This document announces a 5-day laser competence certification course taking place from May 27-31, 2016 at Sharjah University Clinical and Surgical Training Center. The course will provide 21 hours of CME/CPD accredited training on laser physics, safety, and hands-on practice. Participants will gain knowledge on various laser applications and complete a multiple choice exam and practical demonstration to receive certification. The course is intended for medical professionals like dermatologists and nurses to comply with new laser practice regulations.

1. Certified by University of Sharjah
Accredited 21 CME / CPD hours
May 27 to 31, 2016
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LASER COMPETENCE
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2. Dear Colleagues / Participants,
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is a great privilege to invite you to participate in the Laser
Competence Certification Course on 2016 May 27 to 31 to be held at Sharjah University Clinical and
Surgical Training Center.
Our collaborators, the Scientific Committee of the Laser and Health Academy are invited for this laser training
course, a distinctive array of international and local experts in the field of aesthetic medicine & laser practice,
to share with you, during 5 days of concentrated and focused information in their specialty.
The program is structured to provide relevant laser physics, clinical information and skills as well as laser safety.
It is intended for practicing dermatologist, general practitioners, laser specialist, registered nurses, aestheticians
and cosmeticians.
The program contents are disseminated via lectures, hands-on practical workshops to acquire laser skills
and actual clinical demonstrations using different laser treatments on a wide selection of patients.
Each segment of the course is followed by a multiple choice examination to ascertain knowledge acquisition.
You will also be provided with an evaluation form for each segment and it is mandatory to fill, so as we
receive your feedback and input.
This course is fully accredited by the University of Sharjah UAE and the Laser and Health Academy in Europe.
It is in line with the forthcoming guidelines by Health Authorities for regulation of laser practice that will specify
exactly who can perform laser surgery and treatments, the requirements of the facility and the minimum
training requirements for those operating the laser machinery.
Sincerely,
Message from SULTARC
Professor Nabil D. Sulaiman
Director, Sharjah Clinical and
Surgical Training Centre (CTC)
College of Medicine,
University of Sharjah
Dr. Taher Hassan Khalil
Scientific Director
Sharjah University Laser Training
and Research Center
(SULTARC)
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3. General Outline of Courses
Course Objectives
SULTARC Laser Training Courses are based on eligibility standards and standardized testing
certifying the completion of the following requirements:
Section 1: Didactic and supervised hands-on workshops
A. Knowledge Modules
Basic Sciences
• Fundamentals of Laser/IPL physics
• Laser/IPL tissue interactions (hair-skin-light interrelationship)
• Understanding laser safety in practice
B. Clinical Lectures
• Overview anatomy & physiology of the skin and hair
• Cosmecuticals for skin care
• Androgenic skin & hair disorders (alopecia/hirsutism/acne)
• Fitzpatrick skin classification
• Pre and post Laser/IPL management of skin & hair
• Patient orientation
• Documentation and filing
C. Equipment Handling
• Different types and Quality of Laser/IPL Equipment
• Principles of parameter setting (wavelength, pulse durations, spot size & frequency)
• Safe equipment handling
• Proper Equipment Maintenance and Handling
• The importance and types of cooling
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the anatomy, histology and pathophysiology of the skin & hair in relation to dermatological
laser procedures.
• Explain conceptually how laser work, and explain the different characteristics & types of lasers.
• Compare laser and intense pulsed light hair removal techniques to other methods of hair removal
• Exhibit an understanding of basic laser biophysics and laser-tissue interactions as it relates to dermatological
laser and lights source procedures.
• Describe different types of laser/tissue interaction and explain the importance of thermal confinement to
aesthetic outcome.
• Discuss the concept of selective PhotoThermolysis
• Explain the relationship of laser pulse lengths to selective PhotoThermolysis and Thermal Relaxation Times
• Discuss pertinent energy, optical and fiber concepts that are applicable to medical laser use.
• Discuss laser safety precautions for patient and personnel that include eye safety and regulatory
safety equipment, including administrative and procedural control as recommended by ANSI.
• Describe the types of hazards which laser present to personnel and patients.
• Describe patient selections, safety considerations, anesthetic options, and management of complications,
post-operative care and procedural techniques for each procedure discussed, to include laser hair removal,
pigmented and vascular lesion removal, treatment of acne, skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing.
• Describe simple management procedures with cosmeceuticals and topical application in relation to
laser therapy.
• Discuss management of side effects of lasers and light based treatments.
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4. Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course and upon successful completion of the required didactic lectures, hands-on workshops
and field experience will be subjected to:
Knowledge
a) Multiple Choice Examination for knowledge assessment.
b) Successful Completion of 10 cases of Laser Sessions.
Practical hands-on demonstration and equipment handling will be the final step for certification of competence.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)¹ / Continuing Medical Education (CME)²
For renewal of licenses, successful SULTARC certified candidates will be eligible to enroll for 10 CPD refresher
courses to be scheduled every 6 months. Active members of European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery
(ESLAS)¹ and Sodality of SULTARC Laser professionals will receive latest developments in laser technology,
to attend conferences sponsored by these organizations. .
¹ For Medical Professionals ONLY. ² For Physicians ONLY
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Section 2: Practical Skills Module
Hands-on Workshops:
Actual hands-on workshops on live volunteers in groups of 4-5 candidates to attend demonstrations
and perform supervised procedures using the following lasers/IPL:
• Alexandrite Lasers • Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
• Nd:YAG Laser • Diode
The Procedures to be demonstrated and performed will be focused on Laser Hair Removal.
