Medical Laser Safety Officer - Boston, MA
Dates:
Sep 18, 2010 through Sep 19, 2010
Times:
Saturday
8 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
8 AM to Noon
8 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
8 AM to Noon
Location:
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
Make reservations directly with the hotel by calling 617-426-2000. Mention Laser Institute of America-Medical Laser Safety Officer to get a special rate of $179/single or click here to make a reservation online. Special rate ends August 27, 2010. Special seating arrangements can be made for those with impaired vision or hearing.
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
Make reservations directly with the hotel by calling 617-426-2000. Mention Laser Institute of America-Medical Laser Safety Officer to get a special rate of $179/single or click here to make a reservation online. Special rate ends August 27, 2010. Special seating arrangements can be made for those with impaired vision or hearing.
Contact LIA:
Laser Institute of America
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, FL 32826
Toll Free: 1.800.345.2737
Telephone: +1.407.380.1553
Fax: +1.407.380.5588
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, FL 32826
Toll Free: 1.800.345.2737
Telephone: +1.407.380.1553
Fax: +1.407.380.5588
Description:
Course Overview
This course is designed to give the operating room personnel a basic foundation in laser biophysics, tissue interaction and laser safety. Laser safety protocols will be addressed according to the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard, AORN recommended practices, and ASLMS practices. Instruction is accomplished through didactics, and discussions.This course is worth 9.95 Contact Hours, and 1.5 BLS CM Points.
This course is designed to give the operating room personnel a basic foundation in laser biophysics, tissue interaction and laser safety. Laser safety protocols will be addressed according to the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard, AORN recommended practices, and ASLMS practices. Instruction is accomplished through didactics, and discussions.This course is worth 9.95 Contact Hours, and 1.5 BLS CM Points.
- Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
- Kay Ball, RN, BSN, MSA, PhD, CNOR, FAAN
More Information:
Who Should Attend
RNs, OR supervisors, surgical techs, training coordinators or anybody who has been assigned the responsibility of LSO in a medical facility.
Course Objectives
RNs, OR supervisors, surgical techs, 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 9.95 contact hours.
Included in Registration Fees
Contact hours are provided by the Laser Institute of America, provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14801, for 9.95 contact hours.
Included in Registration Fees
All attendees will receive a course manual including a resource CD with useful LSO documentation forms, ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Healthcare Facilities standard, LIA Guide
for Selection of Laser Eye Protection, and a certificate of completion.
Cancellation Policy
You may, at any time prior to 10 business days before your course begins, cancel your registration and receive a refund, less an administrative fee of $99. Within 10 business days of the course, the Laser Institute of America will not issue a refund. However, you can reschedule for a future course at no cost as long as you attend within the next 12-month period. Please be aware that if you cannot attend the course and fail to give proper notification prior to your course date you will forfeit your entire course fee.
You may, at any time prior to 10 business days before your course begins, cancel your registration and receive a refund, less an administrative fee of $99. Within 10 business days of the course, the Laser Institute of America will not issue a refund. However, you can reschedule for a future course at no cost as long as you attend within the next 12-month period. Please be aware that if you cannot attend the course and fail to give proper notification prior to your course date you will forfeit your entire course fee.
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LIMITED TIME OFFER
LIA is rolling back the prices to the year 2000. This course was $945 nonmember, $895 member. See pricing below.
Take advantage of this limited time opportunity. REGISTER NOW!
LIMITED TIME OFFER
LIA is rolling back the prices to the year 2000. This course was $945 nonmember, $895 member. See pricing below.
Take advantage of this limited time opportunity. REGISTER NOW!
