Lasers are a critical tool in modern healthcare, used across a wide range of clinical applications including surgical and dental procedures, ophthalmological and dermatological treatments, and plastic surgery. While lasers offer significant therapeutic benefits, they also pose serious risks to the eyes, skin, and surrounding tissue when used without proper safety precautions. Healthcare workers who operate, assist with, or work in proximity to laser equipment must understand these risks and know how to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their patients. This course provides healthcare workers with the foundational knowledge needed to work safely with lasers in clinical environments.
 
 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.

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