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2009 LASER SAFETY TRAINING CATALOG

2009
TAbLE OF cOnTEnTS
Contact Info ...........................................................2
Laser Safety Officer with Hazard Analysis .........3
Laser Safety Officer ..............................................4
Advanced LSO .......................................................5
Medical Laser Safety Officer ................................6
Advanced Medical Laser Safety Officer .............7
OnLInE LASER SAFETY TRAInIng cOURSES
Laser Safety Officer ........................................8
Industrial Laser Safety ....................................9
Medical Laser Safety Officer .......................10
Laser Safety for Physicians...........................11
Customized Services ...........................................12
2009 Registration Form ......................................15
CONTACT INFO
LASER InSTITUTE OF AMERIcA
[ P ] 407.380.1553
[ F ] 407.380.5588
[ toll-Free ] 1.800.34.laser
13501 ingenuity Dr., suite 1 8
orlanDo, Fl 3 8 6
LASERInSTITUTE.ORg
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Founded in 1968, the laser institute of america
(lia) is the international society dedicated to
fostering lasers, laser applications, and laser
safety worldwide. serving the industrial, medical,
research and military communities, lia offers technical
information and networking opportunities to laser users
around the globe. lia has been delivering quality, trusted
laser safety training for over 40 years. advantages of lia’s
laser safety training courses are:
© lia trains more laser safety officers and laser users
than anybody else in the world.
© lia only uses the foremost experts in lasers and laser
safety to develop and conduct our training courses.
© as secretariat of the ansi Z136 series of laser safety
standards, the foundation of laser safety programs
nationwide, lia has assisted laser users in developing
and implementing safety programs for 40 years.
© as the leading publisher of laser safety information,
lia has developed an extensive library of laser safety
reference materials and training guides in traditional
print format and electronically as well
as online training.
© every course attendee receives a certificate of
completion from lia showing your organization’s
commitment to laser safety.
© lia’s network of laser safety professionals guarantees
continued support in the future.
so, come to the leading laser safety source and get your laser
safety training from your society, laser institute of america,
publisher of the ansi Z136 series of laser safety standards.
about osHa
Cooperative
Program —
see page 14.
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LASER SAFETY OFFICER with HAZARd ANALYSIS
cOURSE OvERvIEW:
designed to teach the knowledge required to perform the duties of laser safety officer as
described in the ansi Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard. information on lasers and optics,
applications, bioeffects, beam and non-beam hazards, hazard analysis, control measures and
training on laser safety program development and administration. this course meets all lso
training requirements outlined by ansi, osHa and aCgiH. Worth 4.5 aBiH CM Points,
3 CeCs by aaHP and 4.5 Bls CM Points by the Board of laser safety.
WHO SHOULd ATTEnd:
all personnel involved with industrial, military,
educational, or research applications of lasers.
this course is tailored to fit the needs of safety
professionals, engineers, laser operators,
technicians, and other professionals assigned
the duties of laser safety officer or required
to perform laser hazard analysis, training, or
the administration of a laser safety program
for their organization.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARn:
© experts from the accredited standards
Committee Z136 Safe Use of Lasers provide
up-to date information on federal, state
and international laser safety regulations
© laser fundamentals and terminology
necessary for a complete understanding of
current laser safety information
© laser hazard analysis and calculations
(MPes, nHZs, oDs, etc.)
© effects lasers have on the eye and skin
© laser accident history
© non-beam issues such as laser
generated airborne contaminants
and electrical hazards
© laser Control Measures and Personal
Protective equipment such as laser
eyewear. includes controls recommended
by ansi Z136 industry safety standards
and reviews compliance requirements
mandated by osHa
© laser safety program administration
including training requirements for laser
personnel, medical surveillance and laser
safety officer duties and responsibilities
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
Early bird (4 weeks prior):
lia Member - $1,395
non-member - $1,445
Regular Price:
lia Member - $1,545
non-member - $1,595
With each paid registration attendees will
receive a set of course notes including a
resource CD with color presentation slides
and useful lso documentation forms, ansi
Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard, lia
laser safety guide, lia guide for selection
of laser eye Protection, and a certificate of
completion. this course ends Friday at noon.
scientific calculator will be provided.
see detailed agenda online at
laserinstitute.org.
cOURSE InSTRUcTORS:
david H. Sliney, Ph.d.
