#1 Laser Safety Officer Course
The laser safety officer course every cosmetic practitioner needs
Lasers are essential in cosmetic medicine but pose risks without proper training. This fully online, 15-hour laser safety officer course equips you with the knowledge needed to perform laser and light treatments safely. Designed for working professionals, it ensures compliance with industry standards while contributing to CPD points for licensing across Australia.
Lasers are powerful tools in cosmetic medicine, but they come with risks. Without proper education, complications, legal issues, and non-compliance can put both your patients and your practice at risk. This laser safety officer course gives you comprehensive lectures on the clinical aspects of laser and light treatments.
This fully online, 15-hour course is designed to fit into a working professional’s schedule while covering the essential knowledge required for laser and light treatment in cosmetic applications. Completing this course also contributes to CPD points, which are beneficial for licensing in all Australian states and territories and ongoing professional development. This course ensures you meet industry standards while expanding your expertise in laser and light treatments.
What’s Included:
- Online course covering laser and light-based device safety
- Practical guidance on risk management and patient protection
- Training aligned with Australian laser safety requirements
- Assessment to support safe, compliant practice
- CPD points on completion
- Recognised certification for cosmetic practice
Course Description
This theory-based course offered by Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia focuses on the clinical aspects of light and laser treatments, covering the essential safety standards outlined in the Radiation Safety Act. It provides the foundational knowledge required for obtaining a laser licence and ensuring safe, compliant practise in cosmetic medicine.
Recognised by QLD Radiation Health and the Radiological Council of WA, this course serves as an official Radiation/Laser Safety Officer’s Certificate, meeting the key requirements set by Australia’s leading laser authorities.
Topics Covered
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of laser safety, ensuring you meet licencing and regulatory requirements. It will cover:
- Laser and light physics
- Understanding the mechanics of laser and light systems
- National safety requirements, licencing and state regulations
- Risk assessment and management
By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge required for obtaining a laser licence and practising with confidence.
Course Duration and Study Commitment
This is a self-paced learning course which is delivered via online lectures, providing you with a flexible learning approach. The curriculum consists of three online lectures with interactive activities to help consolidate learning. Assessment is based on a multiple-choice question exam. The time commitment typically required is 2 to 3 hours per week over a 6-week period.
Course Fee
CPCA Members: $333.00 (Inc. GST)
Non-members: $350.00 (Inc. GST)
Course Delivery
This course is exclusively available online, allowing you to study at your own pace from anywhere in Australia.
Certificate Benefits
- Necessary as a prerequisite for laser licencing in Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia, with other Australian states soon to follow in a similar manner.
- Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a digital badge that can be applied to all promotional platforms and digital media, etc.
Learn laser safety officer principles at your own pace
Gain the essential knowledge to ensure safe and compliant laser treatments in cosmetic medicine. This theory-based online course covers the clinical aspects of light and laser treatment, including laser physics, system mechanics, risk assessment, and national safety regulations as outlined by the Radiation Safety Act. Designed for cosmetic practitioners, this certification ensures you meet licencing requirements and industry standards.
- 100% Online & Self-Paced – Study anytime, anywhere
- Earn 15 CPD Hours – Advance your professional development
- Recognised Certification – Meets QLD Radiation Health & WA Radiology Council standards
- Essential for Licencing & Compliance – Stay ahead in cosmetic laser safety
Laser Safety Officer Course
A comprehensive online course covering the fundamental principles of light and laser treatments in a clinical setting.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
COURSE START
Now accepting applications for enrolment.
COURSE MODE
Flexible / Self-paced
approx. 2-3 hours per week over 6 weeks)
STUDY MODE
Online
APPLICATION/ENROLMENT
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Laser Safety Officer Course is delivered via Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Niche Education Group, RTO Provider no. 51373.
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