Welcome to Grey’s Academy, one of only three programs that is approved by the State of Colorado Division of Private and Occupational Schools for aesthetic laser training! Our certified laser program at Grey’s Academy, an educational program connected with Blush & Grey, is the only program of its kind in Colorado Springs. If you are a medical spa professional, such as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, Dos, or MDs, our laser school can bring more options to your business or office.
Three courses are included in Grey’s Academy laser school in Colorado Springs. We offer a 1-week course to educate students as a certified aesthetic laser operator (CALO). There is a 1-day course offered for advanced laser operator (ALO) education. Finally, another 1-day course teaches radiofrequency microneedling (RFM).
1-week Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator Course
The 1-week course for Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator covers details relating to skin physiology, which is the anatomy of skin and hair. This class also educates on the evolution of lasers and light therapy, aesthetic laser safety and physics, laser and light parameters and applications, and tissue interaction in both pre- and post-procedure settings. The CALO course teaches patient assessment, which includes client selection, contraindications, Fitzpatrick skin typing, and consultations. A contraindication is any condition that serves as a reason for a patient to not receive certain medical treatment, such as laser therapy. Grey’s Academy students will learn all aspects of certified laser treatment, including when it is not applicable to a patient for any medical reason. Students at Grey’s Academy will also be taught about Fitzpatrick skin typing, which is a system developed in 1975 to classify skin type according to the amount of pigment one’s skin has and that person’s skin reaction to sun exposure. Medical professionals who are certified in laser treatment use the Fitzpatrick skin typing system to gauge various types of skins’ reaction to the sun and how effective laser treatment will be for the patients based on their skin type. Grey’s Academy students will learn techniques for various skin types and how to properly treat each patient.
At the end of the CALO course at Grey’s Academy, students will conduct a final examination, then a certificate of completion will be issued upon passing the exam. By educating our Certified Laser Treatment professionals on consulting patients before and after the treatment, our clients can make Blush & Grey their one-stop shop for medical wellness in Colorado Springs. To read the course description, required textbooks, class schedules, how to register, and more for our Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator course, visit Grey’s Academy online.
1-day Advanced Laser Operator Course
The second course of Grey’s Academy certified laser treatment is a 1-day Advanced Laser Operator class. Topics taught in this one-day course include detailed skin physiology, vessel ablation didactics, and more. Subjects of the 1-week course, including aesthetic laser safety and physics, patient assessment, Fitzpatrick skin typing, consultations, and more will also be reviewed in detail. The Advanced Laser Operator class is an 8-hour instruction in a classroom setting. Hands-on education is conducted with the Candela GentleMax Pro 1064 Nd:YAG. To read more about Grey’s Academy Advanced Laser Operator (ALO) course in Colorado Springs and to register, click here.
1-Day Radiofrequency Microneedling Course
The final course of certified laser treatment for students at Grey’s Academy is the Radiofrequency Microneedling (RFM) class. In addition to skin physiology, patient assessment and consultations, and Fitzpatrick skin typing, this third course at Grey’s Academy teaches Radiofrequency didactics and safety, treatment parameters and application, and more. The RFM course in Colorado Springs is held in the classroom for hands-on instruction with the Vivace ™ Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling system. Read more about the training day, required materials, registration, and more on our website.
Why Become Certified for Aesthetic Laser Treatment?
Now that we have covered the subjects of each course of Grey’s Academy, why would becoming certified for Aesthetic Laser Treatment in Colorado Springs be beneficial? By becoming educated and certified in laser treatments, you can expand your offering and services as a medical professional. This course is the only one of its kind in Colorado Springs, and one of three programs in Colorado, which means your medical services can now meet the needs for men and women looking for laser treatment in our local communities. Grey’s Academy fully instructs cosmetologists, estheticians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, DOs and MDs. If you are a trained medical professional looking for a new opportunity, getting laser certified with Grey’s Academy can open new doors for you! Medical spa owners are more likely to hire new staff members who hold formal training in laser treatments.
Several states, including Colorado, require formal laser training certification in order to operate a laser device in aesthetics. Our Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator educational program is approved and regulated by the state of Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools and satisfies Colorado Rule 800. Our instructors at Grey’s Academy in Colorado Springs have been performing aesthetic laser treatments for many years and hold experience in teaching other providers how to safely operate lasers. Grey’s Academy instructors perform the same laser procedures in Colorado Springs every day in clinical practice at Blush & Grey. We aim to stay updated on all current and future guidelines for medical spas. We are dedicated, passionate, and eager to educate others on the benefits of laser treatments, keep tuition costs affordable, and provide the best medical spa services in Colorado Springs.