On-line Class: Laser Safety in Healthcare Facilities

Time: 87 minutes total
Cost: $199.00
Instructor: Judy A. Chamberlain, RN

This class is presented in 8 modules.

Module 1 - Basic Laser Science
This segment will focus on the development of laser light, and the components within a laser machine that generate an active laser beam. There will be an introduction to frequently used definitions of terms used within the ANSI standards.

Module 2 - Gas and Solid State Lasers
A brief discussion of gas, and solid state lasers and the associated laser delivery systems.

Module 3 - Fiber Optics, Diode and Liquid Dye Lasers
A continuation of the discussion of a variety of lasers and the laser's associated delivery systems

Module 4 - Tissue Interaction
General discussion of the primary types of tissue response utilized by a variety of lasers

Module 5 - Tissue Interaction Continued
Additional discussion of visible and mid-infrared lasers and there interactions within tissue

Module 6 - Laser Safety Standards
A description of the regulatory agencies with responsibility for laser standards

Module 7 - Implementation of Safety Standards
This session will focus on the implementation of required safety standards within the hospital setting.

Module 8 - Elements of a Laser Safety Program
A general discussion of the individual elements that must be present to develop an adequate hospital laser safety program.
Important:

On-line classes are in on-line format only. You will not be shipped a physical item of any kind from NCMS.

You will have access to your on-line class for at least 30 days.

Purchase of an NCMS on-line class is for single user license only. We do not provide multi-user licenses at this time.

Before you purchase an On-line class from NCMS, it is suggested that you review the "How It Works" guide.