What this course is
This is advanced laser training in fractional CO₂ treatment, for qualified practitioners who already work with lasers. It is taught on the MED-870+ FOCXEL fractional CO₂ system, which we supply and for which we are the UK Responsible Person registered with the MHRA. The theory is written for first-time CO₂ users, and teaching follows the operator and clinical user manual for the system, so the settings and safety framework are those you will work from in clinic.
It covers skin rejuvenation, fine lines and texture, acne marks, scars, stretch marks, pigmentation, and benign lesion removal with the UltraPulse surgical head. It covers facial and body skin treatments and lesion work. It does not cover periorbital or intimate and gynaecological applications. Results vary between individuals.
What you get for your price
- Online lessons on the academy covering all eleven sections and the legislation appendix
- Narrated videos with diagrams and downloadable slide decks
- A filmed step-by-step CO₂ treatment tutorial
- Quizzes and written activities to check your understanding
- Your clinical training manual and workbook, sent to you before the course
- A pack of client form templates to adapt for your own clinic
- One practical day at the academy with a maximum of two students, including three supervised treatments on three models provided by Skintastic
- Practical skills checklists signed by your trainer, and a CPD reflective record
- Certificate of Competence in CO₂ Fractional Laser Therapy, CPD accredited
How the course works, step by step
- Enrol. Buy the course and it is added to your account.
- Online study (about 8 hours). Work through the lessons in your own time, using your manual as a workbook, and complete the knowledge review before you attend.
- Book your practical day. Contact us to arrange a date. Weekends are offered on request.
- Practical day (about 8 hours, 09:30 to 17:30). Your trainer marks your written work, demonstrates machine set-up and treatment, and you carry out three supervised treatments on three models.
- Certificate. Once your written work and all three practical assessments are passed, your certificate is issued on the practical day.
The total is 16 hours of guided learning and 16 CPD credits.
What the course covers
| Section | What you learn |
|---|---|
| 1. What a CO₂ laser is | The 10,600 nm wavelength, history, ablative and non-ablative lasers, what fractional CO₂ can and cannot treat |
| 2. How it works on skin | Absorption by water, the three zones made by a spot, fractional versus full-field, healing and collagen, and how each setting changes the effect |
| 3. Skin, healing and skin types | Skin structure, how it heals after laser, and how skin type affects risk |
| 4. Your teaching device | The MED-870+ screen and controls, the fractional scanning head, the three spacers and the UltraPulse head |
| 5. Laser safety | Eyewear, the Laser Controlled Area, plume management, fire safety and daily checks |
| 6. Consultation and contraindications | Who is suitable, contraindications, deferral periods, consent and record keeping |
| 7. Settings | The parameters for each indication, and how to adjust them safely for the individual |
| 8. Step-by-step treatment | Protocols for rejuvenation, scars, stretch marks, pigmentation and lesion removal |
| 9. Sessions and evidence | Intervals between sessions and the clinical evidence |
| 10. Aftercare and complications | The healing timeline, aftercare, side effects and when to refer |
| 11. Law and practice | Professional practice, registration and licensing, plus the legislation appendix |
| Practical day | Test firing on a thermal card, patch testing, and three supervised treatments on models |
Before and on your practical day
- Complete all of the online theory before your practical day.
- Wear your salon clothes or smart casual, because the training is clinical.
- Your practical date is arranged with you after you enrol.
- Lunch is provided on your practical day.
Entry requirements, insurance and scope of practice
- An up-to-date accredited Core of Knowledge laser safety certificate
- A regulated laser and light qualification at Level 4 as a minimum (Level 5 or above preferred)
- Insurance that covers fractional CO₂ treatment, before you treat clients. Check with your insurer before you book
The device is a Class 4 medical laser and may be operated only by trained, qualified practitioners working within the scope of their training, insurance and local authority licensing. We accept Recognition of Prior Learning for the laser and light qualification, but not in place of a current Core of Knowledge certificate or for the practical element. Completing the course does not on its own make you competent to treat every client.
The practical element
The practical day is at 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL, from 09:30 to 17:30, with a maximum of two students. You see a trainer demonstration of machine set-up, the thermal card test and patch test. You then treat three models, each patch tested and treated on the same day: fractional skin rejuvenation, benign lesion removal with the UltraPulse head, and fractional treatment of scarring or skin texture. Each model signs a disclaimer and Skintastic provides all three.
Please bring your workbook, your Core of Knowledge certificate, your laser and light qualification certificate and your completed registration form. Wear comfortable clothing, with no loose jewellery, and remove rings and watches for practical work.
Assessment and your certificate
You complete the knowledge review (short answers and multiple choice) in your workbook during your online study. Your trainer marks it on the practical day. The multiple-choice pass mark is 100%: any wrong answer is talked through with you and you answer it again. On the day each of your three treatments is a separate supervised practical assessment, recorded on its own checklist and signed by your trainer.
Your certificate is issued on the practical day once your written work and all three practical assessments are passed. It is CPD accredited, not a regulated qualification.
