Laser Safety for Staff in a Surgical or Hospital Setting
A comprehensive laser safety course for laser operators or staff present during laser procedures
Laser Safety for Surgical
This online educational programme delivers essential laser safety training for those operating or near lasers in a surgical or hospital.
You’ll explore laser physics, safety standards, and best practice guidelines to help ensure safe and effective laser use in the operating environment. The course is based on AS/NZS 4173:2018 standards and aligns with New Zealand workplace safety requirements.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain a clear understanding of how vascular lasers interact with tissue and how to manage them safely within a clinical or surgical setting. Topics include:
Understand the electromagnetic spectrum, laser light creation, and what makes laser light unique
Determine the type of laser medium used in any laser and how that relates to safe use and basic laser safety controls that need to be in place
Relate the ways laser light behaves to tissue interactions and how these relate to laser safety and the way lasers work
Understand laser science principles, including how to read a co-efficient absorption chart
Learn about the laser controls that should be in place to prevent unauthorised access, accidental exposure or risk of hazards related to lasers
By completing this course, you will:
Gain knowledge on personal protective equipment types and levels of protection required when working with a Class 3B or Class 4 laser
Understand what role the laser safety officer plays in a laser workplace
Gain knowledge on what to look out for to maintain and ensure the laser is safe to be used in the workplace
Align your practice with AS/NZS 4173:2018 safety standards
Understand how types of lasers vary in the way they work and why this is important to know to prevent unwanted outcomes
Discover the ways lasers can be emitted via different delivery methods to target
Understand what makes using lasers in a surgical setting more of a hazard, and how to prevent accidents, including fire or explosion
Understand how New Zealand Healthcare legislation applies to laser operators
Relate laser hazards to the eye, and understand how protection distances and measures can prevent ocular hazards
Use additional resources provided to develop a safe use of laser policy and gain information that will help laser operators and laser assistants in a surgical setting be aware of both legal requirements, and AS/NZS laser safety best practices.
Gain a digital certificate
Enhance your professional record with 7 NZLT CPD points
Open the door to further NZLT Institute courses
Ideal for:
Surgical Laser Operators
Class 3B or Class 4 Laser Operators
Surgical nurses or staff in operating theatre
Programme Overview
Flexible Online Learning
Self-guided online learning for up to 6 weeks or complete over several full-time days - start anytime, study anywhere with our online interactive platform.
The course should take around 7 hours including quizzes, downloadable documents, checklist and informational e-book.
This is an open entry course suitable for Class 3B or Class 4 Surgical laser operators, or Staff present during Laser procedures in a surgical setting.
Digital Certificate
Upon successful completion, you'll receive an NZLT Laser Safety Certificate for Vascular Surgical & Non-Surgical Practitioners, along with a Letter of Attainment—both provided electronically for your professional records.
Hard copy certificates are available on request for a fee.
Support from Expert Tutors
Our tutors are available via email or phone to offer the support you need.
Laser Safety Re-certification
As with all Healthcare or Aesthetic laser Industry applications, knowledge and skills relating to Laser Health & Safety needs to be updated from time to time. To reflect best practice recommendations, we suggest a renewal date of 3 years, or sooner so that you are updated on changes to AS/ NZS Safety Standards, newer types of laser, and, or regulation updates as they relate to laser.
Only $475 + GST per person
Affordable, high-quality training with financing options available.
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Single Enrolment - Start Now
Enrol yourself in this course instantly and start your learning today.
(Please note: no group discounts or financing available via self-enrolment.)
Manual Enrolment
If enrolling two or more trainees please select this option.
(Please note: Multiple enrolments may take up to 3 working days to process.)
Want to Finance Your Programme?
We now offer flexible finance options via Q Card Finance.
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Your Course Pathway Questions Answered
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Class 3B or Class 4 Surgical laser operators, or Staff present during Laser procedures in a surgical setting.
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No prior laser experience is required. This course has open entry and is designed for Class 3B or Class 4 Surgical laser operators, or Staff present during Laser procedures in a surgical setting.
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You’ll have 24/7 access to the online content for 6 weeks, allowing you to study at your own pace.
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Yes! We offer flexible finance options through Q Card Finance to help you spread the cost of your training.
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No, seek practical training with the supplier of your medical device or healthcare facility
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Upon successful completion, you will receive an electronic Certificate and Letter of Attainment. If you require a hard copy, this is available for a small fee and shipping.
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Our certification programmes can be used to apply for CPD (Continued Professional Development) points through Medical & Nursing Councils, where applicable.
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We offer 10% off for group discounts available for 3+ trainees for this course.
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You can self-enrol on our Litmos platform and start immediately or enrol on this website to receive a discount or if you want to purchase other laser supplies. Simply select the appropriate option when signing up.
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