‘Core of Knowledge’ Laser Safety for Theatre Nurses, ODPs and Surgeons

Lasermet

Short course

Inhouse

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

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. Suitable for: Theatre Nurses, ODPs and Surgeons

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John Parsons

John Parsons

Laser Protection Adviser/Laser Safety Consultant/Lecturer

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. * Founder member of British Medical Laser Association in 1982

Course programme

Course Content

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.

NB: This is a laser safety training course and does not address treatment protocols or Clinical Training.

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