved the course, it involved lots of hard mental work, which challenged me. But I got a tremendous lot out of the course'
'The venue is really good, I have seen and learned many things. It was a very friendly atmosphere. The food and other facilities were also very good'
'The course was quite fast and intense but it was presented so well and interestingly that it worked well'
