Laser Physics, Safety and Tissue Interaction
Accredited with 7 Hours of CEUs

Instructor: John E. Hoopman, CMLSO
May 16, 2026
Westin Austin Downtown
310 East Fifth Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-391-2333
August 1, 2026
Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria
1750 West Loop S
Houston, TX 77027
713-960-0111
About the Event
Join John E. Hoopman, CMLSO from UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas in a one-day, didactic overview of laser and light-based physics.
This course provides physicians and non-physician staff with an academic forum to learn the fundamental characteristics of lasers and light-based devices, and how to apply those fundamentals to common procedures, improve efficacy, and reduce complications.
All fundamentals taught are based on translational research and peer-reviewed papers, many co-authored by John himself (62 total publications).
The Agenda
Section I: Foundations of Laser and Light
- 8:00 – History of Light Theory
- 8:30 – How Light is Controlled in Clinical Applications
- 9:00 – Five Laser Parameters: Taking Control of Your Device
- 10:00 – Intense Pulsed Light (BBL, IPL)
- 10:30 – Safety with Devices & Laser Regulations
- 11:00 – Ablative Lasers and Their Applications
- 12:00 – Lunch
Section II: Practical Applications of Laser and Light
- 1:00 – Hair Reduction
- 2:00 – Pigmented & Vascular Lesions
- 2:45 – Recap of the Core Concepts of Light Control
- 3:00 – Before and After Examples
Section III: Evaluation and Closing
- 3:00 – Testing
- 3:20 – Questions & Answers
- 3:45 – Award Certificates of Attendance
Registration Details
- Each individual attendee registration requires a unique email address.
If you are registering for someone else, please be sure to enter the attendee’s information
(full name and unique email address).

