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Laser Safety Services > Laser Safety Training > Course for Theatre Nurses, ODPs and Surgeons
‘Core of Knowledge’ Laser Safety Training Course for Theatre Nurses, ODPs and Surgeons
See also: Other Laser Safety Training.
This course is based on the recommendations contained in the
"Guidance on the safe Use of Lasers in Medical and Dental Practice" MDA 1995.
The course will cover the 'Core of Knowledge for Laser Users' defined in Appendix C of the Guidance, and will include the following topics:
- Laser Radiation Characteristics
- Radiation generation
- Laser-tissue Interaction
- Eye and skin and exposure
- Precautions to keep exposure below maximum permitted levels
- Reflection and Absorption hazards
- Hazards to Patient
- Laser Safety Management
- Risk assessment Incidental hazards
- Relevant standards
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment management
- Other light sources.
By concentrating on these aspects the requirements of Standards P2.1 & P3 of the independent Health Care Regulations 2001 will be covered as will some parts of Standard P1.
All 'in-house' training courses will be tailored to the particular needs of the staff concerned. The course lecturer will contact the organiser prior to the course to ascertain what types of laser are used and which procedures are carried out by those attending the course. Please have this information available as this will enable us to provide training that is most relevant to the participants.
At the end of the course participants should be familiar with the hazards of Laser use within a hospital environment and how these hazards are controlled, and will therefore be able to participate fully in operations using lasers. They will also be able to read and understand more clearly the Local Rules provided by the Laser Protection Adviser.
NB: This is a laser safety training course and does not address treatment protocols or Clinical Training.
Lasermet Medical Laser Safety Training is normally led by
Prof John Parsons
Laser Protection Adviser
Laser Safety Consultant
Lecturer
Expert in Medical Laser Safety
Prof Parsons is one of Lasermet's medical laser safety team and specialises in acting as a Laser Protection Adviser and conducting laser safety training courses for theatre nurses, ODPs and Surgeons. His extensive experience in this field includes:
- 25 years experience in medical laser safety
- Head of Departments of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth 1982-2003.
- Laser Protection Adviser to a number of NHS Health Authorities since 1985
- Founder member of British Medical Laser Association in 1982
- Member of BSI laser safety standards committee since 1987
- UK delegate to the International laser safety committee since 1995
- Member of Medical Devices Agency Working Party producing revised document "Guidance on the Safe use of Lasers in Medical and Dental Practice" 1993-1995.