ORIENTATION -  4   HOURS

• School Rules and Regulations
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair and Skin
• The Structure of the Skin: Protecting the Skin During Treatments
• The Structure of the Hair: Determining Optimum Energy Treatment Levels
• The Stages of hair Growth: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen
• Functions of the Skin: Relieving discomfort associated with treatments
• The Endocrine System: How hormones trigger hair growth
• Hirsutism and Hypertichosis: Hypertrichosis, Hirsutism, Hair Growth

LASER SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS -   2 HOURS

• Laser and Light Based Epilators
• How Laser light is generated
• Characteristics of laser light
• Parameters and Dosimetry
• Laser light interactions with Tissues
• Laser Equipment and Safety

LASER EQUIPMENT AND MANAGING LASER SAFETY -      2 HOURS

• Demystifying Standards
• Administrative Controls
• Engineering Controls
• Classifications of Lasers
• Recommended Practices
• Ablative Devices
• Non-Ablative Devices

BACTERIOLOGY, SANITATION AND STERILIZATION -   2 HOURS

• Pathology
• Bacteriology
• Sanitation
• Disinfection
• Sterilization
• New York State Law, Rules and Regulations
  

CLIENT CONSULTATION AND TEATMENT PROTOCOLS – 2 HOURS

• Initial Consultation
• Pre-Treatment instructions
• Treatment protocols
• Post-treatment instructions
• Home care
• Client Case History Safety Issues

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -  2 HOUR

• Professionalism
• Ethics
• Evolving Technologies
• Professional Organizations
• Continuing Educational Needs

TREATMENT   PROTOCOLS - 3 HOURS

• Vascular Lesions
• Pigmented Lesion
• Permanent Laser Hair Reduction
• Leg Vein Treatment Modalities
• Laser Tattoo Removal
• Acne Treatments
• Skin Rejuvenation
• Facials

PERFORMING ACTUAL TREATMENTS -  20 HOURS

• Test Patches
• Performing various types of treatments
• Service Documentation

EQUIP.  REPRESENTATIVES QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD – 3 HOURS