• The use of IPL does not require a license
• No prior qualifications are required for the use of non-ablative lasers across all treatments
• To obtain a Use License for ablative lasers, the applicant must be a Medical Practitioner

Steps to obtaining a Use License for non-ablative lasers:

• Step 1: Obtain a Laser Safety Certificate and an Infection Prevention Control Certificate
• Step 2: Apply for a Trainee License
• Step 3: Complete a logbook of supervised hours*:
  • Hair removal: 25 hours
  • Skin rejuvenation (including superficial pigmentation): 50 hours
  • Superficial capillary reduction: 50 hours
  • Tattoo removal: 100 hours
• Step 4: Apply for a Use License

• The use of IPL does not require a license
• No prior qualifications are required for the use of non-ablative lasers across all treatments
• To obtain a Use License for ablative lasers, the applicant must be a Medical Practitioner

Steps to obtaining a Use License for non-ablative lasers:

• Step 1: Obtain a Laser Safety Certificate and an Infection Prevention Control Certificate
• Step 2: For tattoo removal attend a tattoo removal course
• Step 3: Complete a logbook of supervised hours*:
  • Hair removal: 25 hours
  • Skin rejuvenation (including superficial pigmentation): 50 hours
  • Superficial capillary reduction: 50 hours
  • Tattoo removal: 100 hours
• Step 4: Apply for a Use License

• All IPL and laser device (Class 3B and Class 4) users in Tasmania are to be licenced by the Department of Health

• Please refer to the link below to access the form to apply for a laser and IPL license

  https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/rpa0002-laser-ipl-mri-licence-application-form

• No prior qualifications are required for the use of ablative and non-ablative lasers and IPL across all treatments
• A Laser Safety Certificate is required to comply with laser standards and secure insurance

*Supervised hours must be conducted with an individual who holds a full Use License in the state of application