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Training

Detailed training in laser safety should be provided for those healthcare personnel using, or working in the presence of Class 3B and Class 4 health care laser systems. All training activities should be documented and retained on file. Laser safety training should be presented to the following healthcare personnel:

  1. Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
  2. users
  3. laser technical support staff
  4. nurses and allied health personnel

Credentialing

Each medical specialty has evolved its own procedures for bringing in new techniques and new surgical procedures. In all cases, the laser user should use the laser for its intended purpose within the user's scope of practice, training and experience. All credentialing processes must require training in the safe clinical use of the laser, as well as the maintenance of a safe environment in compliance with defined standards, and local, state and federal requirements.

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3-7. What class of lasers require detailed training for healthcare personnel using these lasers?