Michael Braff, Laser Safety Officer
New York - Weill Cornell Medical Center

Laser Safety Training

Important:  Please read the Course Description below before Registering for this Course.

There is a large group of physicians who retain privileges to perform procedures which require the use of medical lasers. These physicians must obtain and maintain the necessary skill, knowledge and experience to use medical lasers in a safe and effective manner. 

As part of the NYP credentialing process, physicians who utilize laser equipment must document successful completion of training and education in Laser Safety. This computer-based training module has been developed to assist physicians in fulfilling this requirement. Completion of this training, in itself, does not confer laser privileges.

Course material will address laser light features and characterizations; biological effects of laser-tissue interaction; laser hazards and hazard prevention; and facility-specific safety practices for protection of personnel and patients.

New York Hospital Queens is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. New York Hospital Queens designates this continuing medical education activity for 3.0 Category I credit towards the AMA, PRA. For each physician that successfully completes this education, credits will be included in the NYHQ CME report.

To register for the course, click on the "REGISTER FOR COURSE" button located at the bottom of this page.  
 

Questions pertaining to the content of this course may be referred to:
Valentin Grimblatov, PhD
e-mail: vag9003@nyp.org
telephone: 212-305-6321

To attain certification, you must first register for this course by clicking the "Register for Course" link located at the bottom of this page. Course material is presented in small digestible sections followed by exam questions pertaining to the information in the segment covered. As you read through the material on the course pages, you will occasionally be prompted to answer exam questions. There is a total of 14 short pages of information and 28 multiple choice questions presented in this course. You must achieve a minimum grade of 89% (25 correct answers) to become certified.

The course software does not permit you to page back from the exam questions. You must be sure that you understand the material presented on each page before proceeding.

When you have answered the last exam question, the Course Results page will display. This page will contain your final grade and allow you to immediately view/print your Certificate if you have achieved the minimum passing score of 89%.  Once the course has been successfully completed, your Certificate will be available at all times from your Student Control Panel.  

The course does not need to be completed in a single online session. You can log off at any point and return to the course at your convenience.  

The Course Reference Page is available to you upon successful completion of this course. This page provides links to documents from reputable sources which contain information relevant to material that is covered in this course. 

There is no registration fee required from physicians credentialed by New York Hospital Queens. 

Certificates are valid for the duration of the current period of appointment.  

If you require technical assistance with completing this course, please contact CEO Customer Service at 718-648-8080 or send e-mail to ceo.contact7@proceo.com.