Certified lso – Course Director
Member of ansi Z136 Committee
Timothy Hitchcock, cIH
Certified lso
Member of ansi Z136 Committee
darrell Seeley
Certified lso
Member of ansi Z136 Committee
dATES & LOcATIOnS:
Feb -6 orlando, Fl
Mar 9-13 san Diego, Ca
June 15-19 Washington D.C.
sept 8-oct san Francisco, Ca
nov -6 orlando, Fl
LSO WITH HAZARd ANALYSIS
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dATES & LOcATIOnS:
May 13-15 las Vegas, nV
august 4-6 st. louis, Mo
Dec 7-9 orlando, Fl
LASER SAFETY OFFICER
WHO SHOULd ATTEnd:
all personnel involved with industrial, military,
educational, or research applications of lasers.
this course is tailored to fit the needs of safety
professionals, engineers, laser operators,
technicians, and other professionals assigned
the duties of laser safety officer who are
not required to perform laser hazard analysis
calculations.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARn:
© experts from the accredited standards
Committee Z136 Safe Use of Lasers provide
up-to-date information on federal, state
and international laser safety regulations
© laser fundamentals and terminology
necessary for a complete understanding of
current laser safety information
© overview of MPes, nHZs, and oDs
© effects lasers have on the eye and skin
© laser accidents history
© non-beam issues such as laser generated
airborne contaminants and electrical
hazards
© laser Control Measures and Personal
Protective equipment such as laser
eyewear. includes controls recommended
by ansi Z136 industry safety standards
and reviews compliance requirements
mandated by osHa
© laser safety program administration
including training requirements for laser
personnel, medical surveillance and laser
safety officer duties and responsibilities
ASER SAFETY OFFICER
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cOURSE OvERvIEW:
Anon-mathematical approach designed to teach the administrative duties of laser safety
officer as described in the ansi Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard. information on lasers
and optics, bioeffects, beam and non-beam hazards, control measures and training requirements
are covered. emphasis is placed on laser safety program development and administration. this
course meets all lso training requirements outlined by ansi, osHa and aCgiH. Worth 3.0
aBiH CM Points, 16 CeCs by aaHP and 3.0 Bls CM Points by the Board of laser safety.
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
Early bird (4 weeks prior):
lia Member - $895
non-member - $945
Regular Price:
lia Member - $995
non-member - $1,045
With each paid registration attendees will
receive a set of course notes including a
resource CD with color presentation slides and
useful lso documentation forms, ansi Z136.1
Safe Use of Lasers standard, lia laser safety
guide, lia guide for selection of laser eye
Protection, and a certificate of completion.
see detailed agenda online
at laserinstitute.org.
This course is also available online!
See page 8

AdVANCEd LSO
cOURSE OvERvIEW:
This course is designed for engineers, scientists, and safety professionals who are assigned
laser safety officer (lso) duties and responsibilities. individuals working in research and
development centers, universities or manufacturing environments that desire an in-depth,
expert knowledge of laser safety issues and calculations will benefit greatly from this course.
this course is worth 3.0 american Board of industrial Hygiene CM Points, 3 CeCs by american
academy of Health Physics and 3.0 Board of laser safety CM Points.
WHO SHOULd ATTEnd:
this course is suited for laser safety officers
and laser safety professionals who desire
an in-depth knowledge on laser hazard
assessment and laser safety calculations.
Persons attending should have knowledge of
lasers and laser safety as well as formalized
lso training.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARn:
© Changes in MPes and the new
laser Hazard Classification scheme
© updates and key changes to ansi Z136.1
Safe Use of Lasers standard
© in-depth laser Bioeffects
© Hands-on laser & optical Measurements
© updates on other laser safety standards
© in-depth laser safety Calculations of MPes
nHZs, etc.
cOURSE PREREqUISITES:
individuals should have a fundamental
knowledge of lasers and laser safety prior
to attending this course. Having attended a
formalized lso with Hazard analysis training
course is also desirable. Familiarity with a
scientific calculator is necessary.
