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Laser Therapy in Cosmetic Nursing

Tracking # 20-1311521

$13.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, learners will have met the following learning objectives:

  1. Identify the clinical applications and underlying biological mechanisms of laser-based treatments, including low-level laser therapy (LLLT), CO2, and erbium lasers, in addressing dermatologic and aesthetic concerns.
  2. Evaluate the value of training, device selection, and treatment parameters in ensuring safe, effective, and individualized aesthetic outcomes across skin types and clinical conditions.
  3. Recognize the evolving role of nurses and nonphysician providers in laser dermatology, including regulatory challenges, educational gaps, and the need for integrated, evidence-based training models.

Course overview

This course explores laser and light-based technologies in aesthetic healthcare, focusing on their mechanisms of action, clinical applications, safety considerations, and evolving professional roles. Participants will examine the histological principles behind devices such as CO2 and erbium lasers and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to understand how they modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and promote skin rejuvenation. Through analysis of current practice trends, regulatory challenges, and training disparities, the course highlights the critical importance of clinical judgment, standardized education, and structured procedural experience as medical spas and nonphysician-operated facilities expand. The course emphasizes the integral role of nurses and aesthetic professionals in delivering evidence-based, client-centered care across a growing $16 billion industry. Designed for practitioners in laser dermatology, the course prepares learners to make informed treatment decisions, match devices to specific conditions, and optimize safety and outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board

Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Dermatology Contact Hours

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

1h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

1h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Nurse Practitioner

1h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Clinical Management of Patients

Registered Nurse

1h Clinical Management of Patients

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Disclosure statements

Use of Course Content. The courses provided by NCC are based on industry knowledge and input from professional nurses, experts, practitioners, and other individuals and institutions. The information presented in this course is intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals taking this course, for credit, from NCC. The information is designed to assist healthcare professionals, including nurses, in addressing issues associated with healthcare. The information provided in this course is general in nature and is not designed to address any specific situation. This publication in no way absolves facilities of their responsibility for the appropriate orientation of healthcare professionals. Hospitals or other organizations using this publication as a part of their own orientation processes should review the contents of this publication to ensure accuracy and compliance before using this publication. Knowledge, procedures or insight gained from the Student in the course of taking classes provided by NCC may be used at the Student’s discretion during their course of work or otherwise in a professional capacity. The Student understands and agrees that NCC shall not be held liable for any acts, errors, advice or omissions provided by the Student based on knowledge or advice acquired by NCC. The Student is solely responsible for his/her own actions, even if information and/or education was acquired from a NCC course pertaining to that action or actions. By clicking “complete” you are agreeing to these terms of use.

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