BRAND NEW COURSE

Practical Guide to Treatment Contraindications for Light Based Therapies

This course is particularly suitable for those responsible to taking medical histories or assessing patient suitability for treatment including:

· Qualified therapists

· Healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses and dentists who provide light based treatments

· Clinic or reception staff responsible for providing initial treatment descriptions or patient information

Course Dates - 2009

Wednesday 8th July

Monday 14th September            

Course Fee

£170 + VAT (£195.50) LCS Ltd Clients

£195 + VAT (£224.25) Non LCS Ltd Clients

Fee payable prior to course attendance. Fee includes all materials for the event, reference notes, example medical history & drug lists, Certificate of Attendance, lunch and refreshments.

Please call to ensure we have places available before submitting your application form.

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Join Dr Philip Dobson and our expert tutors for this invaluable training event designed specifically for those taking medical histories or assessing patient suitability for light based therapies. You will increase your knowledge and understanding of the many common skin complaints and drug or disease related conditions that contraindicate treatment and learn vital skills in the management of complications.

What does the course cover?

Light based practitioners including therapists, nurses, healthcare professionals and clinic reception staff can benefit from this day. From comprehensive reference notes, lectures and case studies you will learn about:

· Skin anatomy and physiology

· Skin typing using the Fitzpatrick and Ethnic Colour Type classifications

· Common skin complaints and skin conditions

· Light tissue interactions and why certain conditions or drugs can affect treatment outcomes

· Contraindications including drug related, medical conditions and skin complaints

· Management of complications arising from light based therapies

Not only do you get excellent reference materials including contraindicated drug lists and example medical history forms but you also benefit from the experience and expertise of Dr Philip Dobson, our Expert Medical Practitioner and medical adviser to many hundreds of clinics and facilities.

Find out the answers to questions like these .....and many more!

“Can I treat a patient with diabetes?                             Why doesn't my IPL work on red hair?

My client is taking Thyroxin - can I treat her?              My patient uses steroid inhalers - is it safe to treat?

How long after taking antibiotics do I need to wait before treating my client again?

My patient had cancer a long time ago - can I start laser hair removal on her now?

What are the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome?”

Bring your questions or case studies to this exciting learning event and get the answers you need to know when to treat and when not to treat!

To get a course information sheet and application call or email us.

How about at your place?

If you would like us to run this course at your place of work and talk specifically about your treatments and contraindications - just call us to discuss the details (subject to minimum numbers).

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t: 0845 003 7315

Professional support & education for medical aesthetic practitioners