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
Early bird (4 weeks prior):
lia Member - $1, 45
non-member - $1, 95
Regular Price:
lia Member - $1,345
non-member - $1,395
With each paid registration attendees
will receive a set of course notes including
a resource CD with color presentation slides
and useful lso documentation forms, ansi
Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard, lia laser
safety guide, lia guide for selection of
laser eye Protection, and a certificate
of completion. scientific calculators will
be provided.
see detailed agenda online
at laserinstitute.org.
cOURSE InSTRUcTORS:
david H. Sliney, Ph.d.
Certified lso – Course Director
Member of ansi Z136 Committee
Richard S. Hughes, Ph.d.
Certified lso
Physicist with more than 30 years of
experience in radiation source and electrooptics
research and development and more
than 5 years of providing radiation safety
training and consulting services. He has also
provided radiation safety training outside the
united states for the past 15 years.
cOURSE LOcATIOn:
this course will be held at the Center for
research and education in optics and lasers
(Creol) located at the College of optics
& Photonics at the university of Central
Florida. the College of optics & Photonics
is recognized as one of the top three
independent optics academic departments in
the nation. the College offers interdisciplinary
graduate programs leading to Ms and Ph.D.
degrees in optics.
Creol, the Center for research and
education in optics and lasers, and FPCe,
the Florida Photonics Center of excellence,
are research centers within the college. the
College of optics & Photonics has grown to
an internationally recognized institute with 41
faculty members and associated faculty, 49
research scientists and 144 graduate students
with research activities covering all aspects
of optics, photonics, and lasers. it is housed
in a state-of-the-art 8 ,000 sq. ft. building
dedicated to optics research and education.
dATES & LOcATIOn:
March 11-13 orlando, Fl
(Creol)
AdVANCEd LSO
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dATES & LOcATIOnS:
Feb 0- 1 orlando, Fl
March 14-15 Chicago, il (aorn)
March 5- 6 reno, nV (ilsC)
May 1- san Diego, Ca
sept 19- 0 san Francisco, Ca
nov 14-15 new orleans, la
MEdICAL LASER SAFETY OFFICER
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:
© 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
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
Early bird (4 weeks prior):
lia Member - $795
non-member - $845
Regular Price:
lia Member - $895
non-member - $945
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.
see detailed agenda online
at laserinstitute.org.
This course is also available online!
See page 10.
EdICAL LASER SAFETY OFFICER
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cOURSE OvERvIEW:
This course is designed to give 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 InSTRUcTORS
(SELEcTEd FROM):
vangie dennis, Rn, cnOR, cMLSO
Vangie Dennis is a Clinical Manager for
gwinnett Medical Center in Duluth,
georgia, located in the metropolitan area of
atlanta. Her departments are interventional
radiology, Procedural nursing, endoscopy,
sterile Processing, Cardioversion, outpatient
treatment Center, and the special Projects
for surgical services. she is the Chair for the
advanced technology task Force for Partners
Health systems, which covers 7 hospital
systems located within the metropolitan
atlanta area. Vangie has been a nurse for
thirty-four years, and is an independent
consultant, lectures on lasers, endoscopic
procedures, advanced technology, and
nursing practice.
Kay ball, Rn, bSn, cnOR, MSA,
FAAn, PH.d (c)
Kay Ball is a perioperative nurse educator
and consultant working with perioperative
nurses, professional organizations, healthcare
facilities, industry, and legislative groups. Kay
has served as the laser Program Director
for Mount Carmel Health and grant Medical
Center in Columbus, ohio. Kay also has had
many years of experience in managing an
operating room suite and a PaCu unit. Kay
served as the 199 -93 President of the national
association of perioperative registered
nurses (aorn) and the President of the
aorn Foundation ( 000- 001). Kay is also
a member of the american society for laser
Medicine and surgery (Board of Directors
1993-96, recipient of the 1998 aslMs award
for nursing excellence).
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.

AdVANCEd MEdICAL LASER SAFETY OFFICER
cOURSE OvERvIEW:
This course is three and a half days long and is designed to provide Medical laser safety
officers an in depth and thorough look at laser biophysics, tissue interaction, laser delivery
systems followed with a hands-on demonstration on multiple laser systems, surgical smoke plume
management, anesthesia protocols, laser safety protocols according to the ansi Z136.3 Safe Use
of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard, and laser safety program management and audits.
instruction is accomplished through discussion, didactics and hands-on demonstrations. this
course is worth 17 Contact Hours, and 3.5 Bls CM Points.
