This course will meet the State of Arizona 40-hour plus examination requirement.

Includes Quizzes & Final Examination

Includes digital certificate of completion

Step 1: Complete a 40-Hour didactic course from an approved school in Arizona.

Step 2: Complete 24 hours of laser treatment observation. This step is normally completed at your laser employer and your physician supervisor can sign off after you have completed the observation. Please note, Laser Academy of Arizona does not offer observation services. The required hours and logs may be completed at any licensed facility under the supervision of a qualified health professional who is working under their scope of practice.

Step 3: Complete 10 hands-on supervised treatments for each treatment modality. This step is normally completed at your laser employer and your physician supervisor can sign off after they have supervised your treatments. Please note, Laser Academy of Arizona does not offer hands-on training services. The required hours and logs may be completed at any licensed facility under the supervision of a qualified health professional who is working under their scope of practice.

Skin & hair biology - As it relates to laser & light-based treatments

Fundamentals of laser & IPL use and energy effects.

Tissue optics and laser effects.

Laser hazards & safety.

Laser & IPL hair removal.

Light-based non-ablative skin rejuvenation.

Benign pigmented lesions.

Laser tattoo removal.

Treatment of red vascular lesions & areas.

Ablative skin resurfacing including fractions ablations.

Gain a full understanding of the various laser options, consultation with patients, and evaluate patient needs while setting patient expectations.

Learn the various types of light based energy technologies presently available

Understand and determine which types of light energy treatments will create desired results for patients in a safe and efficacious manner utilizing the various laser energy platforms.

Review the most common conditions that can be treated with light energies, protocols for the various platforms, treatment pearls, and safe administration of the procedures.

Understand the various non-ablative and ablative FDA cleared indications as well as off-label protocols and uses for a variety of skin disorders or enhancement.

Receive a practical understanding in physics and safety guidelines for lasers and light energy devices.

Receive easy to understand laser safety guidelines, sample laser policies, and other necessary information to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances. Receive relevant information relating to the hazards associated with lasers and an understanding on how to avoid them.

Learn about the various lasers & light based energy devices.

Gain proficiency in understanding the various delivery mechanisms associated with laser treatments through “hands-on” training sessions.

Learn all the protocols to safely and efficaciously perform the following: Acne Scar Reduction, Acquired Adult Hermangioma Reduction, Ephelis Reduction, Facial Erythema Reduction, Hair Reduction, Photo Facial, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Tightening, Solar Lentigo Reduction, Telangiectasia Reduction, Wrinkle Reduction.