Health Sciences Laser Safety Program

Developed in collaboration between University of Iowa Healthcare and the Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia

Editors:

Geoffrey McLennan, M.D.
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
The University of Iowa College of Medicine

Robert Hancock
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia

Robert Wiseman
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia

Phil Thornburn
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia

James M. Ibsen Health Protection Office
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Richard A. Bald
Facility Capital Development
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Lori Strommer Pace, B.A.
Program Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine
The University of Iowa College of Medicine

The University of Iowa

Peer Review Status: Pending
First Published: 1998
Last Revised: September 1999

Table of Contents

This course is designed with several formats to serve the needs of different populations.

Basic Laser Safety Course This course is designed for individuals who work in areas where lasers are located, but not while lasers are in use.

Advanced Laser Safety Course This course is designed for individuals who work in areas where lasers are located are are sometimes in use.

Advanced Laser Safety CME This course offers Continuing Medical Education credit for physicians.

Continuing Medical Education policies