WHO SHOULd ATTEnd:
established laser safety officers, and new
laser safety officers who would like an indepth
knowledge of laser safety and program
management in a medical environment.
cOURSE ObJEcTIvES:
© Discuss laser biophysics and
tissue interactions
© list the safety standards according to
ansi, association of Perioperative nurses,
and the american society for laser
Medicine & surgery
© Describe the essential steps that must
be in place to ensure safety for patients
and personnel
© Describe the roles & responsibilities of the
healthcare professional using lasers
© list 3 precautions taken for upper airway
laser procedures
© Discuss what standard operating
procedures consist of and what records
must be kept
© Discuss what to look for in a
laser safety audit
© Discuss ethical dilemmas
and possible solutions
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
Early bird (4 weeks prior):
lia Member - $895
non-member - $945
Regular Price:
lia Member - $995
non-member - $1045
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,
ansi Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard,
LIA Guide for Selection of Laser Eye
Protection, and a certificate of completion.
LOcATIOn:
gwinnett Medical center-duluth
36 0 Howell Ferry rd.
Duluth, ga 30096
678-31 -6800
this course will be held at gwinnett Medical
Center-Duluth which is located outside atlanta.
gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth has been
carefully designed to combine a quiet, healing
environment of warm colors, focal lighting and
natural elements of stone and wood with the
latest state-of-the-art digital technology.
the end result is a hospital that caters
to patients, family members and visitors,
promotes healing and hospitality. gMC
- Duluth offers the very latest medical
technologies for efficient treatment and quick
recovery times.
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
17 contact hours.
dATES & LOcATIOn:
March 5-8 atlanta, ga
september 10-13 atlanta, ga
AdVANCEd MEdICAL LSO
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LASER SAFETY OFFICER
WHO SHOULd REgISTER:
all personnel involved with industrial, military,
educational, or research applications of lasers.
this course is tailored to fit the needs of safety
professionals, engineers, laser operators,
technicians, and other professionals assigned
the duties of laser safety officer who are
not required to perform hazard analysis
calculations.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARn:
© experts from the accredited standards
Committee Z136 safe use of lasers
provide up-to-date information on
Federal, state and international laser
safety regulations
© laser fundamentals and terminology
necessary for a complete understanding of
current laser safety information
© overview of MPes, nHZs, oDs
© effects lasers have on the eye and skin
© laser accident history
© non-beam issues such as laser
generated airborne contaminants
and electrical hazards
© laser Control Measures and Personal
Protective equipment such as laser
eyewear. includes controls recommended
by ansi Z136 industry safety standards
and reviews compliance requirements
mandated by osHa
© laser safety program administration
including training requirements for laser
personnel, medical surveillance and laser
safety officer duties and responsibilities
ASER SAFETY OFFICER ONLINE
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cOURSE OvERvIEW:
non-mathematical approach designed to teach the administrative duties of laser safety
A officer as described in the ansi Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard. information on lasers
and optics, bioeffects, beam and non-beam hazards, control measures and training requirements
are covered. emphasis is placed on laser safety program development and administration. this
course meets all lso training requirements outlined by ansi, osHa and aCgiH. Worth 3.0 aBiH
CM Points, 16 CeCs by aaHP and 3.0 Bls CM Points by the Board of laser safety.
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
lia Member - $795
non-member - $895
Each registrant for this course will receive
the following:
© username and password good for 15
calendar days. access to the course is
unlimited during that time period.
© a complete set of color course notes in
portable document format (pdf).
© sample documentation including self-audit
forms and questions, standard operating
procedures, and policies and procedures.
© electronic version of ansi Z136.1- 007 Safe
Use of Lasers laser safety standard.
© a printable lso certificate of completion at
the end of the course. all course materials
are electronic and downloaded when the
course is purchased.
HOW TO REgISTER:
to register for this course go to
laserinstitute.org. Click on the
Courses tab and select this course.
cOMPUTER REqUREMEnTS:
this course can be taken from either
a PC or MaC.
8 ONLINE
Minimum requirements are:
© an internet connection
© internet explorer 5.5 or higher
© Macromedia Flash Player Plug-in
- if you do not have this you can download
it for free at macromedia.com. Click on the
Download Flash Player link and follow the
simple directions from there.
© speakers to hear the audio

INdUSTRIAL LASER SAFETY
SEcTIOnS:
© Section 1 - Basic Concepts of lasers
© Section 2 - Characterizing the laser output
© Section 3 - types of industrial lasers
© Section 4 - laser safety in
industrial settings
© Section 5 - Basics of laser
Materials Processing
cOURSE ObJEcTIvES:
© Provide an overview of industrial laser
applications
© learn laser fundamentals and terminology
necessary for a complete understanding of
current laser safety information
© introduce you to the biological hazards
associated with industrial laser processes
© introduce you to non-beam hazards
associated with industrial laser processes
© Discuss industrial laser accidents and control
measures used to help prevent them
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
lia Member - $195
non-member - $ 95
annual site license - $1,995
When you register for an online course
with lia you will be issued a user name and
password that is good for 10 days. this online
safety course is taken at lia’s website. single
registrations include:
© user name and password good for 10 days
© a certificate of completion
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cOURSE OvERvIEW:
This course addresses the concepts and basic safety concerns involved with laser materials
processing. this course is based on the ansi Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers standard, and is
divided into 5 sections. after each section there is a short quiz. once you have successfully
passed each quiz you may move on to the next section. you can take the sections in any order you
wish, however each section leads into the next and so on. it is best to take the course in order.
SITE LIcEnSE InFORMATIOn:
a site license includes a user name and
password good for 1-year (unlimited usage
for as many employees as you like) and a
certificate of completion for anybody who
completes the course.
HOW TO REgISTER:
to register for this course go to
laserinstitute.org. Click on the
Courses tab and select this course.
cOMPUTER REqUREMEnTS:
this course can be taken from either
a PC or MaC.
Minimum requirements are:
© an internet connection
© internet explorer 5.5 or higher
© Macromedia Flash Player Plug-in
- if you do not have this you can download
it for free at macromedia.com. Click on the
Download Flash Player link and follow the
simple directions from there.
© speakers to hear the audio
INdUSTRIAL LASER SAFETY ONLINE
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MEdICAL LASER SAFETY OFFICER
WHO SHOULd REgISTER:
rns, or supervisors, training Coordinators
or anybody who has been assigned the
responsibility of lso in a medical facility.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARn:
upon completion of this course the
participant will:
© understand laser biophysics and
tissue interactions
© understand and be able to apply ansi
Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care
Facilities laser safety standard
© Be able to list the effects and
characteristics of different laser
wavelengths on tissue
© understand the current treatment
modalities with lasers
© Know the responsibilities of a
laser safety officer
© understand the laser hazard
classification system
© understand protocols and recommended
practices when implementing a laser
safety program
© Be able to explain the operational skills
with the different laser delivery devices
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.
see detailed agenda online
at laserinstitute.org.
EdICAL LSO ONLINE
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cOURSE OvERvIEW:
This course is designed to give medical personnel an understanding of laser biophysics,
tissue interaction and laser safety in a medical environment. 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, lectures and discussions. this course meets all lso training requirements outlined
by ansi, osHa, JCaHo and aCgiH. Worth 13 Contact Hours and .0 Bls CM Points by
the Board of laser safety.
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
lia Member - $745
non-member - $795
Each registrant for this course will receive
the following:
© username and password good for 15
calendar days. access to the course is
unlimited during that time period.
© a complete set of color course notes in
portable document format (pdf).
© sample documentation forms including
laser log, standard operating procedures,
safety audit, and policies and skills.
© electronic version of ansi Z136.3- 005 Safe
Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities laser
safety standard.
© a printable lso certificate of completion at
the end of the course.
© 9.95 Contact Hours upon successful
completion of the post-test and course
evaluation. all course materials are
electronic and downloaded when the
course is purchased.
HOW TO REgISTER:
to register for this course go to
laserinstitute.org. Click on the
Courses tab and select this course.
cOMPUTER REqUREMEnTS:
this course can be taken from either
a PC or MaC.
8 ONLINE
Minimum requirements are:
© an internet connection
© internet explorer 5.5 or higher
© Macromedia Flash Player Plug-in
- if you do not have this you can download
it for free at macromedia.com. Click on the
Download Flash Player link and follow the
simple directions from there.
© speakers to hear the audio

LASER SAFETY FOR pHYSICIANS
cOURSE OvERvIEW:
This course is designed to give physicians using lasers in a surgical environment the basics of
laser safety. legal requirements, who regulates lasers, safe operating use and safety controls
will be covered. the total time to complete this course is less than -hours. at the conclusion
of the course there is a brief exam and a printable certificate suitable for record keeping. this
activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essentials areas and Policies
of the accreditation Council for Continuing Medical education (aCCMe) through the joint
sponsorship of orlando regional Healthcare and the laser institute of america. orlando regional
Healthcare is accredited by the aCCMe to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
orlando regional Healthcare designates this educational activity for a maximum of .0 hours of
aMa Pra Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARn:
© Definition of a health care laser system
© Why a laser can be dangerous
© laser regulations and safety standards
© Basic laser terminology
© administrative controls
© Having your laser serviced,
who should do it and why
© nominal Hazard Zone and
laser treatment Controlled areas
© Patient safety
© laser eyewear
REgISTRATIOn FEES:
lia Member - $145
non-member - $195
annual site license - $1,995
all course materials are electronic and
downloadable once the course is purchased.
IncLUdEd In REgISTRATIOn FEES:
© username and password good for 3
calendar days. access to the course is
unlimited during that time period. the 3
days start once you first login.
© a complete set of color course notes in
portable document format (pdf).
© sample documentation forms including
laser log, standard operating procedures,
safety audit, and policies and skills.
© a printable certificate of completion at the
end of the course.
SITE LIcEnSE InFORMATIOn:
a site license includes a user name and
password good for 1-year (unlimited usage
for as many employees as you like) and a
certificate of completion for anybody
who completes the course.
HOW TO REgISTER:
to register for this course go to
laserinstitute.org. Click on the
Courses tab and select this course.
cOMPUTER REqUREMEnTS:
this course can be taken from either
a PC or MaC.
Minimum requirements are:
© an internet connection
© internet explorer 5.5 or higher
© Macromedia Flash Player Plug-in
- if you do not have this you can download
it for free at macromedia.com. Click on the
Download Flash Player link and follow the
simple directions from there.
© speakers to hear the audio
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LASER SAFETY FOR pHYSICIANS
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LIA CAN TRAIN YOUR
© laser operators
© laser technicians
© or nurses
© environmental, Health &
safety Professionals
© engineers
© Managers
© Customers
© sales/Marketing
© laser area Personnel
Consider the Benefits of Bringing
lia in-House For training:
© Customized content to
fit your needs
© train when it’s convenient to you –
weekend programs are available
© save $$ on registration fees
and travel expenses
© get your entire staff trained
© get your laser set up, looked at
and inspected by experts in the
field of laser safety
bASIcS OF LASER SAFETY
this course provides a non-mathematical, intuitive framework for understanding the basics of lasers and laser safety. it provides a
general overview of laser physics, hazards, and control measures, as well as laser safety standards and regulations.
IndUSTRIAL LASER SAFETY
lasers are used in a wide variety of industrial manufacturing operations. Cutting, drilling, welding, and the heat treating of
metals, ceramics, cloth, paper, plastics, and other materials with the use of a laser present both laser beam hazards and nonbeam
hazards in materials processing. this course addresses these issues and presents methods of controlling hazards associated
with laser use.
LASER SAFETY OFFIcER
this course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge required to perform the duties of a laser safety officer as
described in the american national standards Z136.1- 007 Safe Use of Lasers standard. areas covered are lasers and optics,
applications, laser bioeffects, laser hazards and hazard analysis, nonbeam hazards, and control measures. it also includes training
on laser safety program development and administration.
LASER SAFETY In THE LAb
this course is designed to offer solutions and cost effective options to anyone who is providing laser safety support in a
research setting, academic, national laboratory, designated research facility or commercial firm. topics included are program
structure, control measures and non-beam hazards in a research setting, safety protocols, training options, and obtaining user
co-operation.
USTOMIZEd SERVICES
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IndUSTRIAL LASER SAFETY AUdIT
this audit is designed to assist facilities to be in compliance with united states osHa
Workplace safety requirements (Public law 91-596) and ansi Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers
standard. the audit includes hazard analysis, evaluation of the laser use area, area controls,
a review of standard operating procedures, laser and laser system requirements, and training
requirements for area personnel. each company receives documentation including a written
report of findings, recommendations, policies and procedures, recommendations on training,
control measures, and personal protective equipment.

