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Academic program · 2027 Edition

Clinical Training Program in Medical Lasers

A medical training program structured in two progressive levels, focused on the safe, protocol-based clinical use of laser technology and energy-based systems.

  • Hybrid · Online + clinical practice
  • For physicians residing in Uruguay only
  • AMEU endorsement
  • CLADEMA endorsement
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Where technology becomes medicine

Levels
2
Modules
10
Duration
8 months
Workload
25 + 110 h
Start
March 2027

  • Level 1 · 25 hours · Modules 1 to 4

    Fundamentals, safety and diagnosis

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  • Level 2 · 110 hours · Modules 5 to 10

    Clinical program in medical lasers

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  • Laser safety

    Safe parameter selection, biosafety and eye protection, complication prevention and initial management of adverse events.

  • Evidence-based protocols

    Well-founded clinical decisions, clear indications, rational use of energy and structured clinical records.

Physician wearing protective eyewear in the clinic

Level 1 · 25 hours

Fundamentals, safety and diagnosis

Level objective

To provide the physical, biological and regulatory foundations needed to understand how laser systems interact with human tissue, develop diagnostic judgment and ensure safe clinical practice.

  1. Module 01

    Physical principles of lasers and energy-based systems

    Contents

    • Nature of light: coherence, monochromaticity and collimation.
    • Differences between laser, IPL and energy-based systems.
    • Principles of selective photothermolysis.
    • Laser-tissue interaction: Absorption · Scattering · Reflection · Transmission.
    • Wavelength and penetration depth.
    • Fluence, energy density and thermal effect.
    • Pulse duration and thermal relaxation time.
    • Spot size and its impact on penetration.
    • The concept of the therapeutic window.

    Competencies

    • Interpret technical parameters from a clinical perspective.
    • Understand the relationship between settings and biological effect.
    • Identify risks arising from inadequate selection.

  2. Module 02

    Chromophores and biological foundations

    Contents

    • Melanin.
    • Hemoglobin.
    • Water.
    • Absorption spectra.
    • Chromophore-pathology relationship.
    • Thermal, photoacoustic and photochemical effects.
    • The concept of controlled damage and tissue remodeling.
    • Biological basis of laser-induced healing.

    Competencies

    • Identify the predominant chromophore.
    • Match the pathology with the appropriate technology.
    • Understand the biological impact of the applied energy.

  3. Module 03

    Laser safety, complications and regulatory framework

    Contents

    • Laser classification under international standards.
    • Laser biosafety.
    • Eye protection.
    • Risk management.
    • Absolute and relative contraindications.
    • Test spots and their interpretation.
    • Most common complications: Burns · Dyschromias · Scars · Infections.
    • Prevention and initial management.
    • Specific informed consent.
    • Structured clinical records.

    Competencies

    • Apply mandatory safety protocols.
    • Prevent common complications.
    • Document practice properly.

  4. Module 04

    Clinical assessment and photographic documentation protocol

    Contents

    • Laser-oriented medical history.
    • Skin phototype assessment.
    • Identification of risk factors.
    • Pigmentary, vascular and structural assessment.
    • Standardized photography protocol: Consistent lighting · Neutral background · Fixed distance · Reproducible positioning · Photographs at rest and in motion.
    • Consent for use of images.
    • Data protection.
    • Academic use of clinical material.

    Competencies

    • Perform a comprehensive assessment before treatment.
    • Ensure reproducibility in follow-up.
    • Meet ethical and legal standards in image handling.
Facial laser treatment with eye protection and aiming beam on the forehead

Level 2 · 110 hours

Clinical program in medical lasers

Level objective

To train physicians in the safe, protocol-based clinical application of lasers in common conditions, developing therapeutic judgment and the ability to integrate them into private practice.

  1. Module 05

    Pigmented lesions and the melanin chromophore

    1. Overview

    • Classification of the most common pigmented lesions: Solar lentigines · Ephelides · Melasma · Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
    • Epidermal vs dermal differentiation.
    • Risk factors for recurrence.
    • Phototype and risk of PIH.

    2. Therapeutic foundations

    • IPL for pigmentary conditions.
    • Q-Switched laser.
    • Principles of pigment fragmentation.
    • Basic parameter selection.
    • Test spot.

    3. Clinical protocols

    • Treatment sequence.
    • PIH prevention.
    • Post-treatment care.
    • Documented clinical follow-up.

    Competencies

    • Select the appropriate technology based on depth.
    • Set safe initial parameters.
    • Prevent pigmentary complications.

  2. Module 06

    Skin rejuvenation and resurfacing with fractional CO₂ laser

    1. Pathophysiological basis

    • Intrinsic and extrinsic aging.
    • Photodamage.
    • Collagen alterations.
    • Induced dermal remodeling.

    2. Facial resurfacing

    • The concept of resurfacing.
    • Ablative vs fractional CO₂ laser.
    • Microcolumns of coagulation.
    • Progressive dermal remodeling.

    3. Clinical indications

    • Fine and moderate wrinkles.
    • Perioral (barcode) lines.
    • Basic eyelid rejuvenation.
    • Superficial acne scars.
    • Stretch marks.
    • Mild to moderate photoaging.
    • Improved texture and pores.

    4. Technique and basic parameters

    • Density.
    • Energy.
    • Number of passes.
    • Anatomical areas.
    • Downtime management.

    5. Complications and prevention

    • Prolonged erythema.
    • Infection.
    • PIH.
    • Hypertrophic scarring.

    Competencies

    • Indicate resurfacing with sound judgment.
    • Adjust basic parameters.
    • Manage recovery.
    • Recognize the limits of competence.

  3. Module 07

    Vascular and inflammatory lesions

    1. Overview

    • Vascular pathophysiology.
    • Common vascular lesions: Telangiectasias · Persistent erythema · Rosacea · Post-inflammatory erythema.
    • Vascular vs pigmentary differentiation.

    2. Therapeutic foundations

    • Photothermolysis applied to hemoglobin.
    • Vascular IPL.
    • Filter selection.
    • Safe initial parameters.

    3. Clinical applications

    • Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea.
    • Persistent erythema.
    • Inflammatory acne as an adjunct.

    4. Complication prevention

    • Eye protection.
    • Purpura prevention.
    • Immediate management of reactions.

    Competencies

    • Identify treatable lesions.
    • Select safe parameters.
    • Adjust treatment according to response.

  4. Module 08

    Non-laser energy-based systems (Energy Based Devices)

    Module objective. To give physicians the physical foundations and clinical criteria for the responsible use of energy-based technologies other than lasers, understanding their mechanisms of action, basic indications and associated risks.

    1. General concepts

    • Definition of Energy Based Devices (EBD).
    • Differences between: Laser · Intense pulsed light (IPL) · Radiofrequency · Ultrasound · Cryotherapy · Electromagnetic fields (HIFEM).
    • Comparative physical principles: Optical energy · Thermal energy · Mechanical energy · Electromagnetic energy · Cryogenic energy.

    2. Radiofrequency

    Fundamentals

    • Volumetric heating.
    • Dermal remodeling.
    • Immediate contraction and neocollagenesis.

    Common indications

    • Mild to moderate laxity.
    • Facial contouring.
    • Mild body laxity.

    Safety

    • Thermal control.
    • Risk of deep burns.
    • Candidate selection.

    3. Ultrasound (including HIFU)

    Fundamentals

    • Mechanical waves.
    • Focal coagulation points.
    • SMAS and deep tightening.

    Indications

    • Mild non-surgical lifting.
    • Facial laxity.

    Safety

    • Pain.
    • Nerve risk.
    • Appropriate anatomical selection.

    4. Cryotherapy / Cryolipolysis

    Fundamentals

    • Cold-induced adipocyte apoptosis.
    • Controlled inflammatory response.

    Indications

    • Localized fat.
    • Mild body contouring.

    Safety

    • Risk of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia.
    • Transient sensory changes.

    5. High-intensity electromagnetic fields (HIFEM)

    Fundamentals

    • Supramaximal muscle contractions.
    • Muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia.

    Indications

    • Abdominal toning.
    • Gluteal area.
    • Adjunct in body contouring.

    Safety

    • Contraindications (pacemakers, metal implants).
    • Prior clinical assessment.

    6. Low-level green laser for non-invasive lipolysis

    Fundamentals

    • Selective interaction with adipocytes.
    • Metabolic modulation.
    • Transient lipid release.

    Indications

    • Mild localized fat.
    • Adjunct in body contouring.

    Safety

    • Available evidence.
    • Therapeutic limits.
    • Avoiding unrealistic expectations.

    Competencies

    • Differentiate optical from non-optical technologies.
    • Understand each specific mechanism of action.
    • Select appropriate basic indications.
    • Identify risks and contraindications.
    • Integrate these technologies as a complement to, not a substitute for, medical judgment.

  5. Module 09

    Clinical photobiomodulation

    Contents

    • Fundamentals of LLLT.
    • Photochemical mechanisms.
    • Therapeutic LED.
    • Inflammatory modulation.
    • Adjunctive use in recovery.
    • Available scientific evidence.

    Competencies

    • Understand real indications.
    • Integrate it as adjuvant therapy.
    • Avoid indiscriminate use.

  6. Module 10

    Clinical integration, protocols and case presentation

    Contents

    • Treatment sequencing.
    • Rational combination of technologies.
    • Designing a comprehensive treatment plan.
    • Structured clinical case presentation.
    • Academic audit.

    Competencies

    • Design personalized protocols.
    • Justify decisions.
    • Present a clinical case with academic rigor.

Enrollment open · 2027 Edition

Starts in March 2027.

Closed cohort, with limited places.

Until December 30, 2026

USD 2,900

From January 1, 2027

USD 3,500

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