The program offered through Spa Tech Solutions is specific to the cosmetic laser industry and details aesthetic laser physics as well as types of lasers and laser applications in dermatology.
The course furthers discussion on cutaneous physiology, ethnicity and regenerative therapies and includes practicing applications for optimal patient outcomes.
COURSE INTRODUCTION
AESTHETIC LASERS and INTENSE PULSED LIGHT Physics, Applications, Safety.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Before implementing laser services into private practice, a few things should be considered.
- Are you OSHA compliant?
- Do you have a laser safety plan in place?
- Has the physician/employer appointed a Medical Laser Safety Officer?
- Have your laser technicians been legally trained and certified?
- Does your practice staff know and understand laser safety regulations?
If you answered NO to any of the above questions, then your practice as well as laser practitioners may be in violation of federal law and possibly state law, therefore increasing liability as well as endangering the safety of the patient and the practitioner.
FEDERAL LAW
The Federal OSHA Law “Incorporates by Reference” the ANSI Standards which have thus become an integral part of the Federal OSHA Law itself. As such, they are enforceable by OSHA according to Federal Law and further, may support the filing of Civil Malpractice Litigation.
OSHA can levy large fines against those who violate or are not in compliance with ANSI standards. Further, the Courts can and have awarded large sums as damages for violation of OSHA regulations or referenced ANSI standards.
In order to be compliant with national standards, the American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.) Z136.3 Standard “Safe Use of Lasers in Healthcare”, states that EVERY FACILITY that uses a medical laser MUST ESTABLISH a formal Laser Safety Program that is managed by an appointed Medical Laser Safety Officer.
An appointed Medical Laser Safety Officer is required by OSHA with usage of high-powered lasers and is considered legally compliant wherever there is laser operation at a healthcare facility or laser clinic.
MEDICAL LASER SAFETY OFFICER
A Medical Laser Safety Officer is one who is found in a medical environment where there is tissue interaction. An appointed Medical Laser Safety Officer is required by OSHA. Every facility that uses a medical or cosmetic laser must establish a formal Laser Safety Program that is managed by a Medical Laser Safety Officer. The MLSO is knowledgeable in laser safety and has the responsibility to implement a laser safety program as well as has the authority to monitor and enforce the control of laser hazards.
ANSI Z136.3 states that there shall be a designated Laser Safety Officer with operation of a Class IIIB and Class IV laser or laser system. Federal regulations require that operation of Class IV lasers must be directly supervised by an individual such as a MLSO who is knowledgeable in laser safety.
As a Medical Laser Safety Officer, professionals can advance their career into the medical field working within various healthcare facilities such as:
- Medical Spas
- Hospitals/Surgical Team
- Outpatient Clinics
- Medical Universities
- Veterinarian Clinics
Our laser safety course offers professionals the opportunity to advance and choose their career path based on their career goals and practice needs. This training is for all levels of practice.
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Estheticians
- Other Medical Practitioners
- Business/Spa Owners
- Laser Clinics
- Individuals
MEDICAL SPAS & LASER CLINICS
A healthcare facility or medical spa can be considered legally compliant with federal and state regulations with an appointed MLSO with laser operation.