How to start a phototherapy practice

 

First determine the following:

 

Amount of space available.

How many patients you anticipate treating.

Your budget.

 

The ideal unit:

 

If space is not an issue, the 3 series is ideal for medical practices.These units have up to 48 lampsBear in mind that the more the lamps, the shorter the treatment times.  This is important for busy practices with a high turnover of patients.

 

Alternatives

 

The UV series and 7 Series units are suitable alternatives to medical practices, especiallywhere there are space and budget constraints.

The UV series is available with up to 24 lamps while the 7 series can be provided with 4 to 12 lamps.

The UV series is a surround body unit while the 7 series will cover one half of the body at a time.

7 Series units can be installed against a wall and need only a wall socket to function.

 

Ventilation

 

Try to choose a room with reasonable ventilation

 

Installation

 

For the 3 series and UV  series machines, SkinTECH’s technician takes the responsibility of fully installing the unit and providing it to you in a usable form.

Your first patient can be treated on the day of installation.

 

Training?

 

The technician installing the machine will go through basics of the machines operations. All machines are supplied with a comprehensive manual which is easy to follow.

Further, SkinTECH has special training sessions in Durban, both for doctors and their staff.These are arranged as required.

 

What is covered during these training sessions?

 

The following aspects are discussed in detail:

 integrated dosimetry

setting of the dose meter

setting of the timer

calculating output of the machine

protocols for treatment

recording of treatments

consent for photographs

maintenance of lamps

servicing of the machine

support for machine users

 

Staff members operating the machines in medical practices are welcome to attend.

Should the demand be sufficient, special training sessions can conducted in the province of the providers choice.