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Medical Laser Safety

Medical Laser Safety at Rockwell Laser Industries

Medical Laser Safety Training, Products and Consulting

For over 40 years, Rockwell Laser Industries has delivered outstanding quality, service and support to laser users in the medical field. We invite you to partner with us as your source of laser safety training, products and services that set the standard of excellence.

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Medical Laser Safety Officer

Apr 18 - 19, 2024, Video Teleconferencing

Medical Laser Safety Training

Developed and taught by many of the leading experts in laser safety, our training courses have been recognized as the best in the industry. RLI offers a comprehensive medical laser safety course that meets the requirements of ANSI Z136.3, “The American Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Healthcare”. The ANSI Z136.3 addresses safety control measures required for all personnel working in a medical, therapeutic and/ or diagnostic laser environment.

The 16 hour safety course has been developed for the clinician that is working with lasers as an operator or user along with the role and responsibilities of the Laser Safety Officer. Our course curriculum brings an inclusive program to the attendee that is unrivaled in the areas of physics, common medical devices, safety, hazard assessment, risk management, and the development of a laser safety program. In-depth instruction also includes compliance measures that satisfy OSHA requirements as well as many other state legislative and licensing bodies.

For more information regarding our training courses that can also be scheduled on-site at your facility and customized in length or content to meet your needs, please contact us via email or or call us at (800) 94-LASER.

Medical Courses

Medical Laser Safety Officer
Length: 2 Days
Apr 18 - 19, 2024
Video Teleconferencing
Jun 20 - 21, 2024
Video Teleconferencing/Location TBD
Comprehensive Laser Maintenance and Repair
Length: 7 Days
May 17 - 23, 2024
Columbus, OH
Aug 10 - 16, 2024
Columbus, OH
Dec 04 - 10, 2024
Columbus, OH

Principal Course Instructor

Patricia A. Owens, RN, BSN, MHA, CMLSO, CNOR

Patricia A. Owens, RN, BSN, MHA, CMLSO, CNOR

Patti Owens provides consultation services in the areas of aesthetic and medical safety programs along with in-office management services. She has been the Nursing/Allied Health Chairperson of ASLMS and in 1999 and 2014 received the Nurse Excellence Award. She served a three year term as the ASLMS Nursing-Allied Health Representative to the board and is presently the Laser Safety representative for 2013-2016.

Patti is a national consultant for a variety of laser companies and professional organizations including appointment as the principal medical and aesthetic instructor for Rockwell Laser Industries. Patti also has been an active member of the Laser Institute of America (LIA) and presently is involved with the Board of Laser Safety redesigning the LSO national certification examination. Patti is an active member on the ANSI Z136.3 committee where she has been appointed as the acting secretary. She also serves as a member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC 76 WG4 and ISO/WG12 committee.

Patti Owens is presently working with a plastic surgeon as an aesthetic nurse and surgical consultant in Rancho Mirage, CA. Patti’s previous employer for 11 years was a dermatologist in Olympia, WA. Patti’s experience also includes 13 years’ experience as a Laser Manager at a major hospital in in Olympia, WA. Her responsibilities included program development, education and supervision of 13 laser systems, implementation of the laser perioperative role, development of a multi-system laser in-house and mobile program, and enforcement of safety policies as the facility’s acting Laser Safety Officer.

Patti received her BSN from the University of Colorado in 1976 and graduated with her Master’s degree in Health Administration from Chapman University in 1996. Patti Owens is well published in numerous clinical journals. Her co-authored book with Pamela Hill, Milady’s Aesthetician Series, Laser and Light Therapy, was published in 2009 by Cengage Learning.

Laser Product Spotlight

ANSI Z136.3-2011 ANSI Standard "Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care"

This is the ANSI Standard applicable to medical facilities. This standard is essential for laser safety officers in any medical laser facility.

CO2 Laser Eyewear

Comfortable fit over Rx glasses or alone, adjustable temples, side-shields for wide field of view, CE Certified.

Laser Safety Barriers and Curtains

Laser barriers and curtains provide protection from both emitted and scattered beams.

Medical User's Guide for Laser Safety

This is a 40+ page guide is filled with laser and laser safety information, diagrams, tables and photographs.

 

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