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Core Training Course (8-Day)

CORE TRAINING
COURSE (8 DAY)


For students who can’t travel to our Scottsdale or Dallas locations for our Comprehensive Laser Bootcamp Course, we offer an 8-Day CORE Laser course in cities across the country, such as Boston, Troy, Philadelphia, Tenessee and New York!

This course will teach you the medical aesthetics industry’s most in-demand cosmetic laser treatments in less than half the time of our 2-week class..

The CORE Laser course at National Laser Institute includes 6 full days of hands on training as well as 2 days of classroom education taught by industry-leading experts with 10 to 20 years of experience in the medical aesthetics marketplace. Throughout this laser training course, students will also participate in clinical training with a variety of highly popular cosmetic laser treatments.

Your tuition includes a course manual that consists of written materials and marketing tools, including examples of history and consent forms, and a certificate of training upon course completion. We also provide you with access to our online medical aesthetics library, which has thousands of resources, including instructional videos, clinical studies and more.


CLASSROOM (DIDACTIC) EDUCATION


CLASSROOM EDUCATION IS LED BY EXPERT INSTRUCTORS AND COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS LASER BIOPHYSICS, PRE- AND POST-TREATMENT CARE, THE CONSULTATION PROCESS AND THE LATEST LASER TECHNIQUES.

YOU WILL ALSO DISCUSS TOPICS SUCH AS:


  • The fundamentals of laser physics
  • The Fitzpatrick scale for classifying skin types
  • The ABC’s of laser
  • Clinical applications of lasers in the industry
  • Client screening and candidacy
  • Laser settings and functionalities

These classroom lectures not only will help you understand the basics of various cosmetic laser treatments but will also prepare you for clinicals in an educational environment where you will apply the new skills you learned while treating real, paying clients.


HANDS-ON TRAINING


In order to gain the comfort and familiarity that comes with firing cosmetic lasers, National Laser Institute believes all students should receive hands-on training with scheduled clients. This type of clinical practice provides a real-world type of environment so students can gain the confidence and skills they need to provide these treatments to their future clients.

Since we are the largest medical aesthetics institute in the country, the world’s biggest laser companies have given us millions of dollars in the latest and greatest technologies. Our relationship with them allows us to provide you with hands-on practice on some of the newest technologies in the marketplace.


At the end of our 8-Day CORE Laser course, students will be prepared to confidently provide these treatments to their own clientele:

  • Laser hair removal
  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacial
  • Radiofrequency / Microneedling Combination
  • Body contouring
  • Laser tattoo removal

In addition to treating real clients, you’ll have the opportunity to receive these cosmetic treatments. We believe it’s important to have the procedure in order to truly understand what your clients will experience!

WHY BECOME A COSMETIC
LASER TECHNICIAN?

The medical aesthetics industry is currently a multi-billion-dollar marketplace that is expected to grow even more in the future.
With cosmetic laser training, you will become highly desirable to prospective employers as your skill set will be a diverse asset to any company! That’s why now is the best time to receive cosmetic laser training. You’ll become laser trained to perform laser hair removal, IPL photofacials, body contouring, tattoo removal, microneedling, and more using safe techniques and proper protocols.

As new treatment modalities and advanced technologies emerge, businesses need trained skin care specialists to deliver these services. In this ever-changing industry, the career possibilities are endless, which allows you to take your skills to medical spas, laser clinics, physician’s offices and fitness centers!

The more well-rounded you are in your new skill set, the more attractive you are in the marketplace. If your prospective employer knows you are proficient in photofacials, tattoo removal and other anti-aging services, you are a far more valuable employee.

GRAD TESTIMONIALS

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SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE
8 DAY CORE DESTINATION

DATEACTIVITY
Day 1-5
  • Online classroom education
DATEACTIVITY
Day Off
  • Travel Day
DATEACTIVITY
Day 6-8
  • Clinical hands-on for Laser Hair Removal, IPL Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation, Radiofrequency/Microneedling Combination Treatment, Laser Tattoo Removal & Body Contouring


LASER TECHNICIAN
CAREER ADVANCEMENT


National Laser Institute has trained thousands of students each year who have gone on to work for medical spas, laser facilities, physician’s offices, dermatology clinics, fitness centers and more. Many have even opened their own business after graduation! There are many avenues of work and career opportunities open to you after you’ve received your laser certification.


We are proud to inform you that we are the only medical aesthetics school in the United States with a Graduate Services Department to assist you in your career search. Each month, we send out hundreds of job leads nationwide from employers looking to hire Cosmetic Laser Technicians.


Our 8-Day CORE Laser course also includes a Marketing Seminar presented by National Laser Institute CEO, Louis Silberman, a nationally recognized marketer. He has been featured in numerous skin care publications, including Skin Inc., Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa and Dermascope. During this special marketing session, you will gain the tools to market yourself to potential employers or open your own businesses and start attracting clientele!


As an alumnus, you’ll also have access to our online medical aesthetics library, a comprehensive tool for those who want to expand their knowledge. This online resource includes clinical studies, informative videos, treatment information, career tools, medical aesthetics news, marketing materials and so much more.


