SAFELASE Workshop Course Content

SCIENTIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair and Skin

  • Key Terms
  • The Structure of the Skin
  • The Structure of the Hair
  • The Stages of Hair Growth
  • The Functions of the Skin

Skin Disorders and Diseases

  • Key Terms
  • Skin Diseases and Disorders
  • Allergy Based Skin Diseases
  • Autoimmune Skin Diseases
  • Chemical Causation Disorders
  • Hormonal Induced Skin Disorders
  • Skin Cancer

The Endocrine System

  • Key Terms
  • Glands of the Endocrine System
  • All Components of the Endocrine System

Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis

  • Key Terms
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Hirsutism
  • Hair Growth Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes

Bacteriology, Sanitation, and Sterilization

  • Key Terms
  • Pathology and Bacteriology
  • Sanitation and Sterilization

ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF HAIR REMOVAL

Home Hair Removal Methods

  • Key Terms
  • Shaving
  • Tweezing
  • Chemical Depilatories
  • Bleaching
  • Abrasives
  • Mechanical Epilation
  • Electronic Tweezing
  • Home Electrolysis Units
  • Hair Reduction Creams
  • Home Wax Kits

LASER AND LIGHT BASED HAIR REMOVAL EQUIP-MENT

Laser Physics, Equipment, and Safety

  • Key Terms
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Photoepilation
  • Laser Devices
  • Laser Physics
  • Treatment Parameters
  • Safety Issues
  • Case History

Laser Hair Removal Treatments

  • Key Terms
  • The Consultation
  • Pretreatment
  • Treatment
  • Post Treatment
  • Home Care

BUSINESS PRACTICES

Licensure/Certification and Starting a Practice

  • Key Terms
  • The Business Plan
  • Location and Facility
  • Home Businesses
  • Insurance and Litigation
  • Service Charges
  • Employee Relations
  • Accounting and Finances
  • Advertising and Marketing

Professional Ethics, Professional Organizations, and Continuing Education

  • Key Terms
  • Professionalism
  • Ethics
  • Keeping Abreast of the Latest Technologies
  • Professional Organizations
  • Continuing Education Classes and Credits

Testimonials

"I have been meaning to write you and tell you how much I enjoyed the laser course. Barbara and Leon were not only extremely thorough and encouraging, they were there for each student. They made me feel so at ease while learning the various laser equipment, with their sense of humor and their ability to keep us interested. They also brought us guest speakers that helped us understand how lasers work from a different perspective."

-Sincerely,Joyce Mayo, Graduate

"Hi Barbara and Leon, I simply want to thank you for ALL the information you provided and taught. Your energy and enthusiasm to teach is addicting and many will benefit from your knowledge. Sometimes, you think you know it all but then find out you simply don't know enough. Your classes have helped me understand the basics and beyond. I feel confident and love the fact that you taught beyond being conservative. I like stretching the limit because that is where you get the result. .... and just want to say, "THANK YOU" for being honest and sharing your mishaps. Not many people would be willing to admit or share that information at this day and age..... You are true teachers...."

-Regards, Lynn Cutolo, Graduate Esthetic Laser Specialty Course, August 2009