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5. LASER COMPETENCE CERTIFICATION (LCC)
Day 1- Friday May 27 2016 - Didactic Lectureth
Activity
Day 2- Saturday May 28 2016 - Didactic Lecture
Time Activity
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08 : 00 am – 08 : 15 am Registration
Welcome Address08 : 15 am – 08 : 30 am
08 : 30 am – 09 : 30 am Laser History & Overview of Laser
09 : 30 am – 10 : 30 am Laser Physics
10 : 30 am – 11: 30 am Laser-Tissue Interactions
11 : 30 am – 12: 30 pm Anatomy and Physiology of Skin and Hair with regards to Laser use
Lunch break and Prayer time
02 : 30 pm – 03: 30 pm Laser Safety and Equipment Handling
03 : 30 pm – 04: 30 pm
04 : 30 pm – 05: 30 pm
12 : 30 pm – 02: 30 pm
Activity
Time Activity
08 : 30 am – 09 : 00 am Registration
Clinical Lecture on Nd:YAG
09 : 00 am – 10 : 00 am
10 : 00 am – 10 : 15 am Coffee Break
10 : 15 am – 11 : 15 am
Clinical Lecture on Diode
11 : 15 am – 12: 15 pm Clinical Lecture on Alexandrite
12: 15 pm – 01: 15 pm Lunch Break
Nd:YAG, Diode, Alexandrite Parameters Setting and Equipment Handling
03 : 15 pm – 04: 15 pm Clinical Pre-assessment/Post op Advise and Documentations
04 : 15 pm – 05: 15 pm Clinical Lecture on Hirsutism
01 : 15 pm – 03: 15 pm
05 : 30 pm – 06: 30 pm
Clinical Lecture on Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL)
IPL Equipment Handling
Laser Safety Officer Certification Part 1
Laser Safety Officer Certification Part 205 : 15 pm – 06: 15 pm
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6. Day 3- Sunday May 29 2016 - Hands on Laser Hair Removal Workshop
LASER COMPETENCE CERTIFICATION (LCC)
Day 5- Optional for Beginners (Extra Cases - Date to be advised)
Day 6- Tuesday May 31 2016 - Written Examination
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Activity
Time Sessions Nd:YAG Alexandrite Diode IPL
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LUNCH BREAK
09 : 00 am – 01 : 00 pm
02 : 00 pm – 06: 00 pm Group 2
Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
Group 1 Group 4 Group 3
Group 11
Day 4- Monday May 30 2016 - Hands on Laser Hair Removal Workshop
Activity
09 : 00 am – 10: 00 am
10 : 00 am – 12 : 00 pm
Clinical Overview of Laser Training Course
Written Examination
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01 : 00 pm – 02 : 00 pm
Activity
Time Sessions Nd:YAG Alexandrite Diode IPL
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LUNCH BREAK
09 : 00 am – 01 : 00 pm
02 : 00 pm – 06: 00 pm Group 4
Group 4 Group 1 Group 2
Group 3 Group 2 Group 1
Group 33
01 : 00 pm – 02 : 00 pm
Activity
Time Sessions Nd:YAG Alexandrite Diode IPL
LUNCH BREAK
09 : 00 am – 01 : 00 pm
02 : 00 pm – 06: 00 pm
01 : 00 pm – 02 : 00 pm
Time
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Scientific Faculty
Dr. Taher H. Khalil
Endocrinologist
Fellow of American College of Endrocrinology
SULTARC Scientific Director
Dr. Buthaina Asreb, MSC
Master in Laser Sciences Aachen University, Germany
Doctor of Dentistry, Ajman University of Science and Technology
Professor Asraf M. Reda
Consultant Dermatologist, Dubai, UAE
Professor of Dermatology Ain Shams University (Fmr), Cairo, Egypt
Professor Abdelhakim Eltarky
Ph.D. of Laser Sciences, Laser Institute, Cairo University
American Board of Laser Surgery Diplomate
Dr. Fatma Mohamed Mostafa
Dermatologist & Laser Specialist
Consultant Dermatologist – Umm Al Quwain Hospital,
Consultant Dermatologist in Sharjah University Hospital,Sharjah, UAE
Ms. Charina Descargar
Laser Application Specialist
Dubai
Ms. Paz Blackburn
Laser Application Specialist
Dubai
Ms. Helen Balucanag
Laser Application Specialist
Dubai
Ms. Eleanor Fauni
Laser Application Specialist
Dubai
Organizing Committee
Clinical Demonstrators
Dr. Taher H. Khalil
Endrocrinologist
Fellow of American College of Endrocrinology
SULTARC Scientific Director
Ms. Princess Grace C. Bacero
Assistant Admin
Dubai
Ms. Maria Dimacali
Registration and Inquiry Executive
Dubai
Assoc. Professor Nabil D. Sulaiman
Director, Sharjah Surgical Institure
Head, Department of Family and Community
Medicine and Behavioral Sciences
Sharjah University, UAE
Ms. Marwa Azzam
Admin-Sharjah Clinical & Surgical Training Centre
Sharjah University, UAE
Engineer Yazan Awwad
Masters of Applied Science in Biomedical Enginerring
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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