LASER TRAINING CONSORTIUM

LASER TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Cost: $1,600.00
Deposit: $800.00

IPL / LASER APPLICATIONS Workshop OVERVIEW
This two-day intensive hands-on training workshop delivers an introduction and overview of Laser applications: how lasers and IPL work including the physics of lasers/IPL.

*Hands-on practical experience is also included in this workshop.

Didactic presentation will include:

Commonly used dermatologic lasers and their parameters.
Presentation of A&P of skin and hair
Parameters for permanent hair reduction, photofacial, vascular lesions, and tattoo removal
Lasers/IPL skin interaction, skin typing, operational and treatment safety measures including ANSI, and the Laser Safety Officer.

Workshop discussion will include:

Management and treatment of adverse events
Benefits, expected results and outcomes and available alternative treatments.
The patient consultation process: selection and education, contraindications and precautions, safety and efficacy issues.

The IPL / LASER APPLICATIONS Workshop includes a “How To” Business Model Overview.
Content includes.

Partnering between medical professionals
Standardized procedure and protocol policies
Purchasing sources
Price structuring
Market trends
Effective marketing
Development and retention of client base.

IPL / LASER APPLICATIONS Workshop Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Describe the mechanism of action of lasers and IPL
Discuss the patient selection process and indications and applications for use
Describe the benefits, expectations, and results associated with treatment
Discuss the contraindications, precautions, and safety issues
Discuss and Demonstrate proper techniques for application and operation of the laser
Describe measures to minimize complications and sub-optimal results
Demonstrate proper management and treatment of complications

Workshop materials:

Participants receive a course manual, marketing tools, essential forms and templates on a disc that include history, consent, and policy/procedure forms.

Certification of Training & Continuing education, CE, credits:
Certification of Training upon completion of The IPL / LASER APPLICATIONS Workshop
CE credits:
RNs: 16 Contact Hours (CE’s) approved for Nursing.
Physicians & Physician Assistants: a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category I credits™. (Physicians and Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity).

*Each participant must serve as a model when/if appropriate.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nursing
This program is co-sponsored by Educational Dimensions® and the Esthetic Skin Institute, Inc.™ CE fees are underwritten by an education grant by Esthetic Institute, Inc. and the speaker as an employee, hereby declares a vested interest. Educational Dimensions®, the Continuing Education Provider for this education activity, is philosophically dedicated to the provision of quality continuing education to nurses and does not endorse products or services provided by the speaker’s company.

Educational Dimensions (PA-4/FEB/08) is an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation. Provider Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #08747, the Florida Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 50-574, the Iowa Board of Nursing Provider # 317, and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Provider # WV97-0217RN for 8.5 contact hours.

Physicians and Physician Assistants - CME Category I
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Esthetic Skin Institute, Inc. and ArcMesa Educators. ArcMesa Educators is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ArcMesa Educators designates this educational activity as an AMA PRA Category I ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dentists
ArcMesa Educators is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider, ArcMesa is an Academy of General Dentistry Accepted Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit, a Registered Provider with the California Board of Dentistry and an approved Florida Board of Dentistry Provider.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note: All cancellations must be received (not postmarked) in writing via mail or fax transmission. Workshops require detailed planning and preparation therefore our Cancellation Policy is strictly enforced.

REFUNDS
Full refund, minus $100.00 processing fee, if cancelled a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded but with approval from ESI administrators, may be applied to future workshops
• If this workshop does not have a minimum number of registrants necessary to teach the course, or if for reasons beyond our control the course is cancelled or postponed, registration fee will be refunded in full. (Please note, ESI is not responsible for deposits to hotels, non-refundable airline tickets or fees associated with necessary airline changes).
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.