About the course
Designed for UK laser and IPL environments
Our fully online Laser & IPL Core of Knowledge course has been designed for aesthetic practitioners, clinic owners and healthcare professionals working with laser and IPL systems within aesthetic, medical and clinical environments.
The course is based on the MHRA Core of Knowledge syllabus outlined within the guidance document:
"Lasers, intense light source systems and LEDs - guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices" (2015).
The course content has been reviewed and signed off by a Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) and BMLA approved.
Designed specifically for UK laser and IPL environments, the course aims to provide clear, practical and easy-to-follow training focused on laser safety principles, risk awareness and compliance knowledge.
Whether you are new to laser and IPL treatments or refreshing your existing knowledge, this course is designed to support safer and more confident practice.
Course Features
- Fully online learning
- Learn at your own pace
- Based on the MHRA Core of Knowledge syllabus
- LPA reviewed and signed-off course content
- BMLA approved
- Suitable for laser & IPL practitioners
- Covers Class 3B and Class 4 laser safety
- Designed for UK aesthetic and medical settings
- Certificate provided upon successful completion
- Ideal for clinics preparing for licensing and inspections
- Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners
Syllabus
What the Course Covers
The course is designed to cover the core safety principles associated with laser and IPL use, including:
- Laser and IPL physics
- Laser classifications
- Optical radiation hazards
- Eye and skin exposure risks
- Laser tissue interaction
- Controlled laser areas
- Laser risk assessments
- Protective eyewear
- Laser safety management
- Local Rules
- The role of the Laser Protection Adviser (LPA)
- Relevant legislation and guidance
- Safe working practices for laser and IPL environments
The course focuses on laser and IPL safety knowledge and compliance principles rather than clinical treatment techniques.
Who it is for
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This course may be suitable for:
- Aesthetic practitioners
- Laser and IPL operators
- Clinic owners
- Nurses and doctors
- Dentists
- Laser Protection Supervisors (LPS)
- Clinic managers
- Beauty professionals
- Staff working with Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems
Why it matters
Why Core of Knowledge Training Matters
Laser and IPL devices can create significant hazards if not used correctly. Core of Knowledge training helps practitioners understand:
- How laser and IPL systems work
- The risks associated with artificial optical radiation
- The importance of suitable safety controls
- How risk assessments and Local Rules support safe practice
- The responsibilities associated with laser and IPL use within clinical environments
Many insurers, local authorities and Laser Protection Advisers may expect practitioners to have suitable Core of Knowledge training before carrying out laser or IPL treatments.
London & the UK
Supporting Clinics Across London & The UK
Our training is designed for practitioners and clinics across London and the UK, including clinics preparing for:
- Special treatments licensing
- Local authority inspections
- New clinic openings
- Insurance requirements
- Laser and IPL compliance reviews
Yes. The Laser & IPL Core of Knowledge course is fully online, so you can learn in your own time and at your own pace.
The course is BMLA approved, CPD accredited, and its content has been reviewed and signed off by a Laser Protection Adviser. It is based on the MHRA Core of Knowledge syllabus set out in the 2015 guidance "Lasers, intense light source systems and LEDs – guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices".
Aesthetic practitioners, clinic owners and healthcare professionals working with laser and IPL systems in aesthetic, medical and clinical environments. It suits beginners as well as experienced practitioners refreshing their knowledge, and covers Class 3B and Class 4 laser safety.
Yes, a certificate is provided on successful completion of the course.
Councils generally expect laser and IPL practitioners to hold a Core of Knowledge certificate as part of special treatment licensing and inspections. The course gives you the laser safety principles, risk awareness and compliance knowledge needed for safer, more confident practice.
Online course
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LPA approved, BMLA approved and CPD accredited. Complete it in your own time, at your own pace.