CPD accreditation and how to verify it
This course is accredited by The CPD Group, activity #1017976, for 16 CPD credits. Skintastic is a CPD Group approved provider (number 777800). Check this course on The CPD Register (activity #1017976)
Price, payment options and enrolling
The price is £799. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. Klarna and Clearpay may also be offered at checkout, subject to status. After you buy, the course is added to your account.
Cancellations, refunds, access time and rescheduling
This is a summary. The full wording is in our terms and conditions, which apply to your order.
- Price and VAT. Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the course price. Payment is taken in full when you order.
- Online access. Your access to the online lessons lasts 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Cancelling. At checkout you tick a box to start your online access straight away, and by ticking it you give up the 14 day right to cancel the online materials. Refunds, where they apply, go back to the original payment method within 14 days of us receiving your written cancellation (an email is enough).
- Practical day. If you book a practical day you may cancel within 14 days of buying and before the day takes place, and you are refunded in full less a fair amount for any services already provided at your request. You may move your practical day once, free of charge, if you tell us in writing at least 14 days before it. If you tell us later than that, or do not attend, the day is treated as used. A further date may be offered at our discretion for a rebooking fee of 25% of the price you paid for the course.
- After the cancellation period. Once the 14 days have ended, courses are non refundable, including if you change your mind, cannot attend, fail an assessment, or find that your insurer will not accept the course. Your statutory rights are not affected.
- Your certificate. It is issued once you have completed every required part of the course and passed the assessments.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the CO₂ fractional laser course cost?
The price is £799. You can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal, and Klarna and Clearpay may also be offered at checkout, subject to status. Ask us if you want to know about VAT.
How long does the course take?
It is 16 hours of blended learning and 16 CPD credits: online study you complete before you attend, plus one practical day at the academy from 09:30 to 17:30. Breaks are not counted.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The online study is done in your own time and submitted before your practical day. Only the practical day has a fixed date. If you need to know how long you have to finish, ask us.
What qualifications do I need first?
You need an up-to-date accredited Core of Knowledge laser safety certificate and a regulated laser and light qualification at Level 4 as a minimum (Level 5 or above preferred). We accept Recognition of Prior Learning for the laser and light qualification, but not in place of a current Core of Knowledge certificate. Send us your evidence before you book.
Is the course accredited and how do I check?
Yes. It is CPD accredited by The CPD Group, activity #1017976, worth 16 CPD credits. Use the link in the CPD accreditation section above to check it on The CPD Register. It is accredited CPD, not a regulated qualification.
Will I get a certificate and when?
Yes. Your certificate is issued on the practical day, once your marked written work and all three practical assessments have been passed. You also complete a CPD reflective record for your portfolio.
Will my insurer cover me?
We cannot promise that. You need insurance that covers fractional CO₂ treatment specifically before you treat clients, so check with your insurer before you book.
Do I need to own a CO₂ laser?
No. The practical day is taught on the MED-870+ FOCXEL fractional CO₂ system at our academy.
Can I use any CO₂ laser after the course?
This is a general fractional CO₂ course, so the science, safety, consultation, technique and aftercare apply to any fractional CO₂ laser. The practical training is on one machine, and in your own clinic you must always follow the manufacturer’s manual for the laser you use.
Where is the practical day and how do I book it?
It is at Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd, 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL. Weekend dates are offered on request. Call 02381 946394 or email info@skintasticaesthetics.com to arrange your date.
Who supplies the models?
Skintastic provides all three models. Each is patch tested and treated on the same day and signs a model disclaimer.
Does the course cover treatment around the eyes or intimate areas?
No. It covers facial and body skin treatments and lesion work, and does not cover periorbital or intimate and gynaecological applications.
What support do I get?
You can ring or email us at any point before the course, and your trainer marks your work and debriefs you on the practical day. Ask us about support after the course.
What if I do not pass first time?
If an answer is not yet complete, your trainer talks it through and corrects it with you on the day. Ask us what happens if a practical assessment is not passed, and about any charge for repeating it.
Can I get a refund?
Please read our terms and conditions, or contact us before you buy and we will answer your question.
Is VAT added to the price?
No. Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the course price shown.
How long do I have access to the online lessons?
Your access to the online lessons lasts 12 months from the date of purchase.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
You have 14 days to cancel, but the right to cancel the online materials is lost once your access starts and you have ticked the box at checkout to agree to that. Once the 14 days have ended, courses are non refundable. Refunds that apply are paid to the original payment method within 14 days of us receiving your written cancellation. Full details are in our terms and conditions.
What if I need to move my practical day?
You may move your practical day once, free of charge, if you tell us in writing at least 14 days before it. After that, or if you do not attend, the day is treated as used, and a further date may be offered at our discretion for a rebooking fee of 25% of the price you paid.
Contact us
Skintastic Aesthetic Lasers Ltd, 26 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XL
Phone: 02381 946394
Email: info@skintasticaesthetics.com
