Medical Laser Safety Officer - Boston, MA
Dates:
Sep 19 2008 thru Sep 20 2008
Location:
Wyndham Boston/Chelsea
201 Everett Ave.
Chelsea, MA 02150
Make reservations directly with the hotel by calling 617-884-2900. Mention LIA to receive a special rate of $179 prior to a August 28, 2008. Special seating arrangements can be made for those with
impaired vision or hearing.
Fees:
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Description:
Course Overview
This course is designed to give the operating room personnel a basic foundation in laser biophysics and tissue interaction. Laser safety protocols will be addressed according to the ANSI Z136.3
Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard. Instruction is accomplished through didactics, lectures and discussions.
This course is worth 13 Contact Hours, 2 ABIH CM Points, 13
CECs by AAHP and 2 BLS CM Points.
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Course Instructors (selected from)
- Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
- Kay Ball, RN, BSN, CNOR, MSA, FAAN
- Bill Janssen, CLSO
More Information:
Who Should Attend
RN's, OR Supervisors, Training Coordinators or anybody who has been assigned the responsibility of LSO in a medical facility.
Course Objectives
- Discuss laser biophysics and tissue interactions
- Discuss the laser safety standards according to ANSI
- List the effects and characteristics of laser wavelengths on tissue
- Discuss the current treatment modalities with lasers
- List the indications for specific patient selection when utilizing the different laser wavelengths
- Explain the operational skills with the different laser delivery devices
- List the advantages of the laser
Contact Hours
Contact hours are provided by the Laser Institute of America, provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14801, for 13 contact hours.
Included in Registration Fees
Course Notes including a resource CD with color presentation slides and useful LSO documentation forms, ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Healthcare Facilities standard, LIA Laser Safety
Guide, LIA Guide for Selection of Laser Eye Protection, a certificate of completion and 13 Contact Hours.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 10 business days of course date will be not be refunded. There is a $99 administrative fee for all refunds due to cancellation prior to 10 business days before the start
of the course. Attendees may transfer from one course location to another for no charge.
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