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So, you’ve earned your Laser Safety Certificate. What now in Western Australia?

Aesthetic/Cosmetic nursing continues to expand across Australia, and a recent landmark decision from the Nursing and Midwifery Board has made a career as a Nurse Practitioner within reach in this context of practice. With growth comes increased regulatory oversight and...

Laser systems are used across Australian hospitals in surgical, dermatological, ophthalmic, and therapeutic settings. While they enhance precision and client outcomes, they introduce controlled hazards that require structured oversight. Hospital laser safety training supports compliance with Australian standards and reinforces...

The growth of aesthetic treatments across Australia has increased both opportunity and responsibility for cosmetic practitioners. Laser and light-based devices are powerful clinical tools. Without strong foundational knowledge, they also carry significant risk.

Eye injury in nothing new to welders who are already familiar with the need to protect their eyes from “Arc Eye” (photokeratitis), retinal burns, cataracts, foreign bodies and melanoma. But the use of lasers in welding represents a whole new...

Cosmetic laser and IPL treatments are widely used across Australia, but they also sit in a high-risk category when it comes to safety and professional responsibility. For practitioners, staying compliant is not just about ticking a box. It is about...

Continuing professional development remains a core requirement for nurses in Australia, but balancing CPD with rotating shifts, workload pressure and personal commitments can be challenging. As the profession continues to evolve in 2026, flexible and accessible education has become more...

Sunday the 14th of December is the last day to contribute to the ACORN Review of Laser Standards so if you haven't already, here's the link. Overall, it's a well-written and thoroughly researched document. It is good to see too that...

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