BLS Update


Several years ago, certification maintenance (CM) categories were revised in an effort to expand the ways CLSOs and CMLSOs could obtain the required ten CM points over their three-year maintenance cycle.


As another maintenance cycle comes to a close, a new CMLSO had this question regarding certification maintenance renewal, “According to the CMLSO manual (page 3, category 12), can I maintain my certification for an additional three years by passing the exam again any time prior to the end of my three-year cycle, forgoing the obligation to obtain the 10 CM points?”


Category 12 was created as a final measure for those CLSOs and CMLSOs who were not able to achieve the 10 CM points any other way. Retaking the exam is not intended as a replacement for maintaining certification. In addition to the specified limitations:


a) the exam must be taken and passed prior to the end of the three-year cycle (before Dec. 31),


b) exam payment is due prior to retaking the exam, and


c) the individual has not participated on a BLS Review Board or proctored an exam during the three-year period,


the following has been added for clarity:


d) the ability to retake the exam is only available in year three of the individual’s CM cycle.


It is important to remain knowledgeable in current industry standards and informed of upcoming technological advances. When in year one of the CM cycle, the CLSO/CMLSO should be working toward the goal of achieving the required 10 CM points.


Suggestions for CM points include participating on ASC Z136 or one of its subcommittees, presenting at the 2017 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®


) (abstract submission is now


open!), and/or membership in a laser safety-related professional organization. Review certification maintenance requirements on the BLS website at www.lasersafety.org/certification- maintenance, contact the BLS office at +1.407.985.3810 or email BLS@lasersafety.org.


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