Courses & Competencies

Laser Academy of Arizona offers an online training experience for cosmetic procedures performed with a variety of FDA approved lasers. Our online comprehensive course is approximately 40 hours of didactic training and book study including quizzes and final examination. The complete course is recommended to all professionals looking to jump into aesthetic lasers as it gives a very solid theory foundation. Our program has been tailored toward non-dermatology physicians, RNs, NPs, DOs, NMDs, aestheticians and other health and skin care professionals.
What courses do we offer?
Online 40 hour didactic course
Price: $495
This program is the way to get started in this field and see how the various laser modalities are used in the various applications and important considerations to avoid patient injuries. This course will meet the State of Arizona 40 hour plus examination requirement.
Please note: You will need to submit your driver’s license in order to obtain the certificate in the mail. Name on the driver’s license must match the name on the certificate.
Laser Hair Removal: Hands-On Training
Price: $895
This 2-day hands-on will take you through a short didactic presentation followed immediately by a full day of hands-on practice using laser hair removal devices. This hands-on course will meet the state requirements that allows the student to perform laser hair removal procedures.
IPL Photofacial: Hands-On Training
Price: $995
This 2-day hands-on will take you through a short didactic presentation followed immediately by a full day of hands-on practice using IPL & Photofacial devices. This hands-on course will meet the state requirements that allows the student to perform IPL & Photofacial procedures.
Laser Tattoo Removal: Hands-On Training
Price: $1250
This 2-day hands-on will take you through a short didactic presentation followed immediately by a full day of hands-on practice using laser tattoo removal devices. This hands-on course will meet the state requirements that allows the student to perform laser tattoo removal procedures.
Microneedling: Hands-On Training
Price: $495
This 1-day hands-on will take you through a short didactic presentation followed immediately by a full day of hands-on practice performing microneedling procedures.
Clinical Observation
Pre-requisite for completing any hands-on training.
Price: $495
This 4-day observation course will have you shadow and observe a wide range of laser procedures in a clinical setting. This course is required prior to completing any hands-on courses.
Basic Botox Hands-On + Complication Resolution Workshop
Price: $895
This course has been designed for RNs and NPs who learn best through hands-on experience. We offer small group and one-on-one training of basic Botox injection techniques including patient assessment, treatment, and complication resolution.
Please note, this course is not a state certification course. This course is ideal for health professionals who have already completed a state certification but need additional hands-on practice. The vast majority of professional liability carriers now require professionals to provide proof of attending an eight-hour course (for each modality) from an accredited training school. We recommend injectors to take these courses prior to signing up for our training as this will satisfy your insurance carrier but will also provide a good foundation for your skill set.
Basic Lip Filler Hands-On + Complication Resolution Workshop
Price: $895
This course has been designed for RNs and NPs who learn best through hands-on experience. We offer small group and one-on-one training of basic lip filler injection techniques including patient assessment, treatment, and complication resolution.
Please note, this course is not a state certification course. This course is ideal for health professionals who have already completed a state certification but need additional hands-on practice. The vast majority of professional liability carriers now require professionals to provide proof of attending an eight-hour course (for each modality) from an accredited training school. We recommend injectors to take these courses prior to signing up for our training as this will satisfy your insurance carrier but will also provide a good foundation for your skill set.
Model Recruitment Fee
Price: $495
As part of your hands-on training, you will be required to recruit models for your hands-on procedures. If you are not able to recruit models, Laser Academy is able to provide models for your hands-on training.
What competencies (modalities) do we train?
- Acne Scar Reduction
- Acquired Adult Hemangioma
- Ephelis Reduction
- Acne Scar Reduction
- Facial Erythema Reduction
- Hair Reduction
- Laser Peel
- Non-Ablative Skin Resurfacing
- Non-Ablative Tattoo Removal
- Photo Facial
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening
- Solar Lentigo Reduction
- Spider Vein Reduction
- Telangiectasia Reduction
- Wrinkle Reduction
Which topics are included in the laser course curriculum?
- ASLMA Recommended Standards
- Hair & Skin Biology
- Introduction to Lasers & High Energy Devices
- Laser/Tissue Interactions
- Aesthetic Lasers
- Laser & Patient Safety
- American National Standards Institute
- Anesthesia
- Skin Care Treatment Modalities
- Laser and Light Sources Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmented Benign Lesions and Tattoos
- Treatment of Vascular Lesions
- Ablative & Fractional Resurfacing
- Laser / Light Hair Removal