Lucid provides specialist 'Core of Knowledge' training courses in support of medical and cosmetic clinics registered with the Healthcare Commission. The Healthcare Commission requires that all staff involved in treating patients with laser or IPL devices have as a minimum attended a suitable laser and IPL safety 'Core of Knowledge' training course. Further to this, staff should have regular refresher and update training.

Core of Knowledge for Healthcare and Cosmetic Professionals

This is normally delivered as a 1/2-day training course covering the essentials of laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) safety. The approach taken is that by understanding the hazards and risks, treatment staff are engaged to consider fully the safety requirements for themselves and others, so that safety procedures are not disregarded or compromised during laser or IPL treatments. This approach helps to ensure that all treatments are delivered with appropriate safety precautions for the benefit of all involved.

Assessment is not a requirement of the Core of Knowledge, but can be provided if requested by a client. Where assessment of learning outcomes is assessed, this is via written and practical tests included in the training, with proof of learning achievement through either an IOSH certificate or credit card-sized working safely 'passport' card.

Certificated Staff

The advantages of assessing the achievement of staff in taking the 'Core of Knowledge' training course is that the organisation can have confidence that the individual has understood the essential elements of laser and IPL safety that are required in order to work safely with these treatment devices.

Although some staff become nervous at the prospect of their learning being assessed, most find the process rewarding in that passing the assessment demonstrates achievement. Further as holders of a certificate in laser and IPL 'Core of Knowledge', the staff are further engaged to fully comply with laser and IPL safety requirements.