This one day course is intended for new Laser Protection Supervisors (LPSs) or those seeking to update their training. The course includes the MHRA's 'Core of Knowledge' as well as additional workshop exercises.

It is good practice for a LPS to periodically re-attend an appropriate training course (e.g. at least every five years) in order to maintain their knowledge levels.

A summary of the course:

Aims

• Delivery of required training in laser safety for a person to take on the role of a LPS
• Discussion of safety related requirements, and associated responsibilities and processes
• Provision of reference material

Outcomes

Attendees will have:

• Training that meets the requirements of the MHRA
• Training to act as a LPS
• Update training to maintain awareness levels

Course contents:

• Clinical applications of lasers
• Laser physics and classification
• Tissue interactions
• Laser safety legislation and guidance
• Laser safety management
• LPS duties
• Laser hazards
• Risk assessments
• Practical protection
• Local rules
• Equipment Management and local quality control
• Workshop exercises
• Quiz

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds. Course dates may be transferred to a later meeting provided 10 working days notice has been provided

About us:

The Regional Radiation Protection Service (RRPS) based in the Department of Medical Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) is one of the major radiation protection services in the Country, providing comprehensive radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services inside and outside the NHS.

Services are provided to over 300 radiation users including local NHS Hospital Trusts, the NHS Breast Screening Programme, independent hospitals, clinics, Corporate health providers across the UK, dentists, vets and industry.

The RRPS comprises an expert team of Physicists, X-ray Engineers and Technical Officers working closely together. Their offices are in the St Luke’s Wing of the RSCH where facilities include an X-ray laboratory, imaging laboratory and dose monitoring laboratory, together with an extensive array of radiation survey and X-ray testing equipment which is calibrated in accordance with necessary standards.

For more information click on the link: Regional Radiation Protection Services