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One Day Continuing Education Course
Laser Concepts in Healthcare
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Coordinator :
Prof. Farouk A.H. Al-Watban, MSc, PhD
Principal Scientist,
Laser Medicine Research, KFSH&RC
President, WALA , www.laser-wala.com |
Date: March 3, 2010
Time: 7:00 am—6:00 pm
Venue: PGC Exhibition Hall, Room #8
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Registration:
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International Speaker :
Ms. Penny J. Smalley, RN, CMLSO
Technology Concepts International
WALA, Member of the Board of Directors |
150 SR-One Day Workshop (Up to 31 Jan., after 200SR) OR
400 SR- 3 days Conference (Up to 31 Jan., after 500SR)
(Coffee, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Topics:
Laser Science & Systems
Laser Safety
Procedural Controls
Setting Up a Laser Safety Program
Differences between Laser Surgery and Laser Therapy |
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Assistant Coordinator :
Ms. Alice Winters, RN, CMLSO
Nursing Education Coordinator, KFSH&RC |
Who should attend?
Nurses, Technicians, Anesthesia Technologists, Physical
Therapists, Physicians , Scientists, Biomedical Engineers
& Other Medical Healthcare Personnel
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Overview:
This seminar is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of laser science, as applied to the technology and safety, required of perioperative professionals working with and responsible for, Class 3b and Class 4 Medical lasers.
The American National Standard ANSI Z136, International (IEC) standards, CSA Z386 (Laser Safety) and CSA 305.13-09 (Plume) and other appropriate regulations, will be
used as the basis for both risk assessment, and the development of relevant controlmeasures.
Through lectures and discussions, participants will obtain clinical, technical, and administrative information, essential to the development of a comprehensive, compliant, and effective, laser service. |
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Objectives:
At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to:
1.Discuss the fundamental concepts of laser science, biophysics, and tissue effects of lasers, as the basis for risk assessment
2. Identify the regulatory and advisory guidelines for development of a laser safety program.
3. Discuss risk management, and regulatory impact on compliance with a standards based laser safety program,
4. Determine hazards associated with healthcare laser systems, and appropriate control measures required.
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Program in Laser Concepts in Healthcare
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7:00 – 7:30 |
Welcome and Registration |
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7:30 – 8:00 |
Ms. Alice Winters |
Setting Up a Laser Safety Program in Saudi Arabia
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8:00 – 9:30 |
Ms. Penny Smalley |
Photonics…but I’m Not an Engineer!
Laser Science and Systems
- How Laser Light is Generated
- Characteristics of Light
- Tissue Interactions
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9:30 – 10:00 |
Coffee Break |
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10:00 – 11:30 |
Ms. Penny Smalley |
Laser Science and Systems (continued)
- Electromagnetic Interactions and Systems
- Photoablation
- Photothermal Effects
- Photochemistry
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11:30 – 12:00 |
Prof. Farouk A.H. Al-Watban |
Differences between Laser Therapy and Laser Surgery
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12:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break |
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13:30 – 15:30 |
Ms. Penny Smalley |
Laser Safety: Beyond Signs and Goggles
- Demystifying Standards (ANSI, IEC)
- Classifications Of Lasers – MPE, NHZ
- Administrative Controls
- Development of the safety plan
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Audit and QA
- Engineering Controls
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee Break |
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16:00 – 17:45 |
Ms. Penny Smalley |
Procedural Controls (Perioperative Safety)
- Controlled Access
- Ocular Hazards and Controls
- Inadvertent Exposure and Controls
- Management of Surgical Plume
- Fire Hazards and Control Measures
- Electrical Safety
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Room 304, 3rd Floor, Research Centre
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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150 SR, One Day Workshop (Up to 31 Jan., after 200SR) OR
400 SR, 3 days Conference (Up to 31 Jan., after 500SR
(Coffee, Lunch & Dinner Included)
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For more information:
Please Contact: WALA Secretariat, Tel: +966 1 4427889, E-mail: laser2010@laser-wala.com, Website: www.laser-wala.com,
E-mail: josfin@kfshrc.edu.sa, Website: www.radmed.org |
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