COURSE OBJECTIVES


BY THE END OF THE 8-DAY CORE LASER COURSE AT NATIONAL LASER INSTITUTE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:


  • Recognize the unique characteristics of a cosmetic client
  • Understand the fundamentals of how a cosmetic laser interacts with skin tissue
  • Discuss the benefits, expectations and results associated with several laser and pulsed light devices
  • Describe measures to minimize complications and sub-optimal results
  • Determine which types of laser treatments will create the desired results for your clients
  • Explain pre- and post-treatment care to your clients
  • Demonstrate proper technique and safe operation of laser and pulsed light devices

WHY CHOOSE NLI

20,000
Successful Graduates
#1 Rated Medical
Aesthetics Training
Brand in Country

Nationwide Locations
Hands-On Training
Near You

20 Years of Excellence
Pioneered Marketplace for
Cosmetic Laser & Injection Training

7000+
5-star Reviews
Hundreds of Job Leads
Sent Out by
Graduate Services

UPCOMING CLASSES

We offer 3 amazing cosmetic laser training options monthly at our Scottsdale and Dallas locations. All 3 courses start on the same day every month. Our options include a 14 day course, an 11 day course and an 8 day course.

UPCOMING CLASSES LASER

UPCOMING CLASSES

Scottsdale, AZ
Oct 20 - Nov 4
Nov 10 - 25
Dec 8 - 23
Dallas, TX
Oct 20 - Nov 3
Nov 10 - 24
Dec 8 - 22
Oakbrook, IL
Jan 19 - Feb 2
Philadelphia, PA
Jan 16 - 24
Troy, MI
Oct 17 - 25
Boston, MA
Nov 7 - 15

ADDITIONAL DATES/LOCATIONS >

SCOTTSDALE • DALLAS • CHICAGO • BOSTON • HOUSTON • PHILADELPHIA • SAN ANTONIO • NASHVILLE • NEW YORK • AUSTIN • OAHU • BEVERLY HILLS • LAS VEGAS • SAN FRANCISCO • NEWPORT BEACH

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY

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AESTHETICIAN &
CAREER CHANGER FAQ’S

Aesthetician Faqs

The most recently published data states consumers will be spending $30 billion annually on medical aesthetics procedures by the year 2030. Additionally, it’s anticipated the U.S. will have 15,000 operational med spas and a significantly greater number of physicians’ offices providing services.

Cosmetic laser technicians typically work at physicians’ offices, medical spas, fitness centers, hair salons, day spas and other health and beauty establishments. Many cosmetic laser technicians choose to open their own practices.

Like most professions, there is a wide range of earning potential. The majority of laser technician jobs in the US pay an hourly rate plus a commission on total revenues of services as well as a commission on skincare product sales. Full-time cosmetic laser technicians typically earn a range of $45,000 - $85,000 annually, depending upon how busy they are and how good they are at educating their clients about all the additional, amazing services they can enjoy. 

We hold courses nationwide in over fifteen major U.S. cities - click here to chat with one of our admissions advisors to find a location closest to you.

Of all medical aesthetics training businesses in the U.S., we are the only one that spends millions of dollars annually recruiting paying patients for students to practice on during training. We have one of the smallest attendee-to-instructor ratios (approximately 5 to 1) in the country, which allows for more hands-on than our competitors who often treat only each other. 

We have relationships with a variety of employers across the country and when they have openings, we send out job leads to our graduates.

Our sister company Louology.com is the ultimate resource for those looking to start a business or grow their practice working for someone else. They even hold monthly complimentary Zoom sessions to answer all your questions.

We work with a variety of lenders who offer payment plans.

One may apply for scholarship assistance if they can show financial hardship or if they incur significant travel expenses

Absolutely! We have a variety of continuing education courses that typically take place on weekends and are also available for virtual online learning.

You can receive a solid foundation of how to safely and effectively perform cosmetic laser treatments in our two-week bootcamp.

A large number of people work in hectic, stressful environments, yet in the medical aesthetics field, the high stress of typical jobs is replaced with a relaxing, enjoyable, exciting new opportunity to improve their clients’ confidence and self-esteem, helping them feel better from the inside out.

National Laser Institute provides the most comprehensive laser training in the US. Being the largest and most prestigious training center in America, the largest laser brands in the country provide us with millions of dollars of latest and greatest equipment for our attendees to enjoy. Our instructors are the best in their class, working full-time on lasers between seven and twenty years. Our nationwide training facilities are not only stunning/gorgeous but incorporate a full-service medical spa along with a classroom training environment. We are the only school in the country that has a graduate services department to support you in your journey. In addition to sending out hundreds of job leads per month, we integrate marketing tips of how to build your personal brand and attract more clients in our digital age of social media. National Laser Institute is regarded as the Harvard of the industry, with our students flying in from across the world to get trained by the Number One most highly respected brand. 

Absolutely! We offer complimentary refresher training in the didactic/classroom educational segment. If desired, additional training in the clinical sessions (treating live patients), we offer 25% off.

No. This is a common misconception that only applies currently in two states in the country; to confirm there are no requirements in the state you live in, chat with one of our admissions advisors to obtain an immediate answer.

LIVE CHAT

Yes. In addition to the comprehensive marketing seminar including with your course, we offer a complimentary medical aesthetics community called Louology.com, for which you can sign up for a free memberships to get all of your marketing questions answered.

No. Once you have received training through National Laser Institute, you are able to practice cosmetic lasers in your given location.

Yes. Each graduate of National Laser Institute will receive a certificate of completion that designates the education and hours earned and document recognition of course completion.

National Laser Institute is located within the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. Our students have access to a vibrant and lively downtown complete with renowned restaurants and bars, excellent shopping, fine art galleries, a high-energy nightlife and vast array of affordable hotel accommodations.

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