WHOLE STAFF
each in House training Program Performed By the lia Comes With the Following:
© Customized course notes for each student
© lia’s laser safety guide
© ansi Z136 standards specific to your industry
© lia’s guide for the selection of laser eye Protection
© a free registration to one of lia’s laser safety officer training courses
© each attendee will receive a certificate of completion
© all laser safety courses can be customized to suit the needs of each
organization. lia is the publisher of the american national standards institute
(ansi) Z136 series of standards for the safe use of lasers. all lia training
courses are based on the ansi Z136 series of laser safety standards.
MEdIcAL LASER SAFETY UPdATE
this in-service is designed for medical facility personnel working with lasers in medicine and surgery. Clinical, technical and
administrative aspects of managing safe and productive laser services in healthcare facilities are discussed.
MEdIcAL LASER SAFETY OFFIcER
this course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge required to perform the duties of a laser
safety officer as described in the american national standards Z136.3- 005 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard.
MEdIcAL HAndS On SKILLS vALIdATIOn
this in-service has a didactic presentation and hands on using your lasers. the format of this course meets the criteria set up by
ansi and aslMs. laser physics and safety will be discussed according to your specific wavelengths. Policies and procedures
examples as well as modules and a validated skills checklist will be provided. the hands on will include demonstration with return
demonstration on the various lasers.
MEdIcAL LASER SAFETY AUdIT
this audit is designed to assist medical facilities in becoming compliant with ansi Z136.3- 005 Safe Use of Lasers in Health
Care Facilities standard and also help become compliant/prepared for JCaHo and osHa inspections. the audit includes
a review of all aspects of the facility’s laser program, including medical staff credentials and competency, current laser
policies and procedures, laser documentation, preventative maintenance procedures for laser equipment, training records,
responsibilities of the area personnel, and composition of laser committee. each facility receives a written report of findings,
recommendations, guidelines for establishing competency checklists, sample policies and procedures, preventative
maintenance guidelines and a skills validation checklist.
CUSTOMIZEd SERVICES
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CERTIFICATION
for Laser Safety Officers
®
B o a r d o f L a s e r S a f e t y
• Get connected with other laser safety professionals
• Gain a competitive edge
• Stay current on changes in the industry
• Achieve recognition
Board of Laser Safety
For more information or to obtain
a complete information packet.
Visit: www.lasersafety.org
Call: 1.800.34.LASER
Intended for professionals
who are working with lasers
in a scientific, manufacturing,
or industrial environment.
lia is committed to keeping the workplace safe from hazards
associated with lasers. on august 9, 005 lia formed an alliance with
the occupational safety and Health administration (osHa) to help
achieve these goals. on august , 007 lia and osHa renewed this
commitment and resigned the alliance.
osHa and lia recognize the value of establishing a collaborative
relationship to foster safer and more healthful american workplaces.
the alliance will provide lia’s members and others, including
small businesses with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety,
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to laser beam and non-beam hazards in industrial and medical workplaces. in addition,
the organizations will focus on sharing information on laser regulations and standards, bioeffects lasers have on the eyes and skin, laser
control measures and laser safety program administration. in developing this alliance, osHa and lia recognize that osHa’s state Plan
and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the osHa national effort.
osHa and lia will work together to achieve the following training and education goal:
© Deliver or arrange for the delivery of laser related safety courses. osHa and lia will work together to achieve the following outreach
and communication goals:
© Work with osHa to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of laser hazards in the workplace,
and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance
tools and osHa’s and the lia’s Web site) to employers and employees in medical, industrial, military, research & development, and
optical fiber communications industries.
© speak, exhibit, or appear at osHa’s or lia’s conferences, local meetings, or other laser safety training events such as, lia’s
international laser safety Conference.
© share information among osHa personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding lia’s best practices or effective
approaches and publicize results through outreach by lia and through osHa- or lia-developed materials, training programs,
workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
© Work with other alliance participants on specific issues and projects on laser safety that are addressed and developed through the
alliance Program.
the osHa/lia alliance details and specific items that are currently in progress can be seen at www.laserinstitute.org and www.osha.gov.
Intended for
professionals who
are working with
lasers in any medical
environment.

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