Somatology students receive comprehensive training
First university to give Somatology students comprehensive training in advanced aesthetic technology
The Central University of Technology
, Free State (CUT), is the first South African University of Technology to acknowledge the need for quality training of their students in advanced aesthetic technology.CUT recently invested in advanced aesthetic technology that will give their learners the opportunity to be trained and skilled in light based technology before they enter into business.
CUT decided to invest in a Lumenis Quantum IPL, one of the best IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices manufactured by Lumenis. Lumenis, as developer and patent holder of IPL, is the world’s leading manufacturer of IPL devices.Quantum IPL is supplied by Hitech Lasers.
Wicus Olivier (jnr), director of Hitech Lasers, gave a two day theoretical and practical training to 5 lecturers at the Somatology Department of CUT.
The theoretical course content covers amongst others:the difference between laser and IPL, operating principle of IPL,IPL variables that will influence the quality of treatment,light penetration into the skin, treatment principles (Photothermolysis) , treatment protocols for skin rejuvenation and hair removal etc.A full day of practical training is followed the theoretical training.
The Somatology Programme of CUT is proud and thankful for the opportunity to live up to the name of advanced technology at their university.From beginning 2010 the CUT Somatology Department will include the theory and use of an IPL system in the course content of third year and B-Tech students.
Hitech Lasers is celebrating 35 years as leading supplier of Laser and IPL technology andhas again set the benchmark for delivering quality instruments and training to aesthetic students and practitioners.