Laser Training for Dermatological Application
Course Curriculum
Presented by:
Richard C. Mattison, M.D., L. Jack Cheng, M.D., and Beth Anne Holcombe, Clinical Esthetician
- 1. Introduction to Lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation).
- 2. Laser: Where it began and the Future
- 3. What treatments can laser perform?
- 4. Laser Physics / How do Lasers work?
- 5. Type of Lasers:
- a. Solid-State Lasers
- b. Gas Lasers
- c. Excimer Lasers
- d. Dye Lasers
- e. Semiconductor Lasers
- Selective Photothermolysis
- f. Photo thermal
- g. Photochemical
- h. Photo ablation
- i. Photocoustic
- 7. Laser System
- a. Hair Removal Lasers
- Photomechanical (Q-Switch Nd: YAG 1064nm Short Pulse Laser)
- Photo thermal
- Long pulse Ruby Laser (694nm)
- Long pulse Alexandrite (755nm)
- Pulsed Diode Laser (800mn)
- Flash Lamp (varied wave lengths - not a true laser)
- Photochemical - Photodynamic ALA (630nm)
- b. Vascular Lasers
- Diode Laser (800-915nm)
- Alexandrite Laser (532-600nm)
- YAG - long pulse laser (1064nm)
- c. Resurfacing Laser
- Carbon Dioxide Laser
- Erbium Laser
- 8. Introduction of Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV
- 9. Laser Safety
- a. Operator
- b. Patient
- c. Room Preparation
- 10. Risk of Laser Treatments
- 11. Drug that may cause interference with laser treatment / photosensitivity
- 12. Forms:
- a. Consent
- b. Instruction (pre and post)
- c. Treatment
- d. Patient Profile /Information
- e. Patient Consultation Checklist
- f. Questions to discuss with patient
- 13. White papers and studies of laser treatments
- 14. Additional information for continued studies:
- a. Web Sites
- b. Books
- c. List of Laser Manufacturers
