Laser Principles and Safety

Unit code: HBD2203 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit provides students with knowledge regarding the fundamental concepts of laser and light-based devices used in dermal practice; including basic physics, the properties of light, biological effects of light on tissues and processes that are associated with laser and light-based procedures. Students are educated regarding relevant state legislation and Australian Standards that are applicable to the use of lasers and light-based devices. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to assess for and control hazards associated with using laser and light-based devices in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Contextualise the properties of light when applied to laser and light-based procedures in dermal practice;
  2. Compare the different types of laser and intense light source systems;
  3. Discuss the biological effect of light and its interaction with tissue;
  4. Apply knowledge of relevant Australian Standards to determine the dermal clinician’s responsibilities for laser safety, the role of the laser safety officer and the formation of a laser safety committee;
  5. Design a laser-safe environment; and
  6. Discuss legislative requirements for the operation of laser and light-based devices in Australia.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Two (2) online tests (30 minutes each duration)
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 45%
Written case study completed in class (900 words)
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 40%
Poster presentation (500 words, 5 minutes duration)

Required reading

Safe use of lasers and intense light sources in health care
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand (2018)| Sydney, NSW: Standards Australia International

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety
HULS | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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