There are several colleges now offering aesthetic laser training in the United States, however the Rocky Mountain Laser College (RMLC) is considered the gold standard in laser training.

The RMLC teaches students in over 30 countries from around the world. RMLC has had sister schools in Tokyo Japan and Madrid Spain, with more to come in the next few years.

Most of the top laser manufactures send their customers to the RMLC once they purchase a laser and the top insurance company in the world (Lloyds of London) endorses Lorenzo Kunze, M.E. and the entire RMLC curriculum.

Experts agree that the main reason for the success of the RMLC is that Lorenzo Kunze, M.E. (the college director) has been teaching aesthetic and medical applications for over 35  years. His passion in his work is what sells him as "the laser guru" and his years of experience is what allows his graduates to be so successful.

Lorenzo's training style does not include boring lectures, as he feels that most students learn more from their live hands-on experience. His famous words in regard to learning aesthetic laser applications is... "it is not rocket science"! He teaches that providing laser procedures is as easy as "point and shoot" and not difficult to do...once you have captured the "easy to learn" recipes.

If  you really do your homework, you will find that the RMLC provides students with the best aesthetic laser education available.

• how long has the college I select been around?

 

Make sure to check how long the college has been teaching and that they are an approved college under the direction of the Department of Higher Education, Health Occupations.

 

If you have selected the RMLC, you will be among the graduates that started their training back in 1948 (Electrology Training Center). Over the years laser applications have enhanced the aesthetic profession to where the college now teaches everything in in regard to aesthetic laser procedures.

 

Both of Lorenzo Kunze's parents started the college over 60 years ago in Denver Colorado, teaching multi-current technology (AC, DC and RF) in the aesthetic field. Training included removal of: unwanted hair, skin tags, cherry hemangiomas, warts, milia, sebaceous hyperplasia and pigmented lesions.

 

In 2010 the RMLC mission statement is the same as it was in 1948.

 

"To provide quality service and training with honest, sincere and expected results. To develop and maintain proper knowledge, professional relationships and education to the public. Utilizing the newest state-of-the-art equipment and protocols available to medical, aesthetic and allied health professionals."  

 

Longevity is one of the keys to the success of the RMLC and it's graduates.

 

• who will be teaching the class or classes and are they qualified?

 

This is probably one of the most important questions you need to ask before attending any college. Make sure that the person advertised is the one providing the training.

 

At the RMLC all of the training is supervised personally by Lorenzo Kunze, M.E. You may be asking yourself who is Lorenzo and is he qualified to teach aesthetic laser applications. Simply go to www.google.com/LorenzoKunze and read about his 35  years of experience.

 

Teaching with Lorenzo are other instructors that have vast experience in aesthetic laser procedures and most of them individually own their laser practice.

 

 

             Company                       -   Instructor

 

       -     Second Chance Skin              -   Jessica Riggs, CLS

       -     Purple Haze Laser Center      -   Haze Griffith, CLS

       -     Laser Aesthetic Group            -   Lori Zarlengo, CLS

       -     Laser Erase                             -   Lorenzo A Kunze, II, CLS

       -     Body Solutions                         -   Clark B Zimmerman, III, M.D.

       -     Body Solutions                         -   Ken Petri, M.D.

       -     Essex Med Spa                       -   Jill Sohayda, M.D.

 

If  you really do your homework, on the internet you will find that most of the instructors at other schools are graduates of the RMLC. They received their first training in the laser profession as a student from Lorenzo Kunze, M.E. and they are now teaching at laser schools around the United States.

 

Just to name a few examples of RMLC graduates teaching at schools:

 

Why study with the student, when you can be taught by the teacher.

 

• how much should I have to pay to get a quality aesthetic laser education?

 

The answer to this question is related to the amount of hours you will need to get certified in  your particular state or country. The average cost for aesthetic laser training is $4,000.

 

A tuition of $100 for each hour of certification is what the Department of Higher Education recommends. So, 40 hours of training should be approximately  $4,000. Continuing education is usually estimated at $50 an hour of certification.

 

• why does the amount of hours / tuition vary from college to college?

 

Most U.S. and Canadian states/provinces require 40 hours of formal training from an accredited school.

 

Countries from around the world have different hourly requirements. If you need to know your requirements, please contact the college at: 800 314-4990 / 303 237-9100 / admin@laserlaser.com and speak with Sherry Hevelone the college administrator.

 

On the internet you may find schools that recommend up to 100 hours. The reason is that some schools strive to get students to attend over 40 hours because they are trying to get the student to apply for a student loan. Student loans for any type of education requires at least 100 hours of training. While this may sound like a good idea, your student loan for 100 hours of training could cost you over $20,000 (principle and interest) by the time you can pay it back. These colleges play off of the idea that you are going to get more education, but what they don't tell you is how much this training will really cost the student. Beware: some schools are more interested in putting money in their pocket, instead of assisting you to learn a profession that can put money in your pocket.

 

The RMLC recommends 40 hours of training for $4,000. If our students feel they need additional hands-on experience, they can stay or come back for an additional 40 hours for $2,500. This training will consist mostly of hands-on with live models.

 

• where will I stay during my training if I am from out of town/country?

 

At the RMLC we take the worry out of where to stay and how to get to and from your hotel. We want you to concentrate on what you have paid to learn...aesthetic laser applications.

 

The RMLC has had a long lasting agreement with Marriott and is included with your $4,000 tuition. The college will take care of your motel reservation and your transportation between the hotel and college.

 

When you apply for tuition registration, let us know your travel plans. APPLICATION (click here)

 

• how much money do I need to bring with me while I am at a college (breakfast, lunch)?

 

If students attend the RMLC, they will need monies to pay for their round trip ride from the airport to their motel room (less than $100). Dinner and any other activities they plan in the evening will need to be budgeted by the student as well.

 

Again, the RMLC does not want our students to be worrying about anything but their laser education. Your breakfast is provided at the hotel and fruit, pastries and drinks are available at the college. Lunch is also provided so that students can have the opportunity to associate with fellow students attending the college. Lastly the RMLC provides a small graduation party with cocktails and a buffet dinner.

 

• will the college prepare me mentally before I actually attend?

 

Some colleges have you sit and listen to boring lectures before allowing you to ever touch the laser. At the RMLC you will receive on-line modules that can be taken at home before attending the college to prepare you for your education.

 

After your RMLC tuition has been paid, you will be given a computer code to receive didactic, terminology, safety and an introduction to aesthetic lasers. This allows our students to know key words, descriptions and safety practices before they are in class.  Which will allow more hands-on training and in turn a better education.

 

• how many lasers should be at the college that I attend?

 

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• will the college allow me to fire the laser during my training?

 

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• can I expect to receive treatments on myself while I am in class?

 

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• if I want to only learn tattoo removal, do I need to stay for the full curriculum?

 

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• will I have enough hands-on to operate a laser after graduation?

 

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• exactly what does the certification allow me to do after graduation?

 

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• how much money can I expect to earn after graduation?

 

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• if I decide to open my own business can I purchase or lease a laser?

 

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• can the college help me after graduation if I want to start my own business?

 

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• will the college be there after I graduate?

 

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Listed below are the advantages of being a CLS graduate: