NZLT Laser Safety Certificate for Surgical / Hospital Setting
This comprehensive laser safety certification for surgical staff covers minimum requirements before additional laser operator training (hands on instructional) should be sought. All users and operators of Class 3B or Class 4 Lasers should hold a Laser Safety Certficiate.
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites
Recommended for: Surgical and hospital staff
Cost: $475 + GST per person - includes an Electronic Certificate.
Study method: Self-guided online learning with access 24/7, over 6 weeks. Start anytime and study anywhere with our online interactive platform. If you cannot complete within the 6-week period, apply for a free 2-week extension.
Timeframes/charges for extensions:
- 1st 2-week extension if requested before or on the expiry date – No charge.
- 2nd Extension is for 7 days – the cost is $50 + GST to cover administration.
Benefits of learning:
- Understand the electromagnetic spectrum, laser light creation, and what makes laser light unique
- Determine the type of laser medium used in any laser and how that relates to safe use and basic laser safety controls that need to be in place
- Relate the ways laser light behaves to tissue interactions and how these relate to laser safety and the way lasers work.
- Understand laser principles, including how to read a co-efficient absorption chart
- Understand how types of lasers vary in the way they work and why this is important to know to prevent unwanted outcomes
- Discover the ways lasers can be emitted via different delivery methods to target
- Understand what makes using lasers in a surgical setting more of a hazard, and how to prevent accidents, including fire or explosion
- Understand how Healthcare Legislation applies to Laser Operators
- Relate laser hazards to the eye, and understand how protection distances and measures can prevent ocular hazards
- Gain knowledge on personal protective equipment types and levels of protection required when working with a Class 3B or Class 4 Laser
- Learn about the laser controls that should be in place to prevent unauthorised access, accidental exposure or risk of hazards related to lasers
- Understand what role the laser safety officer plays in a laser workplace
- Gain knowledge on what to look out for to maintain and enrure the laser is safe to be used in the workplace
- Use additional resources provided to delvelop a safe use of laser policy and gain information that will help laser operators and laser assistants in a surgical setting to be aware of legal and laser safety best practices