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Did you know listed at the TGA alone there are more than 250 laser companies and that each of them has about four devices each? This list doesn't include ANY of those companies not making therapeutic claims that can sell lasers online of variable quality.Read now
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The Power of Industry Endorsement
We are supported by the Masters of Industry who audit and endorse our courses and keep us on the contemporary edge of clinical practice. Masters like the Fellows at the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Fellows of the Australian College of Nursing and Radiation Health Department physicists.Read now -
Brilliant! Lasers in health care (Spring 2017)
Read nowUpdate on ARPANSA cosmetic laser guidance documents The ARPANSA Radiation Health Committee's (RHC) IPL Working Group reported back in June and is progressing a guidance document on the use of lasers and IPL in cosmetic medicine which is likely to...
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Workplace-based and medical device seller’s education may not be ‘up to the job’ for laser and other treatments in cosmetic medicine
Read nowBut why should we expect them to be? Clinics are already working full tilt to deliver client care let alone have the capacity for a robust, evidence based, peer reviewed and comprehensive education program. Many clinics have a handful of...
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Laser and IPL issues so complex that perhaps AHPRA need to be involved say ARPANSA
Read nowWe know that the issues around the use of laser and IPL are far wider reaching than just radiation health. The issue report ARPANSA has to deal with runs to 447 pages and analysis is expected to be lengthy with...
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Helping students left in limbo after Australasian College Broadway goes into administration
Read nowHave you been left in limbo for your laser/IPL course? We'd like to help you achieve your career goals. We are extending a special offer if this is you. Please contact us for more information.
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Step 1: Complete your laser/IPL education before you buy your new machine
Read nowAt last a definitive answer to this quandary from the experts! According to Dr Singh "Learning the basics of laser physics plays a vital role in the usage of a laser. Get yourself adequately trained in the laser you are...
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Laser and IPL Burns: Now What?! by Logue, RE. (2016) Dermascope-the encyclopedia of aesthetics and spa therapy
Read nowIt is 8:30 a.m. You have just turned on the lights to your office and that proverbial phone call rolls in. "I think you have burnt me! I have blisters all over my legs and I could not sleep all...
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ARPANSA LASER/IPL REGULATION UPDATE
Read nowThe Cosmetic and Beauty Therapy IPL/Laser Working Group recently completed the analysis of public responses to the IPL/Laser Consultation RIS put forward in 2015. A report was tabled at the November Radiation Health Committee meeting for consideration. The results of the analysis will feed future decisions concerning...