Laser Safety Training
25 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Learners will explore how lasers work, the different classes of lasers used in healthcare settings, and the specific hazards each class presents. The course covers laser hazard identification, exposure limits, and the warning signs and labeling systems used to communicate risk in laser-controlled areas. A dedicated section on safe work practices and personal protective equipment gives employees practical, actionable guidance on minimizing exposure risk and maintaining a safe environment during laser procedures.
Upon completion, healthcare workers will have a solid understanding of laser safety principles and the confidence to apply safe work practices in any clinical setting where lasers are used.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Laser Basics
3. Laser Hazards
4. Limits and Warning Signs
5. Safe Work Practices and PPE
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Laser Safety Training
Frequently Asked Questions
It's built for healthcare workers who operate, assist with, or work near laser equipment across clinical settings.
It covers surgical and dental procedures, ophthalmological and dermatological treatments, and plastic surgery, where lasers serve as a critical clinical tool.
Lasers pose serious risks to the eyes, skin, and surrounding tissue when used without proper safety precautions in healthcare environments.
Learners explore how lasers work, the different classes of lasers used in healthcare settings, and the hazards each class presents.
It's built around clinical laser applications like surgery and dermatology, rather than industrial or research laser use.
Learners will explore how lasers work, the different classes of lasers used in healthcare settings, and the specific hazards each class presents. The course covers laser hazard identification, exposure limits, and the warning signs and labeling systems used to communicate risk in laser-controlled areas. A dedicated section on safe work practices and personal protective equipment gives employees practical, actionable guidance on minimizing exposure risk and maintaining a safe environment during laser procedures.
Upon completion, healthcare workers will have a solid understanding of laser safety principles and the confidence to apply safe work practices in any clinical setting where lasers are used.