This self-paced course offers hot and cold laser therapy safety training for physios, vets, and chiropractors using red and infrared Class 3B and Class 4 laser light in clinical practice.
Get expert-led, BMLA-approved, compliant laser safety training designed for healthcare professionals using hot and cold laser therapy.
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Who Should Take This Hot & Cold Laser Therapy Safety Training
✅ Physiotherapists using red or infrared laser therapy for pain management, inflammation, or rehabilitation
✅ Chiropractors integrating laser therapy into musculoskeletal or neurological treatment plans
✅ Veterinarians treating animals with Class 3B or Class 4 therapy lasers in clinical or field settings
✅ Lactation consultants or physios using low-level lasers for nipple pain, mastitis, or tissue healing
✅ Healthcare professionals seeking a BMLA-approved, evidence-based laser safety course
✅ Anyone who wants to feel confident, compliant, and clinically informed when working with therapeutic lasers
This course was literally designed for you.
When I worked in healthcare, I saw that standard laser safety training focused on surgery and dermatology, not the needs of physios, vets, or chiropractors using laser therapy in real-world settings. That’s why I created this Core of Knowledge course specifically for Laser Therapy users.
Start the Self-Paced Training Designed for Laser Therapy Professionals
Learn how to use both hot and cold laser therapy safely and confidently in your practice. This self-paced, BMLA-approved laser safety training provides the essential Core of Knowledge for anyone using therapeutic lasers in physiotherapy, chiropractic, or veterinary settings. You’ll understand laser classifications, tissue interactions, and how to apply safety controls whether you’re working with low-level (cold) or higher-powered (hot) Class 4 therapy lasers.
Start your self-paced training today, and ensure you are safe and compliant in your practice.
What You'll Learn in This Self-Paced Hot & Cold Laser Therapy Safety Training
✅ Understand how laser light is generated and how cold and hot Laser Therapy diode lasers work
✅ Learn how laser emission characteristics influence safety and therapeutic interaction
✅ Understand photobiomodulation and selective photothermolysis
✅ Understand the hazards to eyes and skin from direct and reflected laser exposure
✅ Identify the non-beam hazards associated with your laser
✅ Learn about laser classification, CE markings, and safety features on Class 3B and Class 4 therapy lasers
✅ Understand your legal responsibilities under Irish and UK regulations, and the EU Artificial Optical Radiation Directive (AORD)
✅ Apply administrative safety measures including Laser Controlled Areas, warning signage, and access control
✅ Ensure correct use and maintenance of laser safety eyewear in line with EN 207 and ISO 19818-1
✅ Learn the roles of the LPA and LPS, and how to manage Local Rules and incident reporting within your clinic
Ready to build confidence in laser safety?
”I found the course led by Josette very comprehensive and concise. It is a great course for laser techs, physios, chiros, clinic owners, and clinic managers. Thank you, Josette!
Kate Ryan, Dublin Physiotherapy & ChiropracticThe course and content were brilliant, more in-depth than previous COK training.
Join physiotherapy, veterinary, chiropractic, and lactation professionals who’ve already made the commitment to Laser Therapy safety.
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📚 What's Inside the Course
This self-paced course is structured into three parts, each broken into short, focused sections with knowledge check questions to support retention. You’ll move through the content in a step-by-step, logical flow.
🟢 Part 1: Laser Generation and Diode Laser Technology
✅ Section 1.1: Introduction to laser physics and laser generation
✅ Section 1.2: Laser diode technology and emission characteristics
✅ Section 1.3: Laser-tissue interaction, including penetration of light through skin and eyes
🟠 Part 2: Hazards of Lasers, Standards and Engineering Controls
✅ Section 2.1: Hazards to the eyes and skin from accidental exposure
✅ Section 2.2: Laser standards and hazard classification
✅ Section 2.3: Incidental hazards, client risks, and engineering controls built into your laser
🔵 Part 3: Legislation, Administrative Controls and Personal Protection Equipment
✅ Section 3.1: Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE), Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD), and laser protective eyewear (PPE)
✅ Section 3.2: Legislation and risk assessment
✅ Section 3.3: Laser safety management, including quality assurance and incident response
📌 Includes:
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Knowledge check questions after each section
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Drip-fed delivery so you can complete the course in stages
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Approx. 3 hours total time
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Certificate of Attendance on completion
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BMLA-approved syllabus
What Happens After You Enrol
We’ve made it easy to get started and simple to stay on track.
