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12 week, On-line Competency Based
LASER Safety & Training Course
Aimed at Operating Department staff,
LASER Operators & LASER Protection Supervisors
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Start Dates:
Wednesday 1st February 2012 |
Tuesday 1st May 2012 |
Monday 3rd September 2012 |
Monday 3rd December 2012 |
Overview of the course:
This 12 week on line competency based LASER Safety and Training Course aims to support staff to develop a portfolio of evidence in safe LASER practice. This theoretical and practically led course is offered at various levels targeting all personnel working with or around medical LASERs. Topics to be discussed include LASER safety, protection, hazards, roles and responsibilities and much more.. Following submission of a portfolio of evidence developed during the 12 week course, successful candidates will be provided with written feedback and a certificate of competence.
Each student will receive a course handbook two week prior to the start of the course and access to a dedicated secure webpage containing the various course documentation, supporting information and work modules from day one of the course.
The aim of the on-line competency based course is to:
- Provide theoretical support to the competency-based training undertaken in the practitioners own workplace.
- Provide a structured approach to the development of knowledge and skills that will enable practitioners to practice safety and effectively in the presence of surgical LASER’s.
- Enable critical examination of the delivery of evidence-based care for LASER patient’s
- Promote the development of a critical understanding of the professional, ethical and legal implications when practicing and using a Medical LASER.
Course Contents
LASER Theory |
Employers responsibility |
Hazards of LASERS |
Power, Power Density and Energy |
LASER Protection Advisor |
Eye Protection |
LASER Safety |
LASER Protection Supervisor |
LASER Plume |
Types of LASERs |
Nominated Authorised Users |
LASERs and Anaesthetics |
LASER Glossary of terms |
LASER Committee |
Local Rules |
Procedure Room Set up |
Eye protection |
Master / LASER key |
Specialty surgery & procedures |
Operating instruments |
Local Polices |
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Personal safety |
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Costs:
12 week, On-line Competency Based LASER Training |
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Theatre / LASER department Staff - LASER Safety & Training Course (Aimed at both trained and untrained staff) |
£95.00 |
LASER Dedicated Operator - LASER Safety & Training Course |
£155.00 |
LASER Protection Supervisor - LASER Safety & Training Course |
£225.00 |
To reserve your place on this course forms please fill in the application form below or contact us.
Please post completed forms to :
Mrs Jenny Parr, Course administrator,
PO Box 283, Manchester , M21 3BD
 download application form
Booking Form
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