Medical Laser Safety Officer - Atlanta, GA
Dates:
Feb 20, 2010 through Feb 21, 2010
Times:
Saturday
8 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
8 AM to Noon
8 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
8 AM to Noon
Location:
Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth
3620 Howell Ferry Rd.
Duluth, GA 30096
678-312-6800
3620 Howell Ferry Rd.
Duluth, GA 30096
678-312-6800
Get directions to Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth. Click here for a campus map.
Recommended Hotels
Comfort Inn & Suites Peachtree Corners
5200 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
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3550 Venture Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30096
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Duluth, GA 30096
770-623-9699
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:
This course will be held at Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth which is located outside Atlanta. Gwinnett Medical Center–Duluth was completed in 2006, and was designed from the ground up to combine
a quiet, healing environment with the latest in digital technology. The end result is a hospital that promotes patient healing while offering the very latest medical technologies for efficient
treatment and quick recovery times.
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.
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.
- 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!
