The Core of Knowledge course is delivered as a 1/2-day course (usually running approx. 10.30am-4pm). It is approved by the British Medical Laser Association (BMLA), as fulfilling the requirements for the Core of Knowledge required of Laser/IPL operators by the Medical Devices Agency and the Healthcare Commission.
Course Details
The course covers 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 fully consider 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.
Delegates who attend the course receive a Lucid 'Certificate of Attendance'. Assessment is not a requirement of the Core of Knowledge, but can be provided if requested by a client. Where delegates are assessed, this is via a written test, and successful completion leads to a 'Certificate of Competence'.
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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.
Course Locations
Courses are currently held at two locations:
 Lucid
Training Centre near Sedbergh, Cumbria is easily reached from
the M6 and A1, and is convenient for delegates from Manchester, Liverpool,
Newcastle and Leeds. |
 Milton Hill House, near Oxford. is close to
the A34, with good road and rail links to London, Bristol and Birmingham. |
We can also arrange to run courses for groups on your site (or a convenient location nearby). In many cases this may not be cost effective, but if you have 4 or more delegates, it is an option to consider. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this option, or to obtain pricing.
Core of Knowledge Public Course Dates
Currently scheduled Lucid Training public training courses, open to individual
bookings, are listed below. Please note, dates may change, so please check
the latest dates (if revisiting, press the "refresh" button to
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| Location | Dates | Available |
| Sedbergh | 13th September 2011 | no |
| Milton | 10th October 2011 | no |
| Sedbergh | 13th December 2011 | no |
| Milton | 16th January 2012 | no |
| Sedbergh | 28th February 2012 | yes |
| London | 12th March 2012 | yes |
| Milton | 2nd April 2012 | yes |
| Sedbergh | 15th May 2012 | yes |
| London | 25th June 2012 | yes |
It is our policy not to inconvenience anybody by cancelling or postponing courses once a booking has been confirmed. Hence we do not advertise an unrealistic number of dates. Instead, we will arrange a course at dates to suit, for as few as just two delegates. Please contact us to discuss this.