It is a regulatory requirement that employers using lasers provide appropriate training on the risks to health and precautions to be taken, as well as the technical basis and administration of regulatory controls. This course supports an employer in the provision of such training.

A ‘core of knowledge’ for laser safety has been specified by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Following the MHRA’s guidance, this ‘core of knowledge’ course meets the needs for safety training and for continuing education of clinical staff in healthcare.

It is good practice for staff to periodically re-attend a ‘core of knowledge’ safety training course (e.g. at least every five years) in order to maintain their awareness levels.

Aims

• Delivery of safety training covering the MHRA’s ‘core of knowledge’ for safety training

• 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

• the basic knowledge components for staff that either work directly with lasers or assist with such equipment

• update training to maintain awareness levels

Course content

• Introduction to clinical applications of lasers

• Laser physics and classification

• Laser tissue interactions

• Legislation and guidance

• Laser safety management

• Laser hazards

• Risk assessments

• Practical protection

• Local rules

• Quiz

• Question and answer session

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds. Course dates may be transferred to a later course 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