BLS Update


Annual Reminder – With the end of 2016 right around the corner, now is the time to remind those who have achieved certification and are nearing the end of the certification maintenance (CM) cycle to submit their CM worksheets for renewal.


After passing an exam, it is to the responsibility of the CLSO or CMLSO to maintain his/her certification by demonstrating completion of sufficient professional development activities to ensure continued competency. The CM cycle begins on January 1 of the year following the year in which the exam is passed and ends on December 31 of the third year. During this 3-year period, the individual must obtain at least 10 CM points to renew certification.


There are a number of different categories in which to receive CM points:


1) Laser safety experience (i.e., your job)


2) Attendance and successful completion of laser safety specific education/training 3) Publication of laser safety or application related articles 4)


Teaching organization)


5) Membership in a laser safety-related professional/ technical organization or society LIA offers a special 3-year membership to those who have achieved certification for only $235! This membership rate is only available to CLSOs and CMLSOs.


6) Active participation in a laser safety standards


or regulations committee (outside of your company/ organization) Join ASC Z136 or one of its subcommittees to ensure your voice is heard! Curious how the committees function? Observe a meeting while at ILSC.


7) Attendance at laser safety or applications professional conferences or meetings Attend ILSC 2017 – THE conference for laser safety professionals!


8) Presentations or poster papers at laser safety professional conferences or meetings


9) Writing exam questions (accepted by BLS Review Board)


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10) Related professional certifications; review of approved laser-related journal articles


Lastly, a CLSO or CMLSO may retake the applicable exam if unable to achieve the 10 CM points and wishes to maintain active certification status; however, the exam must be taken prior to December 31 (end of cycle).


For a thorough review of certification maintenance including CM categories in detail, please go to www.lasersafety.org/certification-maintenance. If you have any questions regarding activities for certification maintenance, please contact the BLS at +1.407.985.3810 or email bls@lasersafety.org.


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