Here’s exactly what happens once you enrol:
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You’ll receive instant access to your online training dashboard.
No waiting, you can begin as soon as you’re ready. -
Start with Part 1 of the course.
Watch the video and complete the knowledge check questions to unlock the next section. -
Progress step-by-step through each part.
The course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in each section so you gain clarity and confidence without feeling overwhelmed. -
Download your certificate of attendance once you’ve completed the full course.
A clear, credible record of your Laser/IPL safety training.
You’ll have access to the course for 1 month
This ensures you complete the training in a focused timeframe and retain what you’ve learned while it’s fresh.
Build a safer practice, with clearer safety processes, and stronger protection for your patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course accredited or certified?
No — this course is not accredited or certified. However, it is approved by the British Medical Laser Association (BMLA) and meets the UK’s Core of Knowledge training expectations under the Artificial Optical Radiation Regulations (AOR). You’ll receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
Is this training required for compliance?
It is not a legal requirement, but is considered best practice by insurers and laser safety professionals. This course supports your compliance efforts, particularly during audits and inspections, by ensuring your team has been trained to an appropriate safety standard.
Who delivers the training?
This course is created and delivered by a registered Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) with clinical and regulatory experience in Laser/IPL safety in Ireland, The UK and the EU. It is tailored specifically for Laser Therapy practitioners, not aesthetic, surgical or industrial users.
How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have 30 days of access from the date of enrolment. This helps ensure you complete the training in a timely way and retain what you’ve learned, rather than coming back months later when it’s no longer fresh.
Do I need prior laser experience to take this course?
No, the course is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals. Whether you’re just getting started or want to refresh your knowledge, the step-by-step structure helps build understanding at your own pace.
Can my whole team take this course?
Absolutely, we have had a number of clinics train their entire team with this course. You’ll need to enrol each practitioner individually, as certificates are issued per person. If you’re enrolling multiple staff or need a clinic-wide training solution, please contact us to discuss options.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete all sections of the course and pass each knowledge check, you’ll be able to download a certificate of attendance. This can be kept on file as part of your Laser/IPL safety training records.
What is “Core of Knowledge” training, and why does it matter?
Core of Knowledge (COK) training is recommended under UK and Irish laser safety guidance. It provides the foundational understanding of how Laser systems work, the risks involved, and how to operate safely in clinical environments.
Only Core of Knowledge courses can be approved by the British Medical Laser Association
What This Course Doesn’t Cover
This course is focused on safety, not clinical technique or hands-on training. It does not cover device-specific protocols, skin typing, or treatment settings. Those must come from manufacturer training or clinical qualifications.
Enrolment is simple and quick.
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About Your Trainer
Dr Josette Galligan, PhD, CEng, is a registered Laser Protection Adviser (RPA2000, UK) with over 25 years’ experience supporting major teaching hospitals in laser safety compliance. She developed Ireland’s first national laser safety eCourse on HSELand and has delivered specialist training based on the Core of Knowledge curriculum, to which she contributed. Her guidance is trusted by both public health systems and private aesthetic clinics across Ireland and the UK.
“I created this training after feedback from a physiotherapist I worked with who didn’t see the point of attending a half day training where the focus was on medical lasers, and where there would be sessions on plume and other hazards that weren’t relevant to their laser and how it was used”
Trusted by clinics across Ireland and the UK
Ready to treat your patients safely and compliantly?
This Core of Knowledge Laser Therapy Safety course is expert-led, BMLA-approved, and built specifically for physiotherapist, chiropractors, veterinarians, and lactation consultants who want clarity, not complexity.
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✅ 3-hour online course
✅ Approved by the British Medical Laser Association
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ Trusted by clinics
Created by Dr Josette Galligan, registered Laser Protection Adviser (RPA2000) with 20+ years of experience in hospital and clinic safety.
Get Instant Access for €190 (incl. VAT)
Questions? Our team is happy to help — just get in touch.
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