LaserSmart Core of Knowledge

The LaserSmart Core of Knowledge is the industry’s most comprehensive, clinically-grounded introduction to laser and light-based energy, designed for providers who want to stop guessing and start operating with clarity, confidence, and precision. 

⭐ Laser Biophysics — 

Laser biophysics is the science of how light energy interacts with living tissue. It explains what happens the moment a photon meets the skin—how it is absorbed, scattered, reflected, or converted into heat—and how those interactions create therapeutic change without damaging surrounding structures.

⭐ Laser Safety — 

Laser safety is the disciplined practice of controlling laser energy so treatments are effective, predictable, and free from preventable harm. It is the combination of physics, protocols, environment, and human behavior that ensures every patient, provider, and bystander is protected from unnecessary risk.

⭐ Skin Histology — 

Skin histology is the study of the skin’s microscopic structure — the layers, cells, and architectural relationships that determine how tissue responds to laser energy. It tells us what we are treating, how deeply our energy needs to travel, and which structures must remain protected to achieve safe, predictable outcomes.

Simplify Complex Science

Precision isn’t a guess — it’s science. In this section, we’ll break down how different wavelengths interact with skin, tissue, and target chromophores. You’ll learn how to match wavelengths to conditions with clarity and confidence, ensuring every pulse has a purpose. Understanding absorption peaks, penetration depth, and the role of skin type will make you a safer, more strategic provider — whether you’re using BBL, MOXI, HALO, or anything in between.

Because results start with hitting the right target. 

This module trains your eye — and your brain — to seek out melanin, hemoglobin, and water with the precision of a laser. You’ll learn to interpret pigment, vessel, and hydration patterns through a scientific lens so you can select ideal modalities, filters, and energy levels. Mastering chromophore theory elevates every consultation, treatment plan, and clinical outcome.

Welcome to fluency in the language of light.

 From pulse width and fluence to energy stacking and spot size calibration, this is where you become fluent in laser physics. We’ll translate the intimidating into the understandable — without watering it down. By the end, you’ll not only understand how lasers work, you’ll know how to think like one. That’s what makes a provider unstoppable.

Dana Smith 

Global Trainer | Laser Physics Nerd | Founder of LaserSmart + LaserGeeks With almost 15 years in aesthetic laser education, Dana Smith has trained thousands of providers across the U.S., U.K., and Europe — from brand-new laser techs to top-tier surgeons. She’s a clinical trainer, consultant, and speaker known for breaking down complex physics into language real humans understand. Dana’s approach is direct, evidence-based, and a little rebellious. She’s not here to hype a brand — she’s here to teach you how to think critically, use your brain, and get consistent results. If you’ve ever felt under-trained, under-informed, or overwhelmed by your laser’s “magic buttons,” this is your classroom.

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 28 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Foundations

    1. LaserSmart Core of Knowledge Free preview
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      Course Foundations

  2. 2

    Laser Physics

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      The Origin Story

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      Laser Physics

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      Quick Reference: The Five-Part Symphony of Laser Interaction

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      Quick Reference: Visible Light

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      Quick Reference: Laser Mediums Explained

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      Check Your Knowledge

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      Downloads & Resources

  3. 3

    Skin Histology

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      Skin Histology

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      Quick Reference: Parts of The Skin

  4. 4

    Chromophores & Absorption

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      Chromophores & Absorption

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      Quick Reference: Chromophore-Wavelength Logic Absorbents

  5. 5

    Selective Photothermolysis

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      Selective Photothermolysis

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    Fitzpatrick and Safety

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      Fitzpatrick Scale & Safety

  7. 7

    Device Catagories

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      Device Categories

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      📘 Module 4 – Device Physics & Parameter Control

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      Visual Diagrams — Chromophore Targeting & Skin Layers

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    Clinical Decision Making

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      Clinical Decision-Making

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    Consultation and Communication

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      Consultation & Communication

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      Troubleshooting Tissue Response in Real Time

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      LaserSmart Consultation Compass

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    Complications and Prevention

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      Complications & Prevention

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    Laser Safety

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      🛡️ Laser Safety: Non-Negotiable Foundations for Clinical Confidence

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      Laser Safety Essentials

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      Laser Safety in Aesthetic Practices

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      Module 3 Overview

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      Laser Physics Q&A | The Four Pillars

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