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Professional Development Courses
NZ Laser Training Institute Educational Programmes
Laser Safety Certificate for Beauty Professionals
Save 10% on the Laser Safety Certificate for Beauty Professionals. Email: Kylie Nichols, admin@nzlasertraining.co.nz advising you are a NZBPST Member.
Laser Safety Certificate for Medical Professionals
Save 10% on the Laser Safety Certificate for Medical Professionals online programme. Email: Kylie Nichols, admin@nzlasertraining.co.nz advising you are a NZBPST Member.
Skin Lesions, Skin Cancers and Melanoma Awareness Online Programme
Save 10% on the Skin Lesions, Skin Cancers and Melanoma Awareness online programme. Email: Kylie Nichols, admin@nzlasertraining.co.nz advising you are a NZBPST Member.
Laser Tattoo Removal Beginner Online Course
Save 10% on the Laser Tattoo Removal Beginner Theory online programme. Email: Kylie Nichols, admin@nzlasertraining.co.nz advising you are a NZBPST Member.
Accredited Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) and Infection Control Courses in New Zealand
For all therapists who puncture, penetrate, abrade, erode or cut the skin, it is highly recommended that you complete a bloodborne pathogen [BBP] course.
Below are courses that are suitable for skin therapists and PMU technicians.
1. Skinart New Zealand – Online Bloodborne Pathogen Training
Format: Fully online video course
Duration: Approximately 2 days (~16 hours)
Instructor(s): Experienced Skinart NZ body-art educators (individual names not listed)
Curriculum: • Understanding blood-borne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV) • Equipment safety and sterilization • Biohazard disposal protocols
Certificate: Skinart certificate for body-art professionals
Cost: Estimated NZD 300–400 (subject to confirmation)
Enrollment: Register and pay via [skinart.co.nz](https://skinart.co.nz/online-bloodborne-pathogen-training)
Duration: Approximately 2 days (~16 hours)
Instructor(s): Experienced Skinart NZ body-art educators (individual names not listed)
Curriculum: • Understanding blood-borne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV) • Equipment safety and sterilization • Biohazard disposal protocols
Certificate: Skinart certificate for body-art professionals
Cost: Estimated NZD 300–400 (subject to confirmation)
Enrollment: Register and pay via [skinart.co.nz](https://skinart.co.nz/online-bloodborne-pathogen-training)
2. Skinart Training NZ – Accredited Online BBP Course
Format: Fully online, pre-recorded modules
Duration: Approximately 2 days
Instructor(s): Qualified Skinart Training educators
Curriculum: • BBP prevention and PPE • Environmental risk management • Blood spill response
Certificate: Accredited certificate in BBP safety
Cost: Direct inquiry required
Enrollment: Register via [skinarttraining.com](https://skinarttraining.com/nz/course/online-bbp-course)
Duration: Approximately 2 days
Instructor(s): Qualified Skinart Training educators
Curriculum: • BBP prevention and PPE • Environmental risk management • Blood spill response
Certificate: Accredited certificate in BBP safety
Cost: Direct inquiry required
Enrollment: Register via [skinarttraining.com](https://skinarttraining.com/nz/course/online-bbp-course)
3. Coal Creek – BBP Hands-on Workshop
Format: 2-day in-person workshop + 4 months online support
Duration: ~16 hours + additional support
Instructor(s): Skinart-certified educators (e.g., Janet via Facebook)
Curriculum: • Core BBP theory • Real-world case studies and practical training
Certificate: BBP completion certificate
Cost: Contact via Facebook for details
Enrollment: Contact Janet (021 977732) or message via Facebook
Duration: ~16 hours + additional support
Instructor(s): Skinart-certified educators (e.g., Janet via Facebook)
Curriculum: • Core BBP theory • Real-world case studies and practical training
Certificate: BBP completion certificate
Cost: Contact via Facebook for details
Enrollment: Contact Janet (021 977732) or message via Facebook
4. Altura Learning NZ – Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
Format: Self-paced online
Duration: Several hours to 1 day
Instructor(s): Expert-led online modules
Curriculum: • Infection control basics • PPE usage • Microbial safety in beauty settings
Certificate: Altura IPC certificate
Cost & Enrollment: Available via Altura Learning subscription or direct purchase
Duration: Several hours to 1 day
Instructor(s): Expert-led online modules
Curriculum: • Infection control basics • PPE usage • Microbial safety in beauty settings
Certificate: Altura IPC certificate
Cost & Enrollment: Available via Altura Learning subscription or direct purchase
5. Open Polytechnic – STE301: Introduction to Infection Prevention & Control
Format: Fully online academic course
Duration: 16 weeks (~13 hours per week)
Instructor(s): Open Polytechnic faculty
Curriculum: • Microbiology and transmission • Sterilization practices • NZ IPC standards
Certificate: NZQA Level 3 accredited course (20 credits)
Cost: $0 for NZ domestic / NZD 1,157 for international students
Enrollment: Apply via [openpolytechnic.ac.nz](https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/ste301-introduction-to-infection-prevention-and-control)
Duration: 16 weeks (~13 hours per week)
Instructor(s): Open Polytechnic faculty
Curriculum: • Microbiology and transmission • Sterilization practices • NZ IPC standards
Certificate: NZQA Level 3 accredited course (20 credits)
Cost: $0 for NZ domestic / NZD 1,157 for international students
Enrollment: Apply via [openpolytechnic.ac.nz](https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/ste301-introduction-to-infection-prevention-and-control)
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