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The International Academy of Cosmetic Laser Safety is recognized as having met special qualifications leading to board certification with the Board of Laser Safety.
Training and certification often complement one another, though are not interchangeable terms. Most training programs educate attendees and offer a certificate of completion which should not be confused with certification. Certification is the next step in proving proficiency.
The Board of Laser Safety certifies laser safety officers, medical and non-medical, who meet specific criteria and have passed an exam prepared by subject matter experts. The BLS partners with organizations that offer training that meets specific criteria to approve training courses as a pre-requisite for the CMLSO exam.
Once an individual has completed the approved training course from the International Academy of Cosmetic Laser Surgery, that individual has met the eligibility training requirement and becomes qualified to sit for a BLS certification exam.
Working in laser safety can be highly competitive, therefore becoming certified helps individuals excel from other job candidates.
Simultaneously, becoming certified adds a higher level of credibility to the individual’s “on-the-job” experience.
The combination of laser safety experience and certification demonstrates to current and potential employers that the individual is accomplished and qualified in the laser field.
CMLSOs are for professionals who are working with lasers in any medical environment where laser energy is applied to living tissue. Many CMLSOs work in hospital settings where lasers are used in surgery, though some CMLSOs work in settings where the laser is used for therapeutic, cosmetic, or veterinary procedures.
All CMLSOs have a minimum of one year performing the responsibilities of an MLSO as outlined in ANSI Z136.3, have been recommended for certification by at least two professional references, have taken a BLS-approved MLSO training course, and have passed the CMLSO Exam that is offered by BLS.