Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify operational characteristics of lasers and intense pulsed light equipment.
- Describe basic biophysics of laser and IPL technologies.
- Identify types of equipment used in hair reduction and their actions on pigmented hair and on skin.
- Identify risks relevant to each modality.
- Evaluate benefits of laser and IPL hair reduction.
- Identify safety measures required to protect clients undergoing IPL and laser hair reduction.
- Identify safety measures required to protect operators and other salon staff during treatments.
- Set up equipment to ensure client safety.
- Review and follow relevant federal, state or territory, and local legislation, regulations or standards and workplace procedures for use of laser equipment.
- Set up and take down equipment as per manufacturer instructions, safety data sheets and workplace laser safety procedures.
- Check for biomedical engineering seal of safety.
- Organise regular preventive maintenance and record outcomes according to workplace procedures.
- Operate control panel on equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Clean and store laser equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures.
- Provide and document safe client preparation and care procedures.
- Complete clinical procedures checklists and records according to federal, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations and workplace policies and procedures.
- Provide and document pre-treatment instructions to clients and review client understanding.
- Document types and details of treatments performed.
- Document types of equipment used and procedure performed.
- Provide safe care to clients and staff during treatments.
- Identify potential hazards with every laser procedure.
- Ensure equipment is operating effectively according to manufacturer instructions.
- Monitor window coverings and post warning signs according to federal and local legislation and workplace IPL and laser safety procedures.
- Remove potentially flammable, combustible items.
- Check fire extinguisher to ensure it functions.
- Prepare treatment area considering reflective equipment and risk of fire.
- Provide protective eyewear for client, self and other persons in treatment area.
- Comply with environmental safety measures for laser plume, laser masks, and smoke evacuation according to current standards, guidelines and workplace procedures.
- Ensure safe ventilation for client, self or other persons in treatment area.