Picosure LASER Tattoo Removal
Course Objective
This certificate course will train the individual on the most powerful and most effective laser technology on the market today. Picosure is a Picosecond laser used to treat common skin problems like pigmentation, acne scars, sun exposure and tattoo removal.
A strong focus will be placed on safety and client soap charting of services.
Spa therapists wishing to add these in-demand skill sets to their current offerings, will benefit from additional opportunities within this sector.
The training will cover the following:
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Introduction to tattoo removal
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About the Picosure device
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How to treat at three wavelengths
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How to treat enlarged pores, acne, and acne scars
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Identify Fitzpatrick skin typing and classification
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Client selection and consultation
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Indications and contraindications
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Treatment protocols and release forms
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SOAP charting and pre- and post-treatment recommendations
Pre-requisite: Laser Certificate
Total Hours: 8
Didactic and Practical Application
Instructor-led theory lecture
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What is a Pico Laser treatment
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How to manage effects of laser on the skin
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How does Picosure rejuvenate the dermis and sub-dermal layers of skin at one time
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Managing patient discomfort
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LASER safety
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How long Pico treatments last
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Understanding a variety of skin-typing scales
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Client consultation, selection, contraindications & waivers
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Picosure platform operation
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Sanitization and disinfection protocols
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Client selection and treatment recovery time
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SOAP charting
Practical treatment applications
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Pigmentation treatment
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Tattoo removal
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Skin resurfacing
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Acne scars
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How to combine LASER treatments with other services
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Written exam
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
