Certificate
Medical Laser Equipment Service Technician
A 21-credit certificate for technicians who service medical lasers. You start with laser physics, tissue interaction, hazard classes and laser safety practice. Three system courses follow: surgical lasers (CO2, Nd:YAG, holmium and diode, with fiber and articulated-arm delivery), aesthetic and dermatology systems (hair removal, IPL, resurfacing, vascular and pigment lasers), and ophthalmic lasers (excimer, femtosecond, photocoagulators and slit-lamp delivery). The final course covers power and energy measurement, beam alignment, interlock and electrical safety testing, systematic fault finding and service documentation. Coursework is vendor-neutral. The last two courses cover advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics, then inspection, regulations and compliance.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Explain how medical lasers generate and deliver energy and how wavelength affects tissue
- 02Apply laser safety controls, eyewear selection and hazard-zone practices
- 03Service surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic laser subsystems, including delivery optics, cooling and power supplies
- 04Measure and calibrate delivered output with power and energy meters
- 05Verify interlocks, emergency stops and electrical safety
- 06Diagnose faults from error logs and measurements and document preventive maintenance
Careers
Where graduates work
- Medical laser service technician
- Biomedical equipment technician (surgical and specialty lasers)
- Field service technician, aesthetic and ophthalmic lasers
Curriculum
Term 2
Surgical Laser Systems
LSR 105 provides biomedical technicians with essential knowledge and practical skills for the safe and effective servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a diverse range of surgical laser systems commonly found in healthcare settings.
Aesthetic and Dermatology Laser Systems
This course provides biomedical technicians with a comprehensive understanding of the theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various aesthetic and dermatology laser and light-based systems.
Ophthalmic Laser Systems
This course provides biomedical technicians with essential knowledge and practical skills for the service and maintenance of diverse ophthalmic laser systems, ensuring safe and effective operation in clinical settings.
Term 4
Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
This advanced course builds on fundamental laser principles, equipping students with expert-level troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex medical laser systems. Emphasis is placed on systematic fault isolation, board-level component analysis, and informed repair decisions.
Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for ensuring medical laser systems comply with critical safety and regulatory standards. Students will learn about inspection protocols, documentation requirements, and incident management to maintain a safe operational environment.
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