Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety

A laser-safety certificate is required to use laser and other light-based devices in a beauty salon or clinical setting. This course will help you gain this knowledge and keep it up to date, with a recognised qualification within six months.

Core areas of study include:

• dermal anatomy and physiology
• skin biochemistry
• infection control
• pathology
• laser physics
• Australian regulations
• safety.

(How to operate a laser device is not covered.)

This course is particularly suited to someone with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50115, Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 or Bachelor of Nursing, or other health-sciences background working in this area.

Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.

This course will give you specific knowledge in laser and light-based safety requirements for dermal clinics and other healthcare settings where those devices are used.

It is particularly suited to someone with a beauty-therapy or health-sciences background working in this area.

The dermal therapies industry is growing rapidly as consumer demand increases. In response, our courses are designed in collaboration with industry and the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians to include the latest technological developments and theory.

Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed, to aim for a career as a dermal therapist. Dermal therapists work independently or hand-in-hand with reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons, dermatologists and general practitioners in clinics, medical practices, advanced beauty and cosmetic settings.

With an ageing population and popularity of cosmetic treatments in Australia, job openings in dermal therapies are on the increase.

To attain the Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety students will be required to complete:

• 48 credit points Core units

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.