Laser (core of knowledge) safety - Webinar

Course description:

This course is aimed at clinicians, nurses, operating department practitioners, medical physicists, technicians and others working with medical, surgical or ophthalmic lasers. The course covers all aspects of the ‘Core of Knowledge’ defined in the MHRA Guidance on the safe use of lasers, intense light source systems and LEDs in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices. If you are not sure if you need to do this course, complete this short quiz: https://forms.gle/d94AK9scn6oiXF4y5

This course is delivered completely online. It consists of a set of pre-recorded presentations, participation in a live webinar and an online quiz. The user must book onto the course by emailing radprot@uhs.nhs.uk

The live webinar explores the topic of ‘Practical Laser Safety’ including risk assessment along with a Q&A session where you can ask any questions about any of the course content. Once you have participated in the live webinar and passed the online open-book quiz within 5 attempts, you are eligible for your course certificate. The certificate will be available for up to one month after quiz completion and is valid for 5 years.

Course aim:

Two weeks before the webinar, participants are given access to the pre-recorded presentations via the UHS’ Virtual Learning Environment website.

The areas covered are:

• Characteristics of laser radiation
• Laser hazards and interactions with tissue
• Safety procedures and hazard control methods
• Legislation and safety standards

All presentations must be watched before joining the live webinar and, as a guide, you will need around 5 hours to watch them.

Accessibility:

If you require this material with larger font or in black & white, or have any other accessibility requirements, please contact RadProt@uhs.nhs.uk to request this and we will do our best to assist you.

Access:

This is an e-learning course. Please enrol on the next available course and we will email you with further instructions on how to access the e-learning. You do NOT need to attend at the event time. You can access the course as soon as you are registered on the e-learning portal. We will email you within